AMA in Muncie, IN

WHEN POSSIBLE, we love to land at unique campgrounds, and this surprise I managed to pull off was right up Jim’s alley, or should I say….runway! Full disclosure, I’m married to a radio-control airplane fanatic. For as long as I’ve known this guy, RC flying has been a joyful hobby, but even more so since he’s hung up his big airplane and private pilot’s license a decade ago. Today, numerous RC planes are stored in Ojai so he does get the opportunity to fly when we land, pun attended, for an extended stay.

As we made our way across the country looking for an overnight campsite in Indiana, I came across the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in Muncie, Indiana, which comes with both a campground and a museum…all on 200 acres. This unique campground is a great alternative to a traditional campground.

The campground is hosted by Patricia and Steve, who are flying enthusiasts and travel in a 1973 GMC RV with a matching Corvair, remember when?! Next up, they will be making their way to our corner of California and the Flying Flags RV Resort in Buellton, to join in the fun at their GMC Rally.

With no campground reservations made over the Labor Day weekend we were thankful to find the Bass Pro Shop in East Peoria, Illinois. This Bass Pro Shop, with a restaurant and bowling alley, welcomes RVers to overnight in their spacious parking lot over looking the Illinois River. When we woke in the morning it was fun to cheer on the runners at our front door!