Spring to fall is the perfect time to pack your traveling gear into an RV and adventure out along Maine’s beautiful coast. This state is most popular for its rugged coastal landscapes and the charming fishing villages along the way. Begin your RV trip in Ellsworth, Maine. The town, founded [...]]]>

Maine's Rocky Coast

Spring to fall is the perfect time to pack your traveling gear into an RV and adventure out along Maine’s beautiful coast. This state is most popular for its rugged coastal landscapes and the charming fishing villages along the way. Begin your RV trip in Ellsworth, Maine. The town, founded in 1800, is the ideal gateway for many amazing sights. Although not a part of this particular vacation route, Acadia National Park may warrant a visit while you are in the area.

Leave Ellsworth heading north on Highway 1 until you come to Maine Highway 186, a loop that takes you on Schoodic Scenic Byway to Schoodic Point. You must not forget your camera because you will have many regrets if you don’t catch some shots of the pounding surf and rocky shores. You’ll see islands offshore, all different sizes and shapes, such as Pond and Rolling Islands.

Winter Harbor is a great place to stop and rest from driving. You can see the active fleet of lobster boats and strike up conversations with local fishermen. This classic village on Maine’s lovely coast offers amazing views from its western shore. You will see harbors where boats take refuge and trawlers wait for the right conditions to take to sea. Prospect Harbor is one of these great waterways.

Stop and wander the streets of Corea, Maine to really experience this charming fishing village. This community is well worth the time to explore. It’s on the Gouldsboro Peninsula, with quiet spots to sit and reflect on all the scenery you’ve seen so far. There is more to come. The town of Gouldsboro is a place to stop and perhaps enjoy a dinner in one of the fine restaurants. Maybe you will even be up for a kayaking tour or a nightly concert.

Columbia Falls will welcome you with open arms. Visit the Ruggles House to get a flavor of life in Columbia Falls in the mid-1800s. Amazing and intricate woodwork is one of the sights to see in this historic home. When you reach Maine Highway 187 as you continue up Highway 1, you will turn and head out on this loop along the water’s edge.

An RV trip wouldn’t be complete without some exciting new adventure. If you’ve never taken a kayak trip before, now is the time to try it out. Paddling around Head Harbor Island and Steele’s Harbor Island will have you hooked on a new hobby. You can recover from the excitement in Jonesport, the heart of Maine’s rugged coastline. This small fishing village is the ideal place to breathe the fresh Maine ocean air and enjoy the quiet and solitude.

After leaving Jonesport, you will pass Englishman Bay where photo opportunities abound. Miss getting in a swim while you’ve been enjoying the scenery? The best place to don your swim gear and take advantage of saltwater or freshwater swimming is at Roque Bluffs State Park. Now your outdoor recreation can start in earnest. Take a hike along the cliffs, beach comb along the beaches. There are plenty of coves you can explore on a canoe or kayak. Find RV camping at the Sunset Point Campground in Harrington Maine. They accommodate RVs of any size and for a reasonable price. They provide free WiFi and there’s a laundry room so you can wash your traveling clothes.

The first naval battle of the American Revolution caused Fort O’Brien to be built on these shores. It is worth your time to stop by the Fort O’Brien State Historic Site to see where we protected our country during three separate wars. Then move on to the Moosehorn National Wildlife Reserve where you will see waterfowl, game birds, wading birds and more, all protected in this Atlantic flyway.

You are getting close to the end of your trip in Calais, Maine, but it isn’t over yet. Many adventures await you in Shackford Head State Park. If you are a birder, you will love hiking the trails to see a wide variety of bird life, including bald eagles. Even if you don’t do a lot of bird watching, you’ll certainly love the views all the way to Canada.

When you reach Calais, Maine, you can stop for some shopping, and perhaps travel over the border into Canada for additional fun and to make more memories. The choice is yours. You have experienced some of the best of Maine and now can call your RV adventure at an end. There are other vacations when you can return and do it all over again.

Picture credits: The picture of the coast of Maine is from the Wikimedia Commons. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

Northern California offers some amazing scenery and plenty of outdoor recreation. One particular route provides the best of the best, and that is a Northern California loop taking you up to the Oregon border and back. Start out in Red Bluff on Interstate 5, north of Sacramento. While you are there, [...]]]>

Mount Shasta

Northern California offers some amazing scenery and plenty of outdoor recreation. One particular route provides the best of the best, and that is a Northern California loop taking you up to the Oregon border and back. Start out in Red Bluff on Interstate 5, north of Sacramento. While you are there, be sure to visit some of the attractions, such as the famous clock tower in downtown Red Bluff and the Coleman National Fish Hatchery a short distance north of town.

