RV Country Searches For... Was That A Giant Hot Dog That Just Drove By??

How many of you have actually gotten to see the Oscar Mayer Wiener Mobile? How about the Hershey Kiss Mobile or Mr. Peanuts Hot Rod?

Iconic vehicles like these have been around since 1918, the first being the Lifesaver's Pep-O-Mint car. So how often on your RV travels do you actually see a wacky wheeled oddity like one of these cruising down route 66 next to you? Have you seen one at a gas station? Or how about at a rest area?

These familiar Americana vehicles attract more attention than a dancing poodle no matter where they go, but it seems they aren’t actually spotted too often. Our challenge to you on your RV adventures this season, is to keep your eyes peeled for these one-of-a-kind billboards on wheels, and if you’re able to, get a picture with it and send it in with your story.

Remember, we’re still running our ‘submit your story and win!’ contest. Every entry wins a prize and the winner receives a gift certificate to our store. Who couldn’t use a little extra spending money to put towards their home on wheels? We can't wait to see your pictures!

RV Country Finds Some Different National Parks

It’s National Park Week and even if we all can’t get out and visit a national park  this week, these 5 are definitely worth making note of and planning a trip to go visit at least one of them this summer! Did you know there are 364 national parks?  We’ve all heard of the big ones – Yellowstone, The Grand Canyon, but did you have any idea that you can go scuba diving inside an old volcano in Oregon?  We didn’t either, but you can, and there are some other great parks as well, just read below!

Climb the tallest sand dunes in North America
At Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve the dunefield stretches 30 square miles. Activities abound at the park, but on the dunes themselves there's hiking, sledding, sandboarding and skiing to name a few. Special sand wheelchairs are even available so everyone can enjoy the dunes. During seasons that saw high rain or snowfall, Medano Creek can be high enough to create a beach at the base of the dunes.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Visitor Center, 11999 Highway 150, Mosca, CO; 719-378-6399

Live the historic life on the C&O Canal
From 1850 to the early 1900s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal ran parallel to the Potomac River for 184.5 miles, linking Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland. Today visitors can enjoy the park by going for a stroll or bike ride along the canal's towpath among other activities. Or, they can spend the night in an historic lockhouse (home of a canal lock operator.) Currently, five lockhouses are available to be rented, each capturing a different era in the canal's history. Some have all the amenities like stoves, showers and central AC/heat. Others offer a slightly more historically accurate experience without electricity, heat or running water. Visit the C&O Canal Trust to find out how to book a stay.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100,Hagerstown, MD; 301-739-4200

Visit the site of a leper colony
At Kalaupapa National Historical Park, learn the famous story of Father Damien and the leprosy patients he helped care for. Between 1866 and 1969, those suffering from leprosy – now known as Hansen's disease – were sent to live in isolation on the Kalaupapa peninsula of the island of Molokai. Historically, isolation was the only way to try and prevent the spread of Hansen's disease, for which there is now treatment. In fact, several surviving patients still reside in the Kalaupapa Settlement, sharing their memories and experiences. Be aware that access to Kalaupapa is restricted and visitors must make arrangements with the Hawaii Department of Health (808-567-6924) or Damien Tours (808-567-6171) to be allowed access.
Kalaupapa National Park, Kalaupapa, Hawaii; 808-567-6802

Explore the world's longest known cave system
"Mammoth" is certainly a fitting name for Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The world's longest known cave system, its underground chambers extend 390 miles. A number of cave tours are available throughout the year, on a rotating basis by season. Intrepid young explorers should check out the Introduction to Caving tour, which teaches rules and techniques of cave exploration in some of the lesser visited areas. The more stalwart can strap on kneepads and headlamps and try the Wild Cave Tour. Above ground, there's boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing on 30 miles of river that meander through the park.
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky; 270-758-2180

Go scuba diving inside an inland volcano
Oregon's Crater Lake was formed 7,700 years ago when Mount Mazama violently erupted forming a caldera, or collapsed volcano. Over time, snow and rain caused the caldera to fill in, forming a deep, blue lake – one of the 10 deepest in the world. The park is open year-round, with activities like fishing, scuba diving, hiking and bicycling, but the path to the lake's shores is only accessible from July through October. In the colder months – which can see up to 44 feet of snow – cross country skiing, snowshoe and snowmobile trails are available.
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, Oregon; 541-594-3000

List of national Parks by Rebecca Dolan 

RV Country Cooks up Some Simple Cowboy Beans

Here’s a rootin’ tootin’ simple new recipe we came across, and we just had to share it with our fellow RVers. It’s called ‘Cowboy Beans’ and what dinner out on the trail would be complete without these fibrous legumes? Young and old cow-poke alike are sure to enjoy this tasty side dish and it’ll give both age groups a reason to sing the old rhyme “Beans, beans, the musical fruit…” Errrr,  on second thought let’s just get to that delicious recipe, shall we?

