Beating the Summer Heat While Boondocking
It has been pretty warm here in the Pacific Northwest over the last week or so, and this amazing weather is great for RV camping. If you are boondocking (camping without any hookups, also referred to as primitive camping and dry camping), you might need to get creative to keep cool. Here is a list of ways to beat the heat when you are boondocking: 1. Keep Sun off the Front Door The best [...]
Finding the Best Spot in the Campground
You could find the best campground with the most beautiful scenery only to discover it isn’t all its cracked up to be. You might find yourself, for instance, in a lakeside lot only to discover you are right next to the public beach access and there is more noise than you were hoping for or people walking through/past your site, often leaving little privacy. Though there are little hiccups that could happen on any vacation, there are [...]
Amazing Camping Hacks with Duct Tape – An Essential Tool
Duct tape or Duck Tape is one of the fix-all wonders of the world, so why not bring a roll along on your next camping trip? There are innumerable things you can do with duct tape while camping, and we have listed just a few below. Repairing Tears Got a rip or hole in your tent, tarp, sleeping bag, backpack, etc.? Give it a temporary fix with duct tape. Place a long enough strip [...]
Benefits of State Parks VS. Campgrounds?
State parks, KOA's, private campgrounds, and national forests all have advantages and disadvantages when it comes to camping in an RV. Perhaps you're a proponent to one versus the other, so which is really right for you, your trip and your family? We know that [...]
Tips for Bringing Your Pet on a Camping Trip
If you're like a lot of pet owners, you probably consider your pet part of your family, so not taking them camping with you would simply feel like leaving a family member at home. So how can you take your pets along while providing [...]
How Camping is Good for Your Health
Camping is way more than just an adventure or a time to get away for a vacation; it can also do wonders for your health! Want a way to stay on top of that New Year’s health resolution? Get out there and go camping! [...]
Easy Breakfasts When RV Camping
When I search for camping breakfast menus all I seem to find are things to eat ON a campfire. But what if you have the benefit and luxury of a fully stocked kitchen? Are we still pulling out the box cereal and milk? Maybe, [...]
What Should I Bring in My RV Rental for Outside
When you plan on camping with a recreational vehicle there are a lot of things that you just don't need compared to camping in a tent. You won't need to bring sleeping bags, the tent of course, things to keep you warm because the [...]
How to Plan and Schedule a Romantic RV Getaway
We could all use some more time to just hang out with our spouse. How about an RV camping trip? RV camping as a couple allows for some quiet and relaxing quality time. There is also the benefit of teamwork being involved in getting camp [...]
RV Rental – Try Before You Buy an RV
If you are considering purchasing a motor home or travel trailer and have never been camping in one, renting an RV is a great way to test it out before you make the big purchase. Or maybe you have just always wondered what it [...]
RV Rental Camping Spots in Western Washington
West of the Cascades - that's where we're looking! Whether it's the middle of summer or things have started to get a bit chilly, there are some great RV locations in Western Washington and the Puget Sound. If you're from this area, or thinking of [...]