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RV Traveler #69
July 27, 2003

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FROM CHUCK WOODBURY
editor, http://www.RVtraveler.com

Most of my RV travels are in the American West. I get into
Canada once in awhile and I have done two big road trips to the
East. But mostly I stick to the 11 western states. People
ask me what part of the West I think is the most beautiful. And
I always have a hard time answering because there are so many
beautiful places. But, when pinned down, I do offer some
answers. My favorite place just might be the red rock country
of southern Utah including the national parks of Bryce Canyon,
Capitol Reef and Zion. Capitol Reef is the least known of the
three and worth the trip. To get to Bryce Canyon and
Capitol Reef National Parks, take Utah Route 12, which is
a ribbon of heaven -- a spectacular drive.

The Oregon and northern California coasts are beautiful
along California Route 1 and U.S. 101. Scenic routes off
the main highways can be even more impressive.

I love the deserts of the Southwest, including Death Valley in
California, an awesome and isolated piece of the West, and for
the last few years a National Park. I visit in the winter when
it's cold in much of the country but typically warm here. I
realize that many people do not share my love of the desert:
beauty here is definitely in the eye of the beholder.

Montana and Wyoming are beautiful states with few
people. More than any other state except perhaps Nevada,
Wyoming feels like the old West. There are plenty of real
cowboys. Western Montana is becoming more populated all
the time, but it's still pretty much wide open. My favorite
big towns in Montana are Butte and Missoula.

The Colorado Rockies are spectacular, especially around
Telluride and Ouray. Too bad that some of the small towns
have turned to gambling to survive. It's ruined Cripple Creek,
where the main street is a casino row. A drive through
Rocky Mountain National Park reaches so far into the sky
that the terrain is treeless tundra (try saying those last
few words fast, a few times in row).

I love Washington's San Juan Islands. The ferry ride to
the islands is fun and cheap (not in an RV, however), and
what spectacular views along the way! The nearby Olympic
Peninsula is also nice, although vast expanses of the clear
cut forests are ugly and disturbing. The Hoh Rainforest,
a stand of old growth timber within Olympic National Park
is gorgeous -- deep green, mossy and usually drippy wet.
The is one place to visit in the rain.

Of course, California's Yosemite National Park is one of the
most spectacular places in the West and the world. But it's often
overrun with visitors, so much so that the joy of the place
can get buried in the congestion. It's best to visit here in the
off-season.

I could list many other great places, but will save them for
another time.

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Every week it seems, another handful of RV parks offers wireless
Internet access to its guests. Read the basics of how "WiFi" works
and see the current list of RV parks that offer the hot new
technology that allows jet-fast Internet connections right from the
comfort of your RV at its campsite.

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FOR FULLTIMERS: ESTABLISHING A HOME BASE
A big decision when going fulltime in an RV is where to establish
a home base. This is a big deal, because there can be financial
advantages (tax savings, for one) in adopting one state over
another. Here is a list of the most popular home base states
and what advantages each offers full-timers.

ESSENTIAL READING ABOUT RVing IN ALASKA AND CANADA
Alaska By RV, Western Canada By RV, Eastern Canada By RV:
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2003 ALASKA MILEPOST DIRECTORY. If you are headed to Alaska,
Yukon Territory, BC, Alberta or NW Territories, this 55th edition
guidebook is essential. Get info or order.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR RV FURNACE
Your heater not working? Here's advice about how to fix it.

RVers' SLEEP INTERRUPTED BY SMOKE, FLAMES
This apparently accident-prone couple tells the story of
their Christmas road trip and how Santa brought them an
unexpected gift -- a rip roaring fire through their motorhome.

WOMEN RVers: RVing isn't just for guys. Read more.

HUGE RV FORUM
Wow! This is a huge online forum, where RVers discuss everything
under the sun about RVs and RVing.

LAWS ANGER VENDORS AT FMCA CONVENTION
New York state may have seen its last Family Motorcoaching
Association (FMCA) convention because of laws that restricted
RV manufacturers from selling their products at last week's huge
gathering of RVers. Read more.

HOME VIDEOS HELP NEW RV OWNERS LEARN TO USE THEIR RIGS
RV Education 101 presents home videos on how to operate everything
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HOW TO TOW A SATURN CAR BEHIND A MOTORHOME
According to the author of this article, it's easy to pull this
popular RV tow vehicle. But he also notes that there is a lot of
misinformation about towing the car. Read what he says.

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THE RV DOCTOR IS IN
The web's most popular RV doctor answers questions about
a plugged black water tank, RV toilet paper, a bad power
outlet and how to remove carpet from an RV bathroom.

AUTHOR ON THE ROAD, ANSWERS BASIC RVing QUESTIONS
Brad Herzog, his wife Amy and their two toddlers are on the road in
a Class A motorhome. In this newspaper article, Herzog discusses
traveling with young children, driving a Class A motorhome,
where he and his family camp, and his favorite RV destinations.

Best-selling books and videos about RVing

SURVIVAL OF THE RV SNOWBIRDS
A classic guide about "boondocking" (RVing on the cheap)

HOW TO GET PAID $50,000 A YEAR TO DELIVER MOTORHOMES

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VIDEO: ROCKY MOUNTAINS BY RV
Visit Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier and Rocky Mountain Nat. Parks

MYSTERIOUS MT. SHASTA
If you have ever traveled I-5 through far north California, you
have probably been awed by Mt. Shasta, a legendary Cascade volcano.
What's so legendary, you ask? The little folks that some people
believe live inside.

ALL ABOUT CLASS A MOTORHOMES
Advice for Class A buyers about rig selection, getting a good deal, and
how to inspect a rig before taking delivery.

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