Avenue of the Giants
Garberville, Calif · Any time
You must see the tall redwoods trees
See & do
The trees
When to visit
Day time
Time to explore
2 to 3 days
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Garberville, Calif · Any time
You must see the tall redwoods trees
See & do
The trees
When to visit
Day time
Time to explore
2 to 3 days
See below, VA NC GA · Any time
You like covered bridges Woolwine VA - Jack Creek is in VA but is only 37 from Mt. Airy NC which is already approved idea on suggested page. I can vouch for Mt. Airy - Donna Fargo, The Easter Brothers & of course Andy Griffith are hometown heroes as they grew up in that area. There is Pilot Mt that is also near Mt. Airy which has camping site. Watson Mill Covered Bridge located in Comer, GA is a covered bridge that you can drive through. It is located in Watson Mill State Park. This is not too far from Athens GA (also another covered bridge Elder Mill located in Watkinsville GA is 30 miles from Watson Mill Covered Bridge)
See & do
I think Comer, GA has a travel museum but do not know anything about it. I know there are hiking trails etc. They have a Harvest Festival and also Christmas Parade.
Mt. Airy hosts Mayberry Days the end of September I think - that is usually crowded though so you might want to choose another time. Mt. Airy has a regional museum that is really neat as well.
Time to explore
1-2 days
Dayton, OH 45402, OHIO · Any time
The National Museum of the United States Air Force, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum. You’ll discover more than 360 aircraft and aerospace vehicles on display, many rare and one-of-a-kind. In addition, you’ll find thousands of historical aviation artifacts. Take to the skies in the Air Force Museum Simulators or walk in space on board Virtual Adventures. And, be sure to visit the Air Force Museum Store for that special gift or souvenir
See & do
Can I take photographs or film at the museum?
Yes, individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while they are at the museum.
Access & parking
DAYTON KOA
7796 Wellbaum Rd, Brookville, OH 45309 (20 miles)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Famcamp (3.5 miles)
Building 4057, Area, A St, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
https://wrightpattfss.com/famcamp/
Time to explore
Two days or more
Klamath Falls, Oregon · Any time
Its an absolutely beautiful lake, it has a resort, rv park, campground, etc, everything you'd like as a traveler and I think its genuinely underrated.
See & do
They have kayaking, paddleboarding and allow fishing. They have hiking trails and such.
Access & parking
Diamond Lake RV park
Benton, Ky · Spring
A very local flavor to the area. Dinner at Fast Eddie’s followed by ice cream at Belew’ s is a must. Boating and water activities are great. A visit to a true Amish grocery store is interesting. We’d love to host you.
See & do
See above. Filming would be fine except the Amish will not want you filming them but the store will be fine as long as they are not in the picture.
Access & parking
Lots of RV parks, parking, etc. you would not have a problem.
Time to explore
2-3 days
Boca Chica, Texas · Any time
Catch a 2027 launch after they get the bugs worked out rest of this year. Supposed to attempt Catching Booster And Starship in November. Ship 15.
See & do
Think there is Camping nearby and Video guys get in top of a Hotel Roof 3 mile from Pad.
Check SpaceX Site and NSF. Nasa Space Flight Site ( 3rd party main channel) for everything SpaceX.
When to visit
For a Starship Launch in 2027
Access & parking
Margaritaville Hotel for Rooftop video. Holiday Inn Express also for stays. Very reasonable
Time to explore
1-10 depending on weather and any Launch delays
middletown, connecticut · Summer
wadsworth falls is a great park people can either swim at the falls or have a picnic at the falls.
See & do
you can either hike to the falls from the beach or just park and walk right to the falls. you livestream the falls i will give you directions to either the beach or the falls.
When to visit
anytime
mystic, connecticut · Summer
mystic seaport is famous as the largest maritime museum in the United States and a living history site that preserves America’s seafaring heritage.
See & do
you can see the famous ships like charles w morgan! the Preservation Shipyard where shipwrights use traditional tools and techniques to restore and maintain the collection.Maritime History and Education – Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport is a national center for maritime research, with a collections research center holding over 2 million artifacts, a 75,000‑volume library, and programs for students and scholars
. It also offers sailing experiences, workshops, and seasonal events.In short, Mystic Seaport is famous for its unique combination of historic ships, a living 19th‑century seaport village, traditional shipbuilding, and its role as the nation’s leading maritime museum
When to visit
anytime
Britt, Iowa · Summer
I think it would be great for the road crew to see a unique festival in the great state of Iowa. Plus they have a Hobo Museum and it would awesome for the road crew to see. Plus if Steve wanted to, the day he would go up there, there would be places to check out along the route.
See & do
Well, you would have to call or email ahead to make sure that Steve could tour the museum. Plus I don't think the Hobo Festival organizers would have a problem with Steve filming, and livestreaming. I think it would put Britt, Iowa on the map. So the Hobo Museum would make a great destination.
When to visit
August 12-15, 2027
Access & parking
Nearest RV Access would be Three Fingers Campground in Forest City, Iowa or you could get to Smith Lake Campground off of US 169 in Algona, Iowa.
Time to explore
Probably 3-5 days
yellowstone NP, north dakota montana idaho washington trip · Spring
hi steve i have been wanting to a minnesota north dakota montana idaho washington trip for a long time now with a stop and camping for a few days at yellowtone NP then we can drive on over to idaho and then the last stop would be washington and doing some sight seeing for a few days in seattle and visting the space needle and doing some other fun stuff then on the return trip can do camping in oregon idaho wyoming south daktoa minestoa and then the retun drive home
See & do
space needle yellowstone NP and other things you can think of
When to visit
spring
Access & parking
yellowstone Np park mt rush more in south daktoa on the return trip
Time to explore
a few days in each state camping and exploreing small towns along the way
Key West / Marathon / Everglades, FL · Specific dates
Totally new area where Steve didn't drive in the big truck. The area has tropical vegetation, beaches, an ocean and best yet, sea turtles.
See & do
1. Turtle Hospital in Marathon, FL. Will get to see green sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles and Kemp's Ridley sea turtles from tankside. May get to observe medical procedures if the doctor is in the house. Will get to learn about the diseases which afflict turtles in the wild.
2. Beautiful beaches and ocean. Maybe a boat trip.
3. Everglades National Park.
4. Other attractions on the way to and from the Keys.
When to visit
November through April
Access & parking
There are multiple RV camp grounds in the Keys as well as in Florida. There is one in Key West and Marathon.
Time to explore
4 to 5 days in the Keys or longer
Carpinteria California, Ca · Spring
World safest beach
See & do
SantaBarbara and Carpinteria
When to visit
Spring or fall
Access & parking
Carpinteria
Time to explore
As long as you want Ordinary