Tom Johnson RV Assisting ‘Extreme Makover’

December 19, 2011
Tom Johnson Camping Center announced they have donated the use of 12 RVs to “Extreme Makeover:Home Edition” and Bellamy Homes to be used by the designers and builders to increase their productivity. According to a press release, a mix of travel trailers, fifth-wheels and a Class A motorhome are being utilized as office space allowing [Read More...]

New York Parks Designed for Winter Camping

December 17, 2011
Winter in New York allows outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various activities such as cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snow tubing and snowshoeing due to the state’s varied geography and bountiful winter snows. According to a Yahoo report, maintained highways allow year-round access to campers who wish to take their RV or tent out for a winter [Read More...]

AAA Expects Strong Travel During Holidays

December 14, 2011
Despite continued worries about the economy, more Americans are expected to hit the highway this holiday season. CNN reported that travel group AAA said Wednesday it expects 91.9 million Americans — about 30% of the population — to travel at least 50 miles from home during the 11-day year-end holiday season. That’s up 1.4% from [Read More...]

A potpourri of suggestions for visiting the National Park System this winter

December 1, 2011
Just because winter is on its way and the weather is turning gray and colder doesn't mean there aren't great places to enjoy in the National Park System in the coming months. National Parks Traveler is providing some random suggestions. [READ MORE..]

INDUSTRY LOOKS TO KICK START 2012 AT NATIONAL RV TRADE SHOW

November 22, 2011
With RV ownership at record levels, and consumer interest in RVing remaining strong, RVIA’s 49th National RV Trade Show brings together 2012 products, industry officials and RV dealers at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2011....[Read More]

Protect the Mortgage Interest Deduction for RVs

November 16, 2011
The federal second home mortgage interest deduction is a substantial benefit to motorhome owners. But reports indicate that a Congressional Super Committee (Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction) is considering eliminating this deduction for RVs. The proposal is part of a package... [Read More]

17 Free Entrance Days in 2012 at National Parks

October 24, 2011
To encourage Americans to explore America’s natural beauty, rich history and culture, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service will waive admission fees on 17 days in 2012. “From Independence Hall to our newest national park, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, our national parks tell the story of America, [Read More...]

Leaf Peeping Across America: A Coast-to-Coast Guide to the Fall Foliage

October 8, 2011
Grab your camera, spare memory cards, and load the car -- it's leaf-peeping season from coast to coast. From Vermont to the Pacific Northwest, use this guide to see some of the best fall foliage across the U.S.[Read More]

10 great places to see science in the works

October 7, 2011
Are you looking for new places to go? Want to make it interesting and educational? OK..What do zombie fashion shows, crime lab tours and Rubik's cube contests have in common? You'll find them all at a science festival. These events function in the same way art and food festivals do - through public demonstrations and activities, most of them free. [Read More...]

Fall colors more than halfway toward peak in northern Maine

October 6, 2011
Conservation officials say the northern half of Maine is more than halfway toward peak foliage as the state's trees continue showing their fall colors. The Maine Department of Conservation says the region from roughly Greenville north is now experiencing high foliage conditions, with colors 50 to 70 percent toward peak. [Read More]

Best National Parks of the Pacific Northwest

September 30, 2011
From glaciers to redwood forests, these national parks and seashores in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, and Montana offer easy fall escapes. [Read More]