North South RV routes Canada to Florida






Clicking our Snowbird Map Pages (above) and "dots" will provide useful, first-hand information, photos, mileages between stopovers and distances to local attractions in the areas.

You may find our Cross Reference Travel Chart below useful  to find an economical campsite near a city or attraction that you are planning to visit.

We have a grand time planning each "next" trip, often times weeks in advance. We have added a page that lists the Reference, Research, and Planning tools we use to plan our trips.

Have a question or comment? Email us. We love to talk about our favorite subject, RVing, and we would also like to hear about your experiences on the road!

Hello Neighbor and Welcome . . .

We are retired, love life and enjoy traveling in this beautiful Country. We have 3 simple goals: 1. We want to explore America, in our RV, at a leisurely pace. 2. Dine well and see all the places & attractions on our "bucket list". 3. Do goals 1 and 2 as economically as we possibly can.

If you have similar ideas, come ride along with us for a bit and see what we are talking about.

Perhaps you are new to the RV lifestyle? We hope some of the information we have here to share helps get you going. Maybe you're and old-hand at RVing and have been doing it for years? If so, we hope you will pitch in with any tips and advice that can help others. All comments welcome.

RVers starting out often worry if they can afford it. That's an easy one to answer. About the only cheaper ways to live would be either to be on welfare or living under a bridge in a hobo jungle. Many of the expenses you find with a home just are no more.

Do you have to camp in a Walmart parking lot? Not unless you want to. You can find plenty of places on Public Land to "boondock" for little or no fees. You may want to have just a few more creature comforts and many city and county parks offer economical sites.

You also camp in style, economically, by belonging to a club like Passport America where you only pay half the going rate at member campgrounds. Probably 75% of our camping is done at reduced, mostly 50% campgrounds. That's with water, electric, and sewer connections, and all of the activities they offer.

We also belong to Triple AAA which is a great source for free trip and route planning books. We are members of the Good Sam Club which gives us 10% off from their campground members. We also use their Roadside Assistance, and Mail Forwarding programs.

So many clubs, so much expense? Not really, if you are serious about your RVing, just do the figures
. It all pays for itself in just a few nights of camping.

Take it a step farther and consider "Workamping". Work one season and play the rest of the year. We do enjoy it and talk more about it below on this page.


Happy RVing! We hope to see you on the road,

Jack, Niki, & K.C.



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Come along as we visit the huge Good Sam Rally in Syracuse, NY June 13th - 16th, 2013.


Hop Aboard for our Spring 2013 Snowbird Trail from Tampa/Clearwater to the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate NY. We did it in 21 Days, 11 Campgrounds and 2,800 Miles up the Atlantic Coast. We always post all of the facts, figures, and costs.

If you can only attend one RV Show, and can make the drive, you'll find all makes, models, and the newest gadgets at the big event in Tampa. Here are some photos of this year's happening.
2013 Florida RV SuperShow

Our 28 day Fall 2012 trip South from Upstate NY through PA, OH, IN, KY, MS, and AL. We logged 3,605 miles (on a normal 1,400 mile trip) and took a month and 15 campgrounds to do it. You can find all the facts, figures, photos, fuel stops, and more by visiting our 2012 Fall Trip Diary page.

After a great trip North last Spring, adding the New England States to our maps, we spent much of Summer 2012 "Workamping" in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York.

Your comments are always appreciated on any of our topics. If you find our "Blog" interesting, click the "Follow" button on the blog page to receive an email when we update. We always post daily trip sheets and photos  when we go on the road.

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Is Workamping for you?

We decided sometime ago that a free campsite for the Season in exchange for a few hours work each week sounded like something we could go for. If it sounds like something you would be interested in as well, we invite you to visit the page we have put together. It lists most of the reputable and free sources with current info and job listings for RVers around the U.S. and Canada:


WORKAMPING means FREE CAMPING+

People often ask what kinds of "work camping" jobs are available. They are usually surprised to find out it doesn't have to be spending all of your time cleaning bathrooms.

For instance, some of the recent positions we noted included:
Currently looking for a couple to help with grounds keeping, maintenance & acting as Hosts when owners are not in residence. We have 25 spaces, 3 cabins. on 5 & 1/2 acres.  (Oregon)

Couples to assist with security of our resort during the winter months. The resort is a very active 55+ community with many amenities and things to do.   We offer full hook-up sites and access to all our amenities and programs in exchange for 24 hours duty per week per person. (Texas)

Park host(s) needed for new southern California off-road motorsport RV park. Position includes site with full hookups and salary.

