St. Patrick’s Day: A Little History
Amanda Lepinski
March 16, 2012
No matter where your travels take you in mid-March, you’re bound to stumble into a city painted green for St. Patrick’s Day. But what is the significance of shamrocks, the color green, and who is St. Patrick? Around A.D. 390, Patrick was born in Britain where he lived until age 16 when he was kidnapped... Read more »
Life on the Road: RV Rallies
Joe and Vicki Kieva
March 5, 2012
RV rallies have become a popular way to meet other RVers while having a good time. A rally is simply a gathering of RVers at a particular destination. It may be a small get-together of a local RV club, attending an event like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, or an assemblage of thousands... Read more »
John Schneider’s RV an ‘Observation Deck’ on Life
April 5, 2011
When climbing into your RV to hit the road, it’s guaranteed that you won’t find an inspector waiting to paw through your belongings and tell you your shampoo bottle is too large. That’s one of the many benefits of RVing for John Schneider. The freedom to go where he wants when he wants without... Read more »
Work Camping: Seeing America, One Job at a Time
March 9, 2011
Job opportunities for work campers declined with the recession, but they are on the upswing again, and the opportunities for part-time or full-time employment are more diversified than ever. “Work camping has become much broader than working in a campground,” said Steve Anderson, editor and co-owner... Read more »
Learning the RV Lingo: Tips for Newbie RVers
August 5, 2010
Your RV’s NCC is maxed out, your toad is all hooked up, the galley’s stocked and you think you’re ready for your boondocking trip in your RBR. Courtesy of Foremost Insurance Group, learn some of the terms used by motorhome enthusiasts to make your next camping adventure or first motorhome purchase... Read more »
Bands of Brothers: Belonging to an RV Club
February 20, 2006
Do you like to travel in a pack, or are you a Lone Wolf? It doesn’t really matter — even those of us who normally enjoy vacations with just our family and a few close friends still appreciate the camaraderie shared by a group of like-minded travelers, which is why RV clubs are so popular.... Read more »
Tips on Buying a Used Motorhome
April 1, 2003
I received a letter from a friend yesterday, asking for advice on buying a used motorhome. Actually his inquiry was for the benefit of his son, who knows little about motorhomes and has shallow pockets. Rather than address the question in a return letter to my friend, I’ve decided to answer it... Read more »