Drive your RV along Interstate 5 to Redding, another California town offering some intriguing attractions. With exhibitions, an aquarium and beautiful botanical gardens, the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding will be a sure hit with the whole family. Shop the boutiques for gifts to take home.

Outdoor lovers will want to include Whiskeytown National Recreation Area on the itinerary. A huge lake surrounded by lovely mountains inspires you to get busy with some water recreation. You can also hike the trails and see at least four waterfalls. If visiting in the heat of summer, you’ll have to stop at Castle Crags State Park for a swim in the Sacramento River. Plenty of camping around here, and about 28 miles of hiking trails.

A short side trip east will bring you to McCloud, California, an old lumber town. Have you ever wanted to learn to square dance? Well, here’s the place to do it. You can stop in at the Heritage Junction Museum to see historical exhibits as well as photographs and artifacts on display.

Still traveling north on I-5, you will come at last to one of the most important stops on your RV journey, Mount Shasta! The second highest peak in the Cascades, Mount Shasta last erupted in 1786, and could go again at any time, although no one knows exactly when. You are in Siskiyou Country and are going to find so many outdoor activities available you won’t know what to do first. We suggest fishing the McCloud River for redband trout. You will find RV camping at the Mount Shasta City KOA.

Continuing north on I-5, you will finally come to Weed, a wonderful community where you can stop at the visitor center to ensure you aren’t missing an important event in town. When ready to move on, this is where you will now veer off onto Highway 97. At Klamath National Forest, you can enjoy the views and try your hand at rock climbing or simply fish or swim in the lake. Whitewater rafting is also a real adventure.

Before you reach the Oregon border with California, and a little way past Dorris, you’ll come to Highway 161 where you will cut across the top of California and come upon the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Reserve. It doesn’t matter if you love birding or not, you might just take it up as a hobby once you see the many species of birds throughout the marshes and grasslands. You will then head south on Highway 139 and see another place of refuge for migrating fowl, the Tule Lake National Wildlife Reserve. Take your RV on a ten-mile tour at any time of year for some amazing wildlife viewing.

The things to do on this RV adventure never seem to end. Now there is the Lava Beds National Monument, where you can explore caves, visit historical sites and take part in some informative summer events. Believe it or not, there are more than 700 caves that have been explored, with 22 of those that have been developed. Dress appropriately, with boots and gloves and long-sleeved shirt and pants.

Catch 139/299 south and take a side trip to Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park. This is a wilderness area with plenty of trails and aqua bays to explore. As you drive south on Highway 89 and it turns into 44/89, you will come to Lassen Volcanic National Park and a wide variety of recreational activities for the whole family, including horseback riding, swimming, hiking and fishing. One more stop at Lassen National Forest on Highway 36 west as you head for the end of your Northern California loop back at Red Bluff.

What an RV trip it has been! You have experienced some of the best Northern California has to offer and all in one big entertaining loop. It may be time to head home, but you can rest assured that Northern California will be here for a long time to come and will welcome you to return once again for a summer of fun.

Picture credits: The picture of Mount Shasta is from the Wikimedia Commons. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

If you love to experience dramatic changes in scenery, adore the desert solitude as much as you do the alpine meadows, you will enjoy this trip along the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway. This four-to-five hour drive offers not only breathtaking views, but a little added excitement when traveling [...]]]>

Stream Along the Coronado Trail

If you love to experience dramatic changes in scenery, adore the desert solitude as much as you do the alpine meadows, you will enjoy this trip along the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway. This four-to-five hour drive offers not only breathtaking views, but a little added excitement when traveling on an RV vacation. There are more than 400 switchbacks, some hairpin turns and steep grades. However, it is well worth the additional concentration you will put in, as the sights are tremendous. But length of vehicles is limited to 40 feet.

Begin your RV journey in Clifton, Arizona, where the spirit of the Old West still lingers. You really must make it a point to stop and see the first jail of Clifton, carved into a mountain. If you want to start out early on your trip on this route that was taken in the 1500s by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, you may want to camp at the North Clifton RV Park.

