6 STATES TOTALING
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ARIZONA
[AZ] The Grand Canyon State |
State Capital is Phoenix. Admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912 as the 48th state. |
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Grand Canyon National Park (2023) - (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) -
Mather Campground Juniper Loop $9.00 - 03/2023
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Petrified Forest National Park (2023) | |
Saguaro National Park (2023) | |
Agua Fria National Monument ( Administered by the BLM) | |
Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Administered by the Navajo Nation) | |
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (2024) | |
Chiricahua National Monument (2023) -
Bonita Canyon
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Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | |
Hohokam Pima National Monument (ON TRIBAL LANDS AND NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) | |
Ironwood Forest National Monument ( Administered by the BLM) | |
Montezuma Castle National Monument | |
Navajo National Monument | |
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (2023) (2024) -
Twin Peaks $10.00 - 02/2024
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Pipe Spring National Monument (2023) | |
Sonoran Desert National Monument ( Administered by the BLM) | |
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (2023) | |
Tonto National Monument (2024) | |
Tuzigoot National Monument | |
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument (2023) ( Administered by the BLM) | |
Walnut Canyon National Monument (2023) | |
Wupatki National Monument (2023) | |
Coronado National Memorial (2024) | |
Fort Bowie National Historic Site (2024) | |
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site | |
Tumacácori National Historical Park (2024) | |
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (2023) -
Lees Ferry
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area | |
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (Administered by the F&WS) | |
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (Administered by the F&WS) | |
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (Administered by the F&WS) (2023) -
Castle Dome Mine Road
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Red Rock Scenic Byway - 7.5 miles [All American Road] | |
Coronado Trail Scenic Byway - 120 miles [National Scenic Byway] | |
Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway - 120 miles [National Scenic Byway] | |
Sky Island Parkway National Scenic Byway (Catalina Highway) - 27.2 miles [National Scenic Byway] | |
Organ Pipe Cactus Parkway - 25 miles [AZ State Byway] | |
Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road - 52.5 miles [AZ State Byway] | |
Visit the Red Rock State Park | |
Visit the Slide Rock State Park | |
Hike "The Wave" in Coyote Buttes North. | |
Visit the Navajo Bridge and Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon NRA | |
Visit the Meteor Crater in Winslow, AZ | |
Visit the "Standin' on the Corner Park" in Winslow, AZ | |
Quartzite RV & Gem Show | |
CAVE TOUR - Kartchner Caverns State Park | |
CAVE TOUR - Grand Canyon Caverns (not a member of NCA) | |
CAVE TOUR - Colossal Cave Mountain Park (not a member of NCA) | |
- MUST TASTE - Chimichangas | |
MUST TASTE - Fry Bread/Navajo Tacos | |
MUST TASTE - Prickly Pear Cactus/Nopales | |
MUST TASTE - Sonoran Hot Dog | |
MUST TASTE - Cheese Crisps | |
Border Crossings - ✅AZ2UT • ❌AZ2CO • ✅AZ2NM • ✅AZ2CA • ✅AZ2NV | |
W ASTE away a day just relaxing | |
E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination - | |
L OCATE a geocache - GCP5PM | |
O VERNIGHT in a State Park -
Upper Loop $30.00 - 01/2023 Lower Loop $30.00 - 01/2024
RESERVATIONS for
East Loop $25.00 - 03/2023 West Loop $25.00 - 03/2023
RESERVATIONS for
Picacho Peak $30.00 - 01/2024
RESERVATIONS for
Patagonia Lake $30.00 - 02/2024
RESERVATIONS for
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V ISIT the 7 National Forests -
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Apache ❌
Coconino 🌲
Coronado Sunny Flat Campground $10.00 - 03/2024
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Kaibab ❌
Prescott ❌
Sitgreaves 🌲
Tonto Cholla Campground Buckhorn Cholla Loop $12.50 - 01/2024
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E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
