Month: May 2019

Do you love the roar and crackle of a good campfire? Are you mesmerized by the flickering lights, glowing embers and radiating warmth? I’ve got some tips on building the perfect campfire! Source

If hoping to find a campsite in the park, Richards advises, “Our first come, first serve campgrounds have not yet opened for the season. There are plenty of camping and lodging options outside of Yosemite, but all campgrounds inside the park are sold out for the weekend.” Source

Today’s guest is John Hebard, an RVer from Kansas City who took an unusual route to save a troubled marriage. Rather than separating, he and his wife, Laura, bought and RV and started traveling the country together. During the process, they rediscovered what made them fall in love in the first place. They also got to experience some memorable adventures along the way. So, rather than becoming another divorce statistic, the Hebards decided on a plan that was quite-possibly the most insane thing they could have come up with. Source

Watch your daughter reel in her first rainbow trout. Join your son on horseback and mosey around like New Mexico cowboys. Hike with your entire family to the site of a Tyrannosaurus rex footprint — one of only two such tracks in the world. Source

RVIA’s government affairs team has taken a multi-pronged approach: working collaboratively with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, while also setting up our own individual meetings with members of Congress and policymakers at the Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Commerce. Source

To start, AARP is encouraging seniors to get outdoors and walk 30 minutes a day, every day, as part of their second annual “Fit and Fun Challenge.” Throughout June, there will be events across the country representing an array of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, camping and service. Source

If you've ever arrived before dawn to line up in Yosemite for a reservation, you know just how valuable those Valley Floor reservations can be. Now instead of squabbling with line cutters, you are going to have to hit the lottery. Source

Camping returned Tuesday to Three Rivers State Park, which was partially reopened last month as repairs continued after damage from Hurricane Michael in October. Source

RVSV Expo created a space for up-and-coming manufacturers to display their product at a place that caters to the needs of small to midsize manufacturers. "We can work with any size space needed from displaying one to two units up to dozens or more," said Jeremiah. Source

Colorado hikers, campers and outdoors enthusiasts have no shortage of campgrounds, hiking trails and open spaces to explore and enjoy, but sometimes a lack of photos and reviews of these spaces can leave more to be desired. Source