TRAVELCAMP RVLIFE ARTICLES

One man is taking his interest in space travel to new heights. He is building a campground in hopes it will one day be a destination for watching SpaceX launches from a unique perspective. Just when you start seeing SpaceX developments in the horizon on Highway 4, a detour down a gravel road will launch…

Patricia Winters and her family decided to take advantage of her husband’s remote work arrangement, so they bought a camper. In June, they left their Annapolis, Md., home for a trip out West, with plans to be back in time for school. “At the end of July, our school district decided to go virtual, so…

Michigan officials have selected 14 community and state parks, trails and sports facilities to share $5.4 million in federal grants. The state Department of Natural Resources said the money will come from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which is supported by revenues from gas and oil development from the Gulf of Mexico. “The...

Amazon Prime Day 2020 is finally upon us. If you are one of the 100 million households with a Prime membership, now is the perfect time to score a great deal on a wide assortment of items. In the past, Amazon Prime Day has offered huge discounts on their own tech products such as the Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV….

Spending Christmas in an RV might mean changing a few things about how you celebrate. You’ll likely need to change up how you prepare your meals, the kinds of things you do, the types of gifts you give, and—in some cases—even the people you spend the holiday with. Besides the things mentioned above, you will…

Every family has their favorite holiday traditions and pastimes. However, living in an RV can make things a little more difficult for you – but it can also give you the opportunity to create even better memories and make new traditions just in time for the holidays. So, how do you make the most of…

A year ago this June, Marc and Julie Bennett hastily organized a virtual workshop named the “Hit the Road Summit” to help new RVers learn about the lifestyle. Now, the Bennetts have announced plans to launch a bigger and better version of the event, aptly named the 2nd Annual “Hit the Road RV Summit &...

This week, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced 49 new designations to the America's Byways collection, including 15 All-American Roads and 34 National Scenic Byways in 28 states. This increases the number of America's Byways to 184 in 48 states. “We’re proud to have supported legislation that led to the announcement of 49 new Scenic Byways and...

RVs have become some of the hottest wheels on the market, but too many people jump into buying a motorhome without fully understanding everything it entails. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a motorhome pro, buying an RV can be a major undertaking. You’re about to make a significant investment in a product that needs...

With everything you need housed right behind the wheel, recreational vehicles, or RVs, make every journey that much more convenient. But there’s a catch. Because these vehicles are so versatile, access to your travel essentials means choosing the right model to fuel your taste for luxury and adventure alike. When exploring the huge range of RVs on...

The very best way to see the Mighty Five of Utah is by camping in an RV. The five national parks in Utah are Bryce Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, and Capitol Reef. The spectacular beauty of these geological wonders should not be missed. Visiting only one will provide a lifetime of memories. Here are some...

Towables are great for flexibility on the road. The biggest selling point of a towable is that you can travel with it and then detach it when you want to take your vehicle elsewhere. Towables provide the comfort and amenities of an RV along with the freedom of exploring with a smaller vehicle. If you've...

If visiting one (or several) of the United States’ impressive national parks is on your travel bucket list this year, we have some good news. The National Park Service (NPS) is offering six days in 2021 when guests can enjoy free admission to national parks, monuments, and sites that typically charge entrance fees. NPS free days are the...

Weekend trips can allow you to catch your breath after a long work week, reconnect with loved ones, and take a mini vacation without having to invest too much time or money. Even better, when you've got your own RV, your options for a fun weekend getaway are nearly endless. Why the Grey Wolf Camper...

You’re yearning to get away for spring break this year, but you’re not ready to hop on a plane. You need a change of scenery, as long as the scenery isn’t full of other people. And you’d like to travel in a COVID-responsible manner. Sound familiar? If that’s you, consider booking an RV vacation this spring break....

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, border closures between countries and other restrictions have forced Americans to look closer to home for their travel fix. Many have achieved this by buying or renting an RV. Nothing compares to exploring and appreciating the diverse topography of your home country, meeting fellow explorers and sharing your road trip stories...

