A Roaming RV Retirement

How to get the most out of traveling the USA and Canada in your RV when you retire.

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Travel
The Little-Known Idaho Road Trip You Need to Drive
AFAR Media - Alex Schechter
When it comes to natural beauty in the U.S. West, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona get top billing because of their famous national parks. But Idaho …
Outdoors
Wash Less, Smell Sweeter: How Polygiene Beats Body Odor For Outdoor Enthusiasts And Travellers
Forbes - John Traynor
Hiking. Biking. Running. Skiing. Adventure travel. All are guaranteed to generate sweat that can leave clothing smelling rank. Sweat is the body’s reaction to any physical activity as the cooling and functions
Travel
Yes, you still have time to see the super bloom — if you know where to go
Los Angeles Times - Mary Forgione
Blazing fields of desert dandelions, streaks of purple lupine and pink sand verbena, and poppies bursting along hillsides have transformed Southern California. There’s still plenty of time to see this
Travel
Other Western states where wildflowers will put on a show this spring and summer
Los Angeles Times - Sara Cagle
Wildflowers are on display as close to home as Griffith Park, but you also can go far beyond Southern California to find vibrant blooms. Here are eight states with wildflower destinations worth a road
Survivalism
As Bears Are Waking Up, a Reminder on Staying ‘Bear Aware’
ADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Katharine Erwin
"They need to eat and they need privacy ... the best thing we can do is be respectful of their spaces." Spring is officially here, bringing us warmer …
Travel
See the wildest art destination in the West
National Geographic - Eve Conant
TravelTraveler Magazine Set on a Montana ranch, Tippet Rise Art Center merges landscape and creativity. 13 Minute Read A current of sound runs through my bones. Mallet in hand, I stand inside the scaffolding
Travel
Billions of migrating butterflies put on a dazzling display in California
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
Californians have been treated to a dazzling butterfly spectacle in the skies as a colourful procession of painted lady butterflies make their way from Mexico to the Pacific Northwest. Abundant winter
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Is Turning Into a Giant Pit of Ice Shards and It's Oddly Beautiful
Travel + Leisure - Cailey Rizzo
It must be spring, because Lake Michigan is thawing out into an otherworldly patch of glittering ice shards. The water beneath the lake’s frozen surface has begun to thaw and is creating a sea of ice that
Campers
Thor Motor Coach explores new roads with solar-powered, multi-sport camper van
newatlas.com - C.C. Weiss
Best known for huge, highway-hogging motorhomes and travel trailers, Thor Industries became the world's largest RV manufacturer when it purchased …
Outdoors
10 Ways to Stay Warm and Avoid Hypothermia on the Trail
thetrek.co
It’s just before dawn, and the mountains all around you are tranquil. You can tell it’s going to be a glorious morning, and you feel the call of a …
Travel
Deception Pass State Park: The Complete Guide
tripsavvy.com - By Kristin Kendle
Deception Pass State Park has an important and unique designation — it’s Washington State’s most visited state park. That’s no small feat in a state …
Trails
The best towns near the Rocky Mountains for hiking this spring
matadornetwork.com - Tim Wenger
Spring is upon us. The Rocky Mountains and its sub-ranges are beginning to shed snow, colorful wildflowers are in bloom, and hiking trails that have …
Campers
This Ford Transit is your all-in-one camper, daily driver, and work van
motor1.com - Christopher Smith
The ModVans CV1 has all the amenities of a full-blown motorhome. Camper vans and motorhomes are enjoying a huge resurgence right now. Mixed in among …
Happiness
Eating this twice a week can boost brain function, prevent cognitive decline
Ladders - Sheila McClear
It’s encouraging that a “commonly available single ingredient could have a dramatic effect on cognitive decline.” Seniors can keep their brain boosted …
