RV through Fall foliage in Acadia National Park.

Autumn Scenic Drive, Acadia National Park
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If you're after a beautiful drive and stay among the Fall foliage, take a ride to Acadia National Park.  It is located in the U.S state of Maine and reserves much of Mount Desert Island off the Atlantic Coast.

The park is home to Mountains, shorelines, woodlands, lakes and of course a lot of Fall foliage.  Squirrels, Chipmunks, white-tailed deer, moose, beaver, porcupine, and other wildlife also find their livelihood there.

Park Loop Road is a popular avenue to navigate through the Park.  It begins at Hull Cove Visitor Center and joins up with the lakes, mountains, forests and rocky shores.

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There are setup observation points along Park Loop Road so be sure to take advantage of them and take in as much of the scenery as you can.

The park and Bar Harbor  invites you to join in on a plethora of activities.  You can whale watch, kayak, hike or bike, rent a boat, or go for a sail,  visit museums, galleries, shopping and more.  Nightly entertainment isn't in absence either.  There's theater and music in the abundance.

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Just because summer's over doesn't mean the camping is.  An RV will protect you from the possibly colder elements while still being able to sleep and spend the day surrounded by the Fall colors. 

You could spend a night at:

• Bar Harbor Camping Resorts in Bar Harbor
• Smuggler's Den Campground in Southwest Harbor
• Hadley's Point Campground in Bar Harbor
• Somes Sound View Campground in Mount Desert

So rent an RV and head on over to Mount Desert Island. Find some specials and great prices on RV's at RV Rental Sale finder. 

Best of the Wild, Wild West RV Road Trip

Chimney Rock
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Meet up with all your heros and heroines where history was made, in the wild, wild west of the USA. Look out for Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane or even Crazy Horse.   This is an ideal RV roadtrip with the family or some friends.  Imagine yourself here as I take you through the route, then look at your diary, pick a date and book at the bottom of the blog.  Or here if you're already itching to go. :-)

The following road trip is a guide so feel free to stay longer in each place or stray from the course.  I'm going to set one night in each place but by all means stay as long as you like.

Cheyenne
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| Day One. |

Pick up your RV in Denver, Colorado and then get to know the ins and outs, dinky places and comfortable beds before you set off.  A short 2-3 hours drive north today will bring you to Cheyenne, Wyoming.  The gradual change in scenery will let you know you're in a different territory now . As you approach Cheyenne, you'll discover it to be a very Victorian town complete with delightful red brick buildings along a wide main street.

Set down for the night in Terry Bison Ranch Resort or the WYO Campground. 

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| Day Two. |

Travel into Nebraska towards Hot Springs, South Dakota.  This just sounds inviting doesn't it.  Stop on the journey at Scott's Bluff National Monument, an incredible landmark on the Oregon Trail.  It's a steep hill rising 830ft above the stretching plains.

Next option to stop at is the Chimney Rock.  This is a prominent geological rock formation rising almost 300ft above the river valley.  Its very pointed shape will inspire anyone to gaze for a while and take a picture or three.

While approaching Hot Springs, look out for 'Evans Plunge', an aptly named fresh water and naturally heated, swimming pool.   If you want to look around there are several hot springs around town where you can relax and rejuvenate.  Obviously this is where the town inherited its name from.

Spend the night at KOA Hot Springs. 

Custer State Park
By Jeff Gibbons - Flickr 

| Day Three. |

From Hot Springs head north to Mount Rushmore, one of the country's most famous monuments.  Along the journey you'll enter Wind Cave National Park from the south entrance and exit through the north entrance.  On your exit you'll be in Custer State Park, home to a famous herd of roaming bison.  You may also spot some elk, mule deer, mountain goats, pronghorn, sheep, begging burros or mountain lions.  Perhaps parking and watching from the RV's windows may be a good idea.

Exit to the town of Custer and go north to the highlight of your day: Crazy Horse Memorial.  The sculpture, to honor the culture, tradition and heritage of North American Indians, has been 60 years in the making.

Tonight, stay at the Rushmore Shadows resort in Rapid City or Heartland RV Park & Cabins in Hermosa.

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| Day Four. |

Today is the day to explore Mount Rushmore itself.  The National memorial isn't far away.  Check out the visitors centre and walk the promenade before moving on to Deadwood, a national historic landmark of a town.  Stop by at the Old Franklin Hotel and go for a stroll in the back streets past some lovely original Victorian houses. Close by in the cemetery, Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are laying at rest.

Next en route I recommend the falls of Spearfish Canyon.  The beautiful canyon has a wide range of plant and wildlife, geology, rock formations and waterfalls.  Followed by that arrive in Devils Tower - 59 miles up the road.  President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906.

Suggestion for the night: Devils Tower KOA

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| Day Five. |

Stop for a while to marvel at Keyhole State Park before heading on to Peter D's Wyoming RV Park (suggestion for the night). One hours drive away is the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.   Find other relics of the Indian wars near Sheridan, particularly the Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site and the Fetterman Battlefield.

