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RV Road Trip to Lake Michigan Lighthouses Near Chicago

Monty January 31, 2011
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Without ever leaving the Chicago area, it’s possible to visit, photograph and learn more about four historic lighthouses. Your first order of business, before starting your road trip along the Lake Michigan shoreline, is to find comfortable RV camping. Staying in one of the many suburbs of Chicago is a great option; you’re outside the busy city but close enough to see all the attractions. Here are a few suggestions for RV camping within about an hour of the Chicago shoreline:

  1. Empress Casino/Hotel/RV Resort: Joliet, IL
  2. Jellystone Park/Resort Chicago: Millbrook, IL
  3. Chicago Northwest KOA – Union, IL

Chicagoland Lake Michigan Lighthouses
Now, to the Chicago area lighthouse itinerary – start by driving to Navy Pier in Chicago and getting a good look at the Chicago Harbor Light. On a clear day, you’ll be able to see it easily from the pier; you might also consider a cruise with one of the charter services that operates in the area.

Look south from the same pier and you’ll be able to see a good example of a “structural light,” the Chicago Harbor Southeast Guidewall Light. The still-functional light sits atop a metal structure on one of the breakwaters in Chicago Harbor. It is also visible either from the pier or by boat tour.

To experience picturesque Grosse Point Lighthouse, travel north from Chicago to the city of Evanston, IL. Near the campus of Northwestern University stands this tower built in 1873, as well as the keepers’ dwelling, in a beautifully-landscaped park operated by the city. Arrive for one of the summer-only tours and you’ll be challenged to climb the 141 steps to the top of the light!

One more Lake Michigan lighthouse on the western shore near Chicago can be found at the end of Government Pier in Waukegan, IL. According to Terry Pepper’s comprehensive Seeing the Light – Lighthouses of the Western Great Lakes, the original lighthouse installation included a keepers’ dwelling, but a fire in the 1960s destroyed much of the structure. What remains is a white iron tower topped with an acrylic lens, which can be reached by walking out onto the pier.

That covers the four lights found in Chicago Harbor and north to the Illinois/Wisconsin border. Immediately south across the Indiana border, you can easily visit a half dozen lights, from Calumet Lighthouse to the nicely-restored Old Michigan City Lighthouse, by adding just a couple more days to your Chicago-area RV trip. If you’re interested in ranging farther north, there are more than a dozen lighthouses along Lake Michigan’s western shore within Wisconsin’s borders.

You may soon start to see RV camping in Chicago in a whole new light, thanks to the abundance of lighthouses illuminating Lake Michigan. Use these tips to start planning your next RV camping vacation to Chicago; it just might be the beginning of a lifelong love affair with Lake Michigan’s historic lights.

Photo credits: The picture of the Chicago Harbor Light is by Richard C. Drew from the Wikimedia Commons. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

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Illinois’ Chain O’ Lakes RV Camping

Monty January 28, 2011
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An hour northwest of Chicago near the Wisconsin border lies a region enduringly special to RV camping fans. It’s known as the “Fox River Chain O’ Lakes” and it encompasses beautiful bodies of water, historic villages and a place to play for every kind of outdoor enthusiast.

This immensely popular playground can become one of your family’s favorite motorhome camping destinations, too, and there are two great reasons why.

First – Chain O’ Lakes Recreation
Of course, the main reason Chain O’ Lakes draws throngs of visitors each year is the wide range of outdoor recreation possibilities. Hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, biking and wildlife watching – those are just a few of the things RV camping fans will find to do here.

Whether you fish from a boat or a pier, you’ll find plenty of places to catch muskie, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass and other species in the region’s nine major lakes (and on the Fox River.) The Chain O’ Lakes area also abounds with fishing guide services, boat rentals and marinas to serve enthusiastic anglers.

Trails wind their way around the lakes, along the Fox River and across public lands to allow hikers and bikers room to get out and move. Trails.com offers an excellent listing of Lake County, Illinois trails in such picturesque spots as Turner Lake Fen Nature Preserve, Chain O’ Lakes State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area.

