Just as technology and the internet have make many areas of our lives easier, they are providing tools that streamline the process of planning camping trips as well. RV Trip Wizard, a tool accessible through computers or smart phones, provides a database of campgrounds from different clubs and affiliations. Also included is helpful information about…
Amenities are available for those who love the idea of spending time in the outdoors connecting with family and nature, but hate the idea of roughing it. Innovations in the camping industry have made it far more comfortable and less rugged than it was in years past. Jim Rogers, chairman and CEO of KOA, refers…
Best Parks of America has announced their Best of Summer Contest, inviting campers to vote for their favorite campsite or RV park. Each vote will serve as an entry into a drawing for their giveaway, a free week at the Best Park of America of their choice. The information gleamed from this competition can help…
If you are a new camper preparing for your first camping trip, either by yourself or with friends or family, it’s important to know what types of tents are on the market so you can choose the right one to suit your needs and environment. There are some important factors to think about when choosing…
May 11th and 12th are the dates for KOA’s Come Camp and Care With Us Weekend, where participating campgrounds offer a “buy one night, get one night free” deal. Those who take advantage of this offer help KOA raise funds for their care camps, a group of 44 summer campgrounds designated for the use of…
An Oregon news station, KTVC.com, reports a national survey shows that motor home owners plan to use their RVs just as much, if not more, this spring and summer as they did last year despite the rise in gas prices. Additionally, Richard Curtin, a University of Michigan economist, expects wholesale RV shipments to increase over…
We are excited to announce that CampCanada.com has announced to move the base of their online efforts to AccessCamping.com. So what does that mean for you? Well we are in the process of adding a whole new Canadian section to the website, with new photos, descriptions and tons of other new features. Stay tuned in…
For those of you who haven’t noticed, we have made an update to what was our “iPhone Application” page. We decided to move to an all-encompassing mobile phone section because as the market grows for smart devices, the number of applications will grow, not just for iPhone but for Blackberry and Android devices as well. …
Camping with the kids can either be a joy or a pain depending on how much preparation you’ve done for your trip. When shopping for family camping gear, remember to prioritize comfort, size and, whenever possible, entertainment value for the kids. Clothing Kids should always be geared properly for camping trips. Besides weatherproof clothing to…