Rebecca Smith

When I go camping, I see many older people that are still active. We’re hiking the trails, paddling rivers, and generally getting outside. I’ve realized that RVing helps people stay active and feeling young. Source

Ask Dave Baus about typical recreational vehicle owners today, and he'll tell you they probably don't have kids, they almost certainly will have pets and they may or may not be part of the 55-and-older crowd. Source

When James and I pulled out the map picking our next stops, I noticed César E. Chávez National Monument right along our Central California driving route. Source

On today’s show I am sharing the results of my online survey asking Girl Campers for their favorite things they won’t camp without. There were so many things that I decided to just start with their favorite kitchen things. Source

Neuseway Nature Park and Campground is a county-run park in Kinston, N.C. We came to the area to eat at the well known Chef and the Farmer Restaurant and the campground turned out to be a great find as it was very close to the restaurant, had full hook-ups, and was only $20/night. Source

Back in my working journalist days for newspapers and TV stations, that was the bane of my existence. Each morning, it was an hour commute to get to work. Returning, it was often longer. And if the weather was bad, it was sometime better to get a hotel room downtown than try and navigate the 42 miles from work to my house. Source

There are things to consider before you go all-in on a purchase or build. Camper vans require a significant investment in time and money; we’ve rounded up the 10 most important questions to ask yourself before you buy. Source

“Our staff is going around making sure that our water systems are safe for the public to drink and have no pathogens in them,” says Steve Lambert the Parks Program Manager. Source

With the recent opening of the Meador Campground at Bluestone State Park, the Tent Area Campground and the Old Mill Campgrounds opening are delayed until mid-June. Source

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2019 Dutchmen Aspen Trail and Coleman recreational trailers, equipped with a Capital cooktop inside the unit as the main cooking appliance. When the furnace is on, the cooktop flames may become inverted, which may lead to an excessive heat build up and a potential burn hazard. Source