 Ingredients

1 Pound Hamburger

1 Pound Bacon

2 Cans of Large Bush’s Baked Beans

1/4 Cup of Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup of Ketchup

1 Onion Chopped and Caramelized
1/2 Green Pepper
Salt & Black Pepper

Directions

Brown Hamburger.

Cook Bacon.

Combine Hamburger with Bacon and Beans along with Brown Sugar and Ketchup.

Caramelize the onion and green pepper and then add to the meat and beans.

Season to your liking.

Simmer for ½ hour.

ENJOY!

RV Lifestyle: Gas is up For Spring Break

As gas prices continue to rise, we have to wonder, how will this affect your travel plans for spring break? Many families take this time to see family for the Easter holiday. Some families take this time to reward the kids and themselves for surviving the harsh winter, the demands of school and work, and to remind them that summer is almost here.

As RVers, we probably have a slight advantage. We get to take our second home with us. We have the luxury of combining, travel, lodging, and dining into one comfortable package. Gas prices may be up, (Just take a look at this news story http://ow.ly/4FkOX) but that just means we need to get creative in how we save money in other areas.  Maybe we cook on the fire more and eat out less. Maybe we skip that round of putt-putt golf and throw a frisbee, or sit around gazing at the stars, and telling ghost stories instead.  One thing is for sure, we definitely have the advantage by living the RV lifestyle.

RV Country enjoys the drive in theater

Remember the nights of the old drive in movie theaters? Maybe it was a warm balmy spring evening and you had the top down or it was a crisp cool fall night and you were huddled up close…what ever happened to those magical moments we shared with the speaker boxes dangling from our car windows? Drive in movie theaters are few and far between these days. But as luck would have it we came across an article that Rebecca Dolan of AOL reader choice awards wrote and she has found 7 retro drive-in theaters! So, as you venture across this great country of ours in your RV adventure this season you now have yet another reason to stop into one of these great cities:

Mendon Drive-In, Mendon, Massachusetts
The Mendon Drive-In has been open since 1954, with its current owners running the show since 1987. Originally only a one screen theater, the Mendon gained a second in 1998 and its capacity was increased to 800. Open rain or shine, movies are screened Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
35 Milford St., Mendon, MA; 508-473-4958

Van Buren Drive-In, Riverside, California
Built on the site of a former orange farm, the Van Buren Drive-In opened in 1964. Over the years, it saw a few changes: Three screens added in 1975, remodeling in 2006 and even a new image in 2007 (to reflect the area's history, it adopted an "old California orange ranch" theme). Movies are shown Wednesday through Sunday nights. And, on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, the Van Buren is the site of a swap meet.
3505 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA; 951-688-2360

Dixie Twin Drive-In, Dayton, Ohio
The 1950s are still alive at Ohio's Dixie Twin theater, open seasonally. First-run movies are shown Friday and Saturday nights on two large screens, and the lot can accommodate up to 900 cars. The theater is also open on Sunday mornings when it transforms into a flea market.
6201 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH; 937-890-5513

Capri Drive-In, Coldwater, Michigan
The single screen Capri Drive-In, with a 1,000 car capacity, opened in 1964. Its name was chosen through a contest, the winner of which got a brand new sewing machine. (My how incentives have changed.) Now with two screens, the theater shows movies on Friday and Saturday nights. According to the Capri, its concession stand often rates as one of the best in operation. But that's a discussion for the comments section below.
119 W Chicago Rd., Coldwater, MI; 517-278-5628

Starlite Drive-In, Amelia, Ohio
The Starlite Drive-In has been entertaining southwest Ohio moviegoers for more than 60 years. Keeping it really old school, the Starlite features only one screen and shows classic drive-in cartoons during intermission. Movies are shown Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
2255 State Route Ohio-125, Amelia, OH; 513-734-400


Tiger Drive-In, Tiger, Georgia
Originally opened in 1954, the Tiger Drive-In shut down in the mid 1980s due to waning viewership. But, luckily for the Tiger and sentimentalists in Georgia, the original owners' daughter reopened the theater in 2004 – in time for its golden anniversary. Now, movies are shown Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Tiger has also played host to events like flea markets, vegetable markets, antique car shows and art festivals.
2956 Old US Highway 441 South, Tiger, GA; 706-782-1611


