Stories

These articles cover a range of topics in the RV world. Read about vintage campers, RV-related contests, culinary recipes, important news and tips and tricks to make your camping experience even better.

RV Reader

Two authors, two Americas

Retired newspaper editor John R. Olson retraces the journey taken by the late author John Steinbeck in 1960 as outlined in Steinbeck's book Travels with Charley.

by Dan Williams
RV Reader

Looking for America

Angus King, a former governor for the state of Maine, took his family on the road to discover America in a 40-foot coach. The tales of their journey are recalled in King's book Governor's Travels; How I Left Politics, Learned to Back Up a Bus and Found America.

by Dan Williams
man sitting behind an RV
RV Living

Medical insurance for snowbirds

Here are some tips on medical insurance, both for those travelling south for the winter, and those travelling within Canada.

woman holding a KOBO eReader
Snowbirding 101

The wonderful world of eReaders

RVers can benefit a lot from this fascinating piece of technology.

train on a desert railroad
RV Meandering

Taking it to the tracks

September 26, we drove the great distance of 46 miles from Mesa Verde National Park to the city of Durango, Colorado.

water garden with building nearby
RV Sojourners

The fascinating gardens of California

This state has its share of amazing botanical gardens, each with its own story to tell.

RV Meandering

Meandering through Mesa Verde

The drive around Mesa Verde today was even more spectacular than yesterday.

RV Meandering

A glimpse into the Hopi way of life

Our next stop was at Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado. This area was the home to the Hopi people who lived in cliff dwellings.

RV Meandering

Balancing rocks and towering arches

Our drive through Arches National Park was nothing less than spectacular.

aerial view of the lake and rocks
RV Meandering

Picturesque parks

The drive from Jackson Hole to Rock Springs, Wyoming took us through a beautiful canyon to the town of Alpine.

RV Meandering

A western-themed community

We left Yellowstone on Saturday, September 10, and headed for Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

man standing beside a waterfall
RV Meandering

Back to Old Faithful and beyond

To complete the figure eight loop of Yellowstone Park, we again travelled to Old Faithful—and this time, beyond. We drove to the West Thumb area of Yellowstone Lake.

man standing on a bridge near a riverbank
RV Meandering

On to Yellowstone we travelled

After paying the fee at the east gate we headed for the Norris campground.

man standing next to a hot spring
RV Meandering

Small towns with big stories to tell

On Monday of the Labour Day weekend we travelled to a little town called Thermopolis, Wyoming.

restored black steam locomotive
RV Sojourners

Follow the trains

It is time for railroad buffs to learn about railroad museums and organizations in the southwestern part of the USA. All aboard!

road going through a canyon area
RV Meandering

A scenic drive known as the Crazy Woman loop

There is a tragic, colourful story behind this name. The drive is well worthwhile. It takes you into the Big Horn mountains and back through the narrow winding gravel road called Crazy Woman Canyon.