Month: May 2019

Although high water over an entrance road to Brushy Creek Campground at Lake O’ the Pines would shut it down right now, that’s not the reason it’s closed. Source

After almost a century of crafting nearly identical, metallic, tear-drop trailers, Airstream has finally learned a new design language. The brand, one of 17 RV lines owned by Thor Industries Inc., ditched its silver-bullet style and created a fiberglass camping trailer in a bid to attract those who “love modern design.” Source

If you’re wondering how to choose the best national park for your next RV adventure, you’re not alone. We were clueless, too, when our full-time RVing life began in 2007. But after one giant boulder collision, several tree branch sideswipes, and 12 years traveling, we’ve got national park RV camping logistics down to a science. Here’s your chance to learn from our early blunders with foolproof tips for a flawless getaway. Source

If you’re looking for some truly great things to do in Branson, Mo., for couples, you’re going to find great delight in the Titanic Museum. Packed full of history and artifacts, this is one date night activity that will bring you hours of historical knowledge and facts. Source

There’s a campground a half mile away from Niki Rider’s house in Ohio, but when it comes to family camping, she’d rather drive two hours to the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Barton Lake in Fremont, Indiana. Source

"With more than 235 total attendees and exhibitors, we out-grew this year’s venue much faster than anticipated. We are exploring unique options for next year’s conference, but it is just too early to provide any details,” said Cornwell. Source

Get your camping gear ready, for Memorial Day weekend will be upon us soon. It may be hard to find the great outdoors any greater than in Utah: Hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, off-roading and in several places – well, crowds. Source

Five months after receiving the highest award in the Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park franchise network, the Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines has won a “Park of the Year Award” in the medium-size park category from the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO). Source

And while the range-topper will be made from carbon fiber, the more interesting version will use a composite concocted from chicken feathers, a material that's literally featherlight. Source

An Oregon jury determined May 10 that Brigham City, Utah-based Smoot Brothers Transportation and Wakarusa, Ind.-based Horizon Transport were liable for $26.5 million in damages for a crash that killed one person and injured another. Source