RVs Taking To Roads But Are Less Traveled
from The Tampa Tribune
With RV sales off 27 percent nationwide compared with a year ago and gas averaging $3.84 a gallon - $4.60 for diesel - it's pretty obvious times are tough in the RV industry. Although many RV owners are modifying their vacation plans because of fuel costs, that doesn't mean they're giving up the RV lifestyle completely. More

Green Ways to Be Bug-Free
from The Washington Post
Mosquitoes, ticks and other flesh-nibbling insects are not just nuisances, but potential health threats as well. The same might also be true of some popular insect repellents. More

Sacrifices for Recreation’s Sake
from The Bulletin
While they are taking shorter trips, dedicated RVers determined to see the country and visit family are still traveling, despite staggering fuel bills that sometimes exceed $700 — the cost of filling the 150-gallon tank of the Bodines’ home on wheels. People who already own RVs are finding ways around high costs, but slumping sales indicate a slowdown in new RV owners. More

‘Green RV' Revealed at Outdoor Retailer Show
from KSL-TV
At first glance, it looks like a normal recreational vehicle — a Ford F-350 pickup with a camper shell mounted on the top. But you've never gone camping like this. More

Camping in Comfort
from Columbia Daily Tribune
In Missouri, roughly 300,000 people camp at state parks and historic sites each year. There are 39 state parks and historic sites offering overnight access, as well as numerous campsites. These sites offer all types of lodging: You can pitch a tent, park a camper or reserve a cabin. More

RVs Are Legal in Hawaii but State’s Parks Lack Hookups
from The Honolulu Star-Bulletin
There's no law outlawing RVs, but because there aren't very many of them in Hawaii, vacationers won't find many campgrounds - and no special RV parks - to accommodate them. More

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