Best Pet-Friendly RV Parks in North America
July 21, 2008 by Tom James · 4 Comments
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I thought it would be fun to compile a list of your favorite pet-friendly RV parks in North America. There is no right or wrong answer here, and the list will represent places you’ve visited and whether you think they are especially “pet friendly.” Read more
What’s Simple About RV Camping?
July 16, 2008 by Sean Michael · 6 Comments
When in college, I worked a couple of summers in Yellowstone National Park. My job was usually in the kitchen, where my friends and I could be found chopping vegetables, flipping burgers, or (if we were lucky) scooping ice cream for tourists. As you might imagine, the work paid peanuts. We invested many long, hot, thankless hours in the belly of the Park’s food service beast. But we did so eagerly, for the promise of living in one of the world’s most beautiful places. Our off days were cherished. Whenever possible, we maximized our free time by going camping.
In those days, primarily because we were financially strapped students, camping was a simple proposition. Someone would have a tent, usually a modest 2-4 person affair. We’d bring along our sleeping bags, a couple of canteens, some snacks – and that was pretty much it. “Camping” really just meant a few good friends sharing basic shelter under the stars. And yet, the experiences were spectacular.
My wife and I have enjoyed some spectacular camping experiences with our RV. We LOVE our Airstream. So it’s tempting to position RV ownership as a simple, elemental lifestyle. After all, camping is camping, right? But is it really so simple?
Airstream RV Blog #12 - The Simple Life? from Sean Michael on Vimeo.
Getting Along in RV Travels -Part 1- Tips from Bernice
July 9, 2008 by Bernice Beard · 1 Comment
No two people look alike, think alike, or travel alike-at least most of the time. It’s a wonder that we get along at all! Yet when traveling in an RV, we must try to maintain smooth relationships with all of our fellow travelers because we’re “stuck” together for the duration of the trip. The tips in this article will hopefully help you to avoid turning little annoyances into big problems.
One Way to Beat High Gas Prices (Guaranteed!)
July 1, 2008 by Sean Michael · 14 Comments
Have high gas prices got you down? Have you been pondering whether to even take an RV trip this summer? Have you considered making your daily commute in an electric golf cart? Fear not, my friends. You can have your RV, and camp in it too.
Of course, the secret is simple. If you want to beat these skyrocketing gas prices, you simply need to…
Airstream RV Blog #70 - How to Beat High Gas Prices from Sean Michael on TheLongLongHoneymoon.com.
Petiquette: Good campers make good neighbors
June 30, 2008 by Tom James · 7 Comments
One of the best things about the Internet is the sharing of information. Remember the days when you had to hop in the car and drive to the local library to find out something about anything? Now, in the comfort of one’s home (or in your RV if you’re connected), you can let your fingers search for information on just about any topic you can think of and, presto, it’s served right to your computer screen in a matter of seconds. Talk about technological advancement!
This phenomenon presented itself to me recently when I wanted to find out about pet-friendly campgrounds. I stumbled across the RVing with Dogs website and thought it might be something worth a look to others who may have difficulty finding pet-friendly RV parks. Check out some dog-friendly campsites across the country that you may want to consider visiting in your RV. Search for the state in which you plan to visit and see the listings of the various campsites that are pet-friendly. You can find out more details about the property and even read comments by people who have stayed there. There are not a ton of listings, but it may be helpful to hear what others have to say. By the way, I have no affiliation with this site. As I said earlier, one of the best things about the Internet is the sharing of information.
Is There an Electric Toad in Your Future?
June 28, 2008 by Bob Difley · 11 Comments
By Bob Difley
How close are we to an electric vehicle? A bit far, I suspect, for motorhomes or trucks powerful enough to pull trailers and fivers, but maybe not as far for a toad. GM has pulled out all the stops for the Volt PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) due out in the spring of 2009. Read more
Feed Your Brain?
June 24, 2008 by Lynn Difley · Leave a Comment
By Lynn Difley
Since the days of Hippocrates folks have been looking for ways to improve their health through foods. While the popularity of this notion comes and goes with the times, the basic premise of paying attention to food intake with a mind to optimal value for health remains valid. Most of our current studies have established the power of a healthy diet to improve cardiovascular health and decrease the risks of cancer; diet also has a profound effect on the health of your gray matter.