Stopping at the Morenci Open Pit Mine gives you the flavor of how the pioneers worked at taking the copper from the land. You can get a free tour of this still-operational mine. When you move on, as you drive into the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, you will experience the natural wonderland of Arizona.

History buffs will want to visit the old Stargo Cemetery, going back to the 19th century. Be sure to keep an eye out for the many species of wildlife here. Watch to see if you can catch a glimpse of the Mexican Grey Wolf, a black bear or a mountain lion. Bighorn sheep are common as are wild turkey, elk and antelope.

Pull your RV to a parking spot and wander out onto the edge of the Mogollon Rim where you will view the desert floor from up to 2,000 feet above it. Blue Vista viewpoint gives you the best in photographic opportunities. Look over to the East to see the Blue Range Mountains. Take a short hike on the lovely nature trail.

Carry on and look forward to reaching the Blue Range Primitive Area. If in good physical condition, you can trek the many rugged trails through the forests and through desert terrain. Be sure you take adequate water with you.

Hikers are sure to love the area around Hannagan Meadow, with a multitude of trails to explore. Surrounded by national forest, the views are not the only attraction. With a number of lakes and reservoirs, you can take your fishing pole with you for a relaxing time going after your trophy catch in these woodlands.

About 22 miles further on, traveling north from Hannagan Meadow, you will discover the Escudillo National Recreation Trail where you can stretch by hiking this moderate 3-mile path to the top of Escudilla Mountain. The views are amazing. There are also trails fit for mountain biking in the area.

The town of Alpine used to be a small fort, later becoming the hub of commercial dealings of ranchers and settlers in the region. Many streams around Alpine invite you to cast in a line. You can also hunt here. Then move on to Nelson Reservoir, where you can launch a boat and get out in the sunshine to have a go at catching some rainbow, brook or German brown trout.

Perhaps you attached your bicycle to your RV for just such an opportunity as you’ll find at Nutrioso. It’s the perfect place to hop on a bike and see the sights.

As you near the end of your trip, you’ll be glad to know the fun isn’t quite over yet. The sister towns of Eagar and Springerville still await you. The high mountain valley helps to melt away any worries or cares that have managed to cling on this long. There are more lakes to fish, more trails to hike and plenty of history to view.

Don’t forget to tour the museums that highlight the pioneer era and take full advantage of this friendly country lifestyle. The Pre-Columbian ruins at Casa Malpais Pueblo are definitely worth a visit. This archaeological park is in downtown Springerville, and there is parking nearby so you can easily hike to the ruins. This is no small site, as it covers 17 acres and contains catacomb burials, petroglyph markers and an astronomical observatory.

It’s time to go home and it may be hard to drag yourself away from these incredible landscapes of Arizona. You will just have to remind yourself that this RV vacation was one of the best yet, and you can always return for another magical experience.

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The desert blooms in the spring, and this is the best time to embark on an RV vacation through the diverse landscapes of New Mexico. You get everything – from majestic mountains towering over the desert to scenic desert drives with abundant wildlife. The wonders never cease!

If you begin your adventure in Albuquerque, you will want to stop as you drive down Interstate 25 at Leasburg Dam State Park, have a picnic or go for a hike, or both! Check out the visitor center with many interesting exhibits. From Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area, take off into the backcountry of the Organ Mountains where you’ll discover history of the most fascinating kind. Explore the Indian rock art and quiet isolated caves.

Hiking enthusiasts love the area around Aguirre Springs, with a couple of trailheads for amazing treks to the Ponderosa Pines at the higher elevations. Choose the Pine Tree Trail, a 4 ½ mile hike on a steep loop, or the 6-mile Baylor Pass Trail, taking you up and up to more than 4800 feet.

Dunes at White Sands National Monument

The spot you really must put on your itinerary is White Sands National Monument. There is no passing up this amazing natural wonder. Take a sunset stroll around the dunes. The closest camping spot is at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, 24 miles to the southeast. There are RV sites with a dump station.

Continuing north on Highway 54, you will at last come to one of the largest rock art sites in the southwest. The Three Rivers Petroglyph National Recreation Site offers over 21,000 glyphs of all manner of human, animal and plant life. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy hiking or backpacking. The Three Rivers Campground has two RV sites if you wish to stay a while.