Sunset Drive-In, Burlington, Vermont
One of the oldest theaters on the list, the Sunset Drive-In opened in 1948. Movies are shown nightly on four screens. The Sunset also features a playground and mini golf for those who just can't be cooped up in the car. Or, for those who can, Wi-Fi is also available.
Porters Point Road, Colchester, VT; 802-862-1800

Fulltime Families live the RV Lifestyle

Are you a fulltime family? A what you ask? Well if you were to look on the official website http://fulltimefamilies.com/ a fulltime family is described as:

full-time fam•i•ly
[foo l-tahym fam-uh-lee, fam-lee]

1. basic social unit consisting of parent/s and their child/ren, who sell everything they own, pack up themselves and what’s left into something slightly bigger than a breadbox and head out onto the open road!

2. basic social unit consisting of parent/s and their child/ren, who enjoying spending large amounts of quantity time with each other, exploring their world together – no matter what they call home!

3. group of people who are generally not blood relations but who share common attitudes, interests, or goals and, frequently, meet up on the road and/or travel together.

Usage in a sentence – We are a Fulltime Family!

Kimberly and Chris started Fulltime Families magazine to help families with the same type of questions they were facing themselves when they first started life as a fulltime family on the road.  Their newly launched website is jam packed with valuable information such as frequently asked questions, their mission statement (which is great!), all the different blogs written by the different families, where to find family friendly campgrounds, how to sign up for their magazine, how to become a member, the list goes on and on! If you have ever tossed around the idea of leaving behind life as you know it and heading for the open road, you should head over to the website and poke around a bit, you may decide this is the life for your family. As lovers of the RV Lifestyle, we think Fulltime Families is a great resource for all RVers!

RV Lifestyle; Go Camping – Get Rewarded!

Did you know that you can earn free camping at RV parks and campgrounds all around the state of California?? It’s true! Camp at participating locations and get RVing REWARDS! points. Each point card has 10 points. You accumulate them and exchange them for valuable prizes. Prizes are worth various amounts so it's up to you how many points you want to accumulate before you redeem a prize.  You do have to camp at a participating park.

When you get to the park make sure you receive a Points card when you register. You shouldn't have to ask for one, but if the staff forgets to give you one, don't be shy about asking for it.

Redeeming your points is easy, all you have to do is select a prize at www.camp-california.com (be sure you have adequate points for the prize.)

Then, mail a self addressed stamped envelope and your point cards to the address on the back of the card and your gift certificate/prize will be mailed to you! All for going camping and having a great time!

Montana Named Number 1 Selling Fifth Wheel For The RV Lifestyle

For the tenth consecutive year, Statistical Surveys Names Montana  
Number 1 Selling Fifth Wheel. 

Innovations like the Montana Big Sky package with full paint have helped Montana earn the number one retail sales ranking.


Additional steps Montana is taking to further solidify the brand's leadership:  

• Introducing the industry's first arched roof which runs the entire length of the coach and creates additional ceiling height and feeling of openness, especially in the bedroom.
• Giving customers the option of adding the Big Sky Package with full paint exterior to most Montana models.
• Continuing to innovate with new floorplans, like the 3625RE which features a convenient "breakfast bar" in the rear living room and the 3700RL with a full wall hallway/bedroom slide that is prepped for side-by-side washer and dryer. 
• Ramping up production in their new plant which is significantly larger than the previous Montana production facility.

Keystone RV Company is the nation's largest producer of travel trailers and fifth wheels, with manufacturing facilities at its headquarters in Goshen, Indiana, and Pendleton, Oregon. 

Keystone is a subsidiary of Thor Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and a major builder of commercial buses. 

For additional company information, you can visit their website.

RV Country goes back to a time of steam engines for an Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt

Have we got a treat for you! Imagine a journey back to a simpler time... a time of steam trains. Now imagine the laughter and joy of little ones as they scatter through the majestic redwood forest looking for chocolate candy eggs left behind by the Easter Bunny. 

Travel to ‘Roaring Camp Railroads’, and that’s just what you’ll get! Known as the ‘Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt’ - Kids take the steam train to Bear Mountain to hunt for the precious eggs and win prizes. There are also special Easter crafts and games for families and kids. 

