Places we discover.
Stories we carry.
Anna reports cool weather and a forest walk near her Florence campsite. Photographs show a dog along for the walk, mushrooms and wildflowers, while her crabbing observations remain modest.
Na Jong-seong reports spacious sites and satisfying facilities from a July 24 stay at Fort Smith State Park. His photographs also show a covered wagon in the visitor center.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook was reduced to 8 to 14 named storms, but that offers little reassurance to RVers camped along the coast. A single powerful storm can still put a campground directly in harm’s way.
Propane powers essential RV equipment, but a sounding alarm calls for a calm, safety-first response. Here is what to do immediately and what to inspect as part of routine maintenance.
The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway runs through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee without traffic lights, billboards, gas stations, or restaurants on the parkway itself. For RV travelers, that makes advance planning for fuel, food, water, and overnight stops essential.
Yosemite National Park is not using vehicle-entry reservations in summer 2026, but parking and traffic remain major concerns for RV travelers. Early arrivals, campground planning, and alternatives such as YARTS can help reduce the strain of a peak-season visit.
Stay at least 100 yards from grizzly bears, and know that bear-storage requirements vary by national park. For RV travelers in areas shared by grizzlies and black bears, understanding each park’s rules before departure is essential.
The 113-mile Overseas Highway from Key Largo to Key West crosses 42 bridges, with a 13-foot, 6-inch height limit on its major spans. RV travelers should plan for wind exposure, limited alternate routes, campground restrictions, and hurricane-season evacuation conditions.
Truck campers offer a self-contained RV option for pickup owners who value off-road access and want to avoid towing. Choosing one starts with matching the camper’s loaded weight to the truck’s payload capacity.
