Sightseeing

One of the biggest questions RV travelers ask about Niagara Falls is simple: "Where do you park?" After spending the day exploring both the park and downtown Niagara Falls, I can tell you that parking is probably the most challenging part of the entire visit. If you're arriving in a motorhome or towing a trailer, a little planning will save you a lot of frustration. A Scenic Drive to the Falls Leaving Lakeside State Park, we followed the Lake Ontario shoreline toward Niagara

We checked another national park off our list, and I have to admit, Cuyahoga Valley National Park completely surprised me. After visiting more than 50 national parks, I expected another large, self-contained park with a scenic entrance road and major attractions clustered together. Instead, Cuyahoga Valley is unlike any national park we've visited. Rather than driving through one continuous park, you're constantly moving between forests, rivers, historic towns, farms, and tra

Not every great travel experience requires a campground or hiking trail. The North Creek Mosaic Project was one of the most unexpected highlights of my Adirondack travels. Located in downtown North Creek, this public art installation stretches nearly two blocks along a retaining wall. At first glance I expected a quick photo stop. Instead, I spent far more time exploring the artwork than I anticipated. The mosaic tells the story of Adirondack life. Scenes include fishing, kay

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake exceeded every expectation I had. I originally visited to see the giant Trolls exhibit created by artist Thomas Dambo, but I quickly discovered the attraction is much more than a museum. The Trolls exhibit features six massive sculptures built entirely from recycled materials and hidden throughout the property. Finding them feels like a scavenger hunt through the Adirondack forest. Each troll has its own personality and setting. Standing nearly

One of my goals for exploring the Adirondacks was simple. Find great boondocking spots and spend a few days enjoying the wilderness. Using New York State DEC maps, I researched primitive campsites near trout streams and fishing opportunities. I always try to have multiple backup plans because boondocking is rarely predictable. Our search took us along Route 28, also known as the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway. The drive alone is worth the trip. The road winds through forests,

After saying goodbye to family at White Barn Farm in Brookline, Vermont, Kona and I pointed the RV west toward our next adventure. Our long-term goal this summer is to visit the last few national parks on our list, but first we wanted to spend some time exploring the Adirondacks. Our first destination was Fort Ticonderoga. Like many travel days, this one started with a simple plan. I plugged Fort Ticonderoga into Google Maps and followed the directions. The drive through Verm

Watching the Artemis II Launch — April 1 We spent most of the winter exploring Florida’s state parks and making our annual fishing trip to the Keys with my fishing buddies. Along the way, we found ourselves drawn to the Space Coast, catching several SpaceX launches from Cape Canaveral. But the highlight of it all was watching Artemis II lift off on April 1. Our favorite spot for launches was Manatee Hammock Campground. This Brevard County park is dog-friendly and sits directl