Month: May 2019

Summer and camping go hand in hand. Unfortunately, so do summer and heat, and with heat comes problems most of us would rather not have. Source

Our guests this week are Chris Dunphy and Cherie ve Ard from the Mobile Internet Resource Center, which is the best source I know of unbiased mobile internet information for US based RVers and digital nomads who must have reliable Internet connections while on the road, whether for business, to keep in touch with friends and family or to stream they favorite movies. Source

Crews started clearing roads and ensuring campers were safe when the storms rolled through the 3,482-acre park overnight Wednesday. Park officials said they are thankful for the timing of the storms. Source

I have often camped with Lacey and her husband Gary. We both have travel trailers, though theirs is... I dunno, approximately twice the size of ours. Lacey is Italian, and cooks like nobody’s business. She loves to feed people. That’s only one of the many reasons that I love her. Source

The National Park Service today announced $309,814 in Preservation Technology and Training grants for 11 projects to develop or adapt techniques that preserve historical sites and cultural heritage across ten states. Source

The Chuckegg Creek Fire has burned over 370,000 acres (150,000 hectacres) and is still considered out of control. A red flag warning is in place, as no significant rainfall and warmer temperatures are expected in the forecast. Source

Amboy Mayor John Schamberger said the city received another two inches of rain Wednesday night and city crews have been out since 1:30 a.m. Thursday blocking flooded roadways and responding to emergency alarms at lift stations. Source

Glacier National Park utility crews are dealing with significant water and wastewater leaks throughout the park. Source

Maybe it’s just me, but noisy neighbors, overflowing dumpsters, and smelly bathrooms combine to represent the exact opposite of the experience I’m looking for when I camp. But campgrounds aren’t intimidating and make spending a night outdoors as easy as possible. Is there some way you can leave them behind without sacrificing convenience? Source

Skiers have enjoyed the long winter that has extended their season into June this year. However, those waiting for summer to show up are wondering how long it will take for some mountain campgrounds to thaw out. Source