Stroll Sitka, Alaska, 'Paris of the Pacific'

Stroll Sitka, Alaska, ‘Paris of the Pacific’

Sitka, like most southeast Alaska communities, is only reachable by sea or by air.  "Nestled on the west side of Baranof Island, midway between Ketchikan and Skagway, it’s flanked on the east by majestic snow-capped mountains and on the west by the Pacific Ocean on the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage. It is a popular destination with RVers because it is a year-round port-of-call for the Alaska Marine Highway System (1-800-642-0066, FerryAlaska.com). A f
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Casino Camping, part 4: Where to get more information

Casino Camping, part 4: Where to get more information

This is the last of four posts on Casino Camping. For more information on Casino Camping ... start here: - “Casino Camping: Guide to RV-Friendly Campgrounds," by Jane Kenny, (Roundabout Publications, 8th Edition, 2017, 264 pages). The paperback offers information on casinos with campgrounds or free overnight parking. Available through Amazon. - “American Casino Guide," by Steve Bourie, (Casino Vacations Press, 2018-edition, 480 pages). Provides informat
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Casino Camping, part 3: A few courtesies to keep in mind when parking for free at a casino

Casino Camping, part 3: A few courtesies to keep in mind when parking for free at a casino

This is the third of four posts on Casino Camping. "Needless to say," said Jane Kenny, author of Casino Camping: Guide to RV-Friendly Casinos, "recreational gaming is a popular activity and more casinos continue to be hospitable to RVers." Many resort casinos include multiplex movie theaters, swimming pools and even golf courses. As with any large parking lot, the downsides include bright security lights at night and potential highway noise. According to K
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Casino Camping, part 2: RVers Steve and Jackie Jones have stayed at casinos for 30+ years

Casino Camping, part 2: RVers Steve and Jackie Jones have stayed at casinos for 30+ years

This is the second of four posts on Casino Camping. Steve and Jackie Jones of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., have stayed at casinos for more than 30 years, both in dry camp and at the commercial RV parks. "We have never had an issue parking because of the size of our rig, even with our current 2005 42-foot Country Coach magna 630, towing our 2010 Ford Flex." For overnight boondock camping, the Joneses favor casinos over big box store lots because they feel safer
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Casino Camping, part 1: RVers bank on many Casinos for free overnight blacktop boondocking

Casino Camping, part 1: RVers bank on many Casinos for free overnight blacktop boondocking

The popularity of Recreation Vehicles continues to skyrocket for both retirees and millennials. Many of these RVers are looking for ways to trim their overall cost of overnight campground stays. This is especially true when RVers are traveling long distances and simply want a safe place to pull off the highway and sleep for a few hours before continuing their journey. Enter the casino industry. Hundreds of casinos across the country are taking advantage of thi
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Stroll Sitka, Alaska, 'Paris of the Pacific'

Stroll Sitka, Alaska, ‘Paris of the Pacific’

| International RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Autumn 2017, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops
Sitka, like most southeast Alaska communities, is only reachable by sea or by air.  "Nestled on the west side of Baranof Island, midway between Ketchikan and Skagway, it’s flanked on the east by majestic snow-capped mountains and on the west by the Pacific Ocean on t
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Casino Camping, part 4: Where to get more information

Casino Camping, part 4: Where to get more information

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This is the last of four posts on Casino Camping. For more information on Casino Camping ... start here: - “Casino Camping: Guide to RV-Friendly Campgrounds," by Jane Kenny, (Roundabout Publications, 8th Edition, 2017, 264 pages). The paperback offers informatio
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Casino Camping, part 3: A few courtesies to keep in mind when parking for free at a casino

Casino Camping, part 3: A few courtesies to keep in mind when parking for free at a casino

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This is the third of four posts on Casino Camping. "Needless to say," said Jane Kenny, author of Casino Camping: Guide to RV-Friendly Casinos, "recreational gaming is a popular activity and more casinos continue to be hospitable to RVers." Many resort casinos inc
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Casino Camping, part 2: RVers Steve and Jackie Jones have stayed at casinos for 30+ years

Casino Camping, part 2: RVers Steve and Jackie Jones have stayed at casinos for 30+ years

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This is the second of four posts on Casino Camping. Steve and Jackie Jones of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., have stayed at casinos for more than 30 years, both in dry camp and at the commercial RV parks. "We have never had an issue parking because of the size of our r
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Casino Camping, part 1: RVers bank on many Casinos for free overnight blacktop boondocking

Casino Camping, part 1: RVers bank on many Casinos for free overnight blacktop boondocking

| Boondocking, Lite / Green RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Journey Autumn 2017, RV Life, RV Pavement Camping, RV People, Snowbird
The popularity of Recreation Vehicles continues to skyrocket for both retirees and millennials. Many of these RVers are looking for ways to trim their overall cost of overnight campground stays. This is especially true when RVers are traveling long distances and simp
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Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland and '75 Winnebago motorhome star in 'The Leisure Seeker'

Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland and ’75 Winnebago motorhome star in ‘The Leisure Seeker’

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So what if, according to most critics,  'The Leisure Seeker' will most likely not win Best Picture of the Year--I can't wait to buy my ticket and see it. Why, because it features two veteran award-winning  actors Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland--and a grand vin
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Bucket List RV trip: 'Scotland by campervan'

Bucket List RV trip: ‘Scotland by campervan’

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This is one of my personal "Bucket List RV trips." I chose to begin my RV "Bucket List" with Scotland because the MacDonald side of my family tree emigrated from Scotland to Nova Scotia, Canada, in the last half of the 19th century, and then to the United States in t
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Remember National Public Lands Day, 'Go. Play.' 'Go. Discover.' 'Go. Help.' - Sat., Sept. 30

Remember National Public Lands Day, ‘Go. Play.’ ‘Go. Discover.’ ‘Go. Help.’ – Sat., Sept. 30

| Boondocking, national forests, national parks, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Autumn 2017, RV News
"America's state and national park systems are popular destinations for RV trips," according to the Campfire Canvass survey of RV owners by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. Of the RVers surveyed, "77% percent will visit a state park, and 74% plan to visit
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An afternoon in historic downtown Juneau

An afternoon in historic downtown Juneau

| Pacific Northwest, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey Summer 2017, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops
While most RVers visiting the Last Frontier have returned south, many visitors still crowd the streets of Juneau's historic district because of the year-round port-of-call for the Alaska Marine Highway System (1-800-642-0066, ). Others like us, opt out to take a crui
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RVing the Maritimes with Kevin & Janie Justis, part 15: End of 10-week sojourn to Bucket List destination

RVing the Maritimes with Kevin & Janie Justis, part 15: End of 10-week sojourn to Bucket List destination

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This is the 15th and final installment of Kevin and Janie Justis‘ ‘Summer of 2017’s Grand RVing Tour of Canada’s Maritime Provinces.’ This post finds Kevin and Janie Justis of Arizona back in the USA after 10 weeks in Canada. The Justis' entered Quebec on J
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