RVweekends
RV Camping in North America
It has been nearly 15 years since we purchased our first travel trailer and began RV camping. Since then, we have logged RV trips to 68 Texas State Parks and visited National Parks and RV Campgrounds across seven states.
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New to RVing? - Thinking about buying your first RV? These are some of our experiences while shopping for a new travel trailer as first-time RVers.
Where to camp? - The advantages of RV camping in RV Parks vs. State Parks vs. National Parks, vs. private property.
Featured Articles - Most of our articles are travelogues from places we have visited while RVing in North America. The latest adventures are listed first.
Camping Checklists - Checklists are essential to a successful RV camping trip. We have several checklists that we update periodically as our camping needs change.
Camping Recipes - Camping Recipes should be easy to cook and not require many dishes, pots, or pans. We cook most of our meals in a single skillet.
Texas Birding - This section is about our experiences birding various parks and locations around Texas. It also contains a database of the bird pictures we took along the way.
Birding Life List - This is the list of birds we have identified over the past 10+ years. We saw most of these birds while visiting various Texas parks, but many were likely passing through on their way to their seasonal destinations.
Best Parks for Birding - This is our 'top ten' list of places we like to visit during the bird migration seasons. If you are a birder, you probably have your favorite birding sites.
Night Sky - Stargazing is an excellent way to spend an evening far away from the city where light pollution is minimal.
On the Fly - While wading into the sport of fly fishing, I began documenting each species of fish I caught.
The Dump Station - This is my blog about conversations remembered while emptying my trailer's gray and black water tanks.
RV Trailer Maintenance - Maintaining your travel trailer will help to ensure trouble-free travel.
RV Log - An RV log is an essential record that every RV owner should have. I use my RV Log to track the total mileage on my tires and wheel bearings. For example, the RV Log in this article is the one I use to keep track of trailer and tire mileage, etc., primarily for maintenance purposes.
Camping FAQ - This page hosts frequently asked questions by people new to RV camping.
Why RV Camping?
For as long as I can remember, I have desired to spend time outdoors. I didn't care whether I was fishing, canoeing, hiking, birding, or just soaking up the afternoon sun at a city park. I loved being outdoors. Being outside in the fresh air makes you feel alive and whole.
Spending time away from work and away from the everyday routine of home life gives you a new perspective. RV Camping is perfect for this. There is nothing like waking up in the morning to the sounds of nature and the smell of someone cooking breakfast on an open fire.
After breakfast, you might go for a hike through the woods. In the afternoon, you might take your canoe to the lake for paddling and fishing. In the evening, after a fine meal, you might relax by a campfire and reflect on the day's adventures.
Suddenly, that thing you were trying to figure out back at the office doesn't seem so impossible, issues at work don't seem so critical, and life at home is more solid than ever.
~ Matt
