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RV Staff - October 12, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We just stayed at an RV campground in East Texas this week and there has...

Do not assume you have no water leak just because you can’t see it

RV Staff - October 5, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about RVing. Hi Bob, I've read several frightening accounts of RVers discovering leaks in their RVs that went undetected...

Opportunities for nudist campers to boondock on public lands

RV Staff - September 28, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, My wife and I are nudists and we are joining the (winter) seasonal RV crowd....

Wendlands publish new book about boondocking

Chuck Woodbury - September 27, 2018

Mike and Jennifer Wendland, whose RV Lifestyle videos, podcast and blog celebrate the joys of traveling across North America in an RV, have just published...

Tolerate a noisy neighbor when boondocking, or not?

RV Staff - September 21, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, Earlier this week I was traveling through the San Juan Mountains. The Matterhorn campground was...

How to find your rig when boondocking on unmarked roads

RV Staff - September 14, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I dream of getting my coach ready to boondock on BLM lands. My goal is...

(Mis)Adventures with pull-throughs

Russ and Tiña De Maris - September 10, 2018

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Is a pull-through site better than a back-in? Friends of ours asked us to stop in for a visit as...

The RV Lifestyle: How it all began

Bob Difley - September 10, 2018

Did you ever wonder how the RV craze began, and what were the factors that made it such a popular way to travel, experience...

Reduce annual campground fees by camp hosting and volunteering

RV Staff - September 7, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We've been boondocking in the Midwest for a couple years and are going fulltime in...

Florida RVers ask when and where to go on Western camping trip

RV Staff - August 29, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, Thank you for your articles in RV Travel newsletter. We camp a lot in the...

Want to boondock in CA this fire season? Go West!

RV Staff - August 17, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, Making camping location decisions has been especially hard this year with the wildfires. Can you...

OverKill trailer ready for the rough life

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 9, 2018

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If RVing for you doesn't equate to "glamping" somewhere in a high-end resort, but on the other end of...

For a Lewis & Clark wilderness experience visit Idaho

RV Staff - August 3, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We've been anticipating a trip into the "Wild West" for years and now are on...

Another example of how slobs are ruining our camping

Chuck Woodbury - August 3, 2018

This is why we all need to be responsible campers, and even go beyond the call of duty sometimes to clean up after the...

Boondockers: Get out of wildfire areas NOW

RV Staff - July 27, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, The current wildfires and the likelihood of a dry, incendiary summer fire season has me quite...

Spending time with Mother Nature is good for your brain

Bob Difley - July 24, 2018

Those who enjoy the outdoors, camping, RVing, hiking, paddling, bird and wildlife watching, know that nature can have a positive effect on one's attitude...

Try this when you can’t find a campground with vacancies

RV Staff - July 20, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I read one of your Ask BoondockBob columns recently where you said some parks and...

Is camping/boondocking permitted in National Recreation Areas?

RV Staff - July 13, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I have seen some areas on maps called National Recreation Areas and wonder whether these...

Catalytic heater is a good alternative to forced air furnace

RV Staff - July 6, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We like to boondock in the national forests of the West in summer but find...

Busy month at Harvest Hosts overnight camping locations

Chuck Woodbury - July 2, 2018

Harvest Hosts owners Joel and Mary Ashley Holland Harvest Hosts is a membership program for RVers that provides access to a network of 620...

Most wildfires are human caused: Keep your campfire manageable

RV Staff - June 29, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We are coming from the New England area for a two-month-long camping trip to the...

Boondocking (and non-campground) campsites that take reservations

Bob Difley - June 22, 2018

I'm straying from the usual Ask BoondockBob question to talk about something now that RVers will eventually be asking about. I'm just beating them...

Remember this: the official Smokey Bear song? Hear it again

Chuck Woodbury - June 21, 2018

Summer is officially here and that means high fire danger. Here's a little song to get stuck in your head that will remind you...

Do “Campground Full” signs really mean it?

RV Staff - June 15, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, Are there any alternatives when road-tripping without reservations if boondocking spots are either not available...

Add a volcano or two to your Western road trip

RV Staff - June 8, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We've been watching the effects of Mt. Kilauea, Hawaii's currently erupting volcano, and wonder where...

The Columbia River Gorge from Washington state’s scenic Hwy. 14

RV Travel - June 1, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We're visiting friends in Portland then on to Idaho. What can you recommend for a...

