Best Campgrounds Along Route 66 Revealed

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Best campgrounds along Route 66 revealed

The video features my favorite Albuquerque RV park, the Route 66 RV Resort. 

RV Travel: Are Love’s RV Stops Worth It?

Above, a Love's RV campsite in Oklahoma. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

There are several chains of truck stops/travel centers around the country. Buc-ee's, Pilot/Flying J and Love's are ones that immediately come to mind.

Love's is making special efforts to accommodate RVers. Some have set up overnight campsites with hook-ups. I saw one of them last December while driving from Des Moines, Iowa to Orange County, California.

RV Travel has posted an article on Love's RV Stops asking if they're worth it.

They begin it with:

If you’ve been on the road lately, you may have noticed that more and more Love’s Travel Stops are putting in accommodations for us RVers. In fact, many of you weighed in on a poll saying that you have already dipped your toes in staying at a Love’s.

The company has committed to RVers with a variety of things, including offering overnight accommodations with hookups at some of the company’s 670 locations in 42 states. These accommodations range from flat pads with water and electric to full RV parks with a number of amenities, including pickleball, dog parks, and laundry facilities.

To read more, go here. 

California RV Show Returns

Above, motorhomes on display at the 2017 California RV Show. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of the last things I did just before moving to New Mexico was to attend the California RV Show in Pomona in October 2017.

After this, the California RV Show was cancelled when COVID hit. It hadn't been held since, until this past week. 

According to the following article in Woodall's Campground Magazine, it was a big success.

They start the article with:

Despite rising gas prices and war, the California RV Show, held March 20-22, drew more than 20,000 paying visitors. The event, which took place at the Pomona Fairplex, was the first major RV show in Southern California in almost six years.

“Given there hadn’t been anything in California for years, I thought anything over 10,000 attendees would be a success,” said RV Supershows President Rob Lynch. “The fact that we exceeded my expectations by more than double truly excites me for the future. Pomona is back – Pomona’s back in a big way.”

Exhibiting dealers and OEMs included: Aboard RV, Airstream, Beaumont RV, Best RV Center, Blue Compass RV, Ford Motor Company (Towing Bootcamp), Galaxy RV, Giant RV, Marjon RV, Pebble RV, Rovikk, Sport Truck RV, The RV Super Store and Venture Explorers.

It is nice to see the California RV Show return.

To read more, go here. 

Seven Swell (and Free) Things To Do In DFW, Texas

Above, twice daily, visitors can see the Fort Work Stockyards cattle drives for free. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

During my lifetime, I have been to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas twice.

The first was in 1984 when I attended the Republican National Convention in Dallas as an Alternate Delegate with the California Delegation.

The second was in 2021 when a friend and I went there to see the newly-opened John Wayne: An American Experience museum in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

RV Travel posted a list of seven "swell (and free)" things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth.

They begin it with:

Calling all cowpokes! Hitch up yer britches, saddle yer RV, and git yerself to Texas. I don’t wanna hear no bellyachin’ cause I’m fixin’ to tell y’all about eight things you ken do for free while yer there.

Even if you’re not a cowpoke, you will appreciate this mix of Dallas-Fort Worth downtown green spaces, public art, free museums, and classic Texas sights. All for free!

To see what the free things to do are, go here. 

Favorite RV Trip

Above, parked near Interstate 15 in Idaho waiting for the solar eclipse. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RV Travel posted a poll asking, "Do you have a favorite RV trip of all time?" 

That is a good question. Pretty much all my RV trips have been favorites. Two particularly come to mind: the 2016 trip to Metropolis, Illinois and the 2017 Great American Eclipse trip. I would give the eclipse trip a slight edge as being my favorite as it was without any mishaps. I hit a sharp-edge curb in St. Louis, Missouri and tore up two tires after swerving to avoid a collision with a driver who cut into my lane during the Metropolis trip. The eclipse trip was 100% fun.

An "honorable mention" is the trip to Yellowstone National Park with my daughter. That was a good trip.

Above, the Great American Eclipse in 2017. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Following the eclipse, I visited Crater Lake National Park and Lassen Volcanic National Park. All of the campgrounds were nice. 

Above, in Devastated Area in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The poll begins with:

Think back over alllll the miles you’ve traveled in your RV. The places you’ve seen, the campgrounds you’ve stayed in, the little moments that stuck with you long after the trip ended. For today’s poll, we want to know if you have a favorite RV trip of all time.

For some of you, the answer is an easy yes. One trip rises above the rest—maybe it was the destination, the people you were with, or just how everything seemed to fall into place. Perfect weather, great campsites, unforgettable views… the kind of trip you’re still talking about years later.

To read more and participate in the poll, go here.

Is RV Travel Really Cheaper?

Is RV travel really cheaper? 