• CAMP in a Bureau of Land Management site -
Arizona Strip Field Office Virgin River Canyon $4.00 - 11/2022
Lower Sonoran Field Office Painted Rock Petroglyph
Patayan Loop
Dos Cabezas Mountains Indian Bread Rocks 03/2024
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• OVERNIGHT in a Walmart Parking Lot -
Walmart Supercenter Store #5626 South Tucson, AZ 85713 (520) 917-0108
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ARKANSAS[AR] The Natural State | State Capital is Little Rock. Admitted to the Union on June 15, 1836 as the 25th state. |
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Hot Springs National Park (2019) - Gulpha Gorge
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Arkansas Post National Memorial (2019) | |
Buffalo National River (2019) -
Buffalo Point $15.00 - 10/2019
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Visit the summit of Signal Hill - ARKANSAS Highpoint - | |
Dig for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park | |
CAVE TOUR - Blanchard Springs Caverns | |
CAVE TOUR - War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake | |
CAVE TOUR - Onyx Cave (AR) | |
CAVE TOUR - Cosmic Cavern | |
MUST TASTE - Southern Fried Catfish | |
- MUST TASTE - Fried Pickles | |
Border Crossings - ✅AR2MO • ✅AR2TN • ✅AR2MS • ✅AR2LA • ✅AR2TX • ✅AR2OK | |
W ASTE away a day just relaxing | |
E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination - | |
L OCATE a geocache - GC4N21Z | |
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O VERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Petit Jean
Mount Magazine
Crater of Diamonds
Village Creek
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V ISIT the 3 National Forests -
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Ouachita ❌
Ozark ❌
St. Francis |
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E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
• CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park -
Arkansas River Merrisach Lake $9.50 - 10/2019
Pendleton Bend $9.00 - 10/2023
Dam Site Lake $14.00 - 10/2021
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• OVERNIGHT in a Walmart Parking Lot |
[SR] = 25% per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2020. SUN-THURS only!
LOUISIANA[LA] The Pelican State |
State Capital is Baton Rouge. Admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state. |
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Poverty Point National Monument (2019) (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
Creole Nature Trail [All American Road] | |
New Orleans' French Quarter & Bourbon Street | |
Ride on a 1923 Historic St. Charles Line Streetcar in New Orleans | |
- MUST TASTE - Beignets from Café Beignet and Café Du Monde in NOLA | |
MUST TASTE - Crawfish Étouffée at Mother's Restaurant in NOLA | |
MUST TASTE - Fergi's Po'boy Sandwich at Mother's Restaurant in NOLA | |
MUST TASTE - Seafood Gumbo from Coop’s Place in NOLA | |
MUST TASTE - Rabbit & Sausage Jambalaya from Coop’s Place in NOLA | |
MUST TASTE - Muffaletta Sandwich at the Cochon Butcher in NOLA | |
MUST TASTE - Bananas Foster French Toast at Stanley of New Orleans | |
MUST TASTE - Chicory Coffee in NOLA | |
Border Crossings - ✅LA2AR • ✅LA2MS • ✅LA2TX | |
W ASTE away a day just relaxing | |
E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination - | |
L OCATE a geocache - GC25HTM | |
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O VERNIGHT in a State Park [SR] -
Poverty Point Reservoir
Fontainebleau
Chicot
South Toledo Bend
Lake Bistineau
$12.50 - 11/2023
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THE NATIONAL FOREST IN LOUISIANA HAS BEEN VISITED |
V ISIT the National Forest -
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Kisatchie Caney Lakes $15.00 - 10/2021
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E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
• CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park | |
• OVERNIGHT in a Walmart Parking Lot -
Walmart Supercenter Store #386 Jennings, LA 70546 (337) 824-4838
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[SR] = 50% off per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2023 - use Promo Code "62PLUS"
NEW MEXICO
[NM] Land of Enchantment |
State Capital is Santa Fe. Admitted to the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th state. |
