Rebecca Smith

You might want to attend the Alternative Housing Academy class in Portland on June 27 to learn about the ups and downs and city acceptance of small-scale shelters, from backyard flats and tiny houses on wheels to co-housing communities, where garden chores are shared. Source

RVs have entered the sharing economy. You don’t have to worry about coordinating or paying for flights or hotels for your vacations this summer. Instead, you could take your trip into your own hands (and likely save some money!) by renting an RV from RVshare to get out of town with your friends or family. Source

If you park under the sun this summer, you’ll want to protect your windows from all the extra heat radiating in. A reflective window cover can be very useful in temperature control, as well as keeping your RV’s interior looking good as new. These covers can be set up anywhere from the windshield and side windows to the skylight above the bed or shower. Source

We just attended a Leisure Travel Vans club rally near Montreal, Quebec in which we were the only ones who didn’t speak French. Source

Summer is towing season for many of Americans. Boats, RVs, campers and moving trailers can be seen heading down the highway. But if not done safely, mistakes can be costly. Source

At least one person, believed to be a teen, has been hit by a falling tree at Camp Barnard near Sooke during a windstorm. One person is in critical but stable condition. Source

While there are plenty of standard bucketlist destinations like Alaska or Yellowstone, we also get a fair share of more obscure places. Like the kind that you won’t find in the major RV guidebooks, but should definitely consider checking out if you get a chance. Source

While some campgrounds are still first-come, first-served, plenty have stepped into the digital age. Many allow you to book online or by phone, choosing the primo spot you desire. Source

Campsite cooking can be a pleasurable pastime, producing much more than burgers, hot dogs and s’mores, with a bit of advance planning and preparation before leaving home. Source

An indoor saltwater pool, a fitness center, and furnished cabins with televisions are among the offerings at this glamping site in the Pacific Northwest designed by US firm OfficeUntitled. Source