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Vanabode - Travel Destination Guides for the United States

I wrote nearly all of the following destination guides. They contain personal custom written, first hand information from my wife and I. We camped in these places in our Vanabode (usually free) and so can you. Each location specific guide contains pictures and information on what to do when you get there, what time of year to visit to avoid the crowds, temperature ranges from night to day, expected budget, and safety concerns. We have taken hundreds of trips since 1995 lasting as long as 9 months each. The Vanabode book shows how to do it, and the Big City Wild Country East Coast Road Trip on $20 a Day book is a daily diary style telling of a sample 5 month trip. States below in alphabetical order.

First 5 links demonstrate the Vanabode lifestyle the best

Western States Road Trip covers 10,524 mile 17 week trip on $20 a day food, gas, and lodging
East Coast Road Trip covers 7,532 mile 18 week trip on $20 per person food, gas, and lodging
   Preliminary Vanabode itenerary shows the kind of rough plan you should have before traveling
Van Camp Canada overview of 2,866 mile trip from Nevada through Oregon, Washington and Canada
East Coast Work Camping Road Trip covers 8,384 mile 37 week trip centered around work camping
2020 Covid Tour of United States covers 13,644 miles through 22 states in 31 weeks on $20 a day

Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park Arizona hike, camp, ride mules, mind-boggling, go for weeks here

California

China Ranch, Tecopa California real live desert oasis, date palm farm, hiking, cool little hidden gem
   Joshua Tree National Park Pictures 2 deserts, 2 ecosystems, 5 palm oases, camping for weeks
San Diego California 14 acres of museums, shoreline parks, entertainment, and dining
   Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo 15 museums, eight gardens, koala bears, huge zoo park
   Coronado California classic Hotel del Coronado & Ferry Landing Marketplace, fun day or two
Los Angeles California Griffith Park, Hollywood Boulevard, Farmers Markets, big city life
   Huntington Library California astonishing must see library, art collections, and botanical gardens
   Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden 127 acre botanical gardens well worth the visit
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden focuses on California's native plant species, a little boring
California Beaches, camping, parks an experience best had with a van as most RV's are way too big
   Malibu Beach California where TV and movies are shot and movie stars surf and play
   Chart House Malibu Beach California not the experience we were expecting
   La Jolla Beach California kayak, seals, scenic seaside cliff strolls and great snorkeling
   La Jolla Beach Pictures swim with leopard sharks or with the ocean swimmers in the cold Pacific
   Santa Monica Beach California the original muscle beach and street performers
   San Mateo Beach California great campground with a trail leading to the beach, somewhat secluded
   Silver Strand State Beach California pedestrian trail, grunions, and lots of RVers, crowds of fun
   Imperial Beach California yearly U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition held here, quaint
   Mission Beach California the most popular beach in the City of San Diego, busy upbeat beach
   Venice Beach California gawk, shop, and stroll along the canals, beaches, shops and shows
   Monterey California huge shopping and tourist beaches, expensive and regulated, not recommended
   Santa Cruz California is a fun 1-2 day stop or longer if surfing or kayaking, free parking until midnight
Carmel by the Sea incredible bicycle and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods and coastal drives