This year the event takes place on Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24 (Easter Sunday). Children will need a train ticket to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. In the event of rain, train cars and Easter Egg Hunt will be under cover. You can purchase the tickets online in advance and view the schedule for the trains by visiting the Roaring Camp Railroads website.

The RV Lifestyle can make a 90 degree turn effortless

Did you know that the Keystone 246 RLS Cougar High Country Fifth Wheel comes with a Reese Revolution Pin Box? 

What’s a Reese revolution Pin Box you ask?   

Let us tell you all about it! It is by far one of the coolest things since the pudgy pie! It allows short bed trucks to make 90+ degree turns effortlessly, with no fear of contact, and without the need for an automatic sliding hitch. How awesome is that?! 

Imagine…no more swinging out to make a turn and only one moving part with no lubrication or regular cleaning required.

It’s just another reason to purchase a Cougar by Keystone! And as luck would have it, we just placed a pretty large order for some, so be sure and stop by to see us real soon!

Click Here to check available Cougar inventory!

Jayco for the RV Lifestyle

Jayco, Inc. develops and manufactures a full-line of recreation vehicles at its company headquarters in rural Middlebury, Indiana and markets them through a nationwide network of nearly 300 dealers. With a history dating back to 1968, Jayco's mission remains unchanged–to build exemplary RV's and provide customers with extraordinary service after the sale.

Whether your travels take you through Middlebury or you simply want a closer look at how we build our RV's, please visit us. We look forward to meeting you! For more information about Jayco, please visit their website http://www.jayco.com/

Five Star Camping Adventure for the RV Lifestyle

The Jayco Blue Tage Sales Event is going on NOW! But did you know that during the Jayco Blue Tage Sale Event you can enter to win 1 of 5 camping adventures?!

Valued at $2,000.00, this prize package includes:

•$500 gas card

•$500 grocery card

•$700 in Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ stays

•Flip™ video camera

•Prize pack of goodies for on-the-road fun!

For more Blue Tag sweepstakes details:

Go to www.jayco.com/bluetag

RV Travel Seminars Add Expert Lady RV'er to Lineup

Attention lady RVers! A one-hour seminar by RV lifestyle expert, Cathy Atkins has been added to the lineup for the RVtravel.com seminar series taking place in Edmonds, Washington on April 23rd.

Atkins is an RV enthusiast and is also a member of the Board of Directors of RVing Women, a national organization that provides education and support to single, divorced and widowed lady RVers.  She will be offering a class providing tips and insight for women who travel alone. Also speaking during the seminar series is "RV Doctor" Gary Bunzer, RV performance expert Eric Davis, veteran Alaska RVer Nyla Walsh, RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury, RV Life columnist Dave Helgeson and RV driving instructor Lorrin Walsh. These speakers will cover everything from how to drive an RV, to blogging about your travels for profit, to maximizing your RV's performance, and more.

Seats are still available, but are expected to sell out prior to the event so reserving your seat early is advised. An all day pass to the seminars is only $15 and attendance to the Open House is free.

Doors open at 8:30am, with events running from 9am to 5pm. Click here for more information on how to reserve your seat.

The importance of properly servicing your RV!

This week we're encouraging everyone to perform routine maintenance checks on your recreational vehicle! Time and time again our service department sees vehicles in need of expensive repairs that could have been avoided with a proper check-up.

For example, you may see us advertise a Free 10 Point Inspection occasionally... Use these!!! In case you needed further nudging, not servicing your appliances and engine components (all covered in our inspection) can void the terms of your warranty.

Real Life Example!
We had a customer who did not check his roof and seals for cracks. Due to those unattended cracks, water began to fill up underneath the laminate sidewalls and front cap. When it finally started to noticeably bubble out, IT WAS TOO LATE!

Check your roof & seals for cracks every 6 months as recommending by the manufacturer!

Instead of a couple hundred dollars to reseal the roof, we now have a VERY costly and time consuming job on our hands!

We don't do this to scare you or to try and drum up business for our service department, but because we honestly want to save you from an even greater expense and to keep you out on the road enjoying your RV as intended!

Make sure your summer vacation plans are headache free!

Have your RV checked out today!

 

To make a Service Appointment Click Here or call (559) 486-1000

RV Country Highlight: Pilot Programs In The Works For Safe Trip Planning Online

According to a recent USA Today report, there may soon be a way to plan your families trip according to which routes are safest.  The idea is that a family planning to drive from for example, Chicago to Disney World in Orlando could log onto a website to see which roads have the highest rates of traffic deaths and serious injuries and which roads are rated highest based on their engineering features. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is working with eight states in a pilot program to map their safest roads.

