So you’re thinking about joining the pool of seasonal campers. If you’re still part of the working world, seasonal camping can be a great way to quickly get away to unwind for several weekends throughout the summer. And for retirees, it can be your season-long home after spending winters in a warmer southern climate. But before taking the leap, here are some things you may want to consider before making your decision. Figure out what type of campground is best for you. Are you looking for a family oriented park that caters to young parents with kids, or would you…

In response to customer demand, more and more campgrounds are adding cabins to their overnight accommodations. Campground cabin rentals can best be described as something between tent camping and staying at a hotel. However there is one huge benefit to vacationers who choose a campground cabin as opposed to a private cabin or hotel room. Staying at a campground allows them access to all the exciting amenities the campground has to offer – from swimming pools and fishing ponds, to game rooms, planned activities, and more! Best of all, you’ll find cabins come in all shapes and sizes to fit…

Getting Started in Camping Are you a NEWBIE to camping? Or maybe you went camping as a kid, and are interested in getting back into it. There is no better time than the present to enjoy the world of camping – especially if you have young children. Studies show that half of all current campers experienced their first camping trip before they reached the age of seven. Introducing kids to camping at a younger age is vital to their enjoyment of the activity throughout life. Why take up camping? If you have young children, they’ll be motivated to try it…

Original Content from Go RVing. Used with permission. TOWABLE RVS Towable RVs mount on or are towed by another vehicle to be moved from place to place. Designed to be more lightweight than ever, even family sedans can tow RVs. Towable RVs must be mounted on or towed by a motorized vehicle to be moved from place to place. Some towables are small and light enough to be towed by the family car, while others require an SUV or pickup truck. Always verify your vehicle’s towing capability and allow for the added weight of personal belongings loaded on board. Conventional…

The history of RV travel is on display at the Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Home Hall of Fame, located a short drive away in Elkhart, Indiana. This 100,000 square foot museum educates and entertains visitors with historical RVs and artifacts from all the top names in the industry. RVs dating back 100 years are on display, including a 1913 Earl Travel Trailer – the oldest known to still exist. You’ll see everything from the oldest Winnebago to the smallest Airstream ever built. Follow a timeline of key events in RV development, such as the introduction of the first microwave oven and indoor…

Since the 1980s, PKF Consulting, an international travel and tourism research firm, has conducted seven complete vacation cost analyses comparing the cost of various typical family RV trips with other types of vacations. Every study, including the most recent in 2008 when fuel prices were at a cyclic high, found that a typical family RV vacation costs less than a vacation with travel by personal car or airline coupled with hotels and rental cars, or taking a cruise or renting a condo. Among the RV vacations, even those taken in an ultra-luxury Type A diesel motorhome were less expensive than…