After turning east on Highway 380 towards Roswell, you will see signs for the Capitan Mountains Wilderness. The birthplace of our friend, Smokey the Bear, this wilderness area contains a wide range of terrain, including high peaks, juniper woodland and Ponderosa Pines. If you can tear yourself away from this paradise of outdoor activity, you will carry on to at last reach Roswell, New Mexico. There are so many things to do in Roswell, it is impossible to list them all. Suffice it to say, you can spend days in this city with never a lack of fun.

Your RV trip is now going to take you south, where you will be happy you stopped to take a walking tour of historic Artesia. Step back in time to the late 1800s and early 1900s as you visit the train depot and other buildings from pioneer days.

Don’t miss Carlsbad Caverns, where you can take advantage of educational ranger-guided tours and see the mass exodus of bats from the cave. Carry on south on Highway 62/180 to Guadalupe Mountains National Park for more outdoor recreation before coming to your final destination in El Paso, Texas.

Discover Oregon on an RV vacation along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. You’ll find a large number of lakes as well as amazing lava flows and beautiful meadows. When you stay on this scenic route, it may take up to five hours to travel from one end to [...]]]>

Mt. Bachelor Behind Hosmer Lake

Discover Oregon on an RV vacation along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. You’ll find a large number of lakes as well as amazing lava flows and beautiful meadows. When you stay on this scenic route, it may take up to five hours to travel from one end to the other, but you should plan for a longer trip because you’ll want to stop and spend time at some of the special places.

Start your trip in Bend, Oregon but before embarking, be sure to stop at Drake Park. Relax and get in the mood for your excursion. Once you take off and move through Deschutes National Forest, you’ll begin to appreciate what this vacation trip is going to be like. Lovely forests hold nature’s wonders, and you’ll want to get out there and absorb the beauty.

Turn off to make your way to Dutchman Flat, an expanse of desert area right in the middle of the lush forests. Hiking trails will beckon, so ensure you are ready to pull on those hiking shoes and take off on a trek you are sure to enjoy. The Tumalo Mountain Trail is short enough for the novices. Further along the byway you’ll come to Swampy Lakes and the Swampy Lakes Trail. These marked trails vary in length for different levels of hikers.

You can ski even through June at Mt. Bachelor Ski Area. The snow-covered slopes accommodate beginning or experienced skiers. In the summer you shouldn’t miss the lift taking you to the summit with panoramic views all the way to California and Washington State.

This part of Oregon is a hiker’s paradise. Moving along your scenic route, you will come to Green Lakes Trailhead where you can access the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. The wildlife is abundant. Be sure to bring your camera to catch some photos of the Clark’s Nutcracker making a racket overhead. You’ll also see deer and cute little ground squirrels. Within Three Sisters Wilderness there are about 260 miles of trails. You can even hike a portion of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Take a bike, hike or go horseback riding through the forests for a real Oregon experience.

There’s nothing like an adventure of rafting or kayaking on the Deschutes River or camping along Lava Lake. You’ll find convenient RV camping by the lake where you can catch some fish or go sailing. At Osprey Observation Point you can park in their parking lot and take a trail to the observation area to view the Osprey feeding and breeding. Watch the birds dive from huge heights to catch a meal.

When you finish your RV excursion through Central Oregon, you will feel the nostalgic sorrow that comes at the end of a wonderful time. But you’ll be happy to know that this scenic drive is always here to enjoy another time. Come back every year! Journey into the forests of Oregon once again to feel the thrill of the sights and sounds of our great U.S.A.

Picture credits: The picture of Mt. Bachelor is from the National Scenic Byways Program website. It is copyright © 1999 Roger Keiffer and used here in accordance with the Terms and Conditions outlined on the website.

You’ll be making memories to last a lifetime with an RV vacation to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Outdoor adventures are abundant, and the ocean is inviting for enjoying many water sports and days filled with sun and fun. No matter your preference for recreation, you’ll find exactly what you are looking for [...]]]>

Virginia Beach

You’ll be making memories to last a lifetime with an RV vacation to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Outdoor adventures are abundant, and the ocean is inviting for enjoying many water sports and days filled with sun and fun. No matter your preference for recreation, you’ll find exactly what you are looking for in Virginia Beach. You also have the opportunity to soak up some American history.

Start your unforgettable RV excursion by finding a spot to park your RV. With many RV parks and campgrounds with RV hook-ups nearby, you’ll find the ideal spot for a home base. Folks love to socialize, and you can sit and swap stories of your adventures at the end of the day.