Peter Kissinger, president and CEO of the foundation, says the information could be used within the next two to three years to map the nation's safest, as well as deadliest corridors, enabling safety-conscious drivers to shop for "Five-Star Safety" roads just as they do for automobiles.

"You could get in a car, turn on the in-vehicle navigation and request not only the quickest way from point A to point B, but the safest way," Kissinger says.

Public interest in such a service is strong: A 2009 foundation survey of 2,141 drivers found that 73% would consider using the data to pick roads in unfamiliar areas.

An interactive website from the University of Minnesota's Center for Excellence in Rural Safety that allows drivers to plot fatal crashes on a map is very popular. SafeRoadMaps.org was founded in 2008 and received more than 10 million hits by mid-2010, says center director Lee Munnich.

"You can analyze where traffic deaths have occurred over the last several years anywhere in the country," Munnich says. The foundation is working with Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, Utah, Florida, Iowa, Michigan and New Jersey and hopes to add more states this year.

Data on deaths, injuries and safety features eventually could be used by state and local officials to promote the safety of their roads, Kissinger says.

RV Country answers a popular Jayco question

The Jayco Blue Tag Sales Event is happening now and we have some great specials happening! 

We thought it would be a great idea to share one of our most frequently asked questions:  

Does Jayco have a roadside assistance plan?

Yes, all Jayco recreation vehicles now come with one free year of Customer First roadside assistance provided by Coach Net, the largest RV emergency road service in the country. The Jayco exclusive 24-hour Customer First assistance benefits include:

-Emergency roadside assistance
-24-hour toll free emergency message service
-Free dispatch of on-site mechanical service in the event of a breakdown
-Free tire change
-Free lock out services
-Free custom trip routing and full color map service
-And many other services

For more information you can contact us or Jayco.

We’ll see you soon!

RV Country Destinations: The Best National Parks To Visit In The Wintertime

Zion National Park, Utah
Winters in Zion National Park are beautiful and mild, allowing hikers to experience many of Zion's trails in the winter. Some of the paths that get little sun might be icy, so check with the Zion Canyon Visitor Center before heading out. Use common sense and turn back if trail conditions are unsafe. Crampons are used by many who like to hike in the winter. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are the top winter activities.

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bryce Canyon is even more beautiful in the wintertime! The casual visitor will enjoy hopping in and out of the warm car at the overlooks to see the striking contrast of white snow, red rock, and blue sky. However, for the more adventurous winter recreation enthusiast, many opportunities beckon. Before setting out on your adventure, stop at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center to get up-to-date weather and safety information.

Banff National Park, Canada
The winter brings crisp, snowy days for tracking, skating, and alpine and nordic skiing. Visitors should always be especially careful of the wind chill. A temperature of -20°C on the thermometer may feel like -30°C with the wind chill. Regardless of the season, the temperature will fall about 1°C for every 200m of elevation gain.
After a day spent skiing, ice skating, or snow shoeing, be sure to hit the hot springs!

Olympic National Park, Washington
Hurricane Ridge is the place to be for outdoor winter recreation! Opportunities abound for snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing, childrens' sledding and more. 
Miles of downhill and Nordic ski tracks are open late December through March, and a ski lift, towropes, and ski school are open 10am to 4pm weekends and holidays. Tubing areas for adults and children are open Friday through Sunday across from Hurricane Ridge Lodge.

Jasper National Park, Canada
Jasper is the largest and most northerly Canadian rocky mountain national park, part of a spectacular World Heritage Site. Comprised of delicate and carefully protected ecosystems, Jasper's scenery is none-the-less rugged and mountainous. In this special corner of Canada you can thrill to the thunder of Sunwapta Falls, enjoy the serene beauty of Mount Edith Cavell, connect with nature along 1,000-plus kilometres of trails, experience Athabasca Glacier up close or just resign yourself to a relaxing soak in Miette Hotsprings.


Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Mount Rainier National Park is a popular place to enjoy winter activities. The mountain receives abundant snowfall and the scenery is spectacular. With the arrival of snow in late October, Mount Rainier's beauty changes and so do its challenges. Visitors planning to travel to the park in winter should familiarize themselves with winter travel tips, road status reports, and be prepared for potential winter hazards. 