And don’t forget to get out on the water once you’ve parked your RV near one of these scenic lakes. Kayaks and canoes wind their way down quiet channels and along the shorelines of Northern Illinois’ chain of lakes. Ski boats pull water sports fan across wide expanses of blue while fishermen scoot through marshes and coves at the speed of a trolling motor. There’s a place to do it all once you make your way to Chain O’ Lakes.

Second – Chain O’ Lakes Camping
Throughout the Chain O’ Lakes region are campgrounds offering splendid views and legendary hospitality. Although permanent lakeside residences have lately become the norm, there are still plenty of places to park your RV. For example, in the region’s northeast corner near Grass Lake, motorhome campers can enjoy riverside campsites at Fox River Recreation.

Another place highly praised by RV enthusiasts is Chain O’ Lakes State Park, bordering Grass, Nippersink and Marie Lakes. Five campgrounds there offer a wide range of services, but each promises easy access to the water.

One more suggestion – Grass Lake Marina and RV Park on the eastern shore of Grass Lake. It exemplifies classic Chain O’ Lakes hospitality, outdoor fun and a family atmosphere.

Here’s a bonus reason for coming to this fantastic water playground; quaint villages line the shores of the region’s world-famous waters, places like the Village of Fox Lake, where visitors have come to relax since 1907. Another place you can visit to get the feel of classic lake living is the Village of Antioch, Illinois. Beautiful city parks, a nicely historic downtown and an abundance of summer events make this little town a family-friendly place.

If you’ve never gone RV camping to Illinois’ Chain O’ Lakes Region, it’s time you did. Relax, renew and fill your days with good, old-fashioned summer fun. That’s what you’re going to find, and all just a short drive north of Chicago.

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New Hampshire Seacoast RV Camping

Monty January 26, 2011
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It may seem premature, with the winter winds howling, to think about New Hampshire seacoast RV camping. The truth is, though, we’re already hearing from customers planning their RV trips to The Granite State. Most Atlantic coast campgrounds open May 15 in New Hampshire, and they fill up early. Read through the tips we’ve gathered for New Hampshire seacoast motorhome campers and then start planning your own trip soon.

New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region (PDF) offers plenty of outdoor activity in a scenic summer setting – the kind of vacation families talk about for years. Just an hour north of Boston, New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region features RV campgrounds for every type traveler. Historic towns like Exeter, Portsmouth and Hampstead host well-run campgrounds you’ll want to return to every summer.

Imagine, for instance, camping at Wadleigh Falls Campground on the Lamprey River. Not only will the fishing fans in your group be thrilled, the rest of your tribe can swim, canoe and indulge in all sorts of planned outdoor activities at the campground.

Or you could spend your days along the Squamscott River at Great Bay Campground. Minutes from Hampton Beach State Park, we’re told this scenic campground near New Hampshire’s Great Bay is the perfect RV camping spot for saltwater fishing fans.

Another terrific way to spend time on your New Hampshire Seacoast RV vacation is at Hampton Beach, an area blessed with almost a dozen beaches, exciting entertainment venues and a rugged seaside state park. Whether you spend your days under a beach umbrella surrounded by white sand or exploring the natural wonders of Hampton Beach State Park, make it a “must do” on your New Hampshire itinerary.

And, by all means, travel north from Hampton Beach to the seaside town of Rye, surrounded by the beauty of Rye Harbor and Odiorne Point State Parks. Walk the rocky coastline at Odiorne Point and then stay to visit the Seacoast Science Center, where exhibits explore both history and science. While in Rye, be sure to stay at Shel-Al Campground; it’s been given high marks by RV campers.

Absorb the history of the region at such sites as Portsmouth’s Strawbery Banke living history museum and Portsmouth Lighthouse. RV travelers also tell us that the steamship tours offered from Portsmouth Harbor are top-notch.

It’s time to visit New Hampshire if you haven’t been, and the state’s Seacoast Region is a great place to start. You’ll find history, white sand beaches and picturesque state parks to explore. What better way to spend a little time relaxing this summer?