Big Sur California heavy duty camping, big dark wooded forests, coastal drives, cold country inland
   Ventana Wilderness California more wild mountain lions than anywhere in the United States
California Wine Trip wineries in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, Sonoma, Napa, Los Angeles
   Santa Ynez California Wine Trip 200+ wineries (movie Sideways) charming Santa Barbara County
   Paso Robles California Wine Tasting over 140 beautiful, affordable small to medium sized wineries
   Paso Robles Wine Trip beautiful and friendly wineries, great little town and landscape
   Paso Robles Wine Trip Pictures quiet scenic drives, lazy winery pets and large yard art sculptures
   Sonoma California wine country overview
   Sonoma California Wine Trip estate wineries, art galleries, stunning architecture, affordable tastings
Lake Isabella California free RV and tent camping, lots of hiking trails, water activities like fishing
Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park California biggest trees in the world, waterfalls, must see
   Sequoia National Park Foothills very pretty forest, quiet and uncrowded campgrounds, clean
   Sequoia National Park Lodgepole camping is more commercial, all the amenities but more crowded
Kings Canyon National Park Grant Grove the third largest tree in the world found here, big sites
   Kings Canyon National Park Cedar Grove mostly for hiking through sequoia tree groves, relaxing
   Kings Canyon National Park Pictures lots of backcountry hiking opportunities and more remote
Cayucos California on to Hearst Castle great drive, scenic small towns then to the coolest castle in US
Hearst Castle California tour the magnificent and historic castle, Neptune pool is unbelievable
   Hearst Castle and Seal Pictures elephant seals, stunning beaches, big castle
Morro Bay California interesting place to hang for a day or two, surfing, boating, waterfront dining
Half Moon Bay California surfing, boating, waterfront dining, unique architecture, easy beach access
Muir Woods California offers super quiet long range heavy tree cover hiking, limited camping, unique
San Francisco the big picture, food, fun dining and a huge cultural scene
   San Francisco California Parking special strategies for parking and getting around the city safely
   San Francisco California stunning city, great atmosphere, China Town, great food, art, shops
   San Francisco California Pictures take time to plan each day for experiences you won't forget
California Coast overview of various Elephant seals, great ocean cliff pictures, beautiful, scary drive
Point Reyes National Seashore California see huge herds of Tule elk while hiking Tomales Point Trail
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens California dahlia blooming season is the best I've ever seen
Death Valley Badwater Basin, Artist's Drive, Racetrack, Sand Dunes, astonishing and one of a kind
Death Valley National Park highlights Artist's Palette, Mosaic Canyon and a castle
   Death Valley RV Camping lots of camping, hotel with natural spring pool, $5 showers for Vanaboders
   Death Valley backcountry camping and hiking where wind moves rocks mysteriously
   Death Valley National Park Wildflowers the right amount of rain at the right time
Alpine Triangle Colorado 600,000 acres of extraordinary easy cheap uncrowded camping
Afton Canyon California rare water year round in the southern desert, super cheap and nicely remote
Alabama Hills Recreation Area California open desert camping, awesome Sierra Nevada Range peaks
Alturas Recreation Area California river flowing through remote desert plains and evergreen forests
American River North Middle South Forks full rush through 14+ miles of expert level whitewater rafting
Lake Tahoe straddling the California and Nevada borders offers upscale and expensive options
Sausalito across the bay from San Francisco, great views, fun shopping, hard to park

