Any experienced RVer knows that camping trips need to be reserved pretty far in advance these days. We start making our own plans about a year in advance. Now, if you're making campground reservations the year before you are actually traveling, it helps to know how...
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FMCA Convention Spring 2020: Sunsets and Saguaros in Tucson, Arizona
Oct 18, 2019 Stephanie
Twice a year the FMCA hosts conventions for their members, and we are happy to share that the FMCA Convention Spring 2020 is taking place in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. Now we are big fans of the Family Motor Coach Association, and we became members last year when they...
Towing an RV with a Van: Pros and Cons of a Full-Sized Van
Oct 15, 2019 Stephanie
Towing an RV with a van is an option most folks don't even consider. But we think it's an outside of the box tow vehicle that deserves a bit more air time. For many people, deciding on a tow vehicle to pull a travel trailer just means choosing which truck to...
The Best Food for Camping at Trader Joe’s
Jul 30, 2019 Stephanie
Years ago we lived just minutes away from a Trader Joe's grocery store and we shopped there at least two times a month, if not more. After we moved, it became a 30-minute journey to the nearest TJ's, which was entirely too far for our normal weekly grocery shopping...
Let’s Visit KOA’s Campground of the Future!
Jul 23, 2019 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
What will the campground of the future look like? How will technology and capitol investments impact the camping experience? Will all campgrounds be powered by solar? Will camping in cities and urban areas become more popular--and practical? What about "geofencing"...
8 Tips for RVing with Grandparents
Jun 24, 2019 Stephanie
RVing with grandparents can be an amazing, unforgettable experience for everyone in the family. But it can also bring up unexpected concerns and conflicts if you aren't used to traveling together. Shellie Bailey-Shah form Kidtripster.com has a ton of real-world...
5 Tips for Making Your Camping Resolutions This Year
Jun 13, 2019 Stephanie
Wait, are Camping Resolutions really a thing? Well, it's a little tradition of ours that we love and share with the rest of The RV Atlas community each year. See, we go camping as a family. A lot. And it's not just because we really, really like the woods. (Although...
12 Tips for Better Pet Photography
Jun 10, 2019 Jeremy Puglisi
featured image, and all images, by Amanda Strozeski Our Australian Cattle Dog, Maggie (AKA Maggie the Camping Dog!) has been a beloved member of our family for the past three years. But sadly, I don't have many good pictures of her at home or at the campground. She is...
What’s a FMCA Convention? 5 Reasons to Put One on Your Travel Calendar
Jun 7, 2019 Stephanie
The Family Motor Coach Association, better known as the FMCA, has been around for over 50 years. They've hosted dozen of FMCA conventions over the years all over the United State, and thousands of RVers flock to these famous events. So what happens at a FMCA...
RV Upgrade: 2012 Jayco 184BH to a 2018 Jayco 244BHS
May 13, 2019 RVFTA
While the RV selection and buying process can be a little challenging at times, when you get to take that new rig out for its first trip, you know all the stress was worth it. That’s the experience our longtime correspondent, Kerri Cox of Travels with Birdy. Her...
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