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RV Road Trip to Frisco Woods Windfest

Monty January 24, 2011
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Is your RV camping crew itching to hit the waves for some windsurfing? For three days every April, Frisco Woods Campground on North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras National Seashore hosts the Frisco Woods Windfest. You’ll not only get to enjoy a campground surrounded by awesome natural beauty, you’ll have the chance to ride the waves with some of the East Coast’s best windsurfers.

Frisco Woods Campground
Before we give you the scoop on this premier windsurfing event, we should give you a little more information on the location. Frisco Woods Campground is found within the Outer Banks off the North Carolina shoreline. Located near the town of Frisco on Hatteras Island, it features secluded campsites in the woods and a wide stretch of shoreline right on Pamlico Sound.

Incredible views, as well as first-rate amenities, make this waterfront campground very popular with RV camping fans. It’s close to dozens of Cape Hatteras attractions, including three lighthouses, historic Kitty Hawk and Ocracoke Island and the surrounding beauty of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Frisco Woods Windfest Highlights
Pamlico Sound divides the shoreline from the barrier islands of the national seashore and creates the ideal setting for windsurfing, wakeboarding and other water sports. We hear the Frisco Woods Windfest is highly-anticipated among windsurfers up and down the Atlantic Coast as a chance to mingle with top wind sports vendors and competitors.

Here are some of the highlights of the Frisco Woods Windfest Weekend:

  • Windsurfing and kite boarding instruction for all levels
  • Wind sports equipment demos and vendors’ fair
  • The opportunity to experience Outer Banks windsurfing
  • Videotaped highlights of the day’s activities each evening
  • Nightly bonfire on the beach

We highly recommend you experience the fun and excitement of the Frisco Woods Windfest for yourself. There’s still time to plan your RV camping trip to Cape Hatteras National Seashore in April. Let us know if we can help with a rental and send us your photos; we might just feature them on our blog!

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Calaveras County, California for RV Campers

Monty January 21, 2011
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Year-round RV campers have come to love the abundance of attractions in Calaveras County, California. Although best known for the celebrated jumping frog depicted by Mark Twain, this county is also home to historical, scenic and outdoor recreation wonders galore.

But why do RV campers, in particular, love Calaveras County? Here are eight compelling reasons to come discover the joys of camping here.

Eight Reasons to Come RV Camping in Calaveras County

  1. The Scenic Wonders: Calaveras County has the good fortune to be tucked between scenic Lake Tahoe and the staggering beauty of Yosemite National Park. Although an entire vacation can be spent exploring either, you can also play closer to home by making forays into the Stanislaus National Forest. Another favorite place for spending time in the great outdoors is Calaveras Big Trees State Park, where two groves of enormous sequoias beckon hikers year-round. Black Chasm Cavern also offers year-round underground walking tours, to round out your outdoor exploration.
  2. The History: Tucked into the heart of Gold Country, Calaveras County contains some of the best-preserved Gold Rush towns around. Plan to visit Angels Camp, Dogtown, Calaveritas and San Andreas, each with its own historic charm. The Angels Camp Museum is the perfect place to teach your kids about the joys and perils of the California Gold Rush.
  3. The Outdoor Playground: The lakes, mountains and rivers of Calaveras County create a setting unparalleled for outdoor recreation. In addition to the hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails offered in nearby state and national parks, scenic routes such as the Bike Trail from San Andreas to Angels Camp will keep active campers outdoors. Four area rivers – the American, Tuolumne, Merced and Stanislaus, as well as gorgeously scenic New Melones Lake – invite paddlers and fishing fans to take the plunge, too.
  4. The Wineries: Twenty Northern California wineries are waiting to serve your palate. The area surrounding Murphys, CA alone boasts more than a dozen vineyards and breweries! Attend wine tastings and shop for your favorite vintages in such lushly beautiful locations as Chatom Vineyards near Merphys and Laraine Wines near Vallecito.
  5. The Festivals: If you’re in Calaveras County in May, you’ll be treated to the world-famous Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. The fairgrounds also feature a full-service RV campground and large event facilities. Other festivals RVers love to attend in Calaveras County include the Bear Valley Music Festival, the Snyder’s Valley Powwow in Valley Springs and the Calaveras Grape Stomp in Murphys Community Park.
  6. The Winter Sports: Pack your skis and winter gear and come to Calaveras County when the snow begins to fall in Bear Valley. With sixty-seven ski runs on Bear Valley Mountain and abundant space for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, this is the place for winter RV camping and recreation.
  7. The Casinos: Two casinos present a wide range of gaming opportunities to RV campers in Calaveras County. The Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne, operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, features table games, slots and a whole host of dining venues. Another popular gaming location in the county is found in Jackson, where the Jackson Rancheria Band of Me-Wuk Indians operates the Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. A convenient 100-campsite RV campground on-site keeps your gaming plans simple in Calaveras County.
  8. The Campgrounds: In addition to state and national park campgrounds found nearby, Calaveras County presents RV camping fans with a choice of camping venues. Here are three more possibilities:

