Will your RVing travels take you into Yosemite National Park this month? Most guidebooks will tell you the best viewing of Yosemite’s waterfalls are late May into June, when the water is at it’s peak due to snow melt. However, if you are unable to visit during this time of year, 620 foot tall Bridalveil Falls has a secret to share. On clear sunny days in the later part of October, watch for a rainbow to form near the base of the falls around 4:30pm. As the sun begins to set in the west, a position 180 degrees opposite the falls, the rainbow will slowly travel from the bottom to the top of the falls. This is the only time of the year this natural phenomena occurs. Added benefits of this time of year are the autumn colors, less crowds and a better chance of obtaining a campsite. Snowbirds, be sure to include a stop at Yosemite National Park on your flight path when you fly south this fall and enjoy the annual rainbow event. It’s all part of the RV adventure!
Dave Helgeson’s many roles in the RV industry started before he even had a driver’s license. His grandparents and father owned an RV dealership before the term “RV” had been coined, and Dave played a pivotal role in nearly every position of an RV dealership. He and his wife Cheri launched their own RV dealership in the Pacific Northwest. The duo also spent 29 years overseeing regional RV shows. Dave has also served as President of a local chapter of the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), worked on the board of advisors for the RV Technician Program of a local technical college, and served as a board member of the Manufactured Home and RV Association. Dave’s reputation earned him the title of “The foremost expert on boondocking,” bestowed by RV industry icon, the late Gary Bunzer (The RV Doctor). When he’s not out boondocking, you’ll find Dave in the spotlight at RV shows across the country, giving seminars about all things RVing. He and Cheri currently roam in their fifth travel trailer, with Dave doing all the service, repair and modifications to his own unit.
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