Depending on where you live, winter means short days, cold snaps and snow flurries. Camping season can seem achingly far off in the future. One way of the best ways to alleviate winter blues is to daydream of the sunny RV adventures that await you.
We have compiled a few resources to spark your imagination and help you plan for warmer days.
Inspiration
Finding the perfect inspiration is the first step on your summer adventure daydream. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Seek out travel photographers who post online or browse through RV-related websites and magazines to start brainstorming ideas. Here are a couple sources to get you started:
- Expert Vagabond has selected 20 top travel photographers on Instagram.
- National Geographic features professional and amateur photographers on adventures around the world.
- The US Geological Survey boasts a huge collection of historical photos from many famous American landmarks and locations.
- The National Archives features over 200 images by the pioneering American landscape photographer, Ansel Adams.
Destination
Now that you’ve indulged on scenic vistas and stirring views of national landmarks, it’s time to start building your list of must-see destinations. Even if you have a dedicated campground you return to year after year, it’s always fun to imagine all the amazing journeys you could take in your RV. Here are some sites to explore to start your next quest:
- The National Parks Service provides a comprehensive online directory of National Parks and historical sites.
- Escape Here has created a list of one major landmark for every state.
- National Geographic has compiled 20 free-to-visit historical sites in the US.
Preparation
Once you’ve created your master list of RV destination, make your daydream even more real by starting to plan out your journey. Don’t limit yourself to a simple end-to-end trip. Combine destinations together and research attractions along the way for fun and memorable detours. Here are some sites to you plot your course:
- KOA’s Trip Planner will provide you with directions, as well as highlight every KOA campground along the route for overnight pit stops.
- Roadtripper.com will show you attractions, natural wonders, hotels and even weird sites on your route.
- Rand McNally’s Trip Maker lets you add and order multiple stops for epic trips.
Is your head brimming with roadtrip ideas? You'll probably find there's more to do than you could fit into a lifetime, but daydreaming gives you the ability to travel anywhere you want in your mind. Anytime you feel cabin fever creeping in, dream up a new journey or build on one you've already made. Camping season will be here before you know it!
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