Had enough of the snow and cold?  Tired of winter driving?  Maybe it's time to pack up the RV and head due South.  You could be in warmer temperatures in no time.

I’ve lived most of my life in northern Minnesota.  To say I know all about long cold winters is an obvious understatement. 

A number of years ago, my wife and I reached the point of “Enough Already". So we packed up the RV, hit the road, and headed South. 

We learned a few things along the way that may be helpful if you're brand new to the idea of getting out of the snowbelt during the winter months.

Highway 61, headed north from Duluth Minnesota to Thunder Bay over the Canadian border,  immortalized in Bob Dylan’s song.   

He chose this stretch of road for good reason, it represents the best of Minnesota in so many ways.  The North Shore drive along Lake Superior is the most scenic stretch of road in Minnesota and possibly the entire Midwest.

 

I know I have been out of touch with the world for a while.  Jim and I arrived at the Grand Canyon back on April 26th. My life has been a blur since then, first with training for my new job, then with finding our way around our new “home”, on top of not having Internet service for about 3 weeks. 

The last time I wrote, I told you all about our RV trip from Dalhart, Texas to Grants, New Mexico. So, it is about time to catch up.

Here are highlights from our time spent in Flagstaff, Arizona -- en route to the Grand Canyon...

After a mad dash across the country from Atlanta, Georgia to Wichita, Kansas in 2 days, we stopped for a week at USI RV Park.

Cheaha State Park in east central Alabama is one of my all time favorite parks. It is where Jim and I first started camping together when we had our pop-up camper.

The park is located 12 miles south of Anniston off of I-20 in northeast Alabama.

If you're planning a trip to Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia, better get your reservations early. The campground fills up fast, with the full hook-up spots going first every weekend.

During the summer months, even the tent sites are completely booked well in advance. So, what makes Unicoi such a sought after campground?

The town of Virginia Beach is on the eastern shore of Virginia, just outside of Norfolk. 

As if going to the beach was not enough to keep you busy, there are plenty of fun attractions to please both children and adults here.

Jim and I have worked in campgrounds and resorts for more than seven years. We have seen lots of campers come and go, camping in everything from tents to the most expensive motor homes. No matter what they camp in, they all have one thing in common-they want to have a fun time!

Here are some tips to remember to make sure everyone has a good time...

A trip into downtown Atlanta can be a real adventure.

Whether you are staying at a campsite on the north or the south side of town, taking MARTA into the city is a fun way to begin. 

Austin, Texas is one of my favorite places.

We went there a couple years ago to attend a Hot Tuna concert at the University of Texas Austin campus. The venue was small, but we thoroughly enjoyed the 2 shows.

The list of fun things to do in Austin is practically endless. Here are some ideas...

Have you been to Savannah, Georgia yet?

Here are a few reasons to consider taking an RV roadtrip there soon...

Helen, Georgia is in the Blue Ridge mountains in northeast Georgia, just a short 85 miles from downtown Atlanta.

There is plenty to do in the area if you are looking for fun activities, or you can just relax and enjoy the scenery.

Here are some of the highlights from our recent RV trip to Helen, GA.

I know Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known for the famous Civil War battle, but there is more to the area than poking around the National Battlefield Park.

If you're planning an RV roadtrip and have a couple of days to see more, here are some suggestions of things we saw when we were there.