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  • All US - Campground Reviews - Missouri - Travel Destinations

    Babler State Park: One of the Best Campgrounds Near St. Louis

    March 27, 2026 - By Jen

    Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park ended up being the perfect home base for our Route 66 stretch near St. Louis. It’s just a little outside the city, but close enough to make it easy to explore some of the smaller Route 66 towns like Pacific and Eureka, while…

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    Year in the Life of Full-Time RVers: 2025 Recap

    December 30, 2025 - By Jen

    It’s the end of the year as we know it, and we’re ok. 2025 was our second full year as full-time RVers and we covered a lot of ground this year! We made it to both coasts (and both oceans if you count the Chesapeake Bay) and a lot of…

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    Where To Stay In The Black Hills: 3 Flags RV Park Campground Review

    December 18, 2025 - By Jen

    Located just five miles west of Rapid City and right off I-90, 3 Flags RV Park is an easy, no-stress stop that puts you close to everything without feeling like you’re camping in the middle of town. The park has a country feel with city convenience just minutes away, making…

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    6 Harvest Hosts That Made Our 2025 RV Travels Interesting

    December 3, 2025 - By Jen

    Every year on the road brings a new batch of memorable Harvest Hosts stays, and 2025 was no exception. If you’re new to Harvest Hosts, it’s one of our favorite ways to break up long travel days and discover small businesses we’d never find otherwise- wineries, museums, farms, roadside gems,…

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    Ultimate Guide to Camping in Wasatch Mountain State Park, Utah

    December 1, 2025 - By Jen

    Wasatch Mountain State Park is one of the most underrated camping destinations in Northern Utah, offering everything from scenic RV sites and tent camping to cozy cabins and yurts- all surrounded by panoramic mountain views. Whether you’re visiting for hiking, off-roading, fall colors, or winter sports, this park is packed…

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    Why Route 62 Motor Resort Is One of the Best Campgrounds in Eureka Springs

    November 25, 2025 - By Jen

    If you’re planning a trip to Eureka Springs and want a campground that feels equal parts affordable, welcoming, and genuinely fun, Route 62 Motor Resort is an awesome pick. We stayed here during a November visit and were surprised at just how much this little resort packs in – full…

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    South Dakota Camping Guide: Angostura Recreation Area Review & Tips

    November 17, 2025 - By Jen

    Nestled in western South Dakota, Angostura Recreation Area is a water-lover’s paradise with breathtaking, scenic views. The name “Angostura,” Spanish for “narrows,” hints at the unique geography of this large reservoir, which stretches over 36 miles of shoreline and offers some of the finest sandy beaches in the state. Built…

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    New River Gorge Camping Guide: Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground Review

    November 3, 2025 - By Jen

    If you’re looking for a convenient place to stay near the New River Gorge, Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground is a great option. Located just one mile from the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve Visitor Center and only 3–4 minutes from downtown Fayetteville, it’s perfectly situated for exploring…

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    The Complete List of Southern Illinois Campgrounds (82 Spots!)

    September 29, 2025 - By Jen

    Southern Illinois is full of hidden gems when it comes to camping, from quiet lakeside retreats to family-friendly RV parks. While the exact boundaries of “southern Illinois” can be a little fuzzy, this list rounds up 82 campgrounds across the region, covering counties like Alexander, Jackson, Williamson, Randolph, Pope, and…

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    Trackrock Campground Review | Family-Friendly Camping in North Georgia

    August 25, 2025 - By Jen

    We spent a peaceful week at Trackrock Campground & Cabins, tucked between Blairsville and Hiawassee, Georgia. This sprawling 250-acre property is bordered on three sides by the Chattahoochee National Forest, so the scenery is exactly what you’d hope for- lush, quiet, and full of birdsong. It’s even a designated Appalachian…

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Come with us to check out the art of Amarillo ! F Come with us to check out the art of Amarillo !

First stop: Cadillac Ranch, one of the most iconic Route 66 spots. And yes, we had to grab some spray paint and leave our mark.

Then we checked out the Giant Legs of Amarillo (complete with a whole fictional backstory).

Made a quick stop at Combine City before heading to Slug Bug Ranch, this one was actually moved recently when the original property sold. Bonus: it’s a more accessible spot if you still want that classic “spray paint a car” experience.

Amarillo might be known for a lot of things, but the roadside art scene is seriously underrated.

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Before this was a Route 66 stop, it was a full-on Before this was a Route 66 stop, it was a full-on mining boomtown.

The Galena Mining & Historical Museum tells the story of this tiny town tucked into the corner of Kansas, built on galena, a lead ore that once drove everything here.
We showed up just in time to catch a docent giving a quick overview, then wandered the exhibits on our own. And honestly, it has a little bit of everything: minerals, cars, local art, old cameras, clothes, toys, appliances…you name it.

It’s one of those small-town museums that ends up being way more interesting than you expect.

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Trying a new way to fill our RV water We don’t a Trying a new way to fill our RV water 

We don’t always have hookups, and moving the whole trailer just to refill isn’t ideal, so we tested out an Everbilt drill pump to transfer water instead.

It wasn’t the fastest option, but it worked! We'll keep this in our back pocket for off-grid days.

Link for the drill pump kit is in my bio!

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This is my favorite bunk room I’ve ever seen in an This is my favorite bunk room I’ve ever seen in an RV 

We saw this Forest River @impressionbyforestriver 36BR3 at the Chicago RV Show, and just look at this setup.

Two twin beds, and each one has its own little nook, with a TV, storage, and actual personal space.

If you’re traveling with kids, this is such a fun and functional layout. Not your average RV bunk room at all.
This small-town museum holds stories you won’t fin This small-town museum holds stories you won’t find in your history books.

Baxter Springs became Kansas’s first cowtown after the Civil War when longhorn cattle were driven through, but its history goes back even further. The Osage Nation believed the area’s springs had healing properties long before settlers arrived.
It was also the site of the Baxter Springs Massacre, where around 100 U.S. soldiers were killed during the Civil War.

We learned all of this and so much more at the Baxter Springs Heritage Museum during our Route 66 trip, and it’s free to visit (open Tuesday–Sunday), which makes it an easy stop to add.
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