Collect a database of boondocking campsites

RV Staff - May 25, 2018

Here's a comment from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I've been boondocking for 15 years, and I've found it's not the camping itself that's...

Oregon changes rules, hikes fees on forest camping

Russ and Tiña De Maris - May 21, 2018

By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVers and other outdoor recreationists may find a few changes if they favor overnight visits to Oregon State Forests....

When campgrounds fill, boondock. lt’s not as difficult as you think

RV Staff - May 18, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I've been reading Chuck Woodbury's concerns that the number of RVs being manufactured are...

National Scenic Byways – magnificent scenery and camping

RV Staff - May 11, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We like boondocking whenever possible, especially in scenic areas. But when we're traveling through...

How to avoid getting a tick-borne disease

Deanna Tolliver - May 10, 2018

By Deanna Tolliver It’s a fact that you will likely encounter more ticks in the month of May than any other. Too bad that May...

Boondocking east of the Rocky Mountains

RV Staff - May 4, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We do most of our camping east of the Rocky Mountains, and therefore have fewer...

State programs for first-time campers a big hit

Deanna Tolliver - May 3, 2018

Several states are encouraging the camping lifestyle this year by offering first-time camper programs. The itineraries vary state-to-state but the hoped-for result is that after...

Keep chipmunks (and other rodents) out of your RV

RV Staff - April 27, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking and more. Hi Bob, I just read your article on some ideas to keep mice out...

Tools for a safe and cheery campfire

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 26, 2018

CAVEAT: The following applies only to locations where it is safe and legal to have a campfire, and only using wood that is legal...

Web page makes finding British Columbia camping a snap

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 25, 2018

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many U.S. boondockers are familiar enough with some of the alternative sources of finding boondocking sites in the Lower...

New RVers disillusioned with New Orleans

RV Staff - April 20, 2018

Dear RV Shrink: We recently spent a week in a park near New Orleans. It was mismanaged and a mosquito-infested swamp. It was our...

Take a road less traveled through Central Oregon

RV Staff - April 20, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We've taken various routes from our winter camps in Southern California back up to...

Which repellents keep mosquitoes away best?

Chuck Woodbury - April 19, 2018

Summer is on the way. For many RVers and other campers that means some unpleasant encounters with mosquitoes. Heaven knows there are plenty of...

Free public lands resources, great for planning

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 18, 2018

By Bob Difley You've probably read about camping and boondocking on public lands, or maybe you even bought my e-book, BOONDOCKING: Finding the Perfect Campsite on...

Don’t let snakes frighten you out of RV country

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 17, 2018

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Boondocking – traveling out away in the "boonies" and away from traditional campgrounds and hookups – has its own...

Nevada Highway 93 boondock jewel: Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 13, 2018

By Russ and Tiña De Maris There are plenty of long and lonely stretches of road Out West. Traveling north out of Las Vegas on the 2-lane...

The science (and art) of finding boondocking campsites

Bob Difley - April 13, 2018

Here are questions from two readers of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, Thanks for the great advice on locating boondocking spots. One question though. How...

Majority of readers not fond of campfire smoke

Deanna Tolliver - April 13, 2018

Last week's poll showed our readers seem to be firmly divided into two camps: the smokers and the non-smokers: Here are a few comments (some...

RVtravel.com’s ‘Camper Slobs of the Week’

Chuck Woodbury - April 10, 2018

Most RVers and other campers respect nature, the environment, and other people. But check out the mess one group of slob-campers left after a...

Choosing a generator for a fifth wheel

RV Staff - April 6, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I have a question about generators. We have a 40 ft. fifth wheel and would...

Beware the bear!

Russ and Tiña De Maris - March 23, 2018

By Bob Difley Editor's note: This story was originally posted a few years back. However, we revive it now, as grizzly bear sightings were made...

Keep ants and mice out of your RV

RV Staff - March 23, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I'm a newbie RVer and I've read about problems with ants and mice in...

How to handle water needs when boondocking

RV Staff - March 16, 2018

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We enjoy boondocking (both dispersed and in no-hookup forest service campgrounds), but it seems...

Holiday weekends are coming – Plan ahead!

Russ and Tiña De Maris - March 15, 2018

By Bob Difley Although we may quibble about the definitions of boondocking, blacktop boondocking, Walmart boondocking, and dry-camping, we're talking about essentially the same...

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