Canada

Vanabode Canada overview of the Canadian portion of this 22 day trip
Vancouver British Columbia clean fun expensive city, lots of outdoor sporting opportunities all year
   Vancouver British Columbia Vacation Pictures Stanley Park, downtown, walking areas, marina
Vancouver surrounding areas Squamish, Horseshoe Bay, Highway 99 Sea to Sky scenic highway
Othello Tunnels Canada Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park extraordinarily deep and old train tunnels
Manning Park Canadian outback encompasses 100,000+ acres in the Cascade mountains, pristine

Connecticut

Mystic upbeat coastal community, world class Mystic Seaport, Mistick Village shopping
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos offer free fun, fun gaming, free concerts, food, hotels and art
Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam at 122 acres this is a beautiful one of a kind must see
Silver Sands State Park in Milford 100's of acres of beachs, islands, streams, boardwalks, fun
New Haven offers stunning architecture, Yale University, British Art Gallery Museum , great food
Yale University Art Gallery big well designed galleries of fine art from around the world.
East Rock Park run by Hamden or New Haven, awesome views, great climb, easy to do with a car

Delaware

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge beavers, birds, 1,000's of acres of swamp, harness racing
Lewes, Wilmington

Florida

Cape Canaveral the Space Coast is a water lovers paradise, from shuttles to Port Canaveral Pier
Clothing Optional Playalinda Beach crystal clear water, sea turtles, dolphins, swim in private
Jacksonville and Beaches clean beach, poker rooms, Oak Lawn Cemetary, free oceanfront parking
Fort Matanzas National Monument free ferry ride, massive oaks, picnic area, guided tour
Ormond Beach includes Tomoka state park, super clean beaches you can drive on, surfing
   Ormond Beach pictures famous hotels, Fortunato Park, hikes, beaches, good priced food
Daytona Beach super clean beaches you can drive on, surfing, great cheap food nearby, easy parking
   Daytona Beach pictures big lighthouse views, biker weeks avoid unless you want lots of action
Boca Raton super clean beaches, Mediterranean styled architecture with luscious tropical foliage
Florida Keys overview page covering how to Vanabode the keys and Miami's famous South Beach
    John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park discusses the best place to cheaply snorkel in Flordia
Miami South Beach expensive parking if you want to be right on the street right by the beach but fun!
Econlockhatchee River long, winding, beautiful easy to canoe or kayak shallow water Florida river
Mckee Botanical Gardens offers great affordable garden experiences at a reasonable price.
Tosohatchee Wildlife Area massive 30,701 acre preserve with camping, water, animals, bike rides
   Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area Pictures Saint Johns River, alligators, horses
Fort Myers Beach - awesome clean wildlife filled Gulf of Mexico beaches, pier, fishing, perfect weather
   Fort Myers Beach Pictures 4th of July, sand, birds, boats, ocean, sunsets, fun family destination
Cape Coral waterfront 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city in the world
Bonita Dog Beach showcases usually at least 50 different dogs every two hours, super clean
   Dog Beach pictures of all breeds joyfully playing together oceanfront in Florida
   Bonita Springs Beach a fairly quiet little beach with gorgeous blue water
Sanibel and Captiva Island great beaches, clean and clear, pick up shells, lighthouse, fishing pier
   Sanibel Island Beach very expensive for big rigs and motorhomes
   Captiva Island Beach a romantic beach with beautiful sunsets, tropical foliage, more expensive
Ichetucknee Springs State Park 4 hour inner tube river float in crystal clear water

Georgia

Savannah diverse city full of style, 100 year old oaks, historical architecture, along Savannah River

Idaho

Agency Creek Campground Idaho free camping and very remote private fun during warm months

Illinois

Maple Park Organic Farm combine machine, sleeping under the oaks, grain bins, Chicago base
Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory awesome sell laid out free animal showcase
Navy Pier Chicago's most tourist friendly lakefront venue outside the dozens of beaches
Chicago outside, architecture, boat tours, skyscrapers, Trump Tower, Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago inside, art galleries, museums, cultural centers, indoor attractions
Chicago Millennium Park, includes the Crown Fountain, Chrome Bean, party stage
National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago
Chicago views from the condo in the sky, skyline, day and night shots

Kentucky

Amazon Work Camping Job in Campbellsville in 2018, plus area restaurants and campgrounds
Amazon Work Camping Review 2019, restaurants, campgrounds, road trip pictures

Maine

Mattapoisett to Woods Hole Cape Cod day one - marinas, lighthouses, museum and happy hour
Bar Harbor fresh air and fun atmosphere in this small town, sunrises and sunsets with big rewards
Acadia National Park breathtaking rugged coastline with hikes and drives offering spectacular views
   Acadia Park Pictures peaks for adrenaline, peaks for peace, lighthouse, lake, coastal scenic drives
Somes Sound, Seals Harbor, Northeast Harbor bunches of small interesting waterfront areas
Augusta state capital building and state museum peaking into the past and future of this diverse state
Hallowell, Coopers Mills, Wiscasset antique shopping, then lobster roll on the water before sunset
Boothbay Harbor and East Boothbay fun walking towns, islands, boats, deep water harbors
Camden to Belfast picturesque waterfront town on the Megunticook, Camden Hills hike, unique shops
Quoddy Head Light State Park stunning oceanfront cliff based hiking, lobster boats, lighthouse
Rockland Lighthouse on the Breakwater with passing boats and fisherman and shopping
Grafton Notch State Park stunning high mountain hikes, cliff walks, forest, waterfalls, cold swimming
Portland fantastic waterfront integration with tourist fun and city life, working fishing ports and wharfs
Rangeley Lake area, moose and wild camping, Haines Landing, Oquossoc, Wilson’s Mills, Upton
Lily Bay State Park and Moosehead Lake big wild country, waterways, hiking, camping, moose
Western Island catch lobster, put in a cage, feed it until they order one for dinner, boil and serve

