10 unforgettable RV Trips in the USA (for your Bucket List)

Best Bucket List Adventures for the New Year – just take the RV and discover this beautiful country. 10 unforgettable RV Trips in the USA are listed below.

There is nothing better than taking the RV on adventures. Whether you just head out for a long weekend, a week or a couple of months, RVing is the new trend.

If you don’t go during spike times, there is no need to worry about finding campsites. Just pack the RV and drive on. Install a campsite finding app and you are good to go.

There is nothing better you can do with the whole family than going camping. Being out in nature, exploring state parks, or picking a destination for the kids to have fun like in Disneyland or Legoland, or if you are into museums visit Washington DC.

Let the whole family pick a destination or check the best trips all over the US right below. These are unforgettable trips you will talk about in years to come.

Camping at State Parks is the best.

Best Bucket List adventures in the US after you survived 2020

Best Bucket List Adventures for the New Year – just take the RV and travel to the most amazing National Parks, State Parks, and cities.

All of these trips were chosen, because of the good selection of campsites.

10 unforgettable RV Trips in the USA (for your Bucket List)

• Visit Yellowstone National Park and say hi to a Moose. There is so much to see in Yellowstone, therefore plan a lot of time to see Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Biscuit Basin, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Haydens Valley, Yellowstone Lake and so much more.
• Utah has 5 beautiful National Parks – each one is worth to visit. Arches, Bryce, and Zion National Park are my favorite ones.
• Drive down Highway 1 and stop at Malibu beach for a quick swim. We started our road trip in San Francisco, then Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Big Sur, the Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara. Definitely take some time in Santa Barbara, take a stroll through the vibrant city, and have a bite to eat in one of the outdoor restaurants.
• Stop somewhere at the Oregon Coast and take a walk on the beach or one of the fantastic hikes.
• Joshua Tree National Park is awesome to visit in the fall. The temperatures are bearable and you can enjoy many hikes, climbing boulders, or picking your favorite Joshua Tree. This National Park is so inspiring and spiritual and a must-see.
• Edisto Beach State Park, SC is the best to visit in spring or fall. You can park your RV right on the beach, collect shells, go fishing or have a drink at the bar right on the beach. Edisto Beach is only a short drive away from Charleston, SC.
• Charleston, SC is a 30-minute drive away from your campsite. Charleston will charm you and you will fall in love instantly with this city. The cobblestone streets, the US history you want to learn all about, and of course the food. Not only is it an amazing foodie destination (think Oysters) but really a great vacation spot for the whole family!
• Stop in Asheville, NC and drink a beer or two in one of the really good breweries, take a stroll through the artistry city, and don’t forget to take a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• San Diego, CA is the best city to visit all year round. Book a sightseeing tour on a tram, drive to the Coronado and have a drink at the Del, eat the best Italian food you can get in Little Italy. Park your RV at South Carlsbad State Beach directly on the beach.
• Go to Death Valley in winter and watch the sunrise at Zabriskie Point, drive along the Artist Palette, take a walk in the Sand Dunes and Badwater Basin, and don’t forget to watch the stars.
• Watch the sunset in Miami, Florida, have a cocktail at Ocean Drive, see the murals in Wynwood walls.
• Take a hike in the Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon is certainly an iconic destination in the USA, it’s simply breathtaking. Hike down into the Canyon all the way, or just a mile, or take a guided tour. Or take the helicopter or a boat tour through the canyon. And while you are in Arizona, don’t forget to go to Sedona and spend at least 3 days there. We stayed only 2 days and we wished we had more days to hike there.

Now is a great time to make a bucket list. Listen to yourself and make a to-do list for the next months. What is important for you?

Travel restrictions – what can you do now while travel is restricted?

What absolutely helped us to get through 2020 was our Camper. Although there were restrictions for State Parks in many states, most of the private campsites stayed open on a reduced booking option.

Most of the campsites we booked were not even at half capacity, which made it very safe to stay.