The recreational industry says yes. Experienced RVers say "it depends."

This is the topic of an article in RV Travel.

It begins with:

Is RV travel cheaper than other types of vacations? The RV industry says yes. According to the RV Industry Association (pdf), a family of four can vacation by RV for 27% to 60% less than trips that rely on hotels, flights, and restaurant meals.

The claim appears frequently in industry reports and promotional materials and is often cited as one of the major advantages of RV travel.

But ask experienced RVers about that claim, and you’re likely to hear a familiar answer.

It depends.

To read more, go here. 

Mount Rushmore Fireworks Tickets Come With A Catch

Above, Mount Rushmore last July. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After a five-year absence, fireworks are returning this coming July for the 250th anniversary of the American independence. 

The fireworks show will take place on July 3. Attending the show comes with a catch, according to an article in RV Travel.

They begin with:

Fireworks will once again light the sky above Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 2026. It’s part of a national celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. But RV travelers hoping to see the show should plan early—and expect tight access.

The National Park Service announced that a large Independence Day celebration and fireworks display will take place on July 3, 2026, at the iconic Black Hills landmark.

Visitors must obtain tickets through a public lottery. 

To read more, go here. 

Confessions of A Coffee Addict

Above, a morning "cup of Joe" at a clampout. 

Coffee. 

Whether I am at home or on the road somewhere, I have to have my morning "Cup of Joe" to get my day started. This includes traveling by RV.

I have two means of making coffee in the RV. When the motorhome is plugged into electricity at an RV park, I use my 5-cup coffee-maker. If I am dry camping, I use my percolator on the stove.

RV Travel has posted an article by Chuck Woodbury with his confession as being a coffee addict.

It begins with:

I have one significant addiction. It’s coffee. So far, in all the scientific articles I have ever read, nobody has said, flat out, that drinking a lot of coffee is bad. Or nobody has convinced me of it. So why stop, is what I say.

I am so ridiculously addicted to it that I can now drink two or three cups and still fall quickly asleep. Go figure.

But the point of this article: I like my coffee with milk. I like cream, but my cardiologist doesn’t agree. I do not like my coffee black. Tried it: Nope, no can do.

To read more, go here. 

"Ultimate Time" For RVs On Route 66

Above, burros strolling on Route 66 in Oatman, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since 2026 is the centennial year of Historic Route 66, celebrations will be held along its route. This provide a great opportunity for travelers, especially RVers, to explore "The Mother Road".

RV Lifestyle posted an article that this is the "ultimate time" for an RV adventure on Route 66.

It begins with:

In 2026, America’s most legendary highway turns 100 years old, and Route 66 is preparing for a celebration unlike anything travelers have seen before. Stretching more than 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, this historic roadway, known as America’s Mother Road, has captured the spirit of freedom, exploration, and adventure for generations.

For RV travelers especially, the Route 66 Centennial is more than a milestone. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the road at its most vibrant, restored, and alive.

To read more, go here. 

Gas Prices Start Their Seasonal Climb

About a week ago, I filled my car's gas tank and the price was $2.279 per gallon in Gallup, New Mexico (photo above).

Since then, the price of unleaded regular in the area fluctuated anywhere between $2.59 to $2.79 per gallon. Still, that is a lot better than paying Commiefornia's ridiculous prices.

According to an article in RV Travel, this is the time where gasoline prices start their seasonal climb.

They begin with:

Gas prices have started their annual spring climb—and, yes, we’re right on schedule.

According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline has edged higher as refineries begin switching to summer-blend fuel and spring travel demand builds. It happens most years. It rarely feels good when it does.

The increase so far looks modest. But it signals a shift RVers know well: Once March arrives, pump prices tend to drift north.

 To read more, go here.

7 Tips For Camping With A Cat

Above, Sierra on her first RV trip to Yosemite National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My cat Sierra was eight months old when I first took her on a RV camping trip to Yosemite National Park. 

She handled the trip just fine and now that she's over 10 years old, with plenty of RV travels under her belt (or, rather, collar) she does just fine. 

RV Travel has posted an article with a video with seven trips for camping with a cat. Some I agree with some I don't, based on my experience. 

The article begins with:

In the video below, we join Ashley, aka The Tennessee Wanderer, for some handy tips about camping with a cat. Ashley and her cat, Rupert, (and a dog too) travel in a tiny restored fiberglass U-Haul trailer. If she can make camping with a cat work in that tiny space, I think anyone can.

In the video, she shares some things that worked for her and some that didn’t. 

To read more and see the video, go here. 

Not Using Campground Wi-Fi

Above, camping at Route 66 RV Resort with their Wi-Fi antenna at left. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Whenever I go RV traveling, I don't use the campground's Wi Fi system. I bring along my own mobile hotspot gizmo and connect my laptop to that. All I need is a nearby cell tower for a connection.