Of course, the beaches are a big attraction here. The Atlantic Ocean to the east and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to the north with small bays all around, you will indulge your every whim for beachside relaxation. Watch the sunset while you stroll along Chesapeake Bay Beach or spread out a towel along the sand dunes at Sandbridge Beach and try and name the species of seabirds keeping you company.

One popular focal point of Virginia Beach is its Oceanfront Boardwalk, a three-mile long walkway along the ocean. An RV excursion wouldn’t be complete without making your way to the boardwalk and taking in this marvelous carnival-like atmosphere. Great bands of yesteryear used to play on the bandstand and entertain those who walked casually along the oceanfront promenade. You can still visit the Cavalier Beach Club to see some fabulous shows. If you have kids along, they will love to experience all the exciting amusement rides.

Naturally, a motorhome trip to Virginia Beach will require visiting some of the nearby state parks and wildlife preserves. The unique False Cape State Park offers numerous trails for hiking. Make your way across pristine sands and through lovely marshes, with interior trails taking you into the forest. Another aspect to the adventure may be taking a boat or a canoe down the Back Bay. It’s all there waiting for you!

The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge has more than 9,200 acres on a thin strip of coastline, where you can see all kinds of mammals and birds. You can experience all types of terrain, while you take photos of some of the endangered species living here, such as the peregrine falcons or the loggerhead sea turtles.

To get the ultimate taste of Virginia history, close your eyes for a moment and imagine approaching the shores in a ship captained by Christopher Newport. The coast would be bare of hotels, shops and people, truly a New World to be explored. Historic First Landing State Park provides a link with the past when you tour the lighthouse at Cape Henry or visit the Cape Henry Memorial where the English colonists first stepped foot.

Many RV vacations have the sole objective of finding and enjoying water activities, particularly around Virginia Beach. And there is no denying that you’ll discover superb outdoor recreation around this exciting city. Sailing and other adventures take on new meaning along these shores. Jet ski with the dolphins, hire a yacht and take to the high seas, even adventure onto a pirate ship and search for treasure. There is no end to the pleasures you will find on an RV excursion to Virginia Beach.

If you have had dreams of fishing on the Eastern seaboard, now is certainly your chance. Sport fishing offshore can be one of the top experiences of a lifetime. Simply fishing in the Bay will net you some flounder, sea bass, striper and more. You’ll find guided fishing tours for both ocean and Chesapeake Bay fishing. For a new and different activity (perhaps), kayaking is a great way to spend a day. Travel the rivers, bays and lakes to really absorb the beauty of Virginia’s miles of waterways. Become one with nature as you move through untouched landscapes and listen to the calls of birds and the splash of a fish jumping.

RV vacations allow you to shed those workaday world woes, relaxing the mind and soul. By taking your RV on an exciting vacation to Virginia Beach, you don’t have to rough it. You can be comfortable and cozy when not out there having the time of your life. Motorhome camping does something special for a vacation. Plan your unforgettable Virginia Beach RV excursion now, including at least some, if not all, of the vacation tips above

You’ll be making memories to last a lifetime with an RV vacation to Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Picture credits: The picture of Virginia Beach is from the Wikimedia Commons. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

For an RV vacation that will stay in memory for many years, you can drive through Idaho on the Payette River Scenic Byway and experience the best the state has to offer. Driving along the Payette River and through the Payette National Forest, you come to charming towns along the way [...]]]>

Payette River

For an RV vacation that will stay in memory for many years, you can drive through Idaho on the Payette River Scenic Byway and experience the best the state has to offer. Driving along the Payette River and through the Payette National Forest, you come to charming towns along the way that provide activities the whole family can enjoy.

Starting out in Boise, Idaho, you will move north and end your adventure in Meadows. Before starting the drive on Idaho Highway 44, you should devote some time in Boise to see the sights and check out all the attractions. Hike the Greenbelt trail or trek into the foothills on the Ridge to Rivers trail. When you are done enjoying your starting point city, head for Horseshoe Bend. At an altitude of 2,614, you will breathe in the fresh air and get ready for more outdoor fun.

Continue north and stop at Smith’s Ferry for a snack. If it is wintertime, this is the perfect place to try some snowmobiling or take off across the landscapes for some cross-country skiing. Visiting Cascade, Idaho may take more than just a few hours. There is so much to enjoy here you might find an RV Park to stay awhile. The Arrowhead RV Park is a great place to stay and famous for its carved totem poles throughout the park.

