When I am traveling, I spend my nights in a variety of places.  When I am staying for more than one night, I look for a good campground.

Campgrounds

I have had the best luck staying at small, privately owned campgrounds. I prefer staying in smaller towns in the suburbs, too. These campgrounds are away from highways and much quieter.

I do rely on the online reviews when choosing a campground. The reviews are usually spot on and give positive & negative aspects of each place. I leave reviews of most places I visit now because they can help in making decisions.

Wifi is a huge factor when making a decision on where to stay. Without it, you realize how much we depend on it for everything. I am preparing for lack of wifi and TV in Yellowstone. I don’t mind being without TV, but limited wifi for 6 months? It’s going to be interesting.

Most campgrounds offer full hookups, including water, sewer & electricity; however, many turn off the water during the winter.

When traveling, it is important to monitor the freshwater in my tank so that I have water. My camper does have tank warmers that I run so that my tanks don’t freeze.

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Harvest Hosts

If I am only staying one night, I try to stay at a Harvest Host location.  These locations are unique and add so much to your trip. I have met some wonderful people who have shared their passions, time and property with me.

Since setting out on the road, these are some of the Harvest Host locations I have stayed:

–Sharonview Farm, a mushroom farm in Monroe, NC

–Cavendish Brewing Company, a brewery in Gastonia, NC

–Mountain Rose Vineyards, a mountain top winery in Wise. VA

-Hohl Farms, a row crop and livestock farm in Huntington, IN

–Wyldewood Cellars, a winery in Peck, KS

–Sugar Makery, a neighborhood sweetshop in Glenwood, IA

–Master’s Hand, a restaurant, sweetshop & gift store in Tekamah, NE

–Pfanny’s Farm, a farm with high tunnels & geo-thermal greenhouses in Randolph, NE

–Choteau Creek Brewing Company, a brewery in Wagner, SD

-Diamond A Cattle Company, a ranch in Pukwana, SD

Most Harvest Hosts do not offer any hookups. Luckily, the hosts I have stayed with in cold weather offered electricity for a fee. If they don’t, I do have solar that I can use overnight.

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What if Harvest Host isn’t available?

If Harvest Host isn’t an option, my next choice is Chez Cracker Barrel or Chez Walmart. While these are common in most interstate areas, they aren’t always the quietest. However, they are well lit and you almost always have company. I have counted up to 15 fellow overnighters when staying at Walmart. These include trucks, campers, and commercial drivers.

Both are good options, but staying at Cracker Barrel means waking up to a hot cup of coffee & a good breakfast.

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Each day on the road is different. Every day I wake up I have to remember where I am. Some days this is easier than others! Wherever I am, I plan on making the most of each day & enjoying every minute.