Worth The Miles

Complete Guide to Grand Lake, Oklahoma Camping, Resorts, and RV Parks

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Grand Lake Oklahoma is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range, a popular tourist and recreation destination in Northeast Oklahoma. In 1940, the Pensacola Dam was built, creating over 41,000 acres of surface water used to generate hydropower electricity. The area’s natural beauty eventually led to the development of tourist-based industries, bringing flocks of people to make this one of the best outdoor recreation areas in Oklahoma. Grand Lake and the surrounding communities have also become a destination for RVers and campers. No matter your camping style, you’ll have plenty of camping options to choose from. You’ll be … Read more

Robin Hill RV Resort and Campground Review: One of My Favorites

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various pictures of Rob Hill Campground in Lenhartsville, PA

Robin Hill RV Resort is located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lenhartsville, PA. It is the perfect destination for folks looking to get away for a trip to the country and relax in a beautiful farmland setting. I stayed at Robin Hill for the first time in September 2022 and was pleasantly surprised by the campground. As a change from my normal camping travel routine, I rented a cabin for my trip and can’t say enough positive things about the stay. I’ll cover more of this below. Robin Hill Camping Resort is nestled between several working farms … Read more

Bowers Chile Pepper Festival: The Best Chile Pepper Event in the Country

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hot peppers and the Bowers Chili Festival logo

If you have a mild addiction to spicy foods, please read carefully. Every September, on the Friday and Saturday following Labor Day weekend, one of the greatest small town food festivals, created for lovers of hot peppers, hot sauces, and all things spicy, takes place in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The Bowers Chile Pepper Festival is an “All things spicy” festival inspired by a local hot pepper farm, attracting vendors from all over the region to come out and showcase their hot sauces, seasonings, and pepper-inspired fiery food. If you haven’t made plans for that weekend, trust me in saying that … Read more

Elkhart Jazz Festival (2022): A Road Trip Worth Taking

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logo for Elkhart Jazz Festival

If you love camping and hear the name Elkhart, Indiana, the chances are that you are thinking about the RV manufacturing capital of the world. While this may be one of Elkhart’s claims to fame, the annual Elkhart Jazz Festival is a close second. Elkhart is also known as the Band Instrument Capital of the World The Elkhart Jazz Festival is an annual event held each June in downtown Elkhart. The 2022 festival will be held from June 16th through June 19th. If you enjoy small-town events and festivals with a lot of great Jazz music, this is one event … Read more