N O R T H W E S T
Mounthaven Resort
Ashford, WA
MountHaven.com
Green means go! Look ahead to target these Spring getaways into nature’s lush heartland.
Camping under the shadow of Mount Ranier not only gives you the feeling of majesty—it puts you in an explosion of Spring biodiversity. Parking in an evergreen sea of cedar trees, you’ll be immersed in nature, but at Mounthaven Resort, you can still enjoy basic comforts like the full hookup, picnic tables, fire pits, and even cabins if you’re interested.
S O U T H C E N T R A L
J&J RV Park
Hot Springs, AR
JJRVPark.com
Hot Springs can get busy this time of year, so it’s nice to have a campground in your pocket that’s close, clean, and not crowded. J&J RV Park fits that description exactly and keeps the outdoors close—with blossoming trees, trickling creeks, and still ponds all around. The friendly staff can also give you the inside scoop on what to do.
M I D W E S T
Woodside Lake Park
Streetsboro, OH
WoodsideLake.com
Don’t be fooled: Cuyahoga Valley National Park may be small (22 miles long and 5 miles wide), but it is awesome— and very family-friendly. Woodside Lake Park puts you in a prime position to explore its revitalized landscape and wild rock formations. It also has its own lake, which means freshwater fun for the kids is just outside your campsite.
A P P A L A C H I A
Rutledge Lake RV Park
Fletcher, NC
AshevilleRVPark.co
Why choose between the mountains and a lake? Clearly, you can have both. The Rutledge Lake RV Park certainly proves Joan’s point (see Page 11) and offers the best of both worlds. Nestled in
the rich, green mountain verdure of the Smokies, you can rest and relax with great amenities, or break out into the wild for breathtaking hikes.
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The Trail of Shadows is just 14 minutes away. Just a 0.7-mile loop, it’s an easy hiking warm-up with springs, meadows, and beaver marks across the treescape.
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Everyone knows about the hot springs. Not everyone knows about the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo—but those who do get to hold baby gators!
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Cleveland is like the Hall of Hall of Fame. The Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame? Got that. The Pro Football Hall of Fame? Got that one too. So make a famous daytrip!
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Cut through Ashville— hitting the Biltmore on the way—then swing east to Black Mountain. The “Little Town That Rocks” is loaded with great beer, rich history, and Blue Ridge trails.
