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Re: Ghost Towns
docsouce wrote: We visited Virginia City, Nevada city and Bannack all in Montana. Virginia City is a " live ghost town". There are open shops,saloons and theaters. The people working are all dressed in time period cloths. Lots to do and see. Rambling Moose campground is a great camp right up the road. Nevada City is about a mile down the road from Virginia City. This is a walk through town with many restored buildings with time period furnishings. Quite a few local folks available offering great information and entertainment. Bannack is a rather large ghost town. This town looks like life just stopped one day and everybody left. When we visited it was spooky quiet. There is a state park campground just outside the town too. All these towns have plenty of close parking for your RV. I'VE READ ABOUT BANNACK...IT'S ON MY BUCKET LIST!696Views0likes0CommentsGhost Towns
I love ghost towns...we found one a few years ago near Silverton, CO. Animas Forks. There were just a few buildings left of what was an old mining town. The road up to it was a bit daunting and everything was covered in snow, but it was interesting. I was wondering if anyone else loves ghost towns and maybe would care to share some you have been to. thanks1.2KViews0likes5CommentsRe: Site squatters
We had a similar experience at an RV park in New Mexico. We had made reservations, and my husband had checked in at the office, but when we got to the site they gave him, there was a vehicle parked in the middle of that site. The tag was from the state of the RV parked next to our site. My husband knocked on the door of the RV and asked the man if he would move his vehicle from the site assigned to us. The guy was rude as he could possibly have been and hateful to boot. He refused to move his vehicle from our site, so my husband suggested they walk down to the office. They did and the lady walked back with them. She told the man he had to move his vehicle so we could access our site. He did finally move it, but he was fuming and yelling. He was also intoxicated. I worried all night that he would do something to our RV or our truck. We've never had an experience like that in all our travels. I was thankful to leave the next morning.928Views0likes0CommentsRe: Camping Recommendations For Yellowstone
crosscheck wrote: We will be traveling through Yellowstone / Grand Tetons late August/early September for 4 or five nights and need a camping spot non serviced outside the park but within an easy drive to the main attractions. Have a 26’ TT pulled by truck. This is our first visit so any recommendations for camping and must do things to see in the parks would be appreciated. We are strong hikers/ bikers. Dave We stayed at Grizzly RV Park, West Yellowstone. It's a short drive from there to the entrance of Yellowstone. There is a ranger station on that drive. You can get a map or answers to any questions. Also there is a Grizzle/Wolf Discovery Center where you can see wolves up close. And a small shopping area if you need souvenirs, etc. plus a grocery nearby.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRoute 66
Have any of you taken a Route 66 trip? I know you have to get off major highways and interstates. I would love to see all the attractions. We have been through some of the towns/cities along the way and have seen a few attractions and I have seen the end of the Route in Santa Monica. But I would love to travel East to West and have time to get off the major highways and see attractions. TIA for any comments and info.767Views0likes3CommentsRe: Suggestions
ken56 wrote: Maggie Valley. Beautiful. Plenty of park choices. Convenient to many attractions. It's a short drive to Asheville. I hope the Biltmore is on your list to see. If anyone golfs then bring your clubs. Great courses in the area. You have Waynesville nearby for restaurants and some quaint stores. You have Cherokee nearby for restaurants and attractions. Go see the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and for lunch do Native brewing restaurant. WONDERFUL SUGGESTIONS! Maggie Valley is where we stay when we visit the Smokies. We stay at Stone Bridge RV park...nice location, pretty stream in the back...a big open field for the kids or dogs to play in. It's a short drive to Cherokee in one direction...and to Waynesville in the other direction. We have eaten at Nick & Nate's pizza in Waynesville. South of Waynesville is Transylvania County and some of the most beautiful waterfalls.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge fall camping?
We have stayed at Twin Creek RV Park just outside Gatlinburg...I liked that there is a stop for the Gatlinburg Trolley just at the entrance. For less than $1 you can take the trolley to town if you prefer not to drive. I can't remember what they are, but the trolley will take you to other destinations...you can google to see their schedules. Most of the time when we go to the Smokies, we stay in Maggie Valley at Stonebridge RV. The park is nice with a stream along the back and a large open field if you have dogs. From Maggie Valley, it's a relatively short drive to Cherokee and a pretty waterfall along the way.1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge fall camping?
Quadcab wrote: Looking for feedback from others about the best time to take our RV down to the Smokies and camp for a week or two. Last time we visited was the summer of 2019 and the weather was at least 90% humidity with 95 degree temps EVERY day. We love the area, and are wondering if we would be happier staying there the months of September/October??? We could also go in May, but the fall would be best for us personally. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't there be a bit less traffic & congestion camping when the schools are open? Also, what RV campgrounds would you recommend? We stayed in one just off the main road to the National Park last time but would prefer somewhere quieter & more scenic this time around. All comments from experienced campers would be appreciated!1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRoute 66
Just wondering if anyone has taken a trip on Route 66...my husband, a retired trucker, has seen most of the attractions along that route, but he says that now you have to get off a major highway to see them. In our travels, we have done that a few times...from St Louis to Santa Monica. But I would love to take a trip that would allow me to see all the main attractions that still exist. Would appreciate any info or suggestions. Thanks900Views0likes6Comments
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