(15) Guadalupe’s Mountainside Campground Feels Like a Parking Lot
At Guadalupe Mountains, painted lines on asphalt mark our campsite beneath Texas’s highest peak. What the campground lacks in shade, it makes up for in its mountainside view.
[California] 30 mph Gusts Forecast East of Joshua Tree—Check Pinto Basin and Cottonwood Plans for the Weekend
East Joshua Tree was forecast to see gusts up to 30 mph on October 24. Before traveling through Pinto Basin, check point forecasts and closures, and secure a Cottonwood camping reservation that fits your vehicle length.
[Texas] Chance of Thunderstorms in Big Bend on the Night of the 24th; Santa Elena Access Road Closures Remain
The chance of showers and thunderstorms in Big Bend on the night of October 24 is 30%. Existing closures, including roads providing access to Santa Elena Canyon, remain in place, so RV travelers should check paved-road conditions and campground reservations.
[Florida] St. George Island: Northeast Winds of 20–25 mph This Weekend; Check Campground Maintenance Closure
St. George Island was expected to have clear weather on Saturday, Oct. 24, but northeast winds were forecast to strengthen overnight, with a Small Craft Advisory continuing for nearby waters. The state park campground was separately closed for maintenance, so beach visits and RV overnight plans needed to be considered separately.
[Texas] Big Bend’s Cottonwood Campground Reopens November 1; Check Canyon Access Road Separately
Big Bend’s Cottonwood Campground will reopen November 1. Reservations open up to 14 days ahead, but travelers should also note the closure of the road to Santa Elena Canyon and the ban on generators.
[Idaho] Huckleberry Campground Ends Water Service, Moves to First-Come, First-Served Oct. 26
Huckleberry Campground’s final night of reservable stays with full amenities is October 25. Beginning October 26, water service ends and the campground shifts to first-come, first-served operations, so campers should separately confirm potable water and fees.
[Texas] Southwest RV SuperShow Set for Nov. 12–15; Free Parking and Senior Ticket Pricing
The Southwest RV SuperShow is scheduled for Nov. 12–15 at Texas Motor Speedway. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and visitors should distinguish between free parking and separately paid camping arrangements.
[Maryland] Autumn Deepens Along Catoctin Ridge, with Trees Changing at Different Speeds
Maryland’s October 22 field report described Catoctin-area foliage between midpoint and peak, with differences by species. Check Thurmont Vista access and reserve an appropriately sized Owens Creek campsite separately.
A Rainbow Shining Through the Storm Clouds
A rainbow holds its color beneath the High Desert’s dark skies. Watching it, I think of the light within us that clouds cannot extinguish.