Kampgrounds of America (KOA), the country’s largest camping franchise business, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. This giant in the industry has expanded from a few campsites north of Yellowstone River to the current nationwide 458 franchises. What a success story! It all started in 1962, when Billings’ businessmen set up a campground in…
Blogger Brendan Leonard provides some of his picks for the most alluring state parks in the country for www.adventurejournal.com. These areas are well worth visiting, offering visitors diversity and a wealth of natural beauty. Chugach State Park, Alaska This is one of the largest parks in the nation, providing snowy peaks, grizzly bears and whales…
Over the years, camping has evolved and been redefined in different ways. A few decades ago, the typical camping trip involved sleeping in a tent in the woods. Today, most campers stay at camping parks, and they are especially allured by those that offer more amenities and amusements. They are not only interested in more…
Good Sam Club has announced the dates and locations of the rallies to be held in 2013. One will be in Albuquerque, N.M. on April 11 through 14, and the other will be in Syracuse, N.Y. on June 13 though 16. Marcus Lemonis, Good Sam CEO, states that because of the terrific response from members…
A current trend among campers is to use park models as a second home. While these models are not new, they have traditionally been used to offer campers a stay at a campground who don’t own a motorhome. Now, more and more campers are choosing to use them as an affordable second home through either…
Before setting out on your trip, it’s important to prepare your motorhome to maximize your safety and minimize the risk of peril on the road. The Province provides tips by Bob McHugh, an automotive journalist, to guide you in your preparations. He passes on the following recommendations of Jake Hamilton, an RV repair expert. Change…
Over 30 million Americans travel by RV and this staggering number in expected to increase as more people discover its advantages: Today.com records. Some of the main benefits of this mode of traveling are quality family time, along with choices and flexibility. One RV enthusiast aptly describes the appeal of these vacations as “not being…
One of the advantages of traveling in an RV is that you don’t have to leave your cherished dog at home. However, the privilege of having your canine companion with you can present some challenges at times. Susan Rigby, an RVer who has traveled extensively with her dog, shares her tips on PeterGreenburg.com. Pack all…
Lynne Maloy, a Delaware Jellystone manager is addressing the challenge of getting tween and teen campers to disconnect from the internet and become involved in outdoor activates. In this endeavor, Maloy has hired childhood education specialists to develop programs and strategies to engage this age group in entertainment that is both mentally and physically stimulating.…
Now that the summer season is in full swing, parents may wonder how to keep their kids entertained on a family camping vacation. Since electronics have such a tenacious hold on children today, interesting them in the great outdoors may feel like a challenge. With some preplanning and a little creativity, you can engage them…