I just read an online article touting the Top 5 National Forests in Washington State for Summer Camping. It covers some great things to see and do in each of the five mentioned forests; ATV riding, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback trails, waterfalls, shell fishing and of course camping! Many of the places mentioned I have already explored, like the Big Four Ice Caves in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. Other places like the culturally significant Layser Cave Trail in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest have gone on my “to do” list. It looks like the summer of 2013 will be one long adventure in RVing. I hope to see you out there!

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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