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One of the most popular RV presentations my wife, Peggy, and I give is called “Don’t Be Spooked by Boondocking.” We’ve given that presentation to RV groups of all sizes, and it is one we have at th...
By Gail Marsh We know that buying in bulk can save money. With the ongoing inflation, saving money is on almost everyone’s mind.
Slideouts make an RV feel bigger, but they also create one more place for leaves, pine needles, dust, and other campground debris to collect. If you retract the room without checking the top first,...
California has many wonderful national parks, but did you know that California is home to the only fake national park in the country? It’s true!
By Cheri Sicard Join Amanda Outside in the video at the bottom of this post as she uses a cast iron Dutch oven and a campfire to make some yummy nachos your entire crowd is going to LOVE! This is a...
RV camping works best when everybody acts like a good neighbor. Sadly, that doesn’t always happen.
By Dustin Simpson Maintaining the exterior body of your RV is essential to keep it looking good and protect it from the elements. Here are some tips for RV exterior body maintenance: Regular washin...
Ludington, Michigan, is a great Midwest destination. It sits right on Lake Michigan and has the kind of lakefront setup we love.
If you’ve spent any time around RVers, you’ve heard it or said it yourself: “These things just aren’t built like they used to be.” There’s truth in that. But talk to the folks who actually crawl un...
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If you’ve binged every season of ‘Alone’ and still crave stories of shelter building, foraging, and the depths of human loneliness, we’ve got you covered. This curated list of movies, books, and po...
The era of the professional lighthouse keeper is over, but the National Park Service is looking for volunteers to stand watch. Here is the reality of the job and lighthouses across the country that...
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If you haven’t read Russ and Tiña De Maris’ article yet, know that RV suppliers Lippert (LCI Industries) and Patrick Industries announced that there were discussions about a potential merger betwee...
There was a time when heading to a campground with no cell service sounded like a dream. No calls, no emails, no alerts buzzing in your pocket—just fresh air, quiet mornings, and a chance to truly ...
Small fifth wheels solve a common problem. Many campers want the road manners of a fifth wheel, but they do not want a giant rig that limits campsites, parking, or travel days.
By J.R. Montigel A proposal for a built-in toilet in a passenger car is way too weird to ever get into production.
In a Senate hearing, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum admitted that flawed firefighting strategies worsened the Grand Canyon’s catastrophic Dragon Bravo Fire. The post Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ...
Officials hope that helicopters, additional manpower, and coordination between outfitters and the Icefall Doctors can allow climbers to get on the mountain The post Climbing on Everest Is Stalled. ...
California just announced a major expansion of its State Parks system, and RV travelers should keep an eye on it. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled State Parks Forward this week.
These Mother's Day gifts hit the sweet spot: practical enough to use every day, but thoughtful enough to feel like a real upgrade.
From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing ...
New research suggests that three supplements, berberine, curcumin, and blackcurrant, may make training in the heat more tolerable.