Posts byCarl Corder

20 Campground Destinations Perfect for Halloween Camping

To add fodder to the argument that fall is the best season for camping, we’ve compiled a list of twenty incredible campgrounds for Halloween camping and festivities. Not only do these locations love to celebrate Halloween, but they’ve also organized a slew of family-friendly activities you and your camping neighbors are sure to enjoy.  
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Your 2023 Summer Outdoor Reading List

This summer at the campsite, find time between hikes, sightseeing, and kayak voyages to sit down with a book or two sure to inspire the adventure. Whether you’re planning the next trip, living out a vicarious adventure, or immersing yourself in nature writing, we’ve compiled a short reading list for anyone who hasn’t already bought and
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How To Save On Camping Costs

  Camping has always been a more affordable alternative to expensive destination vacations that require flights, car rentals, hotels, and other significant costs. But inflation and other economic factors have forced many Americans to cut spending in places they might otherwise have ignored, including camping costs.  Vacation costs have trended upwards in recent years, and
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How Much Is My RV Worth?

  The market for RVs remains dynamic. Demand ebbs and flows depending on the popularity of camping, the economy, and other factors. And manufacturers toe the line, building enough RVs to meet demand without exceeding it, year-over-year. The value of your RV will fluctuate depending on these factors. And when you decide whether to sell
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Your Guide to Campgrounds in Kentucky

Consider kicking off your Spring RV travels with a trip to the land of bluegrass. Kentucky is an outdoor recreation hotbed, with plenty of national parkland and state parks to visit as well as two of the state’s main attractions combined: Louisville and the Kentucky Derby. Whether you’re here for horse racing, the Louisville food
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Travel Assistance vs Travel Insurance — Which Do You Need?

Heading into another travel season, now is the time to evaluate your travel setup, including the protections that prevent you from additional expenses due to an unexpected incident, like travel assistance and travel insurance. RVers and travelers today can invest in any number of auxiliary support plans like roadside assistance, RV-specific insurance, and other asset
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What To Know About RV Insurance

  RV owners typically have a lot of questions surrounding RV insurance. It can be an overwhelming topic, and it’s not always clear whether you need it for your type of RV, how you’re covered under a given policy, and what you need to have covered. Here we’ll break down each of those issues and
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The True Cost of RV Towing Service

  RVing requires more forethought than a typical trip by car. You have more to plan for, and more components are involved — especially in the case of roadside recovery. Factors like RV size, terrain, distance, type of towing vehicle, and type of towable can each make a mechanical problem more difficult to address and
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The New Good Sam Campground Guide Is Here

Those familiar with Good Sam’s comprehensive campground and coupon guide know the value and information contained within this single publication. Now the latest edition, its 88th, is available to campers and RVers everywhere with new and improved design and content.  With information for over 12,000 private RV parks, public campgrounds, and services, including 2,000 Good
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Winter Camping

Winter Camping in the Pacific Northwest

Winter camping in an RV can be a gratifying experience, especially in parts of the US where the weather is snowy and cold, but not extreme. But finding this balance is a challenge. In the Great Lakes region, stunning snow-covered landscapes provide a wonderland setting, but extreme weather fluctuations can make for risky winter RVing.
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