Giving your brain the right kinds of foods can boost its endurance levels, thought processes, acuity and cognizance, as well as all over mental function. Isn’t it handy that experts tell us that what is good for the heart is also good for the head? If you follow the heart-health recommendations you help preserve cognitive skills while decreasing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
The brain depends on a vast network of blood vessels to provide adequate nutrient, energy and oxygen supply to its cells. Transportation of these supplies depends on the health of the cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular transportation system is critical to both the heart and the brain. Elevated cholesterol levels contribute to clogged arteries in both. Diets high in saturated fats, cholesterol and trans fats increase risk of arterial disease. Studies have also established a connection between brain health and vitamin B. Many health experts recommend taking a daily multi-vitamin tablet to cover all bases. Maintaining a healthy body weight is also just as crucial to the brain as it is to the heart. Excess weight increases risk of vascular disease, cognitive problems and dementia. A heart healthy diet, in addition to regular physical activity will promote weight loss and arterial health while decreasing the risk of cognitive decline.
The best way to protect the brain from degenerative disease is to reduce the damage of free radicals by consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables– the antioxidant supply house. A study on aging in Chicago found that eating 2.8 servings of vegetables per day (far less than the recommended minimum 6) slows the rate of mental decline by roughly 40% compared with eating less than one serving daily. Green leafy vegetables produce the strongest benefits–so Popeye was right!
While the consensus is that a multivitamin is a good way to get your necessary minimum quantity of vitamins and minerals, experts declare that the best source of antioxidants and vitamin E is your food. Consuming a variety of foods–trying to include a “rainbow” of color hues in the veggies you eat is superior to taking a pill. Consuming the vitamins in their natural form provides the broadest range of complementary nutrients, photochemical and oxidants to maximize brain health. The best place to find the source for maximal protection to your gray matter is in the produce section, and the best weapon for ultimate brainpower and heart health is your daily exercise practice.
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Will Drilling ANWR Ease the Oil Crisis?
June 21, 2008 by Bob Difley · 38 Comments
With fuel prices continuing to climb with no peak in sight, arguments have re-surfaced for drilling off the coasts of Florida and California, on public lands, and in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Offshore drilling has been banned for 27 years and both presidential candidates are against drilling in the ANWR. But how valid are the arguments made for tapping into America’s oil reserves to lower our foreign oil imports and the price of oil? This subject has legions of supporters and detractors, especially when the subject of ANWR comes up.
North to Alaska…Family Fun at Wisconsin Dells
One of the great joys of RVing in North America is the opportunity to reconnect with friends and family, and the past few days have been no exception. My son-in-law just got a great new job in northern Illinois, and basically had three weeks to move his family down from Alaska. Since we were in Wisconsin Dells just north of the Illinois state line, we timed things so as to spend a couple of days together, giving me the opportunity to see not only my daughter and son-in-law, but also three of my five grandchildren, whom I haven’t seen since last October.
And, when in Wisconsin Dells, you visit water parks. Supposedly there are more water parks in this small Wisconsin town than in any other community in the country. Among these is Noah’s Ark, billed as “America’s largest water park.” So we loaded up and headed for Noah’s Ark. Water parks are also important stress relievers for kids who have just experienced an all-night flight from Alaska and a flood-inspired, detour-riddled drive down from Minneapolis in a rental van.
The Road to Fitness
June 3, 2008 by Lynn Difley · Leave a Comment
Well if anyone knows about traveling, it would be those of us who participate in the RV lifestyle. We dedicate as much of our lives to traveling as we can afford, and may even go into overdraft situations just to spend a little more time on the road.
Picture yourself trying to travel from Texas to Maine as quickly as possible. Now imagine taking a turn towards California. You’re way off course, right? It’s very similar when you realize you want to start taking the healthy lifestyle path.
The road to good health is very much like traveling the freeways and highways. It seems like a straight shot- exercise, eat healthy foods, stop smoking, stay away from too much liquor and drugs, deal with stress effectively, treasure family and friends, etc. Not a problem, until we get started. We spend a few days without a hitch, maintaining course and making good time (with sensible stops for stretching and relaxing of course). But suddenly, before you know it, you are headed off down a bumpy side road, with little understanding of how you got there. The best thing to do is backtrack and find just where you veered off the road so you can get back onto the straight and narrow.
