Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located approximately an hour from the Carlsbad KOA. We arrived about 30 minutes after the park opened and avoided the crowds. In talking to the Rangers, the crowds are very heavy around Holiday Weekends and during the summer. Also, on the website, it shows additional tours that are available, but …read more
Roswell is located about an hour north of the Carlsbad KOA. It is hard to pass up the stop. After all, how often do you get the opportunity to stand next to an alien. The town has embraced its legacy and no matter what your feelings are on the subject, it is a fun day …read more
Sitting Bull Falls is located in Lincoln National Forest near Carlsbad, NM. The drive is scenic with the Guadalupe Mountains along the road. The road winds through the hills and valleys. There are some curves and hills, but it would be manageable in an RV, Once you arrive at Sitting Bulls Falls, parking was fine. There …read more
The Caverns of Sonora are very interesting and a great day trip. There is a large variation of formations to look at during the guided tour. Tickets can be purchased on the website or in person at the Caverns. Tour times are set as people arrive. On the day of our trips, we arrived mid-day. …read more
World’s Largest Pecan, Seguin, Texas Photo Submiited by our reader, Trixi. Turns out the World’s Largest Pecan in Seguin, Texas has quite an interesting history. For the full story, be sure to check out Roadside America’s story at http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/4031
Here’s the prize for the November Strangest Attractions Contest. WeRvDoHou Tote Bag Be sure to get your entries in for your chance to win!
Along the way, we always love to see the offbeat family friendly attractions that America has to offer. So we would love to hear about yours… Just email the strange family friendly attractions you’ve seen on your trips. Be sure to include the Name (World’s Largest Skillet, Biggest Ball of Yarn, Most Haunted Gas Station, …read more