If you are looking for abundant water sports opportunities in a desert oasis, look no further than Lake Havasu RV Resort in Lake Havasu, Arizona. This deluxe facility, located on beautiful Lake Havasu, is part of the Colorado River Adventures family of RV parks. It offers 88 full-hookup ... Read More >>

Patti’s 1880s Settlement, Grand Rivers, Kentucky 888-736-2515   More than just a great place to eat, Patti’s 1880s Settlement is “a trip back into the past. A reminder of when things moved slower.” A recreated log village is home to two restaurants, ... Read More >>

Individuals who are ready to pull the covers off of their RVs and hit the open road in northwest Florida may soon have a new park to visit.According to the Northwest Florida Daily News, plans for a new RV park on Okaloosa Island were proposed by Tripp Tolbert, a local hotelier and developer. ... Read More >>

Motorhome owners who are pulling the covers off of their vehicles to travel through South Carolina may want to consider staying at the Lakewood Camping Resort.Recently, the recreational vehicle campground was awarded the title of 2010-11 Park of the Year by the National Association of ... Read More >>

Recently, many RV owners have been pulling the covers off of their vehicles and flocking to Palmetto Island State Park in Louisiana. Since it opened two months ago, business has been thriving, according to the Abbeville Meridional. The RV park has 96 sites for visitors who are passing ... Read More >>

After riding out Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Rita, motorhome owners on the Gulf coast are finally ready to remove the covers from their vehicles and hit the open road. In an effort to attract RV travelers, Sea Rim State Park in Sabrine Pass, Texas, will make renovations to repair storm ... Read More >>

Many families who are ready to pull the covers off of their recreational vehicle are looking for new campgrounds to explore. Recently, Canton Township in Pennsylvania announced that it may decide to establish an RV park in an area that was originally used for gravel, according to ... Read More >>

Recently, a number of families have pulled the covers off of their motorhomes and hit the open road to flock to Yonder Hill Family RV Park in Madison, Maine. The Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts chain welcomed the park as the first Maine campground to join the organization.Business at the park was ... Read More >>

Motorhome enthusiasts who are ready to take off their RV cover and hit the road will have a new park to visit in Galveston, Texas. The park board of trustees recently came to an agreement that will give the county $120,000 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to build the Seawolf ... Read More >>

An informal survey of private RV park and campground owners in Florida reveals that many are expecting a strong winter season due in part to the arrival of "snowbirds."Snowbirds are individuals who travel from cooler climates to warmer areas, such as Florida, for the winter months.Several ... Read More >>

Camping overnight for free no longer means parking your RV in a Walmart parking lot, at a casino, a truck stop or in another remote location.RV.net reports that there's a new membership program called Harvest Hosts that allows RVers to stay overnight at farms, orchards and wineries across ... Read More >>

Veterans Day is a holiday meant to remember and thank all of the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Celebrations across the nation include parades, ceremonies and other tributes. But this year, veterans will also be eligible for free camping.While many states offer year-round ... Read More >>

A picturesque campground in North Carolina recently served as the backdrop for a full-length horror movie.The Sky Island Retreat and Campground is located in Old Fort, North Carolina. The more than 50 acre property features log home rentals as well as RV and tent sites. The facility also features ... Read More >>

The future of many California state parks remains uncertain following the rejection of Proposition 21 by voters. The initiative would have provided funding for state parks by adding an additional $18 onto California's vehicle registration fee. Admission to parks would have remained free as ... Read More >>

Several campgrounds located in Grand Teton National Park now have additional bear-proof food storage boxes. The 52 recently installed boxes were funded by park concessionaires and aid from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. They have been installed in campgrounds at the Flagg Ranch, ... Read More >>

By Phil Willen “Are we there yet?” That quote is synonymous with children and traveling. Even if no children are on board, hours sitting in the captains or first mate’s chair might have you muttering that to yourself. Enjoyable as the open road may be, there comes ... Read More >>