Maryland

Baltimore Maryland modern waterfront city, best crab cakes I have ever had, nice area not cheap

Massachusetts

Cape Cod miscellaneous places, Pamet trail, lighthouses, Sesuit Harbor, Salt Pond, wild turkey
Boston Freedom Trail leads walkers through the city, down historic streets to notable sites
   Boston Pictures sports crazed town, marriage of old and new architecture, gardens and monuments
Chatham Pier fish market moody views of bay, ocean, working fishing fleet, day boats, seals
Gloucester Stage Fort Park, oceanfront forest hikes, big rocks, cliffs, cute historic minded town
Great Hollow Beach stunning sunsets, clean sand, uncrowded, beachfront cliff hanger mansions
Halibut State Park sweet inland flooded quarry, oceanfront madness, rock hills on the beach
Fort Phoenix State Beach and Reservation in Fairhaven offers walking bridges, great beaches, more
Boardwalk Beach in Sandwich has the coolest boardwalk I have ever seen, even beats Miami Beach
Fort Sewell and Marblehead Light lighthouse, beachfront fort, parks, marinas inland, very fun area
Plymouth quaint town, nice waterfront, marinas, parks, statues, Mayflower replica, old graveyard
Walden Pond Concord the original kettle pond, Walden's house replica, swimming, hiking
Rockport incredible shopping, bay, marinas, boats, views and food along quaint pedestrian streets
New Bedford Portuguese influence, Fisherman’s Bethel, heavy fishing fleets, interesting downtown
Adams National Historial Park in Quincy offers a massive array of American historical artifacts

Mexico

Tijuana Mexico walk to another country but don't drink the water, seriously, don't drink the water
Tijuana Mexico country and city travel tips - Don't Go!

Michigan

Holland farmers markets, Big Red Harbor Light lighthouse leads to the big wild blue
Grand Haven musical watershow, marina, riverfront, ocean beach access, Lighthouse Connector Park
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore National Park massive dunes, wildlife, swimming, camp
Ellsworth and Petosky cherry groves and roadside picking, cliff view sunsets from local parks
Makinaw City bridges, marinas, shopping, Native American shops, lighthouse, museum, rock beachs
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Lake Superior beautiful water, swimming, hikes, camping
Ann Arbor Matthaei Botanical Gardens of University Michigan, indoors/out, gift shop, free admission

Missouri

Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri take the 4 minute ride to the observation room, very claustrophobic!

Montana

Montana - Glacier National Park - best rugged hiking and wildlife I have ever seen in one place
   Glacier pictures forests, meadows, lakes, active glaciers, rivers, wildlife
   Mountain Goat pictures show how close to the wildlife at Logan Pass Visitors Center you can get
   Bighorn Sheep pictures show a herd of bighorns grazing just off the main Going to the Sun road
   Moose pictures finding, chasing and taking pictures of this moose was a lot of work, massive beast

