RV Travelers Build Community Wherever They Land
from the Columbia Missourian
It can get a little cramped in a 300-square-foot home, but Stacy Roberts and her husband, Ken, are used to it. They don’t mind sacrificing personal space if it means they can be on the road 12 months out of the year. Until the snow starts to fly, the Robertses are living in an RV they pulled into Cottonwoods RV Park in Columbia, Mo. More

Campground Profile: Pato Blanco RV Resort, Benson, Ariz.

At Pato Blanco RV Resort, they bend over backwards to make your stay as peaceful and relaxing as possible from their pool and hot tub, your peace is their top priority. The clean fresh air and mild climate complement the three artesian fed lakes, as does the peaceful park like setting. Pato Blanco RV Resort is an ideal home for a myriad of native bird and waterfowl species which provides excellent opportunities for bird watching and a perfect setting for the numerous trails that weave throughout the park. More

On the Road Again: RV Sales See an Upswing
from USA Today
A closely watched report on consumer confidence is expected to show modest improvement, but some economists are heartened by a more obscure measure of buyer sentiment: recreational vehicle sales. RV wholesale shipments jumped 16 percent in August from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 209,800. More

Camping Regulations in Yosemite
from Merced Sun-Star
Picturesque Yosemite National Park is hardly a day-trip type of destination. In fact, the grand, rugged beauty that has made Yosemite's natural realm famous throughout the world virtually compels many visitors to stay at the park for several days. While Yosemite is quite good at accommodating campers with a number of campsites, the National Park Service also has special guidelines for camping, including regulations about the length of a camping stay and the number of people allowed in a camping group. More

Buffalo RV Extends Official Sponsorship Deal
from The Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills announced that they have renewed their sponsorship agreement with Buffalo RV for an extended three-year term. The relationship began last year when the company signed for the first time as an official team sponsor on a one year trial basis. As part of the new agreement, Buffalo RV's dealership will offer discounts and specials to all Bills fans that stop in on their way to a home game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Fans attending a Bills game in an RV can stop at Buffalo RV for special discounts on propane, free refreshments and use of their RV dumping station. More

Retired Couples Find Advantages in Life in an RV
from Herald & Review
Their homes are just like many others. This summer, one has a small garden area near the house. The other has some patio plants. And the owners frequently meet at a common picnic table, where they can enjoy being outside. They've even got basement storage. The difference, however, is that couples Bob and Joyce Barton and Jim and Sue Barton take their homes with them wherever they go. More

Gas Prices in Two-month Slide
from CNN Money
Gas prices have dropped seven cents over the past two weeks, continuing a downward slide that has lasted nearly two months, according to a recent survey. The Lundberg Survey found the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.52 – down just over 12 cents since Aug. 7. More

All California State Parks to Remain Open, Sort Of
from RV Business
Under fire from park supporters and the state's own attorneys, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he has found a way to cut millions of dollars out of the California State Parks budget without completely closing any parks. The plan, which some are criticizing as little more than a shell game, slashes $14.2 million from the park budget this year by closing some campgrounds and facilities on weekdays, eliminating unfilled seasonal and administrative positions and cutting back on maintenance and things like bathroom cleaning. More

'RV Buddies' Picks Four Favorite RVs from Hershey Show in Pennsylvania
from MotorHome magazine
RV Buddies Online named four RVs from the recent Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association show in Hershey, Pa., "Best of Show." The show, which always creates a lot of expectation as people flock to see the new models, didn't disappoint this year as a record crowd of 31,700 was on hand to check out the brand-new 2010 models from 59 manufacturers at the 41st annual event.More