For one thing, it provides faster Internet. For another, it is a lot more secure. 

Avoiding usage of campground Wi-Fi is the topic of an article in RV Travel.

They begin it with:

Is it time to just eliminate campground Wi-Fi altogether? I think it is, and I can share why.

But, first… A few weeks ago, I shared that I had been hacked in a campground, but I don’t believe I shared that I had been hacked twice in different campgrounds.

Let’s talk about how we all get connected so you can read websites like RVtravel.com. And whatever else. Like watch TV. 

Campground Wi-Fi is mostly lousy. Let’s face it—we go places that are pretty, but also somewhat remote. That means that the Wi-Fi that is available to the campground itself may also not be so great. And then you’re splitting that up by however-many campers are there wanting to use that connectivity. 

Installing and maintaining a Wi-Fi system in a campground is very expensive. And whenever something’s expensive, that means we’re the ones paying for it. I don’t know how much the cost of Wi-Fi extends to our own reservations, but I can say that it’s noticeable. It’s also generally not secure. I’ll get to that. 

To read more, go here. 

Zion 2026 Large Vehicle Rules

Above, the east entrance into the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The last time I drove into Zion National Park was in 2015. My daughter and I took a trip to Yellowstone National Park and on the way home we took a detour and drove into Zion.

We took SR-9 through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

Zion National Park is implementing new large vehicle size restrictions not only for the tunnel, but for the road itself. RVers should be aware of this.

RV Life posted an article on these restrictions and begin it with:

Heading to Zion National Park this summer? If you are planning to drive a motorhome, tow a trailer, or travel in a larger vehicle, here is what you need to know.

Beginning June 7, 2026, Zion National Park will fully enforce vehicle size and weight limits on the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway (Utah State Route 9) between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance. Vehicles that exceed the posted limits will no longer be allowed to travel this section of SR-9.

These restrictions apply to the entire stretch of highway between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance, not just the historic 1.1-mile-long Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

To read more, go here. 

Military Campgrounds Offer Opportunities

Above, the motorhome at Nellis Air Force Base RV park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Not being a veteran, I have stayed at a military campground/RV park onlyt once.

That was because I was with a friend who is a veteran. The stay was while en route from Twin Falls, Idaho following my heart attack in 2018 that led to two stents put into a coronary artery. We drove from Twin Falls to Lake Havasu, Arizona in my motorhome. 

We decided to spend the night at the Nellis Air Force Base RV park outside of Las Vegas. It was a nice park. 

RV Travel posted an article with a video on how military campgrounds offer a great opportunity for many RVers. That's provided one is either an active duty member of the military or a veteran.

The article begins with:

U.S. military campgrounds can be an awesome option for those who qualify. In the video below, Steve Turtle explains what these campgrounds are, who can use them, and how to find them. Military campgrounds (MWRs: Morale, Welfare and Recreation) are secure and close to all the post’s amenities.

To read more, go here.

12 Illegal RV Practices Still Common On U.S. Roads

Above, camping out near the Tehachapi Loop in California. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RVers come in all shapes and sizes. There are also smart ones and dumb ones.

MSN posted a slideshow list of 12 illegal RV practices that are still common on U.S. roads. The offenders are the dumb ones. 

Fortunately, for everyone on the road in my vicinity, I don't engage in any of them. But it is a good idea to review them so that they are avoided.

It starts with: 

RVs are a popular way to travel across the U.S., with approximately 11 million households owning one. The RV sector has experienced substantial growth, as evidenced by the 2.8% increase in RV sales between 2025 and 2026.

While RV travel offers freedom, it also invites unsafe and illegal behaviours. Most RV owners unknowingly violate laws, which can lead to fines, accidents, and environmental damage.

Part of these practices is quite widespread on American roads, and although the government is putting all its efforts into regulating them, breaches are still falling outside the net. This is a list of 12 of the most common offenses and why you need to avoid them.

To see what they are, go here. 

RV Travel Continues To Surge In United States

Above, camping at the Devils Tower KOA Kampground last summer. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Traveling by recreational vehicle is my favorite mode of travel.

One can go where they want, when they want and take their time exploring. On top of that, RVers sleep and eat in their own kitchens and in their own beds. One doesn't have to worry about some stranger's DNA in the bedding when traveling in their own vehicle.

Last summer, a friend and I took an RV trip through Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Colorado. We had a great time going to a Winchester Collectors gun show in Cody, Wyoming. We visited Arches National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Devils Tower, Deadwood and the Black Hills of South Dakota. 

According to TravelPulse, RV travel continues to surge.

They wrote (to begin their article):

As 2026 travel trends have identified what’s popular on the horizon for this year, RV travel is continuing to emerge as a segment standout, according to RVshare’s 2026 travel trend report.