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park - (2022) - (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
White Sands National Park - (2023) | |
Aztec Ruins National Monument | |
Bandelier National Monument | |
Capulin Volcano National Monument | |
El Malpais National Monument (2023) | |
El Morro National Monument (2023) -
El Morro 03/2023
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Fort Union National Monument | |
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | |
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (Administered by the BLM) | |
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (Administered by the BLM) - (2023) | |
Petroglyph National Monument | |
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (Administered by the BLM) | |
Río Grande del Norte National Monument (Administered by the BLM) | |
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument | |
Chaco Culture National Historical Park (2023) - (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites) -
Gallo
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park | |
Pecos National Historical Park | |
Valles Caldera National Preserve | |
Taos Pueblo (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
Experience eating BBQ at Sparky's in Hatch, NM | |
Sample the pie at the Pie-O-Neer Shop in Pietown, NM | |
Tour the Very Large Array/Bracewell Radio Sundial outside of Magdalena, NM | |
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (mid-October) | |
Drive across the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway (linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque) | |
CAVE TOUR - Ice Caves | |
CAVE TOUR - Carlsbad Caverns National Park | |
- MUST TASTE - Frito Pie at Blake's LOTABURGER | |
MUST TASTE - Green Chile Cheeseburger at Blake's LOTABURGER (with Hatch Green Chiles) | |
MUST TASTE - Green Chile Lemonade | |
MUST TASTE - Pozole | |
MUST TASTE - Blue Corn | |
MUST TASTE - Sopaipillas | |
MUST TASTE - Green Chile Stew | |
MUST TASTE - Piñon Coffee | |
Border Crossings - ❌NM2CO • ✅NM2OK • ✅NM2TX • ✅NM2AZ • ❌NM2UT | |
W ASTE away a day just relaxing | |
E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination - | |
L OCATE a geocache - GC1ACCA | |
O VERNIGHT in a State Park -
Clayton Lake
Rockhound
$10.00 - 02/2023 $14.00 - 03/2024
Pancho Villa North Loop $14.00 - 02/2023
Pegasus North Loop $10.00 - 02/2023
Oliver Lee Memorial
Elephant Butte Lake
South Monticello
Bluewater Lake Upper Electric Loop $14.00 - 03/2023
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V ISIT the 5 National Forests
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Carson ❌
Cibola ❌
Gila ❌
Lincoln ❌
and 1 National Grassland -
Santa Fe ❌
Kiowa |
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E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
• CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park | |
• CAMP for FREE at a Bureau of Land Management site - | |
• OVERNIGHT in a Walmart Parking Lot -
Walmart Supercenter Store #1306 Alamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 434-5870
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OKLAHOMA
[OK] The Sooner State |
State Capital is Oklahoma City. Admitted to the Union on November 16, 1907 as the 46th state. |
Location | |
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Oklahoma City National Memorial (2021) | |
Chickasaw National Recreation Area (2021) (2024) -
Buckhorn
The Point
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- MUST TASTE - Steak | |
MUST TASTE - Crispy Cornmeal Okra | |
MUST TASTE - Chicken Fried Steak | |
CAVE TOUR - Alabaster Caverns State Park | |
Border Crossings - ✅OK2KS • ✅OK2MO • ✅OK2AR • ✅OK2TX • ✅OK2NM • ✅OK2CO | |
W ASTE away a day just relaxing | |
E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination - | |
L OCATE a geocache - GC1B983 | |
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O VERNIGHT in a State Park - [SR] * -
Lake Thunderbird $28.00 - 04/2021
$22.00 - 04/2022
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THE NATIONAL FOREST AND BOTH OF THE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS IN OKLAHOMA HAVE BEEN VISITED |
V ISIT the National Forest -
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and 2 National Grasslands -
Ouachita Cedar Lake Rec Area Sandy Beach Loop $10.00 - 04/2024
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E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
• CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park -