Cody Rodeo
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| Day Six. |

Today we drive from Sheridan to Cody. Drive through the Big Horn National Forest and try and arrive in Cody early.  That way you can spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the Buffalo Bill Historical Centre. Learn all about Buffalo Bill in the 5 unique museums  and then go and watch some real cowboy and cowgirl rodeo.  June through August, competitors are competing everyday for big rodeo money.  The shows include Bull riding, bareback, calf roping, and steer wrestling.

Spend the evening (perhaps leave the RV there earlier) at Ponderosa Campground. 

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| Day Seven. |

Today we enter the thermal region. The drive to the East entrance of the Yellowstone national park is very memorable.  You could spend days exploring the National park, its hikes, biking trails, fishing or enjoying exhibits or films.  Make sure you make the most of this beautiful and fun area.

Spend a night or more at Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Cabins.

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| Day Eight. |

After leaving Yellowstone you'll quickly arrive in Grand Teton National Park.  Steer the RV alongside the pretty Jackson Lake with the Grand Tetons showing off to the right.  Head off for the day early so you can spend time Lakeside and also in Jackson Hole.

We suggest The Virginian RV Resort which is also close to the National Elk Refuge and Jackson town.

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| Day Nine. |

On your way to Rock Springs, drive through lovely Teton National Forest and cross the Wyoming Range, past the Great Divide Basin to your left.

To get to Rock Springs / Green River KOA, turn on Route 80 towards Green River.

Beyond the campground is the spectacular Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.  Hike, bike or fish in this spectacular red rocked area.

| Day Ten. |

Sadly you're heading back towards Denver, but not quite yet.  Rawlins is a rest stop to break up the long journey across Southern Wyoming's 'Red Desert'.   Camp at  RV World Campground.

Rocky Mountain National Park
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| Day Eleven. |

Continue westward and stop at the old western town of Laramie, but there are many western towns, villages and ranches along the route.  Rocky Mountain National Park is a 400 square mile preserve of forests, meadows, tundra and mountains.  Spend the day exploring the many mountain lakes and ponds that are home to elk, deer, big horn sheep, moose and the occasional bald eagle. Watch out for them.

Spend your final night at Manor RV Park before returning your RV the next day.

I hope you enjoyed the run through of the journey and are inspired to hit up the Wild West.  You can't do the journey without an RV though.  Find a great deal on an RV through RV Rental Sale Finder. 

Have fun exploring!

Redwood National Park RV vacation

Redwood Trees
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Don't let the summer season pass by without taking a vacation in our beautiful country.  See the summer out with an adventure through land you've never explored before in an RV.

This little trip will leave you feeling like you've had a break, seen some country and not wasted the summer. Or if you've already been on a vacation this summer, why not take another, the only thing that's coming is a cold winter!

This trip sees you heading to the Redwood National and State Parks along the coast of Northern California. The park is home to some of the world's tallest trees, crystal clear mist laden streams, vast prairies, miles of beautiful coastline and magnificent oak woodlands.  All of which support a diverse wildlife and culture.  The gorgeous park is definitely a must see.

The North Coast
By Ll Refugee  - Flickr

There are four developed campgrounds - one on the coastline and three in the redwood forest. The campgrounds are perfect for families or just couples traveling in an RV. Definitely make a reservation if you can, (not allowed at the beach campground) as the pretty sites fill up quickly.

The Jedediah Smith Campground is situated among the old redwood grove alongside the wild and scenic Smith River.
Mill Creek Campground has you sleeping beneath age old maples, alders and younger redwoods with access to the pretty Mill Creek.

If the prairies are more your sight of beauty, enjoy the Elk Prairie and ancient coastal redwoods from the Elk Prairie Campground. You may even see an Elk.

Elk Meadows
By Jeremy Mineweaser - Flickr 

Or there's the beach. Gold Bluffs Beach campground lets you experience the wild pacific coastline with easy access to secluded bays and a Fern Canyon.

If you've got enough days to stay, have a change of view and stay in more than one campground while you've got your RV.  It's as easy as driving to the next park - no packing up of tents, airbeds or foldable camping tables needed. 'Hurrah!' I hear you shout?

Redwood Creek
By Jeremy Mineweaser - Flickr

All sites give amazing access to either the beautiful miles of hikes, swimming in pristine waters - river or beach,  fishing, kayaking and biking trails.

The mist shrouds the morning hikes making an unforgettable experience as the light tries to get through and through the stillness, all you can hear is the trickling creeks or maybe some animal noise.

Redwood National Park
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Paddle the wide oceans or the calmer rivers in a kayak.  Drift through lagoons, harbors and coves of the North Coast looking at greenstone and chert rock sea stacks.

Many bicycle tracks have been formed in the old roads where logging trucks left their mark. Cycle the coastal or creek trails and experience the park from a different angle.

Take the vacation.  Rent an RV and relax for a week (or more) among the trees and beside the water.  Find an RV Rental through RV rental sale finder.

Have a fun trip!