Many vacationers discovered RV travel during COVID. However, many stuck with the experience post-pandemic, for several reasons. The road trip becomes part of the fun with scenic drives; random roadside stops and small-town visits. Travel has become more about the journey, not just the destination endpoint. With more time on their hands, retirees love the slow travel and longer stays. Families enjoy the space and convenience. And even weekend adventurers have gotten hooked.

Trends continue to show that RV travel isn’t just a niche choice, it’s becoming a mainstream way Americans are planning flexible, affordable and intentional travel in 2026. Air fare isn’t getting any cheaper and is fraught with delays and other inconveniences. And whether you fly or choose to drive by car, you’ll need a hotel room. RVers don’t.

To read more, go here. 

Behind The Scenes of RV Transport

Above, two motorhomes in transit stopped at the Flying J in Jamestown, New Mexico. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Living a mile uphill from Interstate 40 I see many vehicles driving through. Also, there is a Flying J Travel Center down the hill from the community l live in. Every so often, I see RVs being transported with a stop at the Flying J. Usually, the RVs have Indiana paper plates on them since that's where the majority of RVs are built.

RV Travel posted an article on the "behind-the-scenes" of RV transport.

They begin it with:

Have you ever sat back and wondered how your RV got from wherever it was made to the dealership where you bought it? I thought I’d share some insights. This also translates into some reasons your poor RV didn’t arrive in one piece.

To read more, go here. 

Poll: Do You Listen To Music While Driving?

Above, at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

My 2015 Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R came with an AM/FM radio along with a CD player. 

While driving, I either have a Country station on (depending upon where I'm at and if there are any signals) or play a CD (either Classic Rock, Country or movie soundtracks). 

RV Travel has posted a poll asking of one listens to music while driving.

They begin it with:

You’re driving down the long, beautiful road to your next destination. Engine humming, road stretching out ahead… what fills the cab? Music? Silence? Something else?

For some of you, we know that music is essential. Playlists, classic rock, country, jazz, road trip anthems—you have a soundtrack for every mile. Music can make long drives feel shorter and boost your mood. Plus, a little passenger-seat dancing never hurt anybody (at least, not that we know of…).

Others prefer something different. Maybe you listen to talk radio, audiobooks, or podcasts, or travel in peaceful quiet. The hum of the road and your own thoughts can be just as satisfying as any song—especially on scenic routes where you want to stay fully present.

Then there are the situational listeners. Music on highways, silence in cities. Upbeat songs during the day, softer tunes at night. Your audio choices shift depending on traffic, weather, or how focused you need to be behind the wheel.

So what about you? When you’re driving your RV (or tow vehicle), is music part of the journey? Go ahead and vote in today’s poll, and feel free to share what’s usually playing.

Oh, and we’re just asking about music today. Not podcasts or talk radio, just music. Thanks!

To read more and participate in the poll, go here. 

10 Essential Tips For RVing With Health Issues

Above, RV parking at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Eight years ago, I had a medical emergency while in Wells, Nevada. I had to be airlifted to St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho to have two stents put in a coronary artery.

I was in Wells for a car show and rally with friends. We drove up to Wells in my motorhome. In the end, everything worked out fine and I was able to drive home a few days later.

RV Travel posted an article (with video) with 10 essential tips for RVing with health issues.

They begin it with:

The open road still calls to many RVers as they age or deal with ongoing health issues. The RVingWithJoe community includes plenty of folks in that season of life, and health planning matters a lot more than it once did. With some smart habits, RV life can stay safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for many miles to come.

In the video at the end of this post, Joe shares tips for those RVing with health issues.

To read more, go here.

Woman Killed In RV Fire Linked To Space Heater

Whenever I travel in my motorhome, if it gets too cold (especially during the morning hours) and I am at an RV park with full hook-ups, I'll plug in my space heater to warm up.

The motorhome has a built-in propane heater, but I don't like using it for long periods as it eats up the propane. 

There is one thing that I don't do. It is having a heater on overnight. I am warm enough under the covers so having a heater on overnight is not necessary.

RV Travel has posted an article on the dangers of space heaters in an RV. A woman was recently killed in her RV by a space heater.

The article begins with:

A recent RV fire in Pennsylvania turned deadly after investigators linked the blaze to a portable space heater. According to authorities, the fire spread quickly inside the RV, and despite a desperate rescue attempt, a woman lost her life.

It underscores a hard truth about cold-weather camping: Space heaters can be far more dangerous in RVs than many people realize.

Portable electric heaters are common in RVs, especially when hookups are available and propane use is something owners try to limit. They feel familiar, inexpensive, and safe. After all, many of us use similar heaters at home. But an RV is not a house, and the differences matter.

To read the full article, go here.