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The RV'ing Lifestyle...

Whether you are looking for a quick weekend getaway or a long trip through the scenic byways of the southwest...RVing has something for everyone. We will update this page on a regular basis with fresh and interesting tidbits. Please bookmark this page and return frequently.

Weekend Adventure Suggestions
Arizona Campgrounds and Parks
Southwest Road Trip Adventures
National Scenic By-ways
RV Basics
Camping Tips
Comments and Suggestions
Read Our Blog
Subscribe to our Blog
Recipe Box
Road Games
Music Play Lists
Arizona Sidewinders RV Club
Travelers Check List
The RV Friendly Logo

Weekend Adventure Suggestions

100 miles from downtown, the sand is perfect for burying deadlines, stress and worry. On a whim, you can turn that day or weekend into a mini-vacation. No need to book a flight weeks in advance or make dinner reservations. Your RV is ready when you are. It's your life - hop in and go.

In Fall & Winter:

Pick up the kids from college and take them on a fun getaway. They'll enjoy some good home-cooked meals-on-wheels.
Find great bargains at outlet centers - and you'll have plenty of storage room to haul your treasures home.
Volunteer with your RV and turn it into a soup-kitchen-on-wheels. (Many RV clubs offer boundless volunteer opportunities.)
Go antiquing along the main streets of small town America in your own traveling B&B (and avoid the local pricey ones!).
Take the family - or the some kids from the scout troop - on a fall foliage tour. Everything you need - food, shelter, and plenty of gear - easily goes with you.
Travel to a pumpkin patch, pick out a winner, and carve it in your RV kitchen. Decorate your RV as spooky as you dare and have a haunted-house-on-wheels.
Visit an outdoor skating rink and between spins, get toasty in your RV.
During the holidays, invite the choir to go caroling in your RV. Afterward, enjoy fresh-baked cookies and warm cider.
Head to the countryside in search of a Christmas tree farm. After cutting down the perfect tree, stow it in the RV's storage compartment. Sip cocoa all the way home. <top

In Spring & Summer:

Head to your favorite park for an impromptu picnic. Instead of lugging along coolers, stock the refrigerator with treats and enjoy a fresh meal from your own RV kitchen.
Take along some friends to an outdoor concert. Avoid traffic coming and going by hosting pre- and post-concert tailgate parties. Play everyone's favorite tunes on your surround-sound stereo system.
Migrate north with the songbirds, and add scores of species to your birding list. From your own RV perch, you'll have a perfect view.
Follow the dog show circuit. At the end of the day, you can sit, stay, and roll over in your very own comfy bed.
Cruise the back roads and enjoy the scenery through large picture windows. Along the way, pick up fresh produce at farmers' markets, and cook up a local specialty in your gourmet kitchen-on-wheels.
Create your own beachfront property by taking your RV to the ocean. Wash off the sand with your RV's handy outdoor shower!
Soak away your weekday worries in a campground hot tub - the perfect setting for a spa weekend. <top

Arizona Campgrounds and Parks

There is a great website that provides state-by-state campgrounds & RV park listings. You can search for your next campground or RV park for free! They list over 5700 campground and RV parks with direct links to their websites. Here is the link to the Arizona campgrounds and parks. <top

Southwest Road Trip Adventures

ARIZONA

Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Casa Grande National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument
Coronado National Monument
Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Glen Canyon National Recreational Area <top

Grand Canyon National Park
Historic Route 66
Hohokam Pima National Monument
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site <top

Jerome State Historical Park
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Monument Valley National Monument
Navajo National Monument <top

Oak Creek Canyon/Slide Rock State Park
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest National Park
Pipe Spring National Monument
Saguaro National Park <top

Sedona
Sunset Crater National Monument
Tonto National Monument
Tumacacori National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument <top

UTAH

Bryce Canyon National Park
Arches National Park
Dinosaur National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreational Area
Golden Spike National Historic Site <top

Natural Bridges National Monument
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Zion National Park
Great Basin National Park <top

NEVADA

Lake Mead National Recreational Area
Las Vegas
Red Rock

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National Scenic BY Ways

Traveling along America's growing network of Scenic Byways takes you off crowded highways and through areas of breathtaking beauty. The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes 20 outstanding byways that celebrate the pride and diversity of our communities as well as the stunning landscapes that have shaped our lives. These All-American roads are the best of the best:

Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway (Arizona)
This 42-mile byway travels along the spectacular north rim of the Grand Canyon.

Death Valley Scenic Byway (California)
This 55-mile road journeys through one of the driest and hottest environments in the Western Hemisphere.

Route One, Big Surf Coast Highway (California)
This 72-mile route treks through windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs and the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean.

Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road (California)
This 64-mile road journeys across Yosemite National Park, past views of granite peaks, pristine lakes, and Giant Sequoia groves.

Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway (Colorado)
Find intact ranches, unspoiled meadows and plenty of history of the American West along this 103-mile byway. <top

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway (Colorado)
The 135-miles Gold Belt Tour follows historic railroad and stagecoach routes leading to North America's greatest gold camp, three world-class fossil sites, and numerous historic sites.

Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway (Colorado)
This 63-mile byway climbs through the rugged Canyon of Plateau Creek to the cool evergreen forests of the mesa top, 11,000 feet above sea level.

San Juan Skyway (Colorado)
This 233-mile Skyway travels through Old West towns and picturesque national parks, all in the shadow of impressive 14,000-foot peaks.

Santa Fe Trail Scenic and Historic Byway (Colorado)
Find old trading posts, stage stops, graves, and ruins along this 184-mile old trader route..

Top of the Rockies (Colorado)
This 75-mile byway crosses the Continental Divide twice and passes through the historic mining town of Leadville, the highest incorporated community in the US.

Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road (Colorado)
America's highest continuously paved road, this 53-mile byway offers spectacular views of craggy peaks and passes through the alpine tundra.

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Our website is dedicated to the RV Lifestyle. We are passionate about the joy of RV ownership and love to share experiences. Our lifestyle page is continually updated with fresh and interesting RV camping tips. Whether you are looking for a quick Arizona getaway in your travel trailer, or a long trip through the scenic byways in a luxury motorhome, we have good practical information for everyone. more...

Recipe Box

Here is the opportunity to share and try your fellow campers favorite recipes. And, we would love to hear about yours! Be sure to check here before every outing for some great camping meal suggestions. <top

Road Games

Taking the kids?...View a printable page full of Road Games for the whole family to enjoy. <top

Music Play Lists

One thing we RVers' have in common is that there is plenty of windshield time to enjoy music along with the scenery as we motor down the highway. You will love our top 40 play lists for every generation. <top

AZ Sidewinders RV Club

Arizona Sidewinders RV Club is a camping group sponsored by Sun City RV. They plan monthly weekend camping trips around the state of Arizona and have a wonderful group of active and interesting members. All age groups are represented, as are all types of RV’s. Whether you purchase your RV from Sun City RV, or somewhere else, we encourage you to join Sidewinders. <top

Traveler's Check List

Keep your RV stocked and you'll be ready to go anytime, anywhere. But before you leave home, be sure to balance your load - and don't over pack (consult the weight label on your RV for more information). Here's a list of some stock items to keep on board: <top
printable list...

The RV Friendly logo

We support the RV Friendly logo, a bright yellow circle with the letters RV, that alerts recreation vehicle (RV) motorists of facilities adjacent to highways that cater to the special needs of RVs at specific highway exits. When RV Friendly logos are included on the names of qualified establishments, motorists know that those businesses will provide parking facilities that accommodate RVs. See our blog on this program. <top

RV Basics

Like everyone, RV'ers have a responsibility to protect the environment. Do your part to help preserve the great outdoors for future generations by following these conservation tips:

Keep your RV on roads that it is equipped to handle.
Keep RV and tow vehicle engines well tuned to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
Always use marked RV campsites.
Recycle as you travel. Take note of campground recycling categories; they may be different from those you use at home.
Minimize the use of disposables. Mix your own cold drinks from powders, and assign a mug to each family member rather than using paper cups. Discard excess packaging at home.
Keep campfires small to minimize the amount of ash and pollution. Don't put anything into the fire pit that will not burn, such as plastics, foils, and metals. Observe fire rules, which may change each day with weather conditions.
Use nontoxic cleaning supplies and tank additives.
Where pets are permitted, keep them indoors or use a screw-in stake. Tying them to trees can damage fragile bark.
Your favorite music may be your neighbor's noise pollution. Observe quiet hours for generators, boom boxes, and noisy games.
Work with nature. In hot weather, use natural shade, awnings and canvas covers. In cold weather, park where the RV will be protected from north and west winds.
Leave campground showers, the dump station, and the campsite as clean as you found them.
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Camping Tips

You have chosen your destination, packed your gear, and you're ready to roll.
But wait! Before you leave for that camping adventure, carefully read and follow these safety tips.

1. Arrive at the campground a few hours before sundown to allow enough time to choose a campsite, inspect the area, and set up camp in the daylight.

2. Look for campsites ...

...That have trees or shrubbery to the north and west that will provide shelter against the wind,
...That are level with ample room,
...Away from gullies that could flood in heavy rain and areas that could become muddy,
...Away from trees with dead branches that could fall. Clear away rocks or other debris that could cause accidents. Inspect the site for poison ivy and bees' nests.

3. If campfires are permitted, build them in a spot where they cannot spread. From the time a fire is lit until it is put out, someone needs to watch it. Keep water nearby in case of an emergency. Use water and soil to put out fires completely. <top

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