It’s time to come RV camping in Calaveras County! Use the county’s well-designed guide for visitors to continue planning your trip, and then make the leap to making your camping vacation a reality.

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RV in the Mood for Love?

Monty January 19, 2011
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The following is a reprint of an El Monte RV Rentals’ press release.

El Monte RV Promotes Valentine’s weekend romantic road trips by giving free Valentines Day RV rental.

Picture of an RV at the BeachLOS ANGELES, Calif. – Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and El Monte RV is celebrating a long history of helping couples create romantic road trips by offering to give Valentine’s Day free as a fourth RV rental night to customers who rent for three nights.

Couples from around the world have celebrated honeymoons, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day weekends, and many other romantic occasions on road trips in motorhomes rented from El Monte RV.

“We recently had a young couple in love come over from Germany and rent for 10 days. At the end of their trip they were so inspired they went to Las Vegas and got married!” said Ammar Alghafari, general manager of El Monte RV’s Los Angeles location. “Of course there is no way to predict what will happen on a road trip. But couples from all over the world come to rent our motor homes for romantic road trips.”

“Road Trips are for Lovers,” said Ken Schork, CEO of El Monte RV. “Some people spend months preparing for these beautiful trips. Others do them on the spur of the moment. They plan their moonlight walks on the beaches, sitting by the campfire, candlelit dinners in quiet places. A motorhome is a chance for two people to get away and be alone surrounded by beauty. There’s something inspiring about ‘Just Us’, out to explore the world.”

There are many ways to prepare for a romantic RV road trip adventure. Part of the fun of road trips is the planning. The most important thing to remember is to include your significant other in this. Get together and imagine all the places you can go and things you can see and do together. Don’t over plan. The purpose of this trip is romance. Below is a list of six things you can do to get started planning your “Valentine’s Weekend RV Road Trip for Lovers”:

  1. Keep it short and sweet. Find a couple of romantic places nearby that you both enjoy. Maybe you like wineries or romantic outdoor settings? Do you both love the beach? Just remember not to plan too much. This is not a military expedition.
  2. Create a soundtrack for your romantic weekend. Do the two of you have a song? Do you have favorite bands or music from those romantic moments in your past? Create a play list of all your music and bring it along to listen to while you are driving or for slow dancing in the motorhome or around the campfire. This will not only bring back those great romantic memories, but it will also stimulate some great conversation.
  3. Don’t forget the special things that you might need on your trip. Some couples want to bring a bottle of champagne to share by the campfire. Others might want to bring extra blankets to use while they lay under the stars together at night. Candles, flowers, and other items can help set the mood.
  4. Consider bringing essentials to help you remember the trip. You will at least want to bring a camera or video camera, and maybe a tripod.
  5. The person you are taking with you is the reason for this trip. Before you go the two of you should each think about reasons why you want to spend time together exploring. A great way to show your partner you thought about them would be to bring a few small gifts to surprise each other with along the way. Does your partner like chocolate? Maybe they love a certain cologne or perfume? Is there something special you could give them that would let them know you were thinking about this trip with them?
  6. Mementos are a good way to remember a great trip. As you travel along don’t forget to pick up little items that will help you remember significant events and destinations you experienced. Plan to look for these special items on your way.

