I heard about this website on a local tv show last night. It's where I found the links for my last 4 posts. This site is full of ideas, information and links to all sorts of RV blogs, dealers, destinations etc. I'll put it in the header for easy access. I've spent the last hour looking around the site, and it has not only been fun, but very informative.
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Thought this was a good place to start for us camping enthusiasts.
"Websites of the Day from RV Daily Tips Newsletters
These are listed in reverse chronological order as they appeared in the newsletters, with most recent at the top. More websites will be added at least weekly. Please note: Descriptions were accurate at time of original posting in newsletters; numbers cited may now be higher. If you find duplicate websites or bad links, please contact Diane(at)RVtravel.com. (Updated 2/26/2015)"
or bad links, please contact Diane(at)RVtravel.com. (Updated 2/26/2015)
Eight outlaw adventures around the U.S. Here are some of the best locations to relive the most well-known rogues of yesteryear. From CNN.com.
A state-by-state guide to the 50 coolest things in America. Yahoo brings you one cool thing in each of the 50 states, designed to make you want to explore our "cool" country. From Yahoo.com.
Ten best antiquing towns in the U.S. This list includes antique stores in each town, "insider tips" and information to help plan your trip. From MSN.com and Fodor's.
Cheapest places where you will want to retire. Here is a list of cities across the U.S. with the cheapest living costs specifically for retirees, while keeping safety, livability and economic stability in mind. From MSN.com and Kiplinger.com.
Campground setup checklist for travel trailers and motorhomes. This checklist provides a basic system of what to do when you arrive at your campsite. From Joe and Vicki Kieva and KOA.
Ten great National Parks to visit this spring. Spring is almost here (honest!). Time to start planning your trips. From MSN.com and TheActiveTimes.com.
Ten things to leave behind when RVing. Here is "a list of some of the most common onboard RV albatrosses that travelers should cut loose from their packing list." From Brent Peterson and KOA.
RVParkReviews is a comprehensive review and camping information site specifically for those who love to camp. So far, more than 200,000 reviews, both positive and negative, have been submitted by real campers. Recommended by RVer (and RV tire expert) Roger Marble.
16 best restaurant chain breakfasts in America. Is your favorite restaurant for breakfast listed here? (Aside from your own galley, of course!) From msn.com and thedailymeal.com.
U.S. National Forest campground volunteer host positions. Here are host positions available at U.S. National Forest campgrounds. From Fred and Suzi Dow's U.S. National Forest Campground Guide Website.
10 spectacular U.S. waterfalls. Don't miss these beautiful waterfalls in your RV journeys. From CNN.com.
BringFido. No matter where you're going, BringFido.com can help you find a pet-friendly campground for the trip. You can get the scoop on campground pet policies, read reviews of other campers with pets, and even speak with the campground host directly. Also lists dog friendly attractions and pet services. Thousands of listings.
RV Parky is an RV park directory built by a full-time RVer with the help of the RV community to help fellow RVers on the road. Here you can find information, images and reviews for more than 25,000 RV parks and campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada. Also available as an app.
Ten quirky American festivals you must visit! "A collection of crazy festivals that celebrate the more interesting corners of the American psyche!" Includes the Roadkill Cook-off in West Virginia, Frozen Dead Guy Days in Colorado, and Tarantula Awareness Festival in California. Mark your calendars! From MSN.com and wanderlust.co.uk. -
Bears in National Parks. Types of bears in National Parks, what to do if you encounter a bear, what about bear-deterrent spray, even an interesting section on cultural connections to bears. From National Park Service.
America's 25 best chain sandwich shops. When you're on the road and don't want to fix a meal, just stop by one of these popular sandwich shops for a quick and delicious meal-in-a-sandwich. From MSN.com and thedailymeal.com.
32 surreal travel spots you won't believe exist in America. These are so cool! Add some (or all) to your bucket list! From MSN.com and PopSugar.com.
Clever ways to store spices in your kitchen. Lots of ideas for storing your spices, as well as several links to more tips regarding spices and herbs including how to use them. From The Fun Times Guide.
RVUSA.com. "Your guide to everything RV." Buying and selling RVs, RV lifestyle information, recipes, destinations, RVing forums with thousands of posts, and lots more.
Best U.S. destinations for 2015. "Lonely Planet's Best in the U.S. list for 2015 includes a mix of up-and-coming destinations, old faves with new highlights and places poised to shine." From MSN.com.
