The route book · deep files
Long-reads built on primary sources, not vibes.
15 deep guides from PickRV — event playbooks, state seasons, eclipse windows, snowbird routes — carrying 66 citations to .gov, NPS, and state-DOT sources you can check yourself.
15 files · 6 routes · 66 citations
Event playbook
Event playbook · lead file
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2026 — RV camping + Black Hills strategy
Sturgis Rally 2026 RV camping, Aug 1-10 — Custer State Park, Black Hills NF and private rally lots compared, with fees, traffic patterns and booking lead times.
3 min read · updated 2026-05-24 · 5 cited sources
- Burning Man 2026 — RV survival in Black Rock Desert3 min · upd 2026-05-24 · 4 sources
- Kentucky Derby 2026 — RV Louisville guide2 min · upd 2026-05-24 · 4 sources
- Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2026 — RV guide3 min · upd 2026-05-24 · 4 sources
- Mardi Gras 2026 — RV camping + New Orleans strategy2 min · upd 2026-05-24 · 4 sources
Snowbird route
Snowbird route · lead file
Arizona snowbird RV 2026-2027 — the playbook for 3-6 month stays
Arizona snowbird RV winter 2026-2027 — Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma RV parks with monthly rates, healthcare access and Mexican-border day-trip tips for the season.
3 min read · updated 2026-05-24 · 4 cited sources
State + seasonal
State + seasonal · lead file
Spring break RV 2026 — destinations + family planning
Spring break 2026 RV destinations across Florida, Texas, California and Utah — family-friendly and 21+ picks, with the booking lead time each one needs.
3 min read · updated 2026-05-24 · 5 cited sources
Eclipse chasing
Eclipse chasing · lead file
Eclipse 2027 August — US RV viewer trip planning
August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse trip planning — the path crosses Spain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, so here is what US-based RV viewers can realistically do.
3 min read · updated 2026-05-24 · 4 cited sources
Fall foliage
Fall foliage · lead file
Fall foliage 2026 Northeast RV — peak-week calendar + best destinations
Fall foliage 2026 Northeast RV timing — the peak weeks for New England, the Adirondacks, the Catskills, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, state by state.
3 min read · updated 2026-05-24 · 5 cited sources
NPS centennial
NPS centennial · lead file
NPS centennial destinations 2026-2027 — Bryce + Grand Teton + extensions
NPS centennial destinations 2026-2027 — Bryce Canyon and Grand Teton both turn 100, with special events, RV logistics and when to reserve for each park.
2 min read · updated 2026-05-24 · 4 cited sources
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