Along the Payette River in Cascade is a park that offers whitewater rafting and tubing. Kelly’s Whitewater Park has a number of water features for all ages and levels. Even when you have no experience in rafting, you can take a guided float trip down the river and take in the beauty on all sides.

You could make your home base for a few days at one of the RV camping spots around Lake Cascade. You’ll find all the amenities you need. And the lake itself is ideal for the recreational opportunities of a lifetime. Boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching – you name it, you’ll find it! East of the town of Cascade, you will also find some natural hot springs, a relaxing spot to soothe those muscles after all the activities of the day. From southeast Cascade, you can take a refreshing walk on Cascade River Walk and have fun trying to name the birds that sing in the trees surrounding you.

When you have a little experience in river rafting, you’ll want to visit the South Fork of the Salmon River. Take a half- to three-day excursion on the river and enjoy some real whitewater. Don’t leave out a visit to Donnelly as you move on towards your final destination.

You are nearing the end of your RV trip, but there is still plenty to see and do. At Ponderosa State Park you can enjoy guided walks, campfire programs and much more. You will want to include some time in McCall on your itinerary without a doubt, as here a rugged landscape not only gives you amazing scenery, but also provides wonderful hiking opportunities. As you drive the final miles to Meadows, Idaho, you know your trip is over, but you also realize you’ve made many fine memories to last a lifetime.

Photo credits: The picture of the Payette River is Copyright © 2000 Sage Community Resources. It is used here in accordance with the terms & conditions outlined on the National Scenic Byways page for the picture.

Forest vistas, quaint towns, recreational adventures and more await you on an exciting RV vacation to Lake Placid in New York State. Set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Adirondack Mountains, this getaway spot is one of the prime vacation destinations when visiting the state. And getting there can be half [...]]]>

Lake Placid

Forest vistas, quaint towns, recreational adventures and more await you on an exciting RV vacation to Lake Placid in New York State. Set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Adirondack Mountains, this getaway spot is one of the prime vacation destinations when visiting the state. And getting there can be half the fun!

To reach Lake Placid from Massachusetts, you will take Interstate 90 out of Boston to get on the Adirondack Northway (or Interstate 87). Here is where the fun begins. Although you may feel you should just pass through Albany, it might be good to note that this is the home of the rare Karner Blue Butterfly. You can stop at the Pine Barrens to see if you can catch a glimpse. You may see this small one-inch butterfly flitting from flower to flower and have the opportunity for some photos.

Continuing on and traveling north on Interstate 87, you’ll come to Clifton Park, with lots of places to stock up on supplies. When you reach Glen Falls, no matter the time of year, you can find some farm-fresh foods at the Glens Falls Farmers Market. In the evening, you can take in a concert or sports event at the Civic Center. Familiar with the classic novels of James Fennimore Cooper? Visit Coopers Cave Bridge and the cave underneath that was the inspiration for a scene in “Last of the Mohicans.”

Recreation doesn’t get much better than at Lake George. This fresh water lake is known for its fine trout. If you are up for more thrilling adventures, you can get out on any of the nearby rivers and engage in whitewater rafting.

If you enjoyed Coopers Cave, you will also want to stop in Pottersville to see the Stone Bridge and Caves, offering dramatic Adirondack geology to those who dare to take the self-guided nature trails and eventually descend into the caves. Just north is Schroon Lake, with plenty of family activities.

Now you carry on up the Adirondack Northway to Underwood. Here you’ll take US Highway 73 to Lake Placid. This is your destination at last! It is also a hikers paradise. Hike along the mountain trails and unwind from the workaday world. Be sure to put Highfalls Gorge on your itinerary, as you don’t want to miss this spectacular 700-foot cascade.

Nearby are other attractions that you will want to add to your list of must-see sights. The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake is one to put on this important list. All year round, the Pendragon Theatre will provide a break where you can sit and see professional theatre, entertainment and other special events.

Lake Placid, besides being an outdoor lover’s dream, also has many sporting events and traditional activities that are a pleasure to experience for all ages. You can spend the perfect RV vacation in the Adirondack Mountains, either relaxing or filling your days with many different and unique adventures. It all may seem almost as if you are in a dream, one from which you don’t want to wake up.

Picture credits: The picture of the Lake at Lake Placid is from Wikimedia Commons. It is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.