Nevada

Goldfield Nevada gold rush boomtown turned near ghost town, ruins and abandoned buildings
Laughlin Nevada highly recommended for cheap river front camping, casino's too, I love this place
Pahrump Nevada live for free on millions of acres of BLM land, peaceful, 45 miles from Vegas
Valley of Fire Nevada colorful red, yellow, and pink sandstone formations and secluded camping
    Valley of Fire Pictures wild, true awesome desert plants and brilliant rocky cliffs, an hour from Vegas
Reno Nevada known as "The Biggest Little City in The World" and is the birthplace of gambling
Austin Nevada located on the western slopes of the Toiyabe Range, in the middle of Nevada
   Austin Nevada pictures wild west town near Spencer hot springs and great outdoor altitude camping
Spencer Hot Springs Nevada camp and soak in hot springs in the middle of the desert forever for free
Square Mountain Nevada super secluded and completely pitch black at night, millions of stars visible
   Square Mountain Nevada pictures wild great outdoor living in beauty and grandeur
Winnemucca Nevada has everything from golfing to riding your ATV, see a rodeo or a 50s car show
Las Vegas Nevada Most incredible city in the world, awesome food, shows, moving statues, The Strip
   Las Vegas Graveyard retired classic neon signs from Las Vegas casinos, hotels, restaurants
   Las Vegas Red Rock Casino Resort Spa a fine example of architectural beauty in a top notch resort
   Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino very comfortable, lavish, hip, one of my favorites
   Sarah Girls First Las Vegas Vacation a first for flying, gambling, Indian food
   Las Vegas Bellagio Buffet absolutely, hands down, the best buffet in Las Vegas
   Las Vegas Wash Clark County Wetlands Park nature preserve, hikes, birds, Vegas outdoor fun
   Children in Las Vegas there is plenty of fun stuff to do, kids won't get bored
   Mountain Falls Pahrump Nevada master planned golf community near Vegas, camp and play
   Master List of Las Vegas articles from my original MyRealVegas and aLasVegasDeal websites
Mount Charleston, Nevada best cool hiking within 45 minutes of Las Vegas, skiing, snowboarding
Mount Potosi Las Vegas Nevada 30 minutes outside Vegas hike 9 miles to famous 1942 plane crash
Lake Mead Nevada for fishing, jet skiing, boating, house boats, sailboats, camping, restaurants

New Hampshire

Hampton Beach and Errol parades, beachs, sunbathers on the wall, oceanfront and little cities
Portsmouth cool bridges, rivers, waterfront attactions, good downtown shopping and food
White Mountains incredible hiking, easily accessible waterfalls, clear water, great towns in the area

New Jersey

Hoboken misty, foggy, moody, beautiful waterfront views and parks, can be crowded
Liberty State Park Empty Sky 9/11 memorial, stunning views of Ellis Island and Manhattan
Cattus Island County Park big well laid out trails, rivers, swamps, deep interesting forests
Twin Lights Lighthouse and Historic Site in Highlands, crazy winding streets up to the top, be careful!
New Jersey miscellaneous like Atlantic City, Sandy Hook Rec Area, and the Deep Cut Gardens
Princeton University Art Museum host paintings, sculpture, and relics from days long gone, unreal
Princeton University stunning architecture, pleasant welcoming vibe, great public transportation
Howell Living History Farm in Lambertville, great living farm displays I have ever seen, live plowing

New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico giant black tornado of millions of bats swirls out of New Mexico Desert
Albuquerque New Mexico Sandia Peak Tramway, worlds longest aerial tramway, astonishing views
Aguirre Spring Campground New Mexico offers super rich views of the steep rocky Organ Mountains

New York

New York City Staten Island ferry, financial district, 9/11 memorial, big architecture, free museums
Lake Erie Westfield Daniel Reed Memorial Pier, fantastic swimming sunbathing on the beach
Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay fantastic swimming sunbathing on the beach, clean parks, tours
Niagara Falls stunning unbelievable free state park, easy parking, casinos nearby for nightlife.
Moose Hillock Campground Work Camping Fort Ann, 2018, couples only working 5 month season
Lake George area including Fort Ann, food, fun, fireworks on the lake, tourist activities, camping

North Carolina

Wilmington, Jacksonville, Richlands City, forests, nice country living, newspaper interview, parks
Atlantic Beach Fort Macon stunning big heavy duty fort with live reneactments and big grounds
Beaufort - North Carolina Maritime Museum stunning museum, huge collections, very interesting
Beaufort Old Burying Ground stunning creepy heavy handed burial plots, do NOT go at night
New Bern bears, Indian food, downtown street shopping, parks, cheap day fun, clean
Wright Brothers National Memorial hosts massive stone monuments, intricate sculptures

Ohio

Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers serene deep dark forrest hiking and big waterfalls, swimming
Port Clinton Mayfly invasion, bunnies, and power plants