So if you are flexible, and most people are with working from the Home Office, we were able to take a lot of trips with our Camper.

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, driving up Highway #1, staying in San Simeon National Park, and visiting Death Valley are just a few trips we did this year. It was never so important for us to be able to travel with the Camper than in 2020. Just the thought that we are able to go somewhere for a weekend, helped a lot.

We checked on campsites on Thursdays and were on the road on Fridays. Packing up the dog, some food, a couple of pants and shirts, and off we went. Most of our clothes and shoes are kept in the Camper anyway. So getting away for a long weekend is no big deal.

Are you planning an RV trip across the USA?

Last year we drove from the East Coast to the West Coast in one week because we didn’t had a lot of time. I don’t recommend doing this because you want to stop and see places. This should be an adventure and no race.

1. Therefore decide how much time you have
2. Which route do you want to take
3. Where do you want to stop (try not to drive longer than 4 – 5 hours day)
4. Make a list where you want to stop on your route for sightseeing
5. Are you planning on staying in campsites or are you boondocking?
6. If you go to favorite places, you need to book your campsites at least 6 months in advance. Especially during high season.
7. Enjoy the ride.

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RV trip planner

We use a couple of apps to plan our trips, to check on campsites and also on roads. It depends on which app you like to use better, check out Campendium or Roadtrippers.

For navigating an RV I highly recommend the Garmin RV navigator. Your phone will work if you go to near by destinations, but if you go further you want to know the best routes, with high enough bridges and drivable roads. Also, what do you do if the phone rings and you need to concentrate on the road?

If you just bought a new to you RV you need to know how to start and what to check in your RV.

Best RV destinations

The best RV destinations in the US you will find when heading towards the West Coast. Starting with Yellowstone NP in Wyoming, Glacier NP in Montana, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Arches, Bryce and Zion NP in Utah, Death Valley, Joshua Tree and Yosemite NP in California, and of course the Oregon coast. There are many more, so it is hard to decide on the best route to take to see the most.

We found the West Coast more attractive with the RV than the East Coast, but this is my opinion.

Making a travel list helps

What you need to know when planning a road trip through the US is explained in this article.

We always sit down at the end of the New Year and decide on our travels for the coming year.

We take out the map and decide on the

• direction (north or south)
• the state and then
• the cities, areas, point of visits

that interests us.

I use a couple of apps where I can check on available Campsites and the surrounding what there is to do, hikes to take, or sites to visit. We can map out the distance to decide if we have enough time to get there or if it is too far away for just a weekend trip.

Get a travel app and find out where you can book a campsite for your camper.

If you don’t have an RV, buy one

We bought the little Camper for $4,500, old, dated, brown and not very pretty. But big enough for us and dog Apache. And the first thing I did when we brought the Camper home, was remodeling it, updating it and making it so pretty that we would feel comfortable traveling with it.

And if your Camper looks like ours before I remodeled it, get all the tips you need to update it fast and on a budget. It is not so difficult if you know what material to use, where to start and how to do it.

Set a goal for yourself

Set a goal for all the things you want to do in the next year

Write them down and pin it somewhere were you can see it all the time.

You need a deadline for your goals, otherwise, it is just a wish, an idea, a thought. Make it happen, you never know when you get the next chance.

Asheville, NC

Best Bucket List adventures in the US after you survived 2020

10 unforgettable RV Trips in the USA (for your Bucket List)

What are your must-sees? What is on your bucket list?

You have no bucket list ideas? Start by visiting places in your home state and then expand your range to your neighboring states. Take it slow and enjoy every minute.

Summary of 10 unforgettable RV Trips in the USA (for your Bucket List)

Get out a map and decide what you want to see. Buy a Camper, make it pretty and take the family and the dog and start making memories. These are the best times you can have together, exploring and seeing new things. You will never forget this time. Believe me.

See you on the road,

Conny

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