2018 Route
Statistics for 2018:
States Visited: 10
Campsites: 36 (We went to 4 of these twice)
Distance Traveled: 6636 Miles
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Brooks Mill RV Park
This was the first place we stayed in the Austin area after returning from Indiana with ur new RV. This is a beautiful park and the owners are extremely helpful. Unfortunately, we underestimated the difficulty of getting a unit as large as ours (about 41 feet plus a 22 foot long truck) into a spot…
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Camelot Village RV Park
We stayed here for three nights in August 2018 when it is really HOT in Texas. Lubbock has been experiencing significant growth recently and there is a fair amount to do including numerous nice restaurants. This is a good place for a night or two when you are just passing through.
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Cedar Breaks COE
Nice park close to the Georgetown/Round Rock area that is definitely a great place to stay when we are in the area.
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Chatfield State Park – Littleton
We spent 13 days here visiting our son, daughter in-law and grandkids who live only a few miles from the park. Chatfield is a very nice park but it stays quite busy year round so you need to make reservations early.
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Circle B RV Park
Circle B was a good park for big rigs and we enjoyed spending just over two weeks here enjoying the area and the cooler temperatures. There is a lot to do in the area including Ruidoso Downs, numerous historical sites as well as several good restaurants.
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Cochiti Lake Recreation Area
The Cochiti Lake Recreation Area is an oasis in the otherwise desert landscape of this part of New Mexico and this is a nice place to relax and recharge. There are numerous sightseeing opportunities nearby including Santa Fe.
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Cooper Creek – Branson
We stayed here for two weeks in mid-September 2018 to spend some time enjoying the Ozarks. This is a nice park with wooded areas surrounding it.
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Diamond Campground and RV Park – Woodland Park
This is one of our favorite RV parks in the area with many transient and seasonal guests. Woodland Park is still a bit touristy but much less so than the places between Colorado Springs and there. There is a lot to do in the area.
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Elephant Butte, NM
Nice area in Southern NM for winter stays up to a month. Lots to do nearby with stores and restaurants in EB and TorC.
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Escapees Rainbow’s End
Rainbow’s End is a great park for a short or long term stay. It doesn’t have the outdoor activities that many of the places we have stayed does but they have a lot of other activities for older full timers.
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Goodland KOA – Goodland
We stayed here one night on the way East from the Denver area. This was not a bad place for an overnight stop but there doesn’t seem to be a lot to do in the area although we did find a pretty good Mexican restaurant called Tequilas Mexican Grill in town.
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Hords Creek Lake – Lakeside Campground
Hords Creek is an unexpected treasure in this part of Texas. We really enjoyed our week stay here as the first campsite after we launched full time on the road. There was lot’s of wildlife and the breeze coming off the lake was cool during the mornings and evenings.
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Isleta Lakes RV Park
We stayed here for 2 nights in July 2018 on our way from Ruidoso to Cochiti Lake (Santa Fe area). Overall this was a great place for a day or two but the nearby train track made it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. It was secure for Albuquerque.
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Kanopolis State Park – Marquette
We stayed here two nights on the way from Goodland toward Oklahoma City. Not a bad spot but temperatures were reaching 100 degrees here in late August and we had winds of 20 gusting to over 30 both days. Needless to say we didn’t get out and explore a lot.
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is less than 10 miles from the Cochiti Lake campground where we have been staying. It is a must see whenever you are close to this area. During summer it is best to get there early. Parking is limited and they may need to regulate vehicles entering the park…
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Lafayette KOA Holiday
Typical KOA with convenient access from I10 and many family amenities. Great for a one night stay along the way or possibly longer.
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Lake Arrowhead State Park
Nice park for a short stay if traveling through the area but not as pretty as many of the other places we have been.
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Longhorn Caverns
A day trip to Longhorn Caverns State Park in Burnet, TX. The park is a remembrance of the history of the area and our country as well as a National Natural Landmark. We explored the park with structures built during the CCC and appreciated the natural beauty. The caverns are amazing massive underground caves. We…
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Ole Towne Cotton Gin RV Park
Ole Towne Cotton Gin was a nice place for a short stopover if you need to be in the area or are travelling through but there is not a lot to do in the area plus it is HOT there in the summer. We stayed here for a few days to get Jerry’s class A…
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Palestine RV Park
This is a very small, family owned park just south of Palestine, Texas. The park is definitely a great place for short or long term stays.