A pop-up camper to pull behind your bicycle. This is about as small and mobile as a "home" gets. From dornob.com.
The essentials for traveling in Alaska bear country. This guide is aimed at bear safety in Alaska, but it applies to dealing with bears everywhere. From Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
The best diners in every state. These will make you hungry — and want to visit these diners! From MSN.com/travel.
Just about the cutest, tiny house "cabin RV." Beautiful workmanship. From tinyhouseswoon.com.
Extravagant RV interiors. Check out these gorgeous RV interiors and maybe get some ideas for your own RV. From Pinterest.
Best U.S. movie locations to visit. If you like movies, these would be lots of fun to visit. From CNN.com.
Just like a dream: 12 surreal places you won't believe actually exist. Beautiful photos of truly unbelievable locations around the world. From MSN and The Active Times.
Ten ways to explore the Southwest. New Mexico and Arizona possess 12 and 18 national monuments, respectively. Visit these locations and you will understand how and why landscape remains sacred in the American Southwest. From MSN.com/travel.
Michelin North America RV Tires. Just-relaunched website with a new RV tire selector, how to get more out of your tires and a dealer locator.
20 of the most beautiful places in Canada. From CNN.com, a gallery of some of Canada's most beautiful and diverse places.
AARP tools — the complete collection. Tools (calculators, comparisons, locators, etc.) for health, money, work and retirement, travel, home and family, and more. From AARP.org.
10 surprising historical artifacts in the U.S. ... and how'd they get here? A German submarine in Chicago, Hitler's phone in Georgia, a Danish windmill in Iowa, a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Seattle. These and more for you to visit in your RV travels.
Macro photographs of snowflakes: Amazing! From natureknows.org.
The Historical Marker Database. "This website is an illustrated searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary, and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers to the database and update existing marker pages with new photographs, links, information and commentary."
The ten most dangerous driving habits. In addition to drinking and driving, or texting behind the wheel, there are a few other habits that significantly boost the likelihood of an accident. Here are the top 10 most dangerous driving habits with a few statistics to back up the claims. From driveprime.com.
Ten most tax-friendly states for retirees in 2014. From Kiplinger and MSN Money.
Walmart stores that do not allow overnight RV parking. More than 700 Walmart stores nationwide do not allow RVers to park overnight. Be forewarned with this list from Roundabout Publications.
Why you should visit U.S. National Parks in winter. Here are eight compelling (and beautiful) reasons to visit U.S. National Parks during the off-season. From Condé Nast Traveler.
Norcold Refrigerator Recall: If you have a Norcold fridge, check here to see if it's been recalled. Very serious fire hazard exists in many models. (This is a previous recall but some of these fridges are still being used and causing fires.)
Rent an RV or rent out your RV at RVshare.com. The world's largest RV rental marketplace.
10 free and inexpensive attractions in America. The National Mall and Washington, D.C. memorials, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Alamo, and more great ideas from AARP.org.
Video tours of mega-motorhomes. Tour 15 mega-motorhomes of celebrities. Wow! From HGTV.
Funny signs from around the world. For when you need a good chuckle. From CNN.com.
Ten best National Parks in the fall. America's national parks offer stunning autumn scenery from coast to coast. From USA Today.
Special deals on RV rentals from Cruise America. Locations all over the U.S., including one-way rentals.
Directory of RV snowbird destinations from the Good Sam Club. A collection of Snowbird-friendly RV resorts along America's Sunbelt.
Motorhomes On Fire. Videos of motorhome fires. The message: Be fire safe and carry good fire extinguishers.
Best potato recipes. Thousands of potato recipes from around the world, many of which are quick and easy for preparation in an RV. (We all love potatoes in some form or another, right?) Submit your favorite recipes to this huge collection.
Transfer cars and RVs across the U.S. From Transfercar, a vehicle relocation service designed to allow you to drive a free car or RV and to save rental companies money. Companies using Transfercar include Budget, Advantage, El Monte RV and Road Bear RV Rentals.
Travel on the edge: U.S. tourism extremes. Extremely: hot, cold, dark, stormy, old, etc. These interesting travel destinations are from CNN.com.
RV recipes - quick, easy and yummy ideas. From RV-Living-Unlimited.com.
The ten best places to retire on Social Security alone. From MSN Money and U.S. News & World Report.
America's best small towns. Detour-worthy towns with populations under 30,000 all over the country that have strong cultural offerings or great outdoor adventures. From AARP.org.
