Tag: Family Rv travel

  • HOMESCHOOLING TAKES TO THE ROAD AND RISES IN POPULARITY WITH RV FAMILIES

    HOMESCHOOLING TAKES TO THE ROAD AND RISES IN POPULARITY WITH RV FAMILIES

    The number of parents opting to join the full-time RV lifestyle with their children share one common concern: what about school? The first thing to keep in mind is, “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life,” as said by Charlotte Mason, The Parent’s Review. A full-time RV lifestyle is not only growing, but children…

  • Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines is kicking off the New Year with its second annual 5K Fun Run/Walk.

    Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines is kicking off the New Year with its second annual 5K Fun Run/Walk.

    TYLER, Texas, December 27, 2018 – Six years ago, Don and Jan Tardy and their adult children, Colt and Bree Perrin, acquired the former Whispering Pines RV & Cabin Resort, began investing in improvements. They joined the Jellystone Park franchise network in 2013. Half a dozen years later, the Tardy family’s Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines has not only enjoyed significant year-over-year gains in revenue and…

  • Venture Stratus SR261VRK Receives 2018 RV Pro Best of Show

    Venture Stratus SR261VRK Receives 2018 RV Pro Best of Show

    SHIPSHEWANA, INDIANA – RV Pro magazine editor Bradley Worrell recently named Venture Stratus SR261VRK a 2018 ‘Best of Show’ award winner, from among hundreds ofnew RVs at the Elkhart Open House. The award encompasses segments from entry-level to luxury. “This validates everything that’s gone into this ultra-lite travel trailer, designed with youngRVer families in mind,” said Dave Boggs, general manager. “Stratus is different and that’s the idea. The bright-colored exterior draws you in, and the interior feels urban. We were going for the wow that just keeps going – wow, a huge stainless steel sink! Wow, mixed light and dark cabinetry! Wow, clever hidden storage! Walk-in pantry! Doggie…

  • Mom’s talk about Life on the Road

    Mom’s talk about Life on the Road

    First of all what is everyone’s reason for the RVing lifestyle? Carla: We wanted to take our kids on an American History trip. Carolyn: We started considering the “fulltime” lifestyle many years ago (ultimately want to convert a coach/bus) — but hadn’t figured out how to make it (financially) on the road, so we put…

  • VENTURE STRATUS WOWS AT OPEN HOUSE

    VENTURE STRATUS WOWS AT OPEN HOUSE

    It’s hard to miss: the all-new Venture Stratus is bright, brave and bold, with attention-grabbing looks and edgy interior stylings that stand out in the lightweight segment. Unveiled at this year’s 2018 Open House to rave reviews, the Stratus is travel trailer eye-candy, in high-gloss shades of Victory Red, Indigo Blue, Aztec Grey or Polar…

  • JELLYSTONE PARK IN NATURAL BRIDGE STATION OFFERS A HAUNTED TRAIL AND OTHER HALLOWEEN-THEMED ACTIVITIES EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER

    JELLYSTONE PARK IN NATURAL BRIDGE STATION OFFERS A HAUNTED TRAIL AND OTHER HALLOWEEN-THEMED ACTIVITIES EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER

    October 31 is still a few weeks away, but families can celebrate Halloween every weekend in October at the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Activities include pumpkin painting and Halloween-themed crafts, costume and campsite decorating contests, trick-or-treating, Halloween DJ dances with a bonfire, and a 30-minute Shenandoah Valley-themed haunted trail. “Our haunted…

  • European Campers are the coolest. Wish we could get them in the US.

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  • Is a Camping Membership right for full time travel?

    Is a Camping Membership right for full time travel?

    Many families who want to budget for fulltime travel in the United States need to consider Camping Membership options. Here are a few options which have served many families well over the last few decades. Campground Memberships – Are they worth it? The general consensus is they are recommended by families who travel fulltime in…

  • Is the fulltime RV lifestyle right for you and your family?

    Is the fulltime RV lifestyle right for you and your family?

    A lot has been written about retirees who choose to spend their golden years as fulltime RVers. And with good reason – there are many such people traversing the highways and byways of North America. But what about younger men of pre-retirement age, with their wives – and even children – who take to the road…

  • What Is The Best Truck To Pull A Fifth Wheel RV?

    What Is The Best Truck To Pull A Fifth Wheel RV?

    Most first-time RVers ask us this question. They want to know the brand of truck they can use to easily tow RVs without any problem.  Choosing the right truck to pull a Fifth Wheel RV can seem like a very challenging task, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. Sometimes, an internet search, will provide a…