In winter, recreational opportunities are numerous. A winter visit to Mount Rainier can include ranger guided snowshoe walks, Paradise snowplay, camping, snowboarding, and skiing.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado 
Winter means snow in the Rockies and snow means fun! Snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the lower valleys, winter mountaineering in the high country, downhill skiing at Eldora and Winter Park, sledding and tubing at Hidden Valley. Access roads are kept open and provide the winter traveler with a panorama of the high mountains. In the Park, Moraine Park, Longs Peak, and Timber Creek campgrounds are open all year. Once the snows begin, Longs Peak and Timber Creek are not plowed, so you have to carry supplies to your campsite. Moraine Park is the only campground with water in winter. Park dump stations are closed.

Yellowstone, Wyoming

There is so much to see and do at the Nations most famous of National Parks. Why not go skiing, snow shoeing, or snowmobiling in the most beautiful of places! Winter dates, activities, rules, etc. can change unexpectedly. Always check at the gate or visitor centers for the most current information. A winter visit to Yellowstone National Park will give you lasting memories of snowy landscapes, steaming geyser basins, and incomparable wildlife viewing.  Remember,Yellowstone can be the coldest place in the continental United States in winter with temperatures of -30°F not uncommon, so be ready to bundle up! Way up!

Joshua Tree National Park, California 

Joshua Tree National Park offers visitors endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. October through May, call ahead and reserve a spot on the popular Keys Ranch guided walking tour. If solitude is what you are after, plan an all-day hike into the backcountry. If you would like to experience the desert from the seat of a mountain bike, the park offers an extensive network of dirt roads that make for less crowded and safer cycling than the paved main roads. Joshua Tree is a popular rock climbing area. Many visitors enjoy just watching the climbers in action. Winter brings cool days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. 

Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.Yosemite is full of opportunity! Badger Pass ski area is home to the oldest downhill skiing area in California and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding from mid-December through March. An outdoor ice skating rink in Yosemite Valley (at Curry Village) is open from mid-November to mid-March.

Great Alaskan Escape for the RV Lifestyle

Fulltime Families has announced a caravan traveling to Alaska! In order for the trip to take place they do need a minimum of 10 families to participate, but we’re pretty sure that we can help them find that many plus some! Who wouldn’t want to go whale watching, pan for gold, have some great times at the campfire and share this amazing experience with old and new friends?! It’s going to be a once in a lifetime trip that no one will forget. The stories and pictures will be so much fun to share with people when you get back and who knows, this may even turn into an annual trip and each year and you may have more and more RVers joining you.

Here are a few details:

·  Requirements:

• There is a minimum participation of 10 families in order for this convoy to deploy and a 25 family max.
• There is a $100.00 administration fee due no later than April 15th 2011.
• Your adventure also includes a FREE 1 year membership to Fulltime Families.

·  Refunds and Cancellation Policy:

• If less than 10 families sign up before April 15th 2011, a full refund will be issued to all families that signed up and keep your Fulltime Families membership as our gift.
• If you wish to cancel your adventure, please do so before May 15th 2011 to receive a $50.00 refund and keep your Fulltime Families membership as our gift.

For more details and FAQ, be sure to visit Fulltime Families at http://fulltimefamilies.com/family-reunions/great-alaskan-escape/

RV Country Announces Jayco Blue Tage Sales Event

Announcing the Jayco Blue Tag Sales Event! Did you know that Jayco has the BEST resale values on the market?! How about an Industry-leading 2-year warranty!? 

Right now we are offering the JayFlight Model 26BH for $17,461 – that's only $157 per month! It sleeps 8, it's functional and spacious, it has a rear bath with a tub/shower and it has a double bed with bunks above! Stop in and see us today!!

 




*Stk #16750 - VIN#8B0216. 144 months, 6.99% APR, Down $4,100, Plus government fees and taxes any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge and any emission testing charge. On approval of credit. 1 available at this price.

RV Lifestyle: Livermore Park Districts, taking reservations for Tahoe campground

For the first time ever, early group reservations can be made for Camp Shelly, The Livermore Area Recreation, and Park District's campgrounds at Lake Tahoe beginning Tuesday March 1st, reported the Contra Costa Times. The early reservation option is being offered in an effort to boost visitor-ship, according to district spokeswoman Lea Blevins.

• The minimum group reservation is five sites for a minimum of two nights, with a maximum of eight people and two vehicles per site.
• The cost is $35 per campsite per night, plus a service fee of $3.50 per site per night. The first vehicle is free, and a second vehicle will cost you $5 for parking. Individual reservations can be made in person beginning on April 9th, or by phone on April 20th. 

For the complete story from the Contra Costa Times, and all the details including the address and phone number for reservations, click here.