By Pamela Selbert    One of the best parts of traveling – even when you go by RV and bring your kitchen along – is occasionally letting someone else do the cooking. This may be especially true in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi – the states we’re ... Read More >>

By Pamela Selbert   Seeking out restaurants that offer fine Southern cooking, also known as “comfort” food or “soul” food, is as good a reason as any to travel – and RVers could literally eat their way across the Deep South, so plentiful are such establishments. The ... Read More >>

Now that fall is officially here and temperatures in some parts of the country are getting a little bit cooler, many snowbirds are gearing up for trips to their winter home-away-from-home.With over 70 mobile home and RV parks and more than 6,000 spaces available, Quartzsite, Arizona, is a popular ... Read More >>

Yosemite National Park will turn 120 years old in October. However, according to the Merced Sun Star newspaper, the park will delay celebrating the milestone until 2014, when a large celebration will mark the the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant.Congress designated Yosemite as the U.S.'s ... Read More >>

The U.S. National Park Service has announced it will waive entrance fees on August 14 and August 15 to encourage Americans to visit national parks."This fee-free weekend provides an opportunity for individuals and families alike to take an affordable vacation or to explore a nearby ... Read More >>

By Pamela Selbert   As we begin the fourth – and final – stretch of our cross-country trek following U.S. Highway 80 from San Diego, California to Tybee Island, Georgia, we drive into the “Heart of Dixie” – Alabama – near tiny Cuba.    From ... Read More >>

The largest RV event of the year, known as "The Rally," is set for July 22 through July 25 in Louisville, Kentucky.The Rally attracts RVers from around the country. Attendance is expected to be around 4,500 RVs, which accounts for about 10,000 people each day.The event features hundreds ... Read More >>

By Pamela Selbert   West of Dallas, although it can still be driven on a patchwork of roads bearing other numbers, Old Highway 80 no longer exists. Over the years, beginning in California in the 1960s, the one-time coast-to-coast road was slowly truncated, until finally in ... Read More >>

Located in southern Idaho, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is described as a "weird and scenic landscape" of lava resulting from volcanic eruptions over the past 15,000 years.Visitors can explore the park on a ranger-guided walk or on their own.The visitor center ... Read More >>

Some businesses that depend on tourism are feeling the effects of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.WLOX-TV in Southern Mississippi reports that some hotels had cancelled reservations because of the spill, but that the losses were mitigated by contractors staying while helping with the ... Read More >>

Business at some of New York's privately-owned campgrounds may be up this season, due to the closures of some popular state parks.According to the Watertown Daily Times newspaper, several parks in the state's Thousand Islands region will remain closed for the season, unless Governor David Patterson ... Read More >>

Gateway National Recreation Area encompasses more than 26,000 acres in New York and New Jersey and attracts almost 10 million visitors who enjoy year round recreational and educational programs.The area's Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a metropolitan wilderness just a stone's throw from the ... Read More >>

Families interested in learning more about the outdoors may consider attending the state's 13th annual "Becoming an Outdoor Family" weekend. The weekend is run by the University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources' Departments ... Read More >>

Located in Southeastern Colorado, Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site preserves the site and story of a famous trading post.The fort was one of the significant centers of the fur trade on the Santa Fe Trail. It was built in 1833 and served as the center of a prosperous trading empire for ... Read More >>

A new website claims to have the largest detailed inventory of recreation sites in the country.The FindRecreation website (FindRecreation.parks.ca.gov) allows users to search for state parks as well as other parks and recreation sites throughout the state of California."We designed FindRecreation ... Read More >>

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has launched a program aimed at helping new campers learn the ropes.The "Let's Go Camping" program consists of overnight camping excursions at locations throughout the state. Typical activities will include ranger-led demonstrations ... Read More >>

Toutle River RV Resort, located in Castle Rock, Washington, has announced that it will offer free camping for all active military personnel all thru 2010."It is a very small way of saying 'thank you' for all of the hard work and sacrifices men and women in the military make," said ... Read More >>

