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Exploring the Beautiful South Dakota State Parks

by Peggy Staver
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We visit South Dakota State Parks during our three month stay.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel, South Dakota Tags best things, native plants, nature conservation

Back to Nature: The Valley of Fires Recreation Area

by Peggy Staver
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A much needed break from crowded RV parks.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Nature, RV living, RV Travel Tags native plants

White Sands National Park – A New Mexico Treasure

by Peggy Staver
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Follow along as we drive the Dune Loop at White Sands Monument. The sheer beauty of the dunes was more than we had expected.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel Tags hiking, native plants, Pets, White Sands Monument

Riding a Gondola up the Franklin Mountains

by Peggy Staver
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We wanted to see as much of the El Paso area as we could during our stay. And what better way to see as much …

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Categories Mexico, Nature, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, native plants

Escape to Rio Bosque Wetlands Park

by Peggy Staver
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The Rio Bosque Wetlands Park is a 372-acre park along the Rio Grande on the southwest side of El Paso. The description of the wetlands …

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Categories Free things to do, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, landscape, native plants, nature conservation, rio bosque wetlands park, rio grande

A Saturday Afternoon in Downtown El Paso

by Peggy Staver
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If you like murals, sculptures, and interesting architecture, take a walk through downtown El Paso

Categories Free things to do, RV Travel, Texas Tags el paso, murals, native plants, sculpture
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