Winnebago takes another hit
byDavid Pitt, business writer with the Associated Press, reports that Winnebago Industries’ “second quarter profits fell nearly 67 percent as consumer confidence in the…
Big-hearted RVers
byEach day thousands of RVers volunteer their time and muscle to do “good works.” They are folks who reach out in some way to help…
Fifth-wheels big in the Heart of Texas
byBecause of the abundance of heavy duty pickup trucks in the Texas Hill Country, by far the most popular type of recreational vehicle is definitely the…
A visit with solo RVer Malia Lane in Austin
byWhile in Austin, Texas visiting family, I stopped by to say howdy to full-time solo RVer Malia Lane at her temporary spot in the…
South by Southwest takes over Austin
byMore than 1,700 bands and solo musicians from around the globe are performing this week in over 80 venues across Austin, Texas, as part of the South…
Searching for Bluebonnets in the Texas Hill Country with my sister Nancy
byToday was spent meandering through parts of the Texas Hill Country in search of wildflowers with my sister, Nancy Jean Butler. On the stretch of…
Staying connected on the RV road
byBusiness writer Tom Sowa of The Spokesman-Review wrote a primer on staying connected to one’s family and the world while RVing. “Today about 30…
Willie Nelson travels on BioWillie fuel
byCountry music legend Willie Nelson runs biodiesel in his touring bus. The Bio Willie Web page talks about how the use of biofuel helps…
‘The slow lane’ in New Zealand
byGeoff Collett reports in The Nelson (New Zealand) Mail. about a recent “mobile holiday home” gathering with “at least 300 vehicles ranging from humble…
Travel Australia by RV
byDaydreaming about touring the Austrailian outback in a recreational vehicle? There are plenty of people ready to help you with that dream. One such…