Thirteen Arizona state parks slated to close due to extreme budget cuts will remain open thanks to a combination of public and private partnerships.The Arizona Republic reports that counties, cities, friends of state parks groups and private donors have all contributed to keep the parks ... Read More >>

Camping at several parks and campgrounds in Tennessee has been affected by the devastating floods that have hit the region.The Nashville Camping Examiner reports that the Nashville KOA is temporarily closed due to the flooding. Campers are urged to check back at their website for information about ... Read More >>

Located in Mesa County, Colorado, the Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West with 32 square miles of canyons and mesas.The monument is home to one of the grandest scenic drives in the American West. The 23-mile Rim Rock Drive offers redrock canyons, ... Read More >>

A new policy that bans alcoholic beverages at state forests in Maryland may be affecting tourism.According to the Cumberland Times-News, the director of the Allegany County Office of Tourism said that multiple large-group reservations have been canceled due to the ban.The Maryland Department ... Read More >>

Located in Southeast Nebraska, Homestead National Monument of America commemorates the Homestead Act of 1862 and the far-reaching effects it had upon the landscape and people.The Homestead Act was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. ... Read More >>

State parks in two separate regions of Texas have kicked off new geocaching challenges. Parks in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth area now have 23 brand new caches hidden to test peoples' determination and scavenger-hunting skills in the outdoors for the next four months.Participating parks in ... Read More >>

Rock Creek Park is a 2,000-acre playground located in the nation's capitol.The park offers visitors a wide variety of activities including hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, picnicking, tennis, exercise trails, sports fields, roller blading, kayaking, canoeing and rowing.Individuals can also ... Read More >>

The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to American citizens amid security concerns in the Mexican states of Durango, Coahuila, and Chihuahua.Increased violence in these areas as well as several border areas including Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana, Chihuahua City, Nogales, Matamoros, Reynosa ... Read More >>

Richmond National Battlefield Park is located 100 miles south of Washington, D.C. in central Virginia.The park commemorates four major actions of the U.S. Civil War and consists of 13 separate sites with four visitor centers over an 80-mile route.Visitors are encouraged to start their visit ... Read More >>

The state of Maryland has become more pet-friendly.The Maryland Park Service has implemented a revised pet policy that will allow pet owners to visit and enjoy more properties, including six camping areas.In addition, the policy has removed restrictions on pets in most day-use areas, including ... Read More >>

Oregon Caves National Monument is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet nestled in the wooded slopes of the Siskiyou Mountains, part of the coastal mountain range of Oregon and California.Visitors to the monument can take ranger-guided tours of the marble caves that last approximately 90 minutes. ... Read More >>

The National Park Service has announced that Saturday, April 24 will be Junior Ranger Day.Kids at various parks will be able to take part in the Junior Ranger program by participating in kid-friendly activities. They'll also receive a certificate, patch or pin for their efforts.Junior Ranger ... Read More >>

This is the second installment of our year-long cross-country trek on Historic U.S. Highway 80. The first installment appeared in the February issue of RV View and covered the old route from San Diego, California to Yuma, Arizona. This issue, our road trip continues east into Texas.   ... Read More >>

Located less than two hours from Houston, Texas, Big Thicket National Preserve measures over 105,000 acres and is home to 10 distinct ecosystems, more than 1,000 flowering plants, 85 tree species, and at least 186 bird and 50 reptile species.Big Thicket was the first preserve in the National ... Read More >>

Individuals visiting one of San Diego County's eight campgrounds on April 22 can take advantage of a free stay to celebrate Earth Day."What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by getting outdoors?" said Brian Albright, director of the County of San Diego Department of Parks and ... Read More >>

Saratoga National Historical Park, located in Stillwater, New York, is home to the battlefield upon which one of the most significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place and is rich in U.S. history.The park consists of three main sites - the battlefield, the Schuyler house, which is ... Read More >>

