What’s Your RV Arrival Routine?
Joe and Vicki Kieva
April 16, 2012
Most motorhome owners have a leveling and hookup routine they follow once their coach is in a campsite. And we all know the importance of having an uninterrupted disconnect routine when preparing to leave a campsite. But we seldom hear anyone talking about what they do from the time they pull into the... Read more »
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
Amanda Lepinski
April 11, 2012
Route 66 is one of the most famous drives in in the world. Some know it as America’s Main Street. Millions of Americans travel Route 66 each year, enjoying the sites between Grant Park (Chicago, Ill.) and the Broadway Theater and Commercial District in Los Angeles, Calif. Points of interest include... Read more »
North Carolina’s Outer Banks By RV
Christine Goodier
April 9, 2012
Warm weather had arrived, my husband, Bob, announced he had four days off of work and I wanted to try dry camping without hookups. So we packed up our newly acquired 2006 Class B diesel Sprinter van, headed for North Carolina’s Outer Banks and launched our plan to see three of our state’s most... Read more »
Get Free Admission During National Park Week
Amanda Lepinski
April 6, 2012
Mark your calendar for April 21-29 to celebrate National Park Week. This presidentially declared week has been allotted for Americans to celebrate the diversity, beauty and history within our national park system. The National Park Service (NPS) oversees 397 national parks and more than 84 million acres... Read more »
Discover Wildflower Wonders With New U.S. Forest Service Map
April 5, 2012
The U.S. Forest Service has released an updated online wildflower map with hundreds of locations within national forests for prime wildflower viewing, making it easier than ever to enjoy America’s great outdoors. The wildflower map includes 317 wildflower viewing areas on National Forest System... Read more »
Tents for Troops sets sights on free camping for active military
Laura Michaels
April 3, 2012
Tents for Troops has created a petition on the White House’s “We the People” site asking President Obama to issue an executive order compelling parks/recreation areas on all federal lands to allow free camping for active military and active reserves. The Tents for Troops program, which... Read more »
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park by RV
Bobbie Hasselbring
March 26, 2012
The roar is audible even before we see the river. The overlook goes right to the Black Canyon’s edge, a dizzying 2,700-foot drop down to the torrential Gunnison River. We stand mesmerized and a little terrified by the unfathomable depth of the steep black granite walls and the green ribbon of water... Read more »
RVing with a Cause
Amanda Lepinski
March 23, 2012
With a declining economy and growing With a declining economy and growing number of families in need, RVers are finding ways to help while they’re on the road. By traveling the country, they are able to help people wherever their travels take them. Many notable charities work with RV enthusiasts such... Read more »
RV Destination: Blue Ridge Parkway
Amanda Lepinski
March 22, 2012
Construction began on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall of 1935 and for the past 76 years it has been an American staple. Spanning 469 miles through 29 counties, the parkway takes travelers along the Appalachian mountains through North Carolina and Virginia providing a unique view of foliage and history. Drivers... Read more »
KOA Offers Work Kamper Training in April
Press Release
March 21, 2012
Work camping is one of the best ways to travel without worrying too much about money. For the full-time RVer, work camping can be a fantastic way to stay busy and meet new friends no matter the place. Kampgrounds of America (KOA) issued a press release inviting prospective work campers to their April... Read more »
