RVers dream of the open road. Of packing up our rigs and heading off to explore the great outdoors. The Grand Canyon, Great Smokey Mountains, and Santa Fe are just a few of the destinations on our bucket list. Although these are amazing places, we can’t ignore the lure of those off-the-beaten-path places that are […]
What comes to mind when you think of Amish country? A slower pace, rolling landscapes, quaint shops, comfort food, black buggies, and the clip-clop of horse hooves. The first notable group of Amish arrived in America around 1730 and settled near Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Today the largest concentration of Amish is in Holmes and neighboring […]
Ever since the 1882 arrival of Marquis de Lafayette, widely considered to be Marietta, Ohio’s first tourist, this charming river town has been rolling out the welcome mat for visitors. With its outstanding museums, river cruises, and historic attractions, it’s easy to understand why it is such a popular destination for travelers. Located at the […]
Summer is peak season for RVers to travel the highways and byways and experience the wonders of the US and Canada. But where to go? Following are four great summer destinations for RVers to make memories that will last a lifetime. Fredericksburg, Texas Trade the customary Howdy! for Willkommen! and head to Fredericksburg, a community […]
An RV travel adventure has no substitute. It is the ultimate experience, one for family fun! Summer is the peak season for RVers to travel the open road and experience the wonders of the United States and Canada, but where to go? RVers are often creatures of habit and return to the same location year […]
A recent review and analysis of Ohio State Parks recommends the creation of more camp sites with full hookups for recreational vehicles and the closing of 29 less profitable cabins. The new performance audit by state Auditor Dave Yost indicates that the changes could generate more than $3.3 million in average annual returns and $3.8 […]
In an earlier post I detailed the threat to migratory songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, and bald eagles with the proposed wind turbine project planned for the shores of Lake Erie. In a recent development, one of several wind turbine projects planned for the shores of Lake Erie, in one of the greatest bird migration corridors in […]
Two environmental issues are at a crossroads on the shores of Lake Erie with two prominent natural resources on a collision course. Birds and birders flock to the shores of Lake Erie. There is more of a concentration of bald eagle nests here than anywhere in the United States except Alaska. The Atlantic and Mississippi […]
An earlier post, Top 10 things RVers Should Know about Ticks, stressed the fact that ticks can be active even in the winter. That’s right! Adult stage blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks) become active every year after the first frost. They’re not killed by freezing temperatures, and while other ticks enter a feeding diapause […]
“Ready, Set, Wear It!,” previously named “Ready, Set, Inflate!,” will usher in National Safe Boating Week, this year May 19-25, 2012. With summer almost here, families and friends are eager to get outdoors and spend time on the water—boating, fishing, sailing, and more. But, with approximately 500 people drowning each year from recreational boating accidents, […]