“Nine thousand gallons [of sewage] a month are going into the wastewater system. That’s the storm drain system, not the sewer. The storm drain carries it straight to Santa Monica Bay,” said Barry Coe, regarding the monthly wastewater of the 600 recreational vehicles (RV) that are being used by homeless persons in the Harbor Gateway…

Tent, RV or cabin? Many people I know, who once were devoted backpackers, eventually saw the wisdom of camping with a trailer or a recreational vehicle (RV), especially when young kids were part of the equation. I know because I was one of them. “If we are just camping in Colorado, we love tent camping….

By Lucy Ladis From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—Joel Holland discovered Harvest Hosts when he and his wife were RVing across the country and parked overnight at an alpaca farm in the central plains. The farm run by the Dominican Sisters of Peace is part of a subscription program that caters to RVers by letting…

Essentially a residence on wheels, a recreational vehicle (RV) is a popular way to vacation and visit friends and family while bringing along all the comforts of home. With good manners, you can be the favorite in every campground. Enjoy the View When visiting campgrounds with your motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, or van, be a…

By Gregory Scruggs From The Seattle Times Coos Bay–Wearing a sweatshirt against the seaside chill, I grilled fresh-caught red snapper then served my family of three at a picnic table. After dinner, I settled into an Adirondack chair around the campfire with a glass of local pinot noir before taking a hot shower and crawling…

As the price of fuel continues to head for the moon, driving the car, SUV, or RV to a faraway campground becomes less appealing. So don’t leave home—just get out of the house. Camping has always been a traditional pastime in the United States, but according to a recent study commissioned by the state of…

Picture this: You’re on Interstate 15, a four-lane highway that snakes through the Virgin River Gorge, situated between St. George, Utah, and Beaver Dam, Arizona. Your foot’s on the gas. The speedometer’s needle hovers around 55 miles per hour. The late afternoon sun peaks through the towering cliffs to the west, casting a heavenly light…

By Susan Taylor Martin From Tampa Bay Times TAMPA, Fla. — Americans have long been enamored of the open road. There was John Steinbeck circling the country in Travels With Charley. Buz and Tod tooling west on Route 66. Clark Griswold loading up the family for a National Lampoon’s Vacation. Today, though, motorists are increasingly…

The enforced isolation of the pandemic, with closed resorts and the increased stress of flying, has more people than ever camping to find tranquility. For those who want to do so in comfort, here’s an overview of RV and camper trailers to fit every budget. Mobile Mansions Marathon Prevost Coach MSRP: Due to custom nature,…

When Margie Hamel Lundy and her husband Allen Lundy decided to road school their three children in 2010, they didn’t ask school authorities in Ohio for permission. “We didn’t offer up that information either when we left,” Mrs. Lundy said in an interview. “We were already working from home and were homeschooling our kids.” So,…