Author: Jerry Day

Campground Review – Emigrant Lake County Recreation Area – Ashland, Oregon

by

Emigrant Lake Recreation Area, Ashland, Oregon

Description

Emigrant Lake County Recreation Area is a lovely Jackson County park on the Emigrant Lake reservoir located near Ashland, Oregon, at the southern end of the scenic Rogue Valley. This popular park has sweeping vistas of Emigrant Lake, rugged mountains, and rolling, grassy, oak-dotted hills. The park has several campgrounds, including The Point RV Campground, Oak Slope Campground, and a group campground. The park features picnic areas, a water park, and many fun activities like biking, running, boating, and fishing. This is a great park to relax at or to use as a base to explore the many recreation, arts, and entertainment offerings of the Rogue Valley.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – River Reflections RV Resort & Campground – Oroville, California

by

River Reflections RV Park, Oroville, California

Description

River Reflections RV Resort & Campground is a lovely, peaceful, forested park on the beautiful shore of the Feather River, near Oroville, California. This quiet park is known as the “Gateway to the Salmon”, as Steelhead Salmon return to the area to spawn. Fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating/kayaking are popular local activities. This is a great park to relax at, enjoy a picnic by the river, and to use as a base to enjoy the many recreational opportunities in the area.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Bakersfield River Run RV Park – Bakersfield, California

by

Bakersfield River Run RV Park, Bakersfield, CaliforniaDescription

Bakersfield River Run RV Park is a nicely landscaped, relaxing, big rig friendly, Good Sam campground in central Bakersfield, California. The park is easily accessed from Highway 99 and the Rosedale Highway and is near many interesting shopping, recreation, and entertainment venues. The park makes a great place to stay while traveling through the area or for a longer visit to Bakersfield.

Continue reading →

Leaving Alaska

by

Mountain Shadow RV Park - Mountain Shadow Seaplane Base, Iskut, British Columbia, Canada

(July 22 – August 3, 2018) Starting Back to the Lower 48

As we said farewell to Valdez, we began our long trip back to the lower 48 states. We have many fond memories of our stay in Alaska, as well as from the journey to get there. We had another glorious sunny day to begin our trip and to enjoy the mountain splendor, glaciers and waterfalls along the Richardson Highway.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Bear River RV Park – Stewart, British Columbia, Canada

by

Bear River RV Park, Stewart, British Columbia, Canada - 2018Description

Bear River RV Park is a quiet, forested, big-rig friendly campground about 2 miles from downtown Stewart, British Columbia, Canada, and 5 miles from Hyder, Alaska. The park has lovely views of forested and rugged mountains. The murmur of a river flowing behind the campground adds to the peaceful ambiance. This is a lovely and relaxing park from which to explore the many attractions around Stewart and Hyder.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Mountain Shadow RV Park – Iskut, British Columbia, Canada

by

Mountain Shadow RV Park, Iskut, British Columbia, CanadaDescription

Mountain Shadow RV Park is a gem of a campground in a remote, forested area about 2 miles from Iskut, British Columbia, Canada. The park is just off the spectacular Cassiar Highway about half way between Stewart/Hyder, BC/AK and Watson Lake, YT. The park has spectacular views of rolling meadow, forested hills and rugged mountains. This is a lovely and relaxing place to stop while travelling the Cassiar Highway and from which to explore the Iskut Valley, the “Resort Capital of Northwest BC”.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Baby Nugget RV Park – Nugget City, Yukon Territory, Canada

by

Baby Nugget RV Park, Nugget City, Yukon Territory, Canada - 2018

Description

The Baby Nugget RV Park is a quiet, forested, big-rig friendly campground just off the Alaska Highway, very close to the Cassiar Highway (BC-37) junction and about 14 miles west of Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada. Conveniently, a gas station, gift shop, and restaurant, all part of family owned ‘Nugget City’, are at the park entrance. This campground is a good place to stop while traveling the Alaska or Cassier Highways.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Yukon Motel – Teslin, Yukon Territory, Canada

by

Yukon Motel, Teslin, Yukon Territory, Canada - View of Nisutlin Bay InletDescription

The Yukon Motel RV Park is a basic, full service, big-rig friendly campground on the shore of Nisutlin Bay, just off the Alaska Highway in Teslin, Yukon Territory, Canada. The park has a lovely view of Nisutlin Bay, forested hills and the Nisutlin Inlet bridge. This is a convenient campground to stop at while traveling the Alaska Highway between Watson Lake and Whitehorse, YT.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Bonanza Gold Motel and RV Park – Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada

by

Bonanza Gold Motel & RV Park, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, CanadaDescription

The Bonanza Gold Motel and RV Park is a basic, full service and big-rig friendly campground just off the Klondike Highway, about 1 mile outside of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. The campground is near the Klondike River and has nice views of rocky and forested mountain slopes. This campground is a convenient place to stop while traveling the Klondike Highway/Top-of-the-World route and for exploring the many attractions around Dawson City.

Continue reading →

Campground Review – Downtown RV Park – Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada

by

Downtown RV Park, Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, CanadaDescription

The Downtown RV Park is just off the Alaska Highway in downtown Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada. The park has full service hookups and easy access to amenities in Watson Lake. This campground is a convenient place to stop while traveling the Alaska Highway. Unfortunately, the campground has little charm as it is essentially a large parking lot. 

Continue reading →