Hey, all.

Thank you so much to our amazing RVerTV fans for taking the time to check out this page and dive deeper into our HECK YEAH Summer Travel Series! We're thrilled you're here learning more about these incredible adventures, and we hope you absolutely love watching every single episode. Your enthusiasm and support for our travel content is what drives us to keep exploring and sharing these amazing destinations with all of you—so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey with us!

~~~Russ

(Tupelo MS to Helena AR) - Historic Road Trip 200 Miles

We ROLLED through Mississippi and Arkansas on this one, and it did NOT disappoint! We kicked things off in Tupelo, Mississippi—the birthplace of the one and only KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, Elvis Presley! Y'all, standing at that little tiny house where it all began gave us

ALL the goosebumps—we walked the grounds, strolled the gorgeous reflection pond with its beautiful water features and waterfalls, and just took it all in. Hard to believe a legend was born right there! Then we cruised through downtown Tupelo and stopped at a Civil War battlefield memorial that stopped us dead in our tracks.

The next morning we were back on the road chasing the mighty Mississippi River—and folks, when you SEE that river, you understand WHY this country was built around it! We crossed over into Helena, Arkansas, one of the most historically significant river towns in all of America—and we walked streets that TIME has almost forgotten. Those old downtown buildings, the stories soaked into every brick—this place is HAUNTING and BEAUTIFUL all at the same time

Arkansas Backroads Road Trip: Small Towns, Big History

We kicked things off in Clarendon, one of Arkansas's oldest river towns, sitting right along the White River with historic buildings that take you straight back to another era. From there we rolled into Stuttgart—and while most folks know it as the Duck Hunting Capital of the World, we found something that stopped us cold: a pioneer museum that is genuinely one of the best small-town museums we've come across anywhere in America. Seriously—Heck Yeah.

Day two took us into Pine Bluff, where we cruised the old downtown streets on foot and soaked in the architecture and history of a city with a story worth telling. We wrapped the trip in Sheridan at the Grant County Museum, a classic small-town gem packed with local history and the kind of authentic Americana that keeps us coming back to Arkansas year after year.
140 miles. 4 towns. 2 days.

Hot Springs, Arkansas - Bathhouse Row & Beyond

We rolled into Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, and y'all—this one did NOT disappoint! This is one of America's most unique national parks—right in the middle of a city—and it is absolutely packed with history, beauty, and Southern charm.

We cruised the streets of Hot Springs, took a slow roll down the legendary Bathhouse Row, and stepped inside the museum to dig into the fascinating story behind these natural thermal waters that drew presidents, gangsters, and everyday folks for over a century. Then we hit the Grand Promenade walking trail—one of the most beautiful and overlooked gems in the entire national park system. We also peeked inside the stunning lobby of the historic Arlington Hotel—a place that just drips with old-school elegance.

And the best part? We spent the night right on national park property at the Gulpha Gorge Campground—the full Hot Springs experience from sunrise to sunset. Heck Yeah!

Colorado River Backroad: Wild Burros & Wildflowers

Our adventure began as we left the main highway and dropped down onto Parker Dam Road, hugging the California shoreline of the Colorado River. The desert was alive with color as we searched for wildflowers blooming along the roadsides and hillsides—and the Southwest does NOT disappoint when she decides to put on a show!

One of our first stops was Crossroads Ghost Town, a forgotten slice of American history hiding right along the road. Back in the 1930s, when the federal government was building Parker Dam, a whole community sprang up to support the workers and families who came to this remote desert canyon. Today, the remnants of that era still stand as a quiet reminder of the thousands of people who lived, worked, and built something remarkable out here in the middle of the desert. It's the kind of place most people drive right past—but not us!

I also pulled over at the Cable Car Rest Area, a great little stop with some interesting history tied to the old river crossing days before the dam changed everything about how people moved through this part of the country.

And then—WILD BURROS! These descendants of the pack animals used by miners and prospectors in the 1800s still roam freely through this desert canyon, and they are absolutely fearless. Getting up close to these rugged little survivors was one of those magical backroads moments you just can't plan for!

From there, I crossed over Parker Dam itself—one of the deepest dams in the world—and made my way to Take Off Point on the Arizona side. The overlook up there was absolutely jaw-dropping. A sweeping panoramic view of Lake Havasu stretching out to the north, the Colorado River winding through the canyon below, and Parker Dam holding it all together. And yes—MORE wildflowers up there too! The desert put on a full show that day. Heck Yeah!

Oatman, Arizona, 191 Curves Sidewinder Route 66

I explored Sitgreaves Pass and the old Route 66 highway in search of spring bloom wildflowers, made several stops along the way to soak in those great scenic views, and spotted dozens of wild burros! Y'all got to sit back and enjoy that scenic road trip with me along one of Arizona's most iconic byways.

Thanks, all:

~~~Russ

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