Oregon

Vanabode Oregon overview of the Oregon portion of this 22 day trip
Burns to Pendleton Oregon attacking bobcat, powerlines, rivers and sleeping in the rain
   Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon pictures plus Burns and Pendleton and John Day
Astoria classic Victorian architecture, ship wreck, lovely art galleries, crafts, and local candy store
   Astoria vacation pictures includes Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park and shipwreck at Fort Stevens
Tillamook known for it's cheeses but has more to offer than you might imagine, delicious
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area dunes covering 47 miles of coast, AKA Sahara-by-the-Sea
Oregon Coast Trip stopping and sightseeing from Pacific City to Florence along Highway 101
   Oregon Coast Trip pictures includes hunting for mussels, west coast sunrise, houses on rocky coast

Rhode Island

Newport Harbor with Fort Adams Park, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, beach fun
Watch Hill hiking, beach fun, lighthouse, incredible waterfront, shopping, marinas
Galilee Narragansett inlet, beach, lighthouse, waterfront, shops, marinas, fishing fleets
Point Judith Lighthouse oceanfront fun, lighthouse, awesome views, quiet
Cliff Walk Newport oceanfront walk between mansions and cliffs, awesome views

South Carolina

Charleston Battery District, mansions, plantatations, US Custom House, winding streets waterfront
K-Rae’s Waterway Bar and Grille Murrells Inlet, stunning protected waterway views, marina, great food
Brookgreen Gardens one of the top ten sculpture gardens in the United States, zoo, water features
Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet prime waterfront dining and bar hopping, stunning sunsets
Myrtle Beach boardwalk with ferris wheel on the beach, oceanfront shopping,
North Myrtle Beach parades, clean beaches, Barefoot Landing, art museums, great shopping

South Dakota

Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota granite structure memorializing four US presidents
   Mountain Bike beautiful and fun rides through the Black Hills Mountains
   Sturgis motorcycle rally biggest most incredible motorcycle convention
   pictures Sturgis motorcycle rally custom cars, fights, tattoos, bars, motorcycles
   pictures Sturgis motorcycle one of a kind choppers and motorcycle artwork
Sturgis South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore, Devils Tower, Buffalo Wyoming - good times

Texas

San Antonio Texas riverfront dining, 100's shopping attractions, mission tours, The Alamo, River Walk
Amistad National Recreation Area Texas boring, not recommended unless you have a boat

Utah

Lake Powell Arizona Utah Do whatever it takes to get here, absolutely stunning and unforgettable
   Lake Powell Arizona Utah pictures houseboat, jet ski, hiking, swimming, kayaking all so much fun
    mud fight pictures time for some dirty fun then a jump in the lake to get clean, camp forever here
Zion National Park Utah stunning, unforgettable, but a dangerous drive in a big motorhome
   Narrows hike and pictures the most unique hike in Zion and maybe anywhere in the United States
   Angels Landing hike and pictures last 1/2 mile is the most dangerous I have ever been on, NO kids!
   Hidden Canyon hike and pictures trail with less traffic, great scrambling and tight photo shots
   Canyon Overlook hike and pictures family friendly hike with great views
   Emerald Pools hike and pictures the most popular hike in Zion, short and shady with water elements
   Kolob Canyons hike and pictures fascinating change of scenery for Zion Canyon
   Watchman hike and pictures mild elevation gain with an additional loop at end, long
   Pa'rus trail and pictures the only paved trail in the park for strollers, pets, skaters, joggers
   Observation Point hike and pictures strenuous, steep switchbacks, 8 miles total, bring water
   Sand Beach hike and pictures sandy trail that horse tours use, quiet & serene
Bryce Canyon National Park Utah hike hoodoos, dark star-filled skies make the nights gorgeous
Capitol Reef National Park Utah waterpocket fold, earth's crust wrinkle 100 miles long, arches, domes
Arches National Park Utah 2,000 natural arches, balancing rocks, and fantastic views of geology

Vermont

Burlington eclectic mix of both fashion and architectural styles, street performers on Church Street
Graniteville Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, unbelievable rough field rock to factory finished products
Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum with stunning architecture, ancient hand carved wooden structures

Virginia

Virginia Beach, King Neptune statue, Colonial history, nice historical area, clean beachs
Gloucester Virginia’s oldest living village, Powatan or Pocahantas chimney
US Army Transportation Museum extraordinary collection of stunning real and rebuilt relics, BIG!

