The pleasures and joys of camping have allured some to forgo a two-to-three week yearly trip in their RV in favor of a much longer stay. Last year at the conclusion of the school year in May, one Minnesota family relocated to an RV park and stayed all summer. While the couple both commuted to…
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…
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…