Tahoe
The insider's guide to Reno Tahoe - Matador Network
matadornetwork.com - By: Jacqueline Kehoe
The insider’s guide to Reno Tahoe Reno cityscape. Photo: Scott Sporleder Nevada’s pioneer heyday may be long gone, but you still gotta have that …
Flowers
Enjoy the super bloom: Here's where to see poppies in Southern California
USA TODAY - Rebecca Plevin
So, you want to see fields of orange flowers, but don’t want to drown in the poppy apocalypse in Lake Elsinore, California? You have several other poppy viewing opportunities in Southern California if
Blue Ridge Mountains
Top 5 summer 2019 road trips, from New England to California and everywhere in between
USA TODAY - Hannah Yasharoff
Just can't wait to get on the road again? These five road trip ideas will get you and your family out of the house and touring the country this summer. About 100 million Americans are planning on taking
National Parks
Desert Gardens
michaelfrye.com - Michael Frye
Desert in bloom at sunset, Joshua Tree NP, California. I bracketed three exposures, two stops apart, and blended them with Lightroom’s HDR Merge. …
Powerbank
6 Types of Emergency Gear to Keep in Your Car During the Snowmageddon
spy.com - Livia Hooson
* What to pack your car with during intense winter conditions * Space blanket, shovel, and road flares should be in your emergency car kit * Gear to …
Flowers
Poppy fields in Lake Elsinore, California, shut down to public amid Super Bloom apocalypse
USA TODAY - Nicole Hayden
After a traumatic weekend at the poppy fields, Lake Elsinore, California, city officials have shut down Walker Canyon to the public. The western Riverside County city of near 66,000 people saw thousands
Outdoors Gear
Van Life Wars Heat Up: Ford Finally Launches AWD Transit Van
gearjunkie.com - Staff Post
Is Ford finally bringing us a 4×4 van that can compete against the ever-popular 4×4 Mercedes Sprinter? Later this year, we’re going to finally get in …
Lifehacks
Quickly Identify Plants and Animals Around You Using This App
Lifehacker - Emily Price
The weather is slowly getting warmer, which means we’re all about head outside a little more. If your outdoor adventures take you on a hike or two …
Grand Canyon
How To Help The Planet While You’re On A Road Trip
UPROXX - Allison Sanchez
A couple of years ago, on a road trip to the Grand Canyon, I was absolutely blown away by Flagstaff, Arizona. And “blown away” puts it mildly, to be honest. I’d never been to Arizona before. I expected
Backpacking
The 4 Best Quick-Dry Towels For Backpacking
Bustle - Rachel Cavanaugh
Whether you're trekking through the woods or traveling across Europe, when you're backpacking you'll want a lightweight, easy-to-pack towel that …
Toyota
How to Pack Your Pickup for Camping
Outside Magazine - Chris O'Neill
Pickup trucks are great for camping, given their ample cargo space. That said, packing one requires some unique considerations as, unlike an SUV or a wagon, the cargo area is open to the elements. Applying
Flowers
Enjoy that gorgeous super bloom, but don't go off the hiking trail to do it
Los Angeles Times
To the editor: Enjoy the fantastic super bloom, but people, please stay on the paths. In a Times photo, nearly half of the 35 people walking at Walker Canyon near Lake Elsinore were in the midst of the
Salt Lake City, UT
Unity RV concept debuts with trick rear lounge layout
motor1.com - Christopher Smith
We've never seen a floorplan like this before. The inaugural RVX trade show is currently wowing camping and motorhome fans in Salt Lake City, Utah, …
How To Insulate A Tent For Winter Camping: 9 Tips To Know
outdoorfact.com - Dennis Taylor
For campers that want to witness exotic sceneries with few people around, winter is the time to hit the road. Actually, many camping enthusiasts …
Walt Disney World Resort
The Best Trips to Take With Your Grandkids
Travel + Leisure - Patricia Doherty
Baby Boomers are becoming both grandparents and retirees, and their travel — four to five leisure trips this year according to a recent AARP Travel Trends survey — frequently includes grandchildren. The