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Peacock Meadows – South Fork
This was a nice park to stay at in the South fork area and there are lots of options nearby for sightseeing, history, and food. While we would stay here again, there are other parks nearby that might be worth investigating as well.
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Pioneer RV Park – Guthrie
We stayed here for two nights while visiting Anna’s father and her sister’s family. While this park would not be our first choice for a longer term stay, it was perfectly reasonable for shorter stays although a bit far from our relatives. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any pictures of this place.
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Pontchartrain Landing
This is a nice place to stay if you want to send a few days in New Orleans with your RV.
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Prospectors RV Resort – Cañon City
We stayed here for 5 days while making our way north through Colorado. This park has a lot of potential and has apparently been improved since the current owners bought the place a few years back.
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Puye Cliff Dwellings
The Puye Cliff Dwellings were home to 1,500 Pueblo Indians who lived, farmed and hunted game there from the 900s to 1580 AD. Puye Cliffs’ inhabitants then moved into the Rio Grande River valley due to drought. They became the ancestors of today’s Santa Clara people, who now live at Santa Clara Pueblo, 10 miles…
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Rio Bonito Cabin and RV Park
We stayed here for 2-1/2 months while selling our house in Round Rock. The staff were fantastic and took good care of us while here. In addition, we met many new friends during our stay and they are all missed as we head off for new adventures.
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Rocky Point Park
Rocky Point has a lot of potential due to the scenic area but the park needs a good bit of attention to bring it up to the level of other parks we have visited.
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Ruidoso New Mexico Area
Ruidoso Ruidoso lies in the Sierra Blanca mountain range of south-central New Mexico, where it merges with the Sacramento Mountains to the south. Ruidoso is a mountain resort community close to the slopes of Ski Apache, the Mescalero Apache Tribe-owned ski resort on Sierra Blanca, a 12,000-foot mountain. The tribe also operates the Inn of…
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Sendoff Party – Adventure Awaits!
Our journey to part with our house and belongings so we can travel the country is finally within reach. Our awesome friends organized a get together for a great Going Away Party complete with fun decorations, great food and wine. We are so blessed for so many friends to come to a great send off. …
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Shreveport / Bossier City KOA
As with many KOA’s, this park is great for a night or two stay while traveling through the area. It is surrounded by trees so it doesn’t feel like it’s in the city.
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South Fork Area
Silver Thread Scenic Byway / Bachelor Loop The Silver Thread Scenic Byway starts at South Fork and ends at Lake City in Colorado. We made a day trip to explore this area with special interest in the Blue Creek Lodge, Creede and Lake City. My family had visited Blue Creek Lodge about 60 years ago…
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Springfield / Route 66 KOA
We stayed here for six nights while in Springfield Missouri visiting Anna’s Uncle. We had also stayed overnight here when returning from Indiana with our RV when it was new. This is a nice park although a busy adjacent train track is a big negative.
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Swamp Tour
While staying in Lafayette, LA we went on a swamp tour. Definitely something on my bucket list! We chose a small family run business called Champagne Cajun Swamp Tours on historic Lake Martin in Breaux Bridge, LA. On a rare clear day while we were here, we enjoyed the drive thru the historic area with…
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Tabasco Factory Tour
We spent a sunny afternoon visiting Avery Island and learning all about how Tabasco hot sauce is made. We started out with a yummy lunch in the Tabasco Cafe with, of course all the dishes had Tabasco in them. Our tour began in the Tabasco Museum where we learned all about the McIlhenny family and the…
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Tulsa NE / Will Rogers Downs KOA – Claremore
We stayed here for one night on the way from Oklahoma City to Springfield Missouri while visiting relatives. While this park might not be a good choice for a long term stay, it was perfectly reasonable for shorter stays. This would be a great place to stay again if we are passing through on the…
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Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park is a gorgeous park in the North East Texas area with plenty of outdoor activities.
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White Oak Lake State Park
White Oak Lake State Park is a gorgeous park in south central Arkansas with a large lake and forested areas around and throughout the park.
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Winter Camping – Lessons Learned
When we bought our RV we had an option to add an additional Arctic package that we opted not to get. Without the package our RV was already rated to be able to survive 0°F temperatures without a problem and we really didn’t think we’d be staying in weather that cold anyway. Also, with the…
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Woolly Hollow State Park
This is a gorgeous park tucked away in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains with lots of trees and first rate campsites. At the center of the park is a 40 acre lake within the 440 acre park. The park also includes almost 10 miles of mountain biking trails along with about 4 miles of…
