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Campground community centers are hidden gems

The next time you go camping, be sure to check out the campground community center. Over the past few years, during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

“The Last Resort” and more memorable, funny and unusual business names

As a kid growing up in rural Iowa, I always got a kick out of the nearby town’s small motel. It was cleverly named...

10-Year Rule is rare at most parks, but stay tuned

The “10-Year Rule” in the camping business is something that experienced RVers love to debate but likely have seldom, if ever, experienced in their...

Ways you can brighten the campground manager’s day

It’s a thankless job: campground manager (CM). S/he’s often the person who helps you reserve the perfect RV spot. When you arrive, the CM...

If you’re canceling your campground reservations, do it as soon as you can

Record fuel prices are undoubtedly changing summer camping plans for RVers across North America. These high prices could force people to cancel their campground...

Hanging up the keys? Park models could be the answer to high living costs

Camping and RV ownership have always been a series of “phases” for those who stick with the lifestyle. Maybe your family started in a...

Two RV park proposals near Albany, NY, facing opposition

Proposals for two new RV parks along the shores of Great Sacandaga Lake northwest of Albany, New York, are drawing criticism from neighbors and...

West Virginia lawmakers to privatize state parks, attempt to solve funding woes

Is privatizing state parks a good idea? It’s apparently an attractive concept for some state legislators. The House of Representatives in West Virginia just passed...

ADA lawsuits skyrocketing, website accessibility requirements not followed

Owning and operating a campground has never been a piece of cake. The same holds true for most small businesses, but campground owners had...

A fun, unique Harvest Hosts location: RVing at Sawdust Alpacas

When I saw the listing for the Sawdust Alpacas in Fallon, Nevada, among the Harvest Hosts offerings, I immediately started planning how to work...

See more, move less: The benefits of home-based camping

Call me crazy, but I thought when we purchased our fifth-wheel RV we’d never tent camp again. Somehow I saw the RV as an...

Around the Campfire: Old-timer offers newbie all the wrong advice

The cooler evening temperatures prompt many folks to gather at night around a campfire. I enjoy meeting and visiting with people from all over...