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Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks
When you visit Carlsbad Caverns but miss out on hiking the caverns 🥴
Death Valley National Park II
When there’s a rare lake in the hottest place in the world, you make a special visit to witness it.
Quartzsite RV Show
We attended one of the world’s largest RV shows in Quartzsite, Arizona. Campers, vendors, and souvenirs galore!
Saguaro National Park
Spending time amongst the monarchs of the cactus world is a peaceful experience.
Marfa Lights Viewing Center
Only a few hours’ drive from Big Bend, we wanted to check out the mysterious Marfa Lights for ourselves!
Winterhaven
Winterhaven is the definition of boondocking. Plus, you can get a taste of city life in Downtown Yuma, Arizona
Joshua Tree National Park
We loved the unique stacked boulders and Joshua Trees that are populated in this Californian National Park.
Death Valley National Park
You need to have Death Valley on your list of National Parks to visit. The landscape is breathtaking and there are a ton of unique things to see while you’re here.
Governor’s Landing Campground
We lucked out finding a spot at this first come, first serve campground! Our days were a bit gray and foggy, and then we had a camper mishap…
Holiday Beach
Port Aransas knows how to treat their tourists. Free stay on the beach (off-season) and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.
Crystal Beach
This was a great, unpopulated beach where you can drive right up to the ocean.
Lake Tom Bailey
The week leading up to our departure date, Ohio decided it needed to snow and drop below freezing.