The economic downturn has caused the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to seek out corporate sponsors to help keep parks across the state operating."What we're not seeking to do is rename any type of state parks after corporate donors," DNR Commissioner Chris Clark told the ... Read More >>

Open from 1892 until 1954, Ellis Island in the waters between New York City and New Jersey was the nation's premier federal immigration station.Visitors to the monument can walk in the footsteps of the over 12 million immigrants who landed there through ranger-led and audio tours. Many also ... Read More >>

The South Carolina State Park Service may have the perfect gift for RVing and camping enthusiasts who wish to travel to the southeast sometime soon. Giftcards are now being sold to be put towards the rental of cabins, campsites, picnic shelters and meeting facilities at state parks across South ... Read More >>

The New Hampshire House of Representatives has voted to repeal a controversial tax that many in the camping industry said would drive away business and potentially put them out of business.Beginning last July, the state imposed a meals and room tax of 9 percent on all RV and tent sites. The tax ... Read More >>

There are signs of spring's arrival at Glacier National Park in Montana. The National Park Service reports that bear tracks and a freshly dug hole in the snow indicate some grizzly bears are awake and venturing out looking for food in and around the park.During the first week of March, there ... Read More >>

Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, Tonto National Monument showcases the well-preserved cliff dwellings that were occupied during the 13th, 14th and early 15th centuries by a once-vibrant Native American culture.Visitors can explore the pre-historic ... Read More >>

Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring may want to check ahead to ensure their trip won't be effected by work that will cause officials to close roads and delay facility openings.The park will be undertaking a number of projects to improve its roads and facilities, including ... Read More >>

Located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Hopewell Furnace national historic site showcases an early American industrial landscape.Operating from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant. ... Read More >>

More campers and RVers may be heading to New Hampshire this season, if the state decides to repeal the campsite tax it instituted last year.The state imposed a meals and room tax of 9 percent on all RV and tent sites beginning last July. The move was made as a way to help pay for spending in the ... Read More >>

Individuals interested in camping at several different state parks in Florida this spring may want to take advantage of a new promotion the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida State Parks has announced.According to WCTV News, from now until May 26, visitors can purchase ... Read More >>

Not only does the month of March signal the beginning of spring, it also brings with it the spring wildflower bloom at many desert locations.According to RV expert and RVBoondockingNews.com blogger Bob Difley, this year's bloom is expected to be above average due to the amount of soaking winter ... Read More >>

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources has urged the public to "have a say in how you'll play" by inviting them to attend public meetings to help them develop the strategic plan for the state parks.The state has scheduled five public meetings in different locations during the ... Read More >>

Despite the economic downturn, more American and foreign tourists visited U.S. national parks last year, according to new figures released by the Department of the Interior.More than 285 million people visited national parks and other units of the National Park System during 2009, an increase ... Read More >>

Most Americans know that Boston, Massachusetts is a city rich in history. But in addition to Puritans, minutemen, Paul Revere and the Boston Tea Party, the city has a rich African American history and was at the center of some of the most viral protests against slavery and a hotbed of unbridled ... Read More >>

A long-standing ban on carrying guns in national parks has been lifted. Beginning this week, visitors at the nearly 400 U.S. national parks will be allowed to carry firearms as long as they follow state regulations. That means that individuals with permits will be allowed to bring loaded, concealed ... Read More >>

Full-time RVer and blogger Jim Twamley recently updated a series he's been working on for several years about saving money on healthcare by travelling to Mexico.He says thousands of RVers flock to certain Mexican towns each winter to find less expensive prescription eye glasses, ... Read More >>

The many different lodging options available in the Vancouver area for Winter Olympic tourists may be to blame for the fact that some RV parks are operating at less than full occupancy. Even U.S. skiing gold medalist Bode Miller, who stayed in an RV during the 2006 games in Torino, Italy, is ... Read More >>

