Technology has come a long, long way from rubbing two sticks together to make a fire. With all the advancements in the world, camping gear has become more practical and multifunctional. Let’s take a look at some of this year’s hottest inventions and see how far they go to make your life more functional. Thermacell’s Bug Repelling Lantern There are few things I hate more than being overrun by mosquitos while I am trying to enjoy camping with my family. With this new bug rep...

With the hot weather and the dryness of the landscape, wildfires are inevitable. Keeping your family safe from the destructiveness of these terrible tragedies is not always the first thing you think of when preparing the RV for a weeklong vacation, but fire preparedness should always be on the list ...

Smell That Ocean Air: Get the Most Out of that Last Beach Trip of the Summer Summer is coming to an end and the kids are going back to school (woohoo!!), but doesn’t that one last beach trip sound nice. The beach is such a tranquil place to be and having the convenience to stay&#32...

RVs, trailers and pop-up campers have come a long way in the past hundred or so years that they have been in existence. There have been so many improvements both inside and outside. More people than ever are taking up the amazing trend of RVing but what kind of RVer are you? There are&#3...

Camping at a new campground can be an exciting venture or a complete nightmare depending on what you are looking for. Camping within a few hundred miles from home is not too difficult to adjust to but when you are traveling to a different state you should call ahead and ask a few questio...

All dog (and Cat) lovers can agree that leaving your pet at home or with a kennel while you are away on vacation can be harder on you than it is on them. This year with a few simple adjustments your pets can become your best travel companions and they will never ask you “Are&#3...

These days there are so many RV and trailer owners living fulltime in their coaches. It has become an easier, uninhibited way of life, not to mention a cheaper. When you are spending a majority of your time in your home on wheels you may need to make a few upgrades, starting with floorin...

 How do you get to keep the camping going with limited funds? Let’s talk “camping on a budget” and keep you and the family out and about year round! Location Motivation When deciding where you want to camp, take some time to do some research on the rates in the area you are&#3...

Whether you are out on a busy holiday weekend or simply on a quiet trip to your favorite hidden campsite, safety should always be a concern. I am not talking about the safety from a world of lions, and tigers, and bears oh my…but the safety from the things you may think about at&#...

You have your brand new coach, you have your trip location picked, and the family has gotten together for that inaugural trip…now your stress begins. The first time you go out in your new coach can cause you some anxiety but with a little planning, your stress level can become a lot l...