Tag: Camping
Dealing with noisy neighbors during campground quiet time
Dear RV Shrink:
We have been RVing for a long time but recently we had an event that was a new experience for us. I...
Look up – There could be a missile up there!
By Greg Illes
Cottonwood trees are rugged-looking, charming and (when they're green) beautiful in all the ways that trees can be beautiful. But they have...
How to prepare for boondocking
By Bob Difley
You can boondock as long as your on-board resources hold out. Basic equipment for dry camping (without hookups) includes:•A house battery...
KOA reports camping is on the rise in North America
BILLINGS, Mont. (April 24, 2019) (Press release) – More North Americans are discovering the benefits of time spent outdoors and as they do, they’re...
What to do if you encounter a bear in the woods
By Bob Difley
You're hiking a woodland trail when suddenly you come upon a bear. Whether you're boondocking or staying in a campground, if you...
How to handle “needy” RV campground neighbors
Dear RV Shrink:
We have been full-time RVing for about seven years. We have met many wonderful people. However, occasionally we meet a "stalker." It...
My go-to app to find a place to park my RV
By Chris Guld, Geeks on TourWe (Jim and Chris of GeeksOnTour.com) are currently at the FMCA convention in Perry, Georgia. We're giving several seminars...
RVer Safety: The good, the bad and the ugly of self-protection in a campground
By Mike Sherman
Regarding RVer safety and self-protection, particularly in a campground, let's take a look at the good (weapons of choice and a plan),...
VIDEO: 14 Luxury Motorcoach Resorts – What You Need To Know In 60 Seconds
At the recent Prevost Expo in West Palm Beach, Florida, more than 50 preowned Prevost motorhomes were on display with the exhibits staffed by...
Couple can’t agree on public or private campgrounds
RV Shrink
Dear RV Shrink:We have been traveling for almost nine months. We bought a fifth-wheel, a new truck and all the toys. We plan...
Camping on federal lands during the shutdown – latest information
By Russ and Tiña De MarisThursday marked the sixth day of the partial federal government shutdown. Some have wondered how this is or will...
What’s the status of National Park System during partial government shutdown?
December 22, 2018 – The National Parks Traveler, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media organization dedicated to covering national parks and protected areas on a daily...