In honor of George Washington's birthday, visitors to Virginia may consider a trip to the George Washington Birthplace National Monument.Located in the Northern neck of Virginia, the monument marks the location of the home of Washington's birth. It also contains a replica of the house Washington ... Read More >>

The Union Democrat newspaper reports that visitors to Yosemite National Park are threatening the bear population.Last year, 25 black bears were struck by vehicles in the park and most likely died. Officials say they don't have accurate numbers on bear deaths since most return to the woods ... Read More >>

The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is the country's newest national park. It commemorates the 320 African American men who lost their lives when a mysterious explosion occurred while they were loading ammunition onto ships for the Pacific theatre troops during World War II.The ... Read More >>

An online survey conducted by TexasCampgrounds.com has confirmed what many park owners have already reported. The number of individuals who spend the winter at RV parks and campgrounds throughout the state, known as snowbirds, has increased this year. In addition, many of these so-called ... Read More >>

Fans of the Crimson Tide will have more room to park their RVs and tailgate next football season due to the construction of a new parking lot.The plan comes after the University of Alabama's (UA) 2009 national championship win and current plans to expand seating at the stadium by adding an additional ... Read More >>

Since the invention of the wheel, humans have had the urge to see the other side of the hill and beyond. When folks in covered wagons headed west looking for something better, they made their traveling houses as homey as possible, though recreation was far from their minds.   Then as ... Read More >>

High hotel prices are causing some Olympic spectators to turn to RV rentals as a more affordable way to enjoy the games in Vancouver.Canada's Fraserway RV Rentals says rentals during the month of February are up 80 percent compared to the same month last year, according to RV Business.Fraserway's ... Read More >>

Individuals heading to Vancouver to enjoy the Winter Olympic games may consider a stop in Seattle on the way to explore the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.The park commemorates the experiences of the thousands of men and women who traveled to the valley of Canada's Yukon River to ... Read More >>

A Bisbee, Arizona RV park gives visitors the chance to camp out in vintage trailers and enjoy what life was like back in the 50s.Shady Dell is Arizona's oldest continually operating trailer park. It was purchased in 1994 by antiques-and-collectibles dealers Ed Smith and Rita Personett ... Read More >>

Many New Orleans Saints fans who have already rented RVs to travel to the Super Bowl in Miami this weekend are being forced to come up with alternate options for their pre-game celebrations.The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that many Saints fans, known as "Who Dats," are being ... Read More >>

Until almost a century ago, traveling due east from California’s Imperial Valley to Yuma, Arizona was nearly impossible because of the towering barrier of sand dunes, a swath of shifting sand measuring eight miles across and 80 to 100 miles long. A trip from the valley ... Read More >>

Driving historic U.S. Highway 80 is like traveling back to the days when “getting there” was more important than “arriving.” Many of the cafes and diners along the way reflect the spirit of the road of decades past, mostly the 1950s, when traveling by car or RV became ... Read More >>

This first in a series of four features on Historic Old U.S. 80 starts us on a year-long journey along this immensely scenic route, with a little history of the old road tossed in for good measure as we trace the path of the road that linked the East and West Coasts before the first interstate ... Read More >>

San Diego, California’s second largest city, really has something for everyone. Today a city of 1.3 million, San Diego was just a fraction of its current size when U.S. Highway 80 was routed here in 1927. But this land of idyllic climate – where the temperature is ... Read More >>

The roads into Yosemite National Park were closed last week due to severe snow and ice and the National Park Service is urging visitors to keep abreast of changing road conditions and to be prepared.All visitors entering the park this winter are required to carry tire chains and be ready to use ... Read More >>

A recently-opened RV park in Vancouver has announced it still has spaces available for Olympic tourists and it's cutting its daily rate to attract visitors.The Whistler RV Park and Campground has reduced its rates by 15 percent to ensure it's filled up for the Olympics. Sites are available for $135 ... Read More >>

The traditional Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial will lack one traditional Fourth of July staple this year - fireworks.Officials have announced that the fireworks display will be suspended due to an infestation of mountain pine beetles that have caused ... Read More >>