Get Bear Smart. If you spend time in areas where bears live, visit this website — for your sake and the bears.
RV History Programs. Educational seminars and attractive vintage RV displays. From Al Hesselbart, the country's leading storyteller on RV history subjects.
Destination guides. Search by location, activities and environment. From AARP.org.
Slow cooker recipes for every meal. From breakfast to dessert after dinner and everything in between. Great for cooking in your RV. From AARP.org.
Eight places for fantastic fossil finds. These spots are scattered around the U.S., and some of them allow visitors to keep the fossils they find. From CNN.com.
Full-time RVing workspaces. In this series, the Technomads share the workspaces and offices of fellow full-time RVing peers to help give you ideas for your own.
CNN.com's travel photo of the day. New photos, beautiful and/or intriguing, from around the world every day. Why not submit your own best travel photos?
RV-Living-Unlimited.com. Pages and pages of real-life tips from seasoned travelers and links to other valuable, information-packed sites including shopping for an RV, buying insurance, boondocking, recipes, unique road trips, RV jobs ... you name it! More added all the time.
13 of America's most photogenic places. Maybe one or more of these will inspire you when you're planning your next trip. From CNN.com.
Families on the Road.com. A directory of resources for families who are on the road fulltime, on extended road trips or are just dreaming about it.
Recipe Goldmine. Thousands of recipes, including camping, dutch ovens, grilling, slow cooker; as well as "Kitchen Charts," an encyclopedia of information--even edible flowers, heirloom measurements and adjustments for high altitudes. This definitely is a "goldmine"!
It's leaf-peeping time in the U.S. From New Mexico to New York, here are nine ways you can putt, putter and paddle your way through spectacular autumn scenery. From AARP.org.
Legends of America. A huge and excellent website (since 2003) exploring the history, destinations, people and legends of America, including ghost towns (and ghost stories), the Old West, Route 66 and treasure hunting, along with lots of RVing tips and tricks, and much more.
Razzle Dazzle Recipes. Hundreds of recipes including for camping, grilling, holidays, ethnic, seasonal, cooking for a crowd, and much more.
Ten top fall foliage trips in the U.S. From AARP.
How to winterize your RV better than an RV dealer would. From The Fun Times Guide.com.
America's 20 best national parks. As reported by Telegraph Media Group in the United Kingdom. Compare your favorite parks to this list from "across the pond."
99 great ways to save money. AARP's fifth annual list of fun and creative ways to save money.
Top RV parks for golfers for 2014. From Good Sam RV Travel Guide.
20 best places to visit in the USA. Vacation destinations whose rankings are based on a formula combining online reader votes with the opinion of reputable travel writers. From CNN.com.
RV storage tips. Top 13 tips to store your RV and save potential repair costs — from Extra Storage Space and El Monte RV.
RV Rental.com. Frequently asked questions about renting an RV. From Camping World.
How much does a motorhome RV cost? Costs for buying or renting different types of motorhomes, operating expenses, how to shop for an RV, and more. From CostHelper.com.
America's best small town museums. Amazing museums in unexpected locations scattered across the U.S. From Travel+Leisure on CNN.com.
Four secrets of successful RV cooking. Four secrets, but also lots of tips and recipes for cooking in even a small RV kitchen. From Amanda Watson on doityourselfrv.com.
Alaska campgrounds and RV parks. Official State of Alaska vacation and travel information website.
50 places straight out of nightmares. Photos of 50 locations around the world that are eerie or haunting or just plain fascinating in a weird sort of way. From The Weather Channel.
The benefits of buying a used RV, and what to keep in mind while looking for an RV. From Kirkland RV Sales.
Fun RV hobbies. Dozens of creative ways to spend your time. From Fun Times Guide.com.
S*M*A*R*T. Special Military Active & Retired Travel Club (S*M*A*R*T) brings military veterans (active, retired and honorably discharged) together to share camaraderie, travel and RVing, and to support our veterans.
GoCampingAmerica.com helps a million campers each year find their perfect park on their adventure. This is also a resource for ideas, tips and information campers can use while planning their trip or on the road. From the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.
Outside Our Bubble. Lots of great RVing tips and tricks; honest location, restaurant and equipment reviews; tech tips from an expert; product recommendations (or not); even a live web cam! Voted a Top 50 RV travel blog.
RV Lifestyle. A website with RV maintenance tips, RV cooking, destinations (including kid-friendly), and lots more. From Lance Campers, but with great information for all RVers.
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