For years, the baby boomer retiree was the stereotypical RV traveler, but these days, millions of Americans live in RVs — a growth that's been fueled by millennials and young families. It's a nationwide trend that exploded during the course of the pandemic, with Outdoorsy reporting a 4,500% increase in RV rental bookings in their 2020 travel trend report. With plenty of newbies...

National parks offer beautiful experiences, including camping. My home is in the midwest, and I have found several scenic campgrounds through the years. Many of these campgrounds are in national parks and offer views that you will not find elsewhere. If you are new to camping or an experienced camper, I hope you will book...

Born and raised in Delaware, Kirsten and Devin Trout had no plans to move. Then, one day in 2017, the couple both felt the itch to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee. "We never talked about moving to Nashville, so it was very random for both of us," Kirsten told Insider. "Since we never talked about it,...

When taking the wheel of your new RV, the first thing you'll notice is the view. With large, panoramic windows and a seat high above the ground, your eyeline captures the full extent of the surrounding scenery. As the RV’s powerful engine smoothly sails along nearly any terrain, you can settle in and enjoy the...

A recreational vehicle (RV) is a powerful purchase. Buying one of your own means you’ve got a vacation home ready and waiting for the next place you want to take it. Planning each new adventure becomes simpler, thanks to: ·   The flexibility to move when and where you choose ·   Less travel and accommodation logistics — and...

As most Americans hunkered down in their homes to avoid COVID-19, Dawn and Roger Haas hopped in their RV to make a 1,100-mile trip to see family in the Ozarks. Instead of staying at campgrounds along the way, they spent nights at orchards, wineries and ski areas where they were able to pick apples, sip...

Tristan Hamm sat on the coast of Oregon around a pulsing, orange campfire. The rhythmic sounds of DJ Samuel Lawrence danced through the background as a haze from West Coast wildfires enveloped Hamm’s small crew of adventurers and Lawrence’s makeshift DJ booth. Together, Hamm’s group had trekked from Los Angeles to Oregon just as the...

During a time where the coronavirus pandemic has curtailed tourism and travel and has hit local small businesses like farms and farmer’s markets, agritourism has helped businesses see a boost and travelers get their travel itch taken care of. Harvest Hosts is one of those agriculture programs, working with over a thousand local farms, vineyards,...

Goldman Sachs has turned even more optimistic on the outlook for the US economy this year under President Biden. In a weekend note to clients, economists at the bank raised their forecast for US GDP to 6.6 percent in 2021 from 6.4 percent. Goldman now expects a lower US unemployment rate of 4.5 percent at the end...

A radiology technician at a Kansas hospital had to sleep in an RV in the parking lot for over a week after his coworkers got sick with COVID-19 last month, the Associated Press reported. Eric Lewallen had to be on-site at Rush County Memorial Hospital in La Crosse, Kansas, in case anyone needed an X-ray since he...

Millennials have been renting and purchasing more RVs than ever before as road trips continues to be a bright spot during the coronavirus pandemic. According to new data from RV rental platform RVshare, 73 percent of millennials both this and last year reported they were "likely to take an RV trip in the future." But this year,...

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a Heavy-Duty Inspection/Maintenance regulatory concept to make sure that non-gasoline powered vehicles greater than 14,000 lbs. operating in California (including vehicles registered out of state) have properly functioning emissions control systems. While this is only a regulatory concept right now, the intention is for this to eventually...

A Regional Stay Home Order in California, announced last Thursday by Governor Newsom, prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires 100 percent masking and physical distancing in all others. It also places additional restrictions on campgrounds and RV dealerships. The new order goes into effect within 48...

CampgroundViews.com has brought the process of finding a campsite into the 21st century. Using 360 video with an augmented information layer the company will allow campers to virtually tour a campground, see the roads, see the sites, get information on a site of interest and click to book that site. The company will launch a Crowdfunding...