Table of contents for Issue 14 in RV Destinations Magazine

1) What is the name and basic features of your product, service, or campground? Campground Virtual Tours - the best and only way to virtually find, see and click to book your next campsite. 2) What is your web address? https://www.campgroundviews.com/best-comping-tool-ever/ 3) How long have you been serving the RV community? Campground Views as a concept was originaLLy conceived of in 2012. In 2021 we launched the technology and now have 1,000 parks across the country that can be toured virtually. 4) Where are you located and where do you service and/or ship? We are located and serve the entire United States 5) What are the demographics of your typical customer? We help all campers whether they are tent camping one time this year or a full time RVer traveling…

When the idea of a Coastal, destination comes to mind, States such as Florida, the Carolinas, California, and Alabama tend to lead the pack. Very rarely does one declare: “Let's go to Georgia's coast!” But one would be remiss if they passed over this mere 100 miles of Atlantic coastline, which is dotted with 14 barrier islands and encompasses some 300 miles of open Atlantic waters. Scattered along the Georgia coast lies a secret that native Georgians have been trying to keep quiet for quite some time—a Coastal playground entrenched in history, intrigue, vast open waters, premier shrimping, and a myriad of spectacular island destination getaways. Locatedjust 20 minutes from the heart of Brunswick, Georgia, lies four barrier islands that make up the Golden Isles: St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island,…

If you are impulsive or fly by the seat of your pants when it comes to planning your RV trips, there is seriously no reason to read any further. I am writing and sharing my experience with those who love to plan and fully experience everything there is to do along their RV road trip. Planning an RV trip can be overwhelming, right? There are so many things to consider - where to go, what route to take, what campgrounds to stay. I'm sure you have been there: driving late at night, tired and hungry from the long day's journey. You and your spouse are arguing and can't agree on what to have for dinner or where to setup camp for the night. It's getting late and the sun is…

Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are iconic destinations for a reason. The majestic scenery in this small pocket of the United States is truly unmatched. You can spend weeks viewing mountains, forests, geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, valleys, historic buildings and wildlife and still have more to see the next time you return. Unfortunately, the thick forests and moderately dry environment in these parks are also susceptible to wildfire. When I visited, a thick blanket of smoke covered everything and several roads closed at various points because of fire proximity. If you've read my other RVD articles though, you know a little natural, disaster never stops me from having a good time. It wasn't my first time visiting these beautiful parks, and I had to wade through far…

@charmingrvadventures Crater Lake in Southern Oregon: Superlatives cannot adequately describe this geologic marvel. Cooler than cool! Bigger than big! Bluer than blue! (Isn't that a country song?) Formed by a violent volcanic eruption over 7,700 years ago, it's the deepest lake in the U.S. at 1,943 feet. Atop the Cascade Mountain Range is where, on the back of a mule in 1853, gold prospector John Hillman was the first European-American to spy what he ceremoniously (and uncreatively) named the “Deep Blue Lake,” now called Crater lake, our fifth-oldest national park, and the only one located in Oregon. Not only deep, but also sparklingly translucent, Crater Lake is considered to be the clearest body of water in the world. It is fed by rain and snow, but not a single river…

Belgium may seem like the least obvious road trip destination, but it's a no-brainer if you're in Europe. One of the most multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-faceted countries in the world, Belgium is also one of the most fascinating to visit. Are you more interested in traveling for chocolate, history, waffles, architecture, frites, or genuine lace? Why choose? Belgium has them all. One of the best things about road-tripping in Europe is the ability to visit various countries more quickly and efficiently than in multiple States. Even the approach to Belgium brings an element of both novelty and adventure. Belgium shares a border with France, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands. On the French side, you can also enter Belgium less than 40 miles from the famous Channel Tunnel or “Chunnel,” which connects…

HISTORY In 1733, General James Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia, and the barrier island received its name in honor of Sir Joseph Jekyll, who was the general's friend and financier. A few years later in 1736, Major William Horton was assigned to Jekyll Island and instructed to build an outpost to protect the nearby Fort Frederica. Under Horton's care, his plantation thrived for many years until his death in 1749. After ownership exchanged hands several times, Christophe Poulain Du Bignon bought the island in 1792. Du Bignon's plantation pushed out a profitable business of Sea Island cotton for nearly 100 years, and the island soon became recognized as the ideallocation for a hunting club. By 1879, Du Bignon's great-grandson had marketed the island well as a premier hunting location.…

Is it possible to be in the middle of it all, yet off the beaten track? If you're heading to Charlottesville, Virginia, it is. The historie town is located at the crossroads of Interstate 64, Virginia State Roads 29 and 15 and is just a few miles east of Interstate 81. So, if you've ever found yourself driving through Virginia, you've more than likeLy passed through or nearby this history-stricken college town. But this underrated destination deserves more than just a passing glance. There are plenty of things to do, eat and see that make Charlottesville a destination in itself, not merely a stop on your way to somewhere else. HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. Charlottesville's most popular claim to fame? Plenty of presidents, from founding fathers to Revolutionaries.…

The Garden of Gods, considered a national treasure, was once owned by just one family, in 1879, Charles Elliott Perkins purchased 248 acres in the Garden of the Gods for his summer home. Can you imagine having this beautiful rock garden as your backyard? He never built that summer home, though. Instead, Perkins chose to leave the land for everyone to enjoy. Perkins died in 1907, but his children followed his desire and conveyed the property to Colorado Springs. It was then that the Garden of the Gods, one of the incredible geological wonders of the world, was made available for everyone to enjoy. A National Natural Landmark filled with fantastic red sandstone rock formations, the Garden of the Gods is in the middle of Colorado Springs, which is the…

Every once in a while, you come across a campground that is a blissful escape. A campground surrounded by nature and mature trees and hidden away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A campground with amenities more akin to outdoor adventures, beckoning you to an experience that takes you back to your true camping roots. Blythe Island Regional Park is one such place. You won't find an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an onsite restaurant, or glamping yurts at this park. But you will find 1,100 acres of Georgian forest filled with every imaginable outdoor delight. Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle of the Golden Isles off exit 36 on I-95 in Georgia, the park is just a mere five-minute drive off the exit, making accessing the surrounding…

HISTORY Oglethorpe's influence on, and founding of, Georgia was wide and far. In 1738, five years after Oglethorpe founded the colony of Georgia, Captain Mark Carr, a Scotsman in Oglethorpe's Marine Boat Company, landed in Brunswick, Georgia. He quickly established Plug Point, a profitable and thriving tobacco plantation. In 1771, the Province of Georgia purchased the plantation and built the town of Brunswick on the grounds. The town was laid out on a grid pattern with large, public squares, like what was found in Savannah at the time. As time progressed, Brunswick kept up with technological advances. In the early 1900's, Street cars ran through the heart of Brunswick and ran for 15 years before being discontinued as the rise of the automobile took the place of the streetcar. During…

If you're looking for a beautiful hike that ends at a stunning waterfall, look no further than Tullahoma, Tennessee. Hiking to Machine Falls in the Short Spring Natural Area is a great way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. More importantly, the views from the falls are spectacular. Machine Falls is a hidden gem you'll want to take advantage of if your travels take you to south-central Tennessee. The falls are so spectacular that the first time I brought my then-girlfriend to the falls, in a drunken stupor over such beauty, I confidently proclaimed that I wouLd marry her at these falls within the next two years. She laughed it off but told me without hesitation that she would hold me to that. Two years later, on March 1, 2014,…