For those who have a spirit of adventure and a healthy appetite for the outdoors, boondocking may be the perfect camping option.  While there are many how to books on boondocking, most people just need to do their research and plan ahead to enjoy this unique lifestyle whether camping for the weekend or full time.  While boondocking does have its challenges, the benefits are many and include spectacular sights, closeness to nature and very cost effective camping.  Imagine taking the occasional bath in a stream, deer or cow crossing and other sights and sounds you would never enjoy in a traditional campground. If you decide to embark on this adventure it is important to ...

When camping you find out quickly that though camping has traditionally been an economical choice for vacationing, with todays amenities and resorts the cost can quickly be comparable to traditional lodging choices.   When looking at discount programs available, be aware of many that have huge up front costs or have lots of restrictions.  For instance, campground can set the number of days or only certain days that a discount can be used.  They may also not inlcude cable, 50 amp or pets or other fees in the discount and will charge for those which greatly reduces your so called discount.  For the camper who uses their rig on weekends or for vacations, check camping directorys for campgrounds that will ...

Most RV owners use their rigs for weekend get-a-ways or vacations during the warmer months of the year.  Snowbirds or full time RVers on the other hand, travel even in winter months and want to keep warm and comfortable regardless of the weather outside.   So, here are some tips to keep you cozy... even in January.   Use shrink film on the inside of your windows to make them airtight and to keep out the drafts.  When winter is over the shrink wrap is easy to remove and can simply be peeled off and thrown away.  Another way the cold air sneaks in an RV is through the roof  vents or compartments that open into the inside of the rig.  The same shrink wrap ...

Rving and fine dining should go hand in hand!  Many campers today are looking for healthy dishes that don't take a lot of prep area and will not leave you with leftovers.  Since  eemost rvs have limited storage in cabinets, countertops and in the refrigerator, cooking can sometimes be a mess of stacking stuff everywhere, washing to make more room or to reuse a needed dish and being frustrated by not having the right kitchen tools on hand.  Combine a small prep area, with limited accessories, no dishwasher, and limited space for food and you need to be creative to have a healthy delicious dinner with minimal work and frustration.  ...

 Many RVers combine their love of travel with their jobs by working on the road.  Wondering how to work or run your business from an RV.  You must stay organized!!  With limited space, e-mail provide a great way to keep in touch and paying bills without generating paper that must be filed. The use of I-pads and laptops can help conserve space and a mail forwarding company can ensure you get pertinent info on time. Above all though, you must have a reliable internet connection!  the RV lifestyle can be used by traveling nurses, electricians, a variety of contractors, and those who are able to transfer within their company.  Most ...

Looking for an ecofriendly wash for your RV??  Look at the alternative to soap and suds, a portable pressure washer!   The pressure washer allows water pressure adjustment so that you can wash everthing from your RV to your cooler and even your dog.  Using a pressure washer ensures that no harmful detergents are getting into the ground and will water area plants instead of kill them!   The pressure can wipe away miles of road dirt, oil, bugs etc and is small enough to take with you on camping trips and using it will ensure your cleaning job is done quickly, effectively and safely without the use of harsh chemicals.   

We are so looking forward to tomorrow night.  The campers are all pitching in for an Italian dinner and the menu is out of this world!  Manacotti, Italian Wedding Soup, Lasanga, Meatballs and Sauce, Antipasta, Baked Ziti, Italian Bread, and more...  To top it off, we have a wonderful selection of Grapefull Sisters wine to pair with our meal.  With it being a little cold and windy outside, the warm dinner and good times with friends is sure to take off the chill.