The Arizona State Parks Board has unanimously voted to close 13 additional state parks in response to massive budget cuts.Among the parks affected are popular landmarks of Arizona's old west including Tombstone Courthouse and the Yuma Territorial Prison.Popular RV camping destinations Picacho ... Read More >>

The unimpressive economy of 2009 may have had an impressive impact on people looking for affordable vacations. Yellowstone National park has announced that it set a record on the number of visitors to the park during the year.RV Business reports that nearly 3.3 million visitors entered the ... Read More >>

More than four years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, there are signs that business is picking up and snowbirds are returning to the Mississippi coast.WLOX reports that the Cajun RV park, located on the Biloxi beachfront, is trying to rebuild its pre-Katrina business by ... Read More >>

Looking for an outdoor-friendly adventure this winter? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has launched a pilot geocaching program at 12 state parks to introduce people to the trend.Participants in the Texas Geocache Challenge use a GPS device to find a small "treasure" hidden in one ... Read More >>

More than 300 RV parks and campgrounds have earned the prestigious 5W/5W rating by Woodall's 2010 North American Campground Directory.The publication uses a special dual-rating system that looks at both the park's facilities and recreation. Each of the 8,000 parks Woodall's rates each year ... Read More >>

A recently-implemented reservation system in North Carolina is making reserving campsites at the state's 38 state parks and recreation areas simpler and stress-free for many.The state started the new internet and call center-based reservation system in July. It allows campers to make reservations ... Read More >>

The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park in South Carolina is one of the nation's largest and most well-known light shows and it wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of some RV volunteers.The show is a big draw for tourists and campers and features 750 separate ... Read More >>

Tourism officials in Canada say there's a more affordable option for people who want to experience the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver. While many hotel rooms are already sold out and are going for as much as $600 per night, RVs are still available for rent and they're much more affordable.Winterized ... Read More >>

Camping, day-use and season pass prices are set to increase at Oregon state parks starting in January for the first time in 13 years.According to Terry Richard of OregonLive.com, nightly camping fees are set to increase from $20 per night to $24 per night for RV hookups and from $17 to $19 for ... Read More >>

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Florida state park system, Governor Charlie Crist has named the upcoming year the "Year of Florida State Parks."The state's park system has grown from eight to 160 parks since 1935, and now encompasses 700,000 acres."Florida State Parks not only preserve ... Read More >>

A Wisconsin family that owns a Jellystone Park campground has erected a drive-through light display they're calling the Wisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights.The Isaacson family spent about five weeks creating the display, which spans about one mile and consists of more than 1 million lights. ... Read More >>

Even though the weather can be downright freezing during the winter months in the Northeast, many RV enthusiasts decide against storing their vehicles for the season and opt to head out and enjoy the camping lifestyle.According to the website and blog RVing the East, winter camping on the East ... Read More >>

A new policy will allow the nation's National Parks to share in the profits from research and work done on the more than 84 million acres of the system.According to the Washington Examiner, the policy is expected to go into effect early next year. It was developed after many years of concern ... Read More >>

Despite the economic downturn plaguing the nation, North Dakota has seen increases in tourism over the past three years and camping is one of the reasons behind it.A recent study commissioned by the state's tourism board has found that state park visitation is up 21 percent this year alone.According ... Read More >>

There's an important seasonal road closure RVers, campers and tourists need to know about. According to the Associated Press, the Arizona Department of Transportation will close State Route 67, the roadway leading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in early December. It will remain closed ... Read More >>

Exceptional customer service resulted in a New York state campground winning the KOA Kampground of the year award at the company's annual convention.The Herkimer Diamond campground is known for its outstanding accommodations and for the fact that it's located near an old quartz crystal mine. In ... Read More >>

There may be a surprise in store for RVers looking to spend some time at a few popular northwestern Arizona campgrounds.According to the Mohave Daily News, three local campgrounds - the Burro Creek Campground, the Wild Cow Springs Campground and the Windy Point Campground - have recently had ... Read More >>

