Most people are familiar with the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik—highly publicized in October 1957 as being the first man-made object launched into space. In spite of this, a long-standing urban myth argues that Earth’s introduction to sending objects into space occurred earlier that same year—by a manhole cover.  The...

Whether you’re looking to tour the latest mobile home models or scouting out the best deals for your next fishing boat, attending a local (or distant) RV show can be an exciting opportunity to meet other RVers and learn more about the camper lifestyle.   Fortunately, there are many RV shows...

If you’re eager to get out on the road again after a long winter spent at home, there’s no need to wait a few more months until summer. Spring is a great time for RV trips, and there are many destinations throughout the country that are much more pleasant to...

If you're constantly searching for the latest and greatest RV hacks, you're probably curious about all-electric recreational vehicles. Travel trailer manufacturers have been slow to adopt electric technology, mostly because the expansive size of these vehicles requires costly, heavy batteries. While you can invest in an electric truck-bed camper, pop-roof...

Traveling in an RV can be a one-of-a-kind experience, but when you find yourself caught in the middle of a severe thunderstorm, your spontaneous road trip can go downhill pretty quickly. While it’s difficult to predict the way severe weather could impact your travel plans, knowing how to handle hazardous...

Once considered quirky and counterculture, RV travel has become a nationwide trend furthered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from the RV Industry Association found RV ownership has increased by over 62 percent in the last twenty years. There has been significant growth among millennial buyers, with 18- to 34-year-olds now...

Glamping (/ˈɡlampiNG/) noun: a type of camping that incorporates accommodation and amenities more glamorous than those associated with traditional camping.   Coined sometime around 2005, glamping—also known as luxury camping or glam camping—was already a rising travel trend before the COVID-19 pandemic. But now,  demand is being further spurred by the...

Of the estimated 10 million U.S. households that own recreational vehicles, most spend an average of three to four weeks traveling. But approximately one million American RV owners are living in their vehicles full-time.  It’s not hard to see the appeal of living the full-time so-called van life. When you...