Washington, D.C.

Free all day parking monuments, Capitol Building, art galleries, Smithsonian

Washington

Vanabode Washington overview of the Washington portion of this 22 day trip
Olympic Game Farm interactive game farm hosting hundreds of bears, elk, buffalo, deer, llamas, more
Chuckanut Drive slow scenic travel with friendly and cozy restaurants, antique stores, oyster farm beds
Deception Pass State Park popular state park to dive, hike, kayak, and search tide pools
Seattle friendly city with lots of sights to enjoy like the famous fish throwing Pike Place Public Market
   Seattle Vacation Pictures big city, markets, library, shops, eateries, fun places
Olympic National Park hike through rain forests, see glacial peaks, and the rugged beauty of the pacific
Forks currently famous for the Twilight series - nothing worth reporting here
Aberdeen home town of Kurt Cobain - nothing worth reporting here
Long Beach popular beach town with cranberry bogs, kite and sand castle festivals, upbeat fun place
Leavenworth friendly Bavarian style fun tourist town near super good hikes and fish hatchery
Lincoln Rock to Hedley Canada traveling thru WA into Osoyoos Canada and on to waterfront campsite
Prosser to Ellensburg Washington wineries, lakes, cities
Cape Flattery Washington most prized and magnificent coastal area for outdoor adventure in northwest
   Cape Flattery Washington Vacation Pictures woods, animals, coast line, gorgeous and moody
Sekiu Washington recreational fishing destination combined with a national scenic byway, beautiful
Port Townsend boutique shops, galleries and art shops, bars and restaurants, antique buildings

Wisconsin

Lake Geneva pristine lakefront town and community offering great shopping and water sports
Milwaukee fun downtown riverwalk, huge cheese mart, Miller Brewing tours, boats, architecture

Wyoming

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming striking geologic wonder, climb, hike, camp
Grand Tetons National Park Wyoming rafting, mountain climbing, big open skies and huge ranges
Yellowstone National Park Wyoming big wildlife, good camping, massive park, take 3 months here
   bison pictures buffalo walk on road right next to your vehicle, great experiences

Alaska

We did not go to Alaska. These are from others that went and provided feedback.

Aniakchak National Monument Preserve known for its bad weather, remoteness and is the least visited
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve closer to Russian than to Anchorage, popular during summer
Denali National Park and Preserve wildlife and a glimpse at McKinley, breathtaking park
Gates Of The Arctic National Park and Preserve located above the Arctic Circle and far from any roads
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve diverse land and seascape with a variety of wildlife
Katmai National Park and Preserve is famous for volcanoes, abundant fish and a rugged coastline
Kenai Fjord National Park and Preserve valleys grow as glacial ice retreats and bald eagles cruise
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve volcanoes, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls, damp coast, dry interior
Wrangell St Elias National Park and Preserve most glaciers & peaks above 16,000 feet
Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve relaxing float trip and see wildlife along the Charley River

Miscellaneous

Various east coast road trip pictures for which NO other webpage was created.
RV Wine Trips tasting from south and central Florida to western Arkansas
Marietta Georgia, Buford Georgia, Franklin Tennessee, St. Louis Missouri, Overland Park Kansas having fun with the family, eating, biking, and goofing off
  Stone Mountain, Georgia you can hike or take a ride to the top to see for miles
   Family Pictures its so much fun to visit family and exchange stories and eat good grub
   Percy Warner Park, Tennessee one of the largest municipal parks, lots to do
Big wild 7,980 mile 2004 family rv vacation report Florida, Yosemite, San Francisco with motorhome
Top 2004 rv vacation pictures from cross country summer vacation before Vanabode, shows what you get with 4 people living in a 38 foot RV for 5 weeks
Ghost Story - while traveling in Georgia
Rabbit Pictures our pet rabbit traveled numerous times across the U.S. for over 50,000 miles
Bunny Pictures show Bugsy on the beach, snow, and with other animals while Vanaboding
Funny Bunny Pictures eating croissants, puppy purses, and put me down please pictures
Bugsy Memorial and Pictures my sweet bun bun, your gone now but you will never be forgotten



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