Tag: Camping
Readers speak out: “The RV Life” – a poem by Janet Jackson
One of our readers, Janet Jackson, handwrote this poem and mailed it to us from Lincoln, Illinois. We've typed it up for you to...
RV Daily Tips Newsletter Issue 1278
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros,...
Camping versus RVing: What’s the difference?
By Chuck Woodbury
EDITOR
I think I am finally able to define the lifestyle called RVing, which some people criticize because it's not really "camping." What...
Azuki the hedgehog goes camping
Well, fellow RVers, it's about time for your daily dose of cute. And what could be cuter than a hedgehog going camping? Nothing...except for...
What is it about camping near water?
By Jerry Brown
I love camping near water, and I know I'm not unique. Those waterfront spots always fill up first — and they often...
Why do you “camp”?
There's some question whether traveling in a comfy RV is "camping," but a lot of us still call it that. Regardless, most of us...
What to do when encountering a bear in the woods
By Bob Difley
You're hiking a woodland trail on a warm sunny day, the forest alive with the twitterings of songbirds, sunlight dappling the forest...
A warning about outdoor grilling: Danger lurks!
Be careful the next time you eat a hamburger or other product cooked on an outdoor grill. There could be danger lurking in the...
Your safety while boondocking – your responsibility
By Bob Difley
One of the many joys associated with boondocking is finding those pristine, backwoods campsites or forest service campgrounds that have a minimal...
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...