More and more outdoor enthusiasts are gaining interest in wild edibles or foraging the forest for local plants that can be eaten. While this may be a fun diversion to explore sustainability, it isn’t something you should do unless you are certain that you’re selecting plants that will not make you sick. There are many […]
6 Tips That Will Keep You Safe While On The Road
While RVing, for the most part, is a relatively safe lifestyle, it never hurts to take a few precautions because you never know where an adventure in RVing may take you. The following are six tips to help keep you safe while enjoying your RV. 1. Don’t share your real-time location While it’s tempting to […]
Follow This Checklist Before Your First RV Trip
Did you take the plunge and buy your first RV at one of the RV shows this winter? Are you getting ready to hit the road and head out on your first camping trip? Listed below is a brief, yet important checklist to ensure a great and safe season without any problems. 1. Choose the […]
5 Tips To Improve Your Night Driving Safety
Nighttime travel, particularly along remote roads where obstacles and wildlife may be found, can be treacherous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nighttime driving fatalities occur three times more frequently than that of daytime driving. During low light times, the human eye has a more difficult time with depth perception, color determination, and […]
Keep Your RV From Being Stolen While You Are Away
Many RVers are concerned about their RV being stolen from the boondocks while they are out exploring away from camp for the day. As I have shared in past posts, you are highly unlikely to be a victim of crime in the boondocks as criminals are opportunists applying their trade where there is ample opportunity. […]
Emergency Equipment Every RVer Should Have
You’ve probably had people tell you to “be positive” or “don’t worry.” While optimism is a valuable trait in many situations, you shouldn’t let it prevent you from knowing what to do in a crisis or buying the right emergency gear. In-the-moment emergency supplies Window breaker/Seatbelt cutter tool: If your RV is in an accident and ends […]
Unexpected Ways We Harm The Environment While Camping
You’ve probably heard the saying “pack it in, pack it out,” meaning you should leave nothing at your campsite that wasn’t there before. But as long as you pick up all of your trash, the environment will be fine, right? Wrong. The truth is that there are many other ways to cause unintentional damage. If […]
How To Avoid The Dangers Of An Overweight Trailer
Do you need to lose weight? No, I don’t mean go on a diet or start exercising more. I’m talking about trailer weight—you know, those extra pounds that stack up every time you buy a souvenir or invest in a new DVD player for your RV. According to the RVSEF, about 60% of travel trailers exceed […]
Wildfire Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life
Wildfires can occur for a variety of reasons, but most are caused by human actions, whether directly (ie unattended campfires, fireworks) or indirectly (transformer sparks, powerline arcing, etc). The National Park Service estimates that only about 10% of wildfires are started by natural causes such as lightning. Regardless of how they are started, they are […]
The Dangers Of Camping Near Abandoned Mines
Many who enjoy boondocking in out-of-the-way locations have likely found themselves at one time or another camping in a spot near old mine workings. The western US and Rocky Mountains are dotted with various mineral districts that have attracted miners hunting for gold, silver, lead, zinc, coal, gemstones and other minerals since the 1800s. Many […]
Do You Know How To Perform CPR?
Do you know how to perform CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation? If not, it’s a good idea to learn. You never know when you’re going to be thrust into a Good Samaritan role, so why not be prepared? Each year in the United States more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur, some even on a golf course. […]