Today's podcast is all about the Great America Outdoors Act and late news on Florida and California travel. Great American Outdoors Act [https://www.hcn.org/articles/what-happened-to-the-great-american-outdoors-act/ ] National Park Services Index [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/index.htm ] Free Entry Fee April 20, 2024 All National Parks [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm ] Russ and Tina DeMaris, RVTravel.com: Florida Drivers [https://www.rvtravel.com/florida-cracking-distracted-drivers/ ] Big Sur California Highway Conditions [https://www.bigs ..read more

Updates on the BLM and the Security & Exchange shinnigans, the BLM and the Internet, the civil suit against the Cashless policy at National Parks, the Solar Eclipse, and Fairground camping. Official Statement of the SEC: [https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nyse/2024/34-99355.pdf ] RV Travel Eclipse Article: [https://www.rvtravel.com/texas-state-parks-eclipse-gazers ] Russ & Tina DeMaris Fairground Article: [https://www.rvtravel.com/fairgrounds-camping-alternatives-rvers-hoof ] Margo's Book: Traveling Solo, the Adventure of a Lifetime [https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ] --- Send in a voice ..read more

There is never a dull moment in the RV lifestyle. Check out the latest Trends. Consumer Disclosure Reports Lexis/Nexis Report: [https://vehicleprivacyreport.com ] Verisk Report: [https://fcra.verisk.com/#/ ] RV Travel Article: Motorhome Towing a Helicopter [https://www.rvtravel.com/helicopter959/ ] RVTravel.com/Andy Zipser's Dyrt Camping Report [https://www.rvtravel.com/the-dyrt-report-new-trends-1148b/ ] Russ & Tina Demaris RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/suit-stop-park-service-cashless-filed ] Forbes Road Rage Article [https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/state-ranking ..read more

All Electric recreational vehicles are popping to the surface rapidly now, folks. Sadly for us, it is The European market that is offering several alternatives to gas hogs, the USA is slowly moving in that direction. All the latest innovations will be in Las Vegas, NV, November 2024 at the RVDA Convention Expo. Margo's Book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/margo-armstrong/message ..read more

During this Valentine Holiday, come with me to explore the Chocolate Road across the nation. Visit the best states for full-time living too and great chocolates. The Best Chocolate Shops in Every State: [https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-chocolate-shop-every-state-gallery/ ] Best States for Full-time RVers: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/draft-top-states-full-time-rvers-ft48] Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/margo-armstrong/message ..read more

If you belong to the retired group of RV travelers (called Boomers) that are happy with a supplemental income or simply a cut in expenses, the workamping lifestyle is a good fit for you. This part-time job may give you a feeling of satisfaction and continued value to society. Rather than sit home waiting for the end, you prefer to venture out and learn new things, meet new people, see the world. Cutting your ties to the dreary workaday, your life now has excitement every day. If you are younger and adventureous, this life also works for you. With the pressure on for better ways to communicate ..read more

This podcast is part 2 of the explanation of how the BLM and the SEC is planning to lease our National Parks and other lands including the BLM lands in Arizona. Supposedly all in the name of conservation and management. Remember the title "Conservation and Landscape Health" because it spells the end of RVing on public lands, in national parks, and probably even our annual Quartsite festivities. Here are links to articles that more fully explain this scheme: Randall Brink, RVTravel.com: https://www.rvtravel.com/blm-sec-maneuvering-sell-public-lands-future-camping-could-be-significantly-impacted ..read more

Here are some great tips for 2024! Find a qualified RV technician: RV Technician Association of America [https://RVTAA.org ] About RV Tire Pressure: Roger Marble's article RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/what-does-max-psi-on-tire-sidewall-mean-rvt-1136 ] Basement Air Conditioning: Dave Solberg RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/looking-to-purchase-a-class-a-with-basement-ac-your-thoughts-rvdt-2279 ] RV Warranties:Are they worth it? [https://drivinvibin.com/2021/10/26/void-rv-warranty/ ] Driving in the Fog: Gail Marsh's article in RVTravel.com: [https://www.rvtravel.com/10-tips-drivi ..read more

What’s Happening in 2024 Yes, 2024 is going to be a year to remember. This year is full of changes, so relax and enjoy. Keep in mind the way to really enjoy 2024 is following the 3-3-3 rule of RVing. Russ and Tiña De Maris, RV Travel.com: National Park Free FeeEntry Days [ https://www.rvtravel.com/national-parks-announces-fee-free-entry-days Amazon News - Kuiper November Update [ https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/what-is-amazon-project-kuiper ] Chuck Woodbury, RV Travel.com [ https://www.rvtravel.com/unscrupulous-towing-services-charge-figures-tow] [ https://landline.m ..read more

Here we are on Thanksgiving eve looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. We take this moment to give thanks to the Universe for giving us this wonderful choice of lifestyle, to be free of the hum drum of living and the world’s troubles, even if just for a few weeks. Margo's book: "For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection" [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/margo-armstrong/message ..read more