Thirty-one campgrounds and resorts have received top honors in a national customer satisfaction survey of independent parks.Nearly 17,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at 1,840 independent campgrounds and RV resorts affiliated with ... Read More >>

The 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver are less than three months away and officials are making a push to get campers to book RV sites for the games.According to The Province newspaper, only 80 of the 350 available sites have been booked so far. And, for the Vancouver Parks Department ... Read More >>

The state of New Hampshire is asking for help in maintaining about half of its 71 state parks, because the state can't afford their upkeep.The state has the only self-funded park system in the country and is currently operating with a loss of about $1 million dollars, according to the Associated ... Read More >>

With their RVs winterized and stored for the season, many RV and camping enthusiasts are already at work planning their adventures for when spring arrives. Some have created theme trips centered around a certain interest, hobby or historical event as a way to spice up their travels.A theme trip ... Read More >>

The Department of the Interior has announced it will waive the entrance fees at all areas managed by the department on Veteran's Day.The free admission applies to public recreation lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau ... Read More >>

More people than ever visited state parks in Florida during the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The Florida Park Service has announced that more than 21.4 million people visited a state park during the past year. That's an increase of approximately 700,000 people or 3.5 percent from the previous year."These ... Read More >>

It's a way of thanking the men and women of our country's armed services this Veteran's Day. Carefree RV Resorts has announced that active, retired and veteran military servicemen and women and their families are entitled to a 50 percent discount at some of the company's locations.The offer is good ... Read More >>

Quite simply, South Carolina has it all, y’all—and the state has delivered to visiting RVers with a friendly southern drawl. From the Upcountry mountains through the vibrant Midlands and to the Lowcountry coast, the Palmetto State beckons with a wave that signals everyone’s ... Read More >>

There’s just something about the water—and the beach. From the endless views to the sounds of waves, waterfront camping on or overlooking a beach just can’t be beat. With thousands of miles of beaches along the Atlantic, the Gulf, the Pacific, and the Great Lakes, it’s ... Read More >>

Ah, winter. Time to gaze out the frosty window at the blowing snow and dream about a fabulous RV adventure in – Alaska?!  Yes, Alaska. America’s biggest state is a wonderworld of soaring peaks and verdant valleys, of warm days and cool nights, of caribou and salmon and glaciers ... Read More >>

There’s just something about the water--and the beach. From the endless views to the sounds of waves, waterfront camping on or overlooking a beach just can’t be beat. With thousands of miles of beaches along the Atlantic, the Gulf, the Pacific, and the Great Lakes, it’s easy ... Read More >>

  Las Vegas as an RV destination? I hadn’t even considered it until my wife Jan passed along an article mentioning the city’s famed Strip had been designated an All-American Road by the Federal Highway Administration. That makes it something of a crown ... Read More >>

Even though state park usage is on the rise, park systems around the country are looking for ways to keep operating despite deep budget cuts, in some cases. In Iowa, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that it will rely on volunteers to help keep areas of the state's 85 state ... Read More >>

Auto shows attract millions of motoring enthusiasts with yesterday’s classics and tomorrow’s visions By Phil Willen Let’s face it, America loves the automobile. More than just a means of going from point A to point B, our cars become extensions of who we are. We ... Read More >>

Quite simply, South Carolina has it all, y’all--and the state is definitely delivered to visiting RVers with a friendly southern drawl. From the Upcountry mountains through the vibrant Midlands and to the Lowcountry coast, the Palmetto State beckons with a wave that signals everyone’s ... Read More >>

Take Your Sweet Tooth on a Tasty Tour If you’re looking for a sweet RV trip, how about a tour of West Coast candy manufacturers? The Sweet Tooth Tour is just one of many fun-filled, exciting trips outlined in Watch It Made in the USA, a great reference for RV trip planning that’s ... Read More >>