RV Destinations Magazine

“My momma always said, life is like a box of chocolates.” Forrest Gump spoke this ever-famous line in the 1994 movie Forrest Gump. Those words ring true in every aspect of life. Each day brings us something completely new and different from the day before. We never know what we're going to get. Whether we poke a hole in the bottom of the chocolate, hoping for a preview of what's to come or throw the chocolate in our mouths with reckless abandon, waiting to see what's revealed as the layers melt away. The truth of it all is this: Life is a mystery. I think of this famous movie line every time we head out in our motorhome into the great unknown. What will the next destination be like? Will we…

Nestled between the mountains and coast, you'll find a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest: Oregon's Willamette Valley. This region has plenty of vineyards, outdoor recreation, fresh produce, and excellent dining. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with a family, you'll quickly find activities you enjoy here. Any visit to the Pacific Northwest is not complete without some outdoor recreation. Enjoy a scenic ride through the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. Prefer to hit the trails on foot? You won't want to miss a visit to the Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State Park. This easy-to-moderate hike will take you on a loop trail past ten rushing waterfalls. Be sure to snap a photo as you walk behind a few misty waterfalls along the way. Another scenic location nearby is Clear…

Travelers often overlook Saskatchewan during a cross-Canada road trip, thinking it is dull and flat, with a landscape akin to the surface of the moon; but that's a big mistake. Don't just drive through Saskatchewan; experience its uniqueness: the mountainous north (I know, surprising) and thick boreal forests with ample fishing opportunities; the mid-section featuring the most beautiful prairies and farmland; and the south, surprising us with mountains at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park and dunes invocative of the Middle East. When I mentioned that I was driving across Canada and wanted to visit Saskatchewan, many people told me to skip it because it's just a flat prairie farm province. Tourism Saskatchewan is on a mission to change that very perception of Saskatchewan and Amy McInnis, their Vice-President of Marketing and Communications,…

They say everything is bigger in Texas, but did you know that parts of it are older, too? That's what we discovered on one of our trips to the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park—a set of four mission sites, ranches, and an aqueduct system — that date back to the 18th century. The National Historical Park, located just south of downtown San Antonio, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. It is the first and only site in Texas to earn that distinction, putting it alongside landmarks like Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China, and the Statue of Liberty. Visiting the park will immerse you in the history, the stunning architecture, and the blending of Spanish and the once-local Coahuiltecan cultures that will help you understand why this…

In the camping world, there are options ranging from basic campgrounds offering a spot to park your rig to RV resorts filled with all sorts of features and amenities. Then you have Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, standing in a league entirely on its own. This new RV resort and lodge offers amenities that blow all the competition away, making you ask, “Why didn't I book this place sooner?” After hearing rave reviews from numerous campers who'd stayed at Camp Margaritaville, we were eager to try this new hot spot. And we are so glad we did. Just before the last stoplight heading into Gatlinburg, Camp Margaritaville sits atop a hill, the massive barn lodge standing as a beacon of tropical fun in the Smoky Mountains.…

Few cities in the US stand frozen in time, continually paying homage to several eras, like Asheville, North Carolina. Most people are familiar with Asheville because of Biltmore, a sprawling home on 8,000 acres of prime mountain real estate. Still, there's so much more to Asheville than just the palatial homestead of the Vanderbilt family. Asheville is a melting pot of old-world charm, with an Art Deco downtown, a vibrant and growing art community and award-winning local cuisine. Asheville was originally laid out within the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation, and two primary Cherokee paths crossed through what is now downtown Asheville. Broadway Street and Patton Avenue once served as major trading routes for the Cherokee and eventually became major roads through the Asheville area. Though Hernando de Soto wrote about…