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Locals Know Best Podcast Ep. 001: Skinny Dip Friendly Bend, Oregon

Introduction to the Episode Welcome to the inaugural episode of Locals Know Best! I’m your host, Cindy. I’m a full-time RVer and lover of all things travel-related. Years of adventuring on the road have taught me one fundamental lesson; locals ALWAYS know best! Every episode of this podcast will dive into one local’s perfect day […]

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Badlands Picture from out the Truck Window

The Ultimate One Day Badlands National Park Road Trip Itinerary

Badlands National Park and the Black Hills area are destinations not to be missed. The goal of this guide is to share why the Badlands are so impressive and to give you a guide for exploring the area on your own. Hi there! I’m Cindy. My husband and I lived full-time in a fifth wheel

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Dollywood Palace Theater

A Thrill Ride Lover’s Guide to Everything NOT to do at Dollywood

This past spring, my husband and I went to Dollywood for the first time ever. In case you’re new to this blog, here’s a quick bit about us. We are full-time RVers. I love to trip plan and help people digitally market their businesses. Barrett is going back to school (online), working toward a degree

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Mackinac Island Bike Ride Pull Off Lookout

How to Get to Mackinac Island, And Everything Else You Need to Know

Every summer, I get a decent amount of questions about Michigan. The most popular inquiries being about Mackinac Island and more specifically about how to get to Mackinac Island. This is because: ▪️ As a kid, I grew up vacationing there as a “fudgie” (a tourist).▪️ Then as a college student, I worked and lived

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Smoky Mountain Llama Train Transport Vehicle

How a Smoky Mountain Llama Train Gave Me Some Much Needed Perspective

A Smoky Mountain llama train helped me step back and reassess my plans this past month. You might wonder how. Let me explain. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve piled on too much for the week or like you’ve had your eye so attached to the prize that you’ve forgotten to stop and smell the

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National World War II Museum

Why You Must Visit The National World War II Museum in New Orleans

As of 2023, The National WWII Museum currently has a 4.8-star rating from approximately 23,700 Google reviews. Google also states people generally spend 4 hours there. You may wonder what deems it worth 4 hours of your afternoon. Well, I’m about to tell you! Quick Side Note on The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village But

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Crystal River FL Trail

Hiking Crystal River Preserve State Park Trails: All 6 Ranked Best to Worst

Crystal River Preserve State Park is not your typical State Park. There’s no main entrance to the grounds, and no fees are required. On top of that, trails are spread out all over town. You just pick which ones you want to hike, show up, and enjoy. I’m guessing if you’ve arrived at this post,

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