Wanted: semi-retired couple to manage small, 36-site RV park. The park is located in sunny southern Utah.

Who says you can't retire, live inexpensively, stay active, see the Country, and have some fun while enjoying a full or part-time RV lifestyle? We are and you can too!

Click on Our Workamping Page to find tons of opportunities. ALL are
FREE SOURCES and openings. We just like to share information.




CITY, ATTRACTION & RV PARK
Cross Reference Travel Chart

Find an attraction or city you want to visit and click on our economical RV Park pick nearby
We have visited all of the RV Parks listed below. We haven't had time to complete
full pages on all of them yet. We will be happy to answer your questions about any of them.

LOCATION MAP ATTRACTION RV PARK

*** RV Parks with an asterisk (*) are half-price ***

ALABAMA

Robertsdale, AL R Gulf Shores, Mobile, Pensacola *Wilderness RV Park
Robertsdale, AL   Gulf Shores, Mobile, Pensacola *Azalea Acres RV Park
       
CONNECTICUT
Old Mystic, CT O Old Mystic Village, Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Casinos, Naval Museums *Seaport Campground
       

RVing On the Road in Bonifay, FL

FLORIDA  (Visit our Tampa Bay Area website for Snowbirds)

Bonifay, FL R I-10/FL-79 Junction *Florida Springs RV Park
Jacksonville, FL G Jacksonville Landing & River Walks, Zoo & Gardens, Coca Cola Plant *Pecan RV Park
Lake City, FL R I-10/I-75 Junction Stopover *Oaks 'n Pines RV Park
Lake City, FL   I-10/I-75 Junction Stopover Lake City Campground
Mims, FL G Kennedy Space Center,
National Seashore, Daytona
*Crystal Lake RV Park
       
GEORGIA
Brunswick, GA   I-95 & Blythe Island Highway
Atlantic Ocean
* Golden Isle RV Park
Savannah, GA G Old Savannah *Hardeeville RV Park
Savannah, GA   Tybee Island Skidaway State Park
       
INDIANA
Anderson, IN R Hoosier Park Racing & Casino *Timberline Valley RV Resort
Bedford, IN   Blue Spring Caverns, Spring Mill State Park, Indiana Limestone Quarry *Free Spirit Campground
Corydon, IN   Battle of Corydon Memorial Park, Constitution Elm *Grand Trails RV Park
Fair Oaks, IN   Fair Oaks Farm Broken Arrow Campground
Franklin, IN R Indianapolis, Franklin College, Camp Atterbury *Johnson County Park
Goshen, IN R Amish/Mennonite Museum,
RV Hall of Fame, Coachmen Factory, Jayco Factory
Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
Indianapolis, IN   Indy Motor Speedway Indiana State Fairground
       
Richmond, IN   Indianapolis Grandpa's Farm Campground
       
Winamac, IN   Tippecanoe River State Park Broken Arrow Campground
       
MAINE
Dayton - Saco, ME O Old Orchard Beach, Cabella's, Kennebunkport, LL Bean Homestead By The River Family Campground
       

RVing On the Road in Plymouth, MA

MASSACHUSETTS
Plymouth, MA O Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II, Plimoth Plantation, Cape Cod Sandy Pond Campground
       
KENTUCKY
Cave City, KY R Mammoth Cave *Singing Hills RV Park
Frankfort, KY   State Capital Elkhorn Campground
       
MISSISSIPPI
Bay Saint Louis, MS R New Orleans/Biloxi, Silver Slipper Casino, Beach *Hide-A-Way RV Park
Canton, MS R Courthouse Square, Confederate Cemetery Canton Multipurpose & Equine Ctr
Canton, MS   Movie Locations & Nissan Plant MovieTown RV Park
Coldwater, MS   Memphis, Tunica Casinos *Memphis South Campground
       
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Epsom, NH O Concord, Manchester, NH *Circle 9 Campground
       
NEW YORK
Adirondack Mountains   Upstate New York Photo/Information Page
Bainbridge, NY R Unadilla River, Cooperstown *Tall Pines Campground
Campbell, NY R Finger Lakes Wine Tour,
Corning Glass Museum
*Camp Bell Campground
Jamestown, NY   Lucille Ball Birthplace Top-A-Rise Campground
Ogdensburg, NY R Canada, Upper Canada Village, St Lawrence Seaway Lisbon Beach & Campground
Oneonta, NY R Cooperstown *Susquehanna Trail RV
Owego, NY   Tioga Scenic Railroad, Finch Hollow Nature Center Hickories Park Campground
Randolph, NY R Amish Area *Pope Haven Campground
Schroon Lake, NY R Lake George
Lake Placid
Fort Ticonderoga
*Medcalf Acres RV Park
Warrensburg/Lake George, NY O Six Flags Great Escape Theme Park, Million Dollar Beach, Cruises *Warrensburg Travel Park & Riverfront Campground
       
