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Joys of a Texas Bucket List
Texas is big and brawny in every way, a state brimming with natural assets. Whether visiting rugged mountains, sandy beaches, wild canyons, or the piney woods, the “Lone Star State” pleases travelers in a million wonderful ways. Our Texas RV … Continue reading
Vintage Trailer Transformed into Art Museum
Three artists based in Methow Valley, Washington, that span three generations are working together to revitalize their once-thriving logging community. One of their projects involves restoring a 1951 Spartan Imperial Mansion travel trailer to display unique and experimental work from local, … Continue reading
Texas State Park Receives $10,000 from Coca-Cola
Bastrop State Parkwas awarded a $10,000 grant from Coca-Cola and will use the windfall to underwrite the continued building of new park trails. The fire-ravaged Texas State Park is received the grant in connection with Coca-Cola’s “America Is Your Park” … Continue reading
Arkansas State Parks Specialty License Plate Available
The 52 state parks of Arkansas comprise one of the finest systems of parks and museums in the U.S. Display your pride in the park system, and help provide college scholarships for the next generation of park professionals, by purchasing … Continue reading
Grand Reopening for Texas State Park
One of Texas’ oldest state parks, closed for almost a year for $5 million in capital improvements, has been born anew and will host a free grand reopening on Saturday, October 15. Carved out of the pine and hardwood forests … Continue reading
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Five Things You Need to Know Today: September 9
Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Texas Wildfires Update Wildfires continue to scorch the Texas countryside already parched from a long, dry summer. The latest count … Continue reading
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Tagged CCC, forest fires, RVing, Texas, Texas State Park, Tiffin, tire pressure, tire safety, wild fires
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Wildfires Rage across Texas
The Texas wildfire news continues to be horrific and heartbreaking. Bastrop State Park, known for its famous Lost Pines habitat, historic CCC structures, and the endangered Houston toad, is the latest state park to be struck by wildfire. Just 100 acres … Continue reading
Virginia State Parks Celebrate Milestone
The Commonwealth of Virginia is a state of firsts! Old Dominion is the birthplace of the nation, the home of eight presidents, and the first state to create a state parks system. 2011 marks two major milestones in Virginia as … Continue reading
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Away I Go to Shenandoah
Because of its geographic location, half the population of the U.S. is within a day’s drive of Shenandoah National Park. Last year 1.2 million visitors enjoyed its scenic vistas, streams, waterfalls, and other attractions, placing it among the top 10 … Continue reading
Driving the Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive, the 105-mile road that bisects the length of the park winding along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, may be Shenandoah’s predominant feature, since it provides stunning views of the park’s mountains, valleys, and forests. This road … Continue reading