glamping
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Where to Go for the Ultimate Ladies Glamping Getaway

Yes, we all appreciate spending time in the great outdoors. But we don’t need to sacrifice comfort so we can go out in the woods and marvel at the beauty of nature. If you’re planning a nature getaway with the girls but don’t want to give up on the luxuries,

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The ABCs of RV Driving: A Guide to RVs for Beginners

With the COVID pandemic causing air travel to slow and wariness about staying in hotels, people have turned to other means of travel. RV road trips have become a popular way for people to get their travel fix. As a result, demand for RVs has grown.  RVs give people the

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Are You Going RV Camping This Summer?

While we are all drawn to our comfort zones, our greatest memories in life come from stepping out. If your family has never set foot in a campground, you’re missing out. You can “glamp” it by RV camping this summer as opposed to sleeping in a tent or under the

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Car performance
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LivingBetter50

The Next Big Thing in Car Performance

Taking the pledge to be more productive in our lives means a massive life overhaul. We fine-tune our working environments, invest in minimal living, start religiously note-taking, but what about our cars and car performance?  There are many ways we can ensure that we’re getting the best performance out of

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Campervan
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LivingBetter50

Perks of Owning a Campervan

Campervans are essentially mobile sleeping and living accommodations. If owning a car provides plenty of conveniences, wait until you experience owning a vehicle where you can sleep, bathe, and dine! Of course, like anything else, campervans have pros and cons.  The same as a regular vehicle, a campervan will require

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Why You Should Consider RV Travel

Planning a vacation or a visit to a famous landmark starts with clarifying your options. When you want to get away from the busy lifestyle and take time to enjoy nature, RV travel may be the best solution for your goals. Whether you are camping in Yreka, California or visiting

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How to Prep for the Perfect Summer Car Trip
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How to Prep for the Perfect Summer Car Trip

It’s that time of year when everyone gears up for a summer adventure. In stats released by AAA, an estimated 36.6 million travelers hit the road in an automobile during Memorial Day weekend. And we are likely to see the same numbers over July and August. This statistic is at

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3 Tips to Prepare for a Cross-Country Road Trip with Your Grandkids
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3 Tips to Prepare for a Cross-Country Road Trip with Your Grandkids

This summer, your daughter, son-in-law and their two kids will fly to your town, where you’ll spend a week together before mom and dad take a flight back home. As proud grandparents and self-proclaimed travel enthusiasts, you’ll spend some quality time with your grandkids before you pack up the car

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Solutions to the Biggest Perils of Road Tripping

Road trips are a great way to enjoy the beautiful summer weather and bond with your family. Unfortunately, road trips are also a great way to come face-to-face with trouble. Luckily though, Nexen Tire and TireBuyer have created this great infographic with solutions to the most common perils of the

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Polly Roethe

Kayaking…Like Heaven on Earth!

By Polly Roethe – The closest thing to heaven on earth… Kayaking! My husband and I were avid paddle buddies, however, due to serious health issues he had to put his kayaking days to rest. I couldn’t give up the adventure of being close to water, exploring lakes, rivers, streams,

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Best Road Trips, Coast to Coast

By Christina Vercelletto for Ideas That Spark Too late to book affordable airline tickets? No need to disappoint the kids. A road trip is the classic summertime escape. Pack up and take your pick of these primo family-friendly routes. Get Your Kicks … Route 66 is legendary for a reason:

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rocky mountains
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Victoria Boster

Our Rocky Mountain High

By Victoria Boster – The glaciers that once covered the Canadian Rockies retreated long ago, leaving behind an unmistakable beauty in the turquoise green lakes, wide sweeping valleys, and scenic canyons and rock formations- all evident in the vast wilderness known today as the Banff National Park. Located inside this

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California road trip
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Donna Hull

Enjoy a Southern California Road Trip

Are you tired of being cooped up in the house? In many parts of the U.S., it’s been a rough winter. Right now, all I’m thinking about is a summer road trip. If you need winter weather break sooner rather than later, drive this Southern California road trip itinerary to

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Carol Lovegren-Miller

Late in the Season Climb up South Sisters

By Carol Lovegren Miller – “Aunt Carol, would you take Cam and I with you when you climb the South Sister mountain?” my niece Shirree entreated. Were we planning to climb the South Sister?  Hey, why not go? This trip would be a piece of cake for my husband Kyle to

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Remnants of the Past in San Luis Obispo
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Prudence Lay

Remnants of the Past in San Luis Obispo

By Prudence Lay – There are phrases that are guaranteed to get my attention. Things like “tea is ready”, “want to hear some good news?” and “let’s go shopping” are music to my ears. That last phrase begins my current story. I am an avid bargain/antique/junk shopper. I love old

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Victoria Boster

The Greatest Outdoors- Our National Parks Adventure

By Victoria Boster – We have just returned from 3 incredible weeks of hiking and touring some of the most beautiful places on earth- the great National Parks of the western United States. Our National Parks are a remarkable treasure possessed by every citizen of this country. These wondrous places

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Carol Lovegren-Miller

It Was Raining

By Carol Lovegren Miller – It was raining. Not a drizzle, nor a downpour, just a steady solid rain. My troops were near mutiny. We had been tent camping in liquid luxury for eight days straight. Every comfort that could be crammed into a minivan had been available for our

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