“We’re always delighted to find out that couples are renting our motorhomes for honeymoons, anniversary trips, and romantic getaways,” said Joe Laing, Director of Marketing for El Monte RV. “We believe that RV rentals offer couples a unique opportunity to explore the wonders and beauty the U.S. has to offer and still keep the closeness and privacy that they want to enjoy while traveling together.”

El Monte RV hopes to encourage more couples to experience the joys and adventures of romantic RV road trips. With links to road trip destinations, comprehensive trip preparation services and full-service RV rentals, the RV rental and sales firm provides a single point of planning for couples preparing for romantic RV getaways.

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Medford, Oregon – Five Reasons for RV Camping There

Monty January 18, 2011
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Just north of the California/Oregon border (about five hours north of Sacramento) is an outdoor wonderland custom-made for enjoyable RV camping. A town surrounded by rare natural beauty, Medford, Oregon can be the center of an active motorhome vacation. Keep reading to find the five reasons we recommend you go RV camping in Medford, OR.

Reason #1: Hiking and Biking Trails Abound
Medford is blessed to be in a bowl formed by the Cascade and Siskiyou Ranges, which means it’s never more than a short walk to exhilarating hiking and mountain biking. Here are some favorite trails you’ll want to explore:

  • ANY of the trails at nearby Crater Lake National Park (more about that magnificent spot in a moment) Hikers highly recommend the Union Peak, Stuart Falls and Annie Creek Canyon trails.
  • Applegate Lake Loop Trail or any of two hundred other trails in Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forest are favorites with mountain biking fans.

Reason #2: The Rogue River
Starting on Mount Mazama (Crater Lake) and winding more than two hundred miles to the Pacific, the Wild and Scenic Rogue River provides a superb setting for fishing, whitewater rafting and wildlife viewing. Just a few short miles from Medford, the Rogue River should definitely be on your RV vacation itinerary.

Reason #3: An Historic Entertainment Venue
Born in the 1880s and once a bustling railroad hub, Medford boasts an historic downtown district centered around the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater. Apparently, the world-famous dancer once owned a ranch in the area and lent her celebrity to the push to restore the 1920s-era theater.

Reason #4: Easy Access to Crater Lake
Medford, because of its mountainous surroundings, is right in the heart of Southern Oregon’s famous natural attractions. The most popular is Crater Lake, just a couple of hours northeast. Fascinating day trips at this national park include the 33-mile Rim Drive, the boat ride to mysterious Wizard Island and a visit to the awesome Pinnacles rock formations.

Reason #5: Scenic RV Campgrounds!
Finding an attractive campsite is a no-brainer when traveling by RV to Medford, OR! Tree-lined campgrounds like Medford Oaks RV Park cater to visitors hoping for comfort and convenience. Other popular area campgrounds include Holiday RV Park “on the banks of Bear Creek” and Medford/Gold Hill KOA, just off I-5.

It will soon be springtime in the Cascades, and it’s high time you started planning your RV camping adventure to Medford, Oregon. Use our tips to plan your trip to enjoy the outstanding sights of Southern Oregon.

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RV Camping at Santee Lakes

Monty January 14, 2011
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Just twenty miles from San Diego, Santee, California is a young city built around responsible use of resources. One place RV campers congregate for outdoor fun is Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, built by this visionary city to provide recreation while recycling water and sustaining the environment.

What You’ll Find at Santee Lakes
There are plenty of reasons to turn your RV toward Santee Lakes, and one of the best is the excellent RV camping available. Carefully-planned to preserve the surrounding environment, the campgrounds at Santee Lakes are located in beautiful settings, along a lakeshore, in a shady grove or near a bubbling stream.

Once you’ve settled in a scenic campsite, turn your time toward outdoor entertainment. Seven lakes created to safely recycle water for the city have been stocked to provide catfish and trout fishing action. A tip for RV camping fishermen – Lakes 6 and 7 are reserved for campers only. Don’t own a boat? Rent one from the Santee Lakes General Store.