Supply Park $12.00 - 04/2021
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• OVERNIGHT in a Walmart Parking Lot -
Walmart Supercenter Store #227 El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 262-7354
Walmart Supercenter Store #90 Grove, OK 74344 (918) 786-8561
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[SR] = $2 per night Senior Discount (62+) as of 2020
TEXAS
[TX] The Lone Star State |
State Capital is Austin. Admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845 as the 28th state. |
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Big Bend National Park (2022) (2024) -
Rio Grand Village $8.00 - 03/2024
Cottonwood $8.00 - 03/2024
Primitive Roadside Grapevine Hills Campsite #1 $5.00 - 03/2024
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park (2022) -
Pines Springs
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (2022) | |
Waco Mammoth National Monument (2021) | |
Padre Island National Seashore (2020) -
Bird Island Basin
Malaquite
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Chamizal National Memorial (2024) | |
Amistad National Recreation Area (2022) -
Governor's Landing 02/2022 - $5.00
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Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (2022) -
Fritch Fortress 04/2022
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Blackwell School National Historic Site | |
Fort Davis National Historic Site (2024) | |
Lyndon B Johnson National Historic Site | |
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park | |
San Antionio Missions National Historic Park (2020) - (1 of only 19 World Heritage Sites in the Lower 48) | |
Big Thicket National Preserve | |
Visit the Fort Worth Stockyards | |
Visit Dinosaur Valley State Park | |
Hike to the summit of Enchanted Rock near Fredericksburg, TX | |
Attend a Star Party at the University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory | |
Visit The Alamo | |
Visit the Magnolia District in Waco, TX | |
Dine at The Big Texan Steak Ranch on Route 66 in Amarillo, TX | |
CAVE TOUR - Natural Bridge Caverns | |
CAVE TOUR - Cave Without A Name | |
CAVE TOUR - Inner Space Cavern | |
CAVE TOUR - Longhorn Cavern State Park | |
CAVE TOUR - Caverns of Sonora | |
- MUST TASTE - Brisket | |
MUST TASTE - Texas Chili at the Texas Chili Parlor in Austin, TX | |
MUST TASTE - Dr. Pepper - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
MUST TASTE - Big Red - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
MUST TASTE - Big Blue - a soda created in Waco, TX | |
Border Crossings - ✅TX2OK • ✅TX2AR • ✅TX2LA • ✅TX2NM | |
W ASTE away a day just relaxing | |
E XPLORE an Atlas Obscura destination - | |
L OCATE a geocache - GC7F4EH | |
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O VERNIGHT in a State Park -
Brazos Bend
McKinney Falls
Lake Arrowhead
Palo Duro Canyon Hackberry Camp Area $18.00 - 03/2020 Mesquite Camp Area $19.50 - 03/2022
Inks Lake
Desert Vista Loop
Davis Mountains $18.75 - 01/2024
Hueco Tanks
Caprock Canyons Honey Flat Camping Area $16.50 - 03/2022
Franklin Mountains
La Cuesta Campsites $15.00 - 03/2024
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V ISIT the 4 National Forests -
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Angelina 🌲
Davy Crockett Ratcliff Lake Rec Area Dogwood Loop $10.00 - 01/2022
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Sabine Boles Field Campground $3.00 - 01/2022
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and 5 National Grasslands -
Sam Houston Cagle Recreation Area Sycamore Loop $20.00 - 01/2022 Double Lake Recreation Area $22.00 - 12/2023
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Black Kettle Lake Marvin $10.00 - 04/2022
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Caddo West Lake Crockett $5.00 - 04/2024
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Lyndon B Johnson TADRA Point Trailhead $5.00 - 04/2024
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McClellan Creek McDowell $10.00 - 03/2022
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E NJOY a nighttime campfire | |
D INE OUTDOORS - enjoy a meal outdoors | |
I NTRODUCE ourselves to a campground neighbor | |
T AKE TIME to enjoy a sunrise/sunset/moonrise | |
• CAMP in an Army Corps of Engineers Park - | |
• OVERNIGHT in a Walmart Parking Lot -
Walmart Supercenter Store #601 San Angelo, TX 76904 (325) 949-9201
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