.    and Fishing ranks as one of the top activities for campers, however, fishing your way across the US can become quite expensive.  Paying for an out of state fishing license is an expensive fee for those who are only traveling thru a state on their way to the next destination.  However, the allure of fishing in different bodies of water throughout the US entices many to simply pay an occasional fine rather than go thru the trouble and expense of paying state to state for a fishing license. There are many ideas on the best way to implement a national fishing program.  One suggestion is having a reciprocal license between states; another is to have a federal license good in all federal parks ...

 The freedom of being on the open road on an RV sounds romantic and adventuresome but that thought can be quickly stifled by thought of trying to turn around a 40 ft rig somewhere off a country side road.  So, here are a few tips for making sure you arrive safe and sound at your next destination.  First, always inspect your rig before embarking on a journey. Make sure all hoses and cords are put up, that slides and stairs are in, that the antenna is down and that there are no branches danger of being taken out upon your exit.  When leaving or pulling into a site, ask for help as an RV has "blind spots" just like a car.  Secondly, Travel smart.  Remember the weight...

CAMPGROUND ETIQUETTE

Excerpts Taken from Highways Magazine

1. My site is my home. Please don’t walk through it on your way to the way to the bathhouse or to visit another site.  Just ask permission.  Also, please pass it on to your children for they don’t always understand the boundaries.

      2. Quiet time is just that, “Quiet.” Voices carry in a campground.  Alcohol seems to reduce hearing and increase volume.

       3. If you need to leave early in the morning, pack as much as you can the night before.  When pack the car in the morning open the doors and leave them open until ......

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 ...