The Best RV Destinations To Explore This Spring

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While summer may be the obvious choice for an RV vacation, spring can be an equally memorable time for a getaway. Not only are the kids off from school for spring break, but in many parts of the country, the flowers are in full bloom and the weather becomes more inviting by the day. What’s more, depending on where you visit, the crowds will be much smaller than in summer. So whether you’re thinking of renting an RV or getting your RV ready for the road, here are more than two prime choices for a spring getaway around the country. (Always check ahead for availability and event dates, many set in anticipation of a successful coronavirus vaccination rollout and the easing of pandemic restrictions.)

Cody, Wyoming

Northwest Wyoming's Cody is home to one of the five entrances into Yellowstone National Park. Not only is the legendary park awakening from its winter hibernation in late spring (think very late April through May), it’s also a good time to spot baby animals, including bison. There are a variety of RV parks in the area, including Parkway RV Campground and the Cody KOA.

Cody offers a variety of entertainment beyond Yellowstone (in case the weather is still chilly). Among the top choices is the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which includes five museums focused on the legendary hunter and showman. The Plains Indian Museum is another notable choice, as are the Whitney Western Art Museum and the Old Trail Town, a re-created frontier town with 1800s log cabins and a saloon.

Chincoteague Island, Virginia

On Virginia’s eastern shore region, Chincoteague Island is a picturesque and serene retreat. In addition to its mild year-round temperature, the island is known for its oyster beds and clam shoals, and for being the gateway to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Nearby Assateague Island is home to a wildlife refuge with famed wild Chincoteague ponies. The waterfront Chincoteague Island KOA, which offers deluxe patio site for RV campers, opens April 1.

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge features miles of hiking and biking trails and an abundance of nature to take in along the way. Another popular spring time activity is beachcombing. Foodies, meanwhile, will want to sample Chincoteague’s famed salt oysters.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is awash in its own wildflower display come spring time — from rhododendrons to black-eyed Susans, says Megan Buemi, senior manager of customer experience for RVshare. The park is home to about 1,500 varieties of flowering plants. There’s also diverse animal life and well-preserved remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. Smoky Mountain Premier RV Resort is one of the few options in the park that can accommodate large RVs and trailers.

The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage (April 26-30) is one of the top activities at the park. The 72-year-old annual event includes professionally guided walks to explore the region’s natural and cultural resources.

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Read the full article from MSN here.