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte, NC   NC Racing Hall of Fame, Rosedale Plantation, NASCAR Charlotte Fieldridge Acres Campground
Mt Airy, NC   Boyhood home of Andy Griffith, Mayberry, Squad Car Tour,
Snappy Lunch Cafe, Floyd's Barbershop
*Mayberry Campground
Sims, NC G Wilson Rose Garden Rock Ridge RV Park
Tabor City, NC G Myrtle Beach, SC *Grapeful Sisters
       
OHIO
Sandusky, OH R Cedar Point Theme Park *Camp Sandusky
Zanesville, OH   The Wilds Animal Park,
Longaberger Basket Factory
Wolfie's Kamping
       
PENNSYLVANIA
Carlisle, PA G Harrisburg, Hershey Western Village RV Park
Donegal, PA   Caddie Shak Fun Park Donegal Campground
Greentown, PA O PA State Park The Promised Land
Jonestown, PA   Hershey Park Lickdale Campground
       

RVing On the Road in Narragansett, RI

RHODE ISLAND
Narragansett, RI O Newport, Seashore, Block Island Ferry Fishermen’s State Park & Campground
       
SOUTH CAROLINA  (Visit our Myrtle Beach Area website for Snowbirds)
Charleston, SC G Old Charleston *Jolly Acres
Florence, SC G Darlington *Swamp Fox Campground
Hardeeville, SC G Savannah *Hardeeville RV
Myrtle Beach   Carolina Opry, Legends in Concert Ocean Lakes RV Center
Myrtle Beach   Miles and miles of sandy beaches Myrtle Beach State Park
       
TENNESSEE
Donegal, TN   Loretta Lynn's Ranch Donegal Campground
Memphis, TN R Graceland Agricenter RV Park
Nashville, TN R Grand Old Opry *Nashville Country RV
       
VERMONT
Ascutney, VT O Vermont Country Store Getaway Mountain Campground
       
VIRGINIA
Doswell, VA   Kings Dominion Kings Dominion Campground
Glen Allen   NASCAR Richmond Kosmo Village Campground
Greenwood, VA   Blue Mountain Parkway
Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail
Misty Mountain Camp Resort
       
WEST VIRGINIA
Falling Waters   I-81 Overnight Stop Falling Waters Campground
Summersville, WV   Bridge Day, Babcock State Park,
Beckley Coal Mine Museum
*Mountain Lake Campground





Are you a full-time RVer, or a serious part-timer?
Do you run a business from your RV, or have you ever had RV related questions about your taxes? Wouldn't it be nice to have an RV tax expert to talk with? Niki and I were lucky in finding just such a person last year. Honey Shellman, and husband Bob, are serious RVers. Honey is also a licensed tax consultant. I really cannot say enough about her services, and will simply say that she saved us over $20,000 on our taxes for 2011! It costs nothing to look at her website, nor to pose a question to her. At the very least you can learn about  their travels in the "Popeye Express".
Click here to Meet  Honey and Bob
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Your Hosts-
happy snowbird rv trails
2011 Excel 30RSO, 32', 3 slides, 4-Season 5th Wheel towed by the
2011 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty, 6.3L V8, 385hp, & 4.3 Locking Axle


We appreciate your stopping by.
If we should happen to cross paths
along the Snowbird RV Trail
please stop by and say hello
                                      - Niki, Jack, K.C. and B.B.


Now it's your turn. . .
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a question, suggestion, or comment for us?

Email us: snowbirdrvtrails@gmail.com






We invite you to visit our other
family-friendly websites

Myrtle Beach Snowbirder
Reviewing the best attractions, restaurants & hotels
along the Grand Strand with information about
shows, ticket prices, maps, webcams, and photos
.

Tampa Bay Snowbirder
Planning a beach vacation? All the things to see and do
in the Tampa Bay Area
. Information about attractions,
shows, ticket prices, maps, webcams, and photos.

ABC PreSchool Learning Time
Kids can learn to write their ABC's, their numbers
and how to tell time along with a special friend.


 ABC Toon Center Theme Park for Kids
Our original cartoon, story, and game website for
young children and the young at heart.

 The Adirondack Northwoods Bookshop

The place to find out-of-print art, outdoor,
sport, and Adirondack books.

Pat O'Brien's Courtyard, New Orleans


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