The Mile Marker is Family RV Association’s monthly member newsletter, filled with travel ideas, event updates, and RV lifestyle highlights. We’ll be sharing each edition here on the FRVAdventure blog so more RVers can follow along. Every journey deserves a good guide!
October 2025 Mile Marker
From scenic weekend drives to cross-country adventures, Family RV Association is here to help you make the most of every journey. Each month, The Mile Marker shares RV travel ideas, community updates, and inspiration from life on the road.
In this edition, you’ll discover fall destinations worth exploring, partner highlights, and a look ahead to upcoming FRVA events and rallies. So grab your favorite co-pilot, settle in, and see what’s waiting down the road this October.
Guided RV Rallies for FRVA Members
Exploring new places is always more enjoyable with your FRVA community — that’s why Fantasy RV Tours offers guided rallies exclusively for FRVA members. Each rally includes curated activities, transportation, group meals, and expert leaders who handle every detail. As FRVA’s official travel partner since 2011, Fantasy makes travel simple and stress-free — and, best of all, every moment is shared with your FRVA family.
Are you ready to join the next guided RV rally? Visit Fantasy RV Tours to learn more.
Destination Spotlight: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a rich mix of history, culture, cuisine, and art in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. One visit and you’ll see why readers ranked it the top U.S. city in a 2025 Travel & Leisure readers poll.
The Santa Fe Plaza downtown is the heart of the city, featuring pueblo-style architecture that reflects the city’s Native American and Spanish colonial heritage. Historic buildings include the 400-year-old San Miguel Chapel and the Palace of the Governors, which houses the New Mexico History Museum. Stroll and discover restaurants, galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and more.
The city’s 400-plus restaurants serve a fusion of Native American, Mexican, and Spanish flavors. Many dishes feature red and green chiles. A restaurant server may ask which chile you prefer. Answer “red” or “green” — or “Christmas” to try both kinds. The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, where many local chefs shop for ingredients, offers vegetables, fruits, and nursery plants all grown in northern New Mexico.
The local art scene is astounding as well. The city boasts 250-plus galleries, more than 20 museums, and numerous immersive art experiences. Don’t miss the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, whose collections reveal the 20th-century artist’s love for northern New Mexico. Special events include the International Folk Market each July, which showcases cultures from around the world; and the Winter Indian Market in late November, featuring the work of 160 juried Native artists, along with music, dance, and food.
Road trips. The 15-mile Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway starts in the Plaza at the Palace of the Governors and travels through a forest of aspens and evergreens, ending at the Santa Fe Ski Basin (Ski Santa Fe). Folks who prefer a longer, more adventurous route might try the 50-mile Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, which runs from Santa Fe to Albuquerque (best driven in a small- to medium-size RV).
Like art? Read about Santa Fe’s art scene, especially its quirky collections, in the November-December issue of Family RVing magazine.
Santa Fe Skies RV Park
FRVA Commercial Member #C8778
Discover the unique charm of Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Santa Fe Skies RV Park as your comfortable and convenient home base. Located along the scenic Turquoise Trail, the park is easily accessible from I-25 and State Road 14.
This big-rig-friendly RV park offers 98 full-hookup sites with both pull-through and back-in options. Each site includes a concrete patio and bistro table. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, accessible restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a propane fill station, a pet-friendly walking trail, and a fenced dog run. Don’t miss the on-site sculpture garden and antique engine displays, a nod to the region’s art and history.
Hosting an RV rally? Santa Fe Skies RV Park is ideal for RV groups of 10 to 35 rigs. Rally planners can make use of the spacious clubhouse meeting room, an outdoor patio area, and a kitchen, perfect for gatherings, meals, and social events.
RVers Delight: Fall Farmers Markets and Seasonal Stops
The classic roadside stand has evolved! This month, stop at a farmers market along your route and discover the rich harvest of seasonal fruits and veggies, plus baked goods, meats, dairy products, and more. These local crops are rich in nutrients, and they’re often grown with organic or low-impact farming methods that reduce one’s exposure to chemicals. So, as you savor the peak of fall flavor, you’ll reap some health benefits, too.
For more tasty inspiration, check out Nourishing the Nomadic Life with Fresh Fall Finds.
Plan Ahead: Upcoming FRVA Events and Area Rallies
Destination: Perry, Georgia
Plan to join the RVers who will be flocking to Family RV Association’s Changes In Latitudes — RV Beach Party International Convention, March 18-21, 2026, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. Shake off the winter blues and warm up with tropical-inspired activities and great entertainment.
On opening night, experience a Peaceful, Easy Feeling as Hotel California — The Original Eagles Tribute brings the supergroup’s hits to life. Thursday evening, head downtown for the Welcome to Perry party for food, fun, and rocking sounds by the Party Knights band as they play your 1980s and ’90s favorites. Friday morning, proceed to the FRVA beach, where Feeding Frenzy Friday commences with the Magic Mile run/walk. Later that day, dig into ice cream, enjoy fun and funky contests, and stroll in the Fins to the Right Parade; then, head to the Fins to the Left Chapterfest, featuring A1A — The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. The evening culminates with Stars on the Water Fireworks. On Saturday, we’ll welcome a capella group Kazual for one last night of musical magic.
Throughout the week, you can explore exhibits galore, including display RVs; learning opportunities; get-togethers; the RV There Yet? TV crew; and maybe even some shark sightings.
Want to know what it’s like to attend a Family RV Association International Convention?
Not a member? You don’t have to go it alone. Join Family RV Association and connect with others who share your love for the open road.
Family RV Association Area Rally Schedule: 2025-2026
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November 5–9, 2025 | Eastern Area Rally, Myrtle Beach, SC
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January 7–11, 2026 | Western Area Rally, Indio, CA
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February 4–7, 2026 | Southeast Area Rally, Lakeland, FL
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May 13–17, 2026 | INTO (International) Area Rally, Sevierville, TN
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June 10–13, 2026 | Great Lakes Area Rally, Allegan, MI
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June 17–20, 2026 | Northwest Area Rally, North Bend, OR
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July 5–6, 2026 | Midwest Area Rally, Sedalia, MO
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September 14–17, 2026 | South Central Area Rally, Crystal Beach, TX
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September 23–27, 2026 | Northeast Area Rally, Essex Junction, VT
Want more RV travel ideas and community stories? Stay inspired with The Mile Marker, Family RV Association’s monthly RV travel newsletter featuring destinations, tips, and member updates from the road. View the Mile Marker archives.
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