And there’s plenty for non-fishing campers to do, as well. The kids will enjoy splashing in the “sprayground” or playing at one of the playgrounds or in two pools open to campers. Fitness buffs can find plenty of hiking and biking trails winding their way through the complex.

And one of the best things about Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is the way the staff there caters to RV campers. Special potlucks, game nights and parties are held throughout the week for campers in the clubhouse. Top-notch laundry facilities and a fitness center round out the amenities offered to RV travelers.

You can feel especially good about camping at Santee Lakes, because green practices such as water recycling, a waterfowl nesting program and solar energy are at the heart of how this natural area was established.

So, why not park your RV at Santee Lakes and then spend your entire vacation enjoying the charms of this picturesque area? Fish, swim, hike or simply walk the shores of these perfectly-planned lakes, knowing your campground is part of a forward-thinking city’s efforts to preserve the environment.

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Nice Disneyland Florida Planning Resource

Monty January 13, 2011
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Many of RV rental customers visit Disneyland in Florida. Traveling to Disney by luxury motorhome can be a great family adventure. When we came across this article – Disneyland Vacation: Planning the Perfect Trip – we thought that we would share it with our readers to help them plan their next Disneyland trip. Thanks to the people at disneylandflorida.org for writing such a helpful guide.

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RV Camping along the Turquoise Trail

Monty January 12, 2011
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There’s no better way to see the American Southwest than by getting off the interstate and following roads that wander through desert, mountains and little-visited villages. The Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway allows RV camping fans to do just that. Follow along as we offer our overview of New Mexico’s Turquoise Trail.

What You’ll See and Do on the Turquoise Trail
Taking the south to north route along the Turquoise Trail means starting your journey at Tijeras, New Mexico, seventeen miles east of Albuquerque on I40. Take the time while in Tijeras to make at least two stops – Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site and Cibola National Forest. You’ll gain new perspective on the Southwest’s earliest inhabitants and the immensity of a one million acre wilderness encompassing five mountain ranges.

Traveling on toward Sandia Crest on the Turquoise Trail you’ll pass through the villages of Cedar Crest and Sandia Park. Linger long enough to enjoy The Museum of Archaeology and Material Culture at Cedar Crest and such memorable roadside attractions as the Tinkertown Museum. Simply driving your RV through Cibola National Forest will take your breath away, but for a heart-stopping view high above the Turquoise Trail, travel to the ten-thousand-plus-feet peak of Sandia Crest by RV or on the Sandia Peak Tramway.

Once you’ve had your fill of the wonder of Sandia Crest, head your RV back down the mountain to Hwy 14 and the village of San Antonito. Continue north to the gold rush town of Golden, where you’ll find 1830s mining equipment along the road, surrounded by ruins to photograph and a general store to meet your travel needs.

And then it’s north to the historic mining town of Madrid (MAD-rid), where once mighty coal mines are now the backdrop for a thriving artist’s colony. Plan time to wander the streets searching for treasure at the galleries and shops; you’ll find the area’s legendary turquoise celebrated in many forms.

As you wind your way on mountain roads toward Cerrillos, keep an eye out for signs of the turquoise deposits that gave this byway its name. Stop to enjoy the Old West feel of Cerrillos, once a center for turquoise mining in the Southwest.

Finish your journey north to Santa Fe with a stop at San Marcos and Lone Butte, where reminders of the area’s mining history are everywhere. You’ll also find galleries, a sculpture garden and even an art institute to entertain you in these mountain villages.

Your next stop, Santa Fe is, of course, worthy of an entire blog post! This beautiful mountain city offers all the comforts of modern civilization in an ancient setting rich with Pueblo culture. Visit the galleries for which the city is famous and be sure to wander the streets near the Palace of the Governors for a true taste of Santa Fe’s fascinating history.

Where You Can Camp on the Turquoise Trail
Scenic campgrounds dot the landscape all along the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. Here are just a few ideas to help you plan your RV trip.

This gem of a scenic byway is waiting to help you create fantastic RV vacation memories. Make your trek on the Turquoise Trail this year.

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