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.

 

What's a staycation, you ask?

According to the Urban Dictionary, a staycation is...

A vacation that is spent at one's home enjoying all that home and one's home environs have to offer. A vacation spent close to home.

So, how does this apply to RVers?

Well, if the winter cover is still on your RV -- and your summer plans went down the drain the moment gas headed over the $4 a gallon mark -- then you're probably wondering if there's any point in getting the RV ready for summer use this year. The good news is... with a little imagination, you can still make plenty of use of your favorite summer pastime: RVing!

Yep, there's no time like the present to turn your RV summer vacation into a staycation.

In fact, aside from the high price of gas, there are plenty of reasons to stay close to home and consider alternative travel plans.

Here are some fun ideas for your next RV staycation...

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...

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.