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Rainy Day Camping with the Kids

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Rainy Day Camping with the Kids Kids are full of adventure and energy; they love camping because it gives them a chance to explore new places. But what is a kid to do when the weather isn’t so great? It can be tough on the kiddos and parents alike when everyone is cooped up inside the RV during poor weather. We have put together a list of handy items to help you make camping more enjoyable for your kids when the weather is rough. Basics: There are so many different indoor RV activities you can add to the kit, but this is a good list of basics that will have you prepared and not packing too much extra bulk. Make it a super special thing by packing these items in their own backpack or box and label it the rainy day kit. That way when boredom or sad faces strike at the sight of rain, you can pull it out and lift the mood. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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Finding Maps for Remote Camping Spots

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Finding Maps for Remote Camping Spots In the not-so-distant past, if people wanted to navigate an area they were unfamiliar with, they needed to get directions from a local resident or purchase a paper map at the local convenience store. Today when we need to find a destination, we simply ask for an address or google a type of business, ask Siri to plug it into the navigation on our phone, and away we go! Even in the age of technology and all the information you could imagine at your fingertips, wherever you go on your mobile device, there are some places that wifi and cell towers do not reach. If you are planning to go all out on an RV wilderness camping adventure into a remote location, you are going to need a map you can use without an internet connection. So where can you find a map to help you navigate these places that cell and navigation service cant reach? If you don’t have a fancy satellite GPS system, you can still make use of online maps even when your phone is offline. Here is a guide to help you use google maps while offline. When the map is fully downloaded and saved you are ready to use it while offline. Note: this is the procedure for iOS. You can download offline maps to android phones as well. The process is almost the same: you choose an area, choose the menu, look for save map offline, it will ask you to save the map, it will confirm the map is saved and ask you to name it. To find the map you will need to go into your profile by clicking the person icon on the homepage in the app. Once in that menu, find the offline map section and click on it to find a list of maps you have saved. Using Hard Copy Maps It is always in your best interest to have a paper hard copy of a map when you are in a remote territory. Yes, they do still make those, and yes, you can buy them in stores or even online. Many a park ranger and outdoor rescue worker use paper maps and even help those who find themselves lost with them. Maps issued by Parks and Recreation/The Forest Service/The Bureau of Land Management will give detailed info on the conditions of all roads during certain times of the year. If a road is prone to becoming washed out or blocked there will be a side note to make travelers aware and suggest an alternate route. This is a feature you won’t find on a map saved to a phone, So having a paper copy map of your remote location is always a good plan. Boondocking (RV camping unplugged in a remote area) is a fun and amazing way to experience some beautiful destinations. Make sure you have an emergency kit, you let people know your travel plans, and you are sure you know how to get around in the area with reliable maps. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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How to Keep Wildlife Out of the Campsite

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How to Keep Wildlife Out of the Campsite Going out into the wilderness on an RV camping trip puts you right in the middle of wild animal territory. While you want to be respectful of any animal that makes the place you are camping their home, you also don’t want them in your things while you are trying to get away and relax. Though we tend to see more video and equipment toward keeping bears out of a campsite, chances are very low that a bear will invade your space unless you are in known bear country. Most of the time regular campsite invasion offenders are smaller animals like raccoons, chipmunks, squirrels and skunks. The biggest factor that draws animals into campsites is food. Animals generally try to stay away from humans unless there is something interesting in the campsite they want. When an animal smells food and they are hungry, they are going to find a way to get to that food. Unfortunately if you do not have your food properly stored; there is a very high chance of visitation from unwanted creatures to your camping spot. Many animals that make the forest their home can smell strong food odors from items such as raw meat and food scraps from up to a mile away. Since so many animals have such a keen sense of smell it is wise to properly store and dispose of all food after every meal. Just closing up a cooler or sealing a food package is not enough to keep animals from invading and eating your food. Animals can still smell food inside packages and containers and we all know trash bags are like bat signals to raccoons and skunks. The most common food storage mistakes that draw animals into a campsite include: Here’s how to store and dispose of food properly to keep unwanted animals away: Should a critter wonder into your camp here are some things you can do to get rid of them: Raccoons and Opossums- These guys are easily scared with loud noises and clapping, just make sure to keep a distance and don’t try to touch them or pick them up. Skunks- They are also deterred by loud noises, but be aware that their first instinct is to spray, so keep a very good distance and use a really loud noise. Bears- In the off chance a bear wanders into your camp, you will want to slowly and quietly get out of the campsite and to safety. Do not face off with a bear. Forget about the site for now; there is nothing you can do until they leave. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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What to do when someone gets sick on a camping trip

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Previous Next What to do when someone gets sick on a camping trip With Autumn also comes cold season. It is no fun when someone comes down with a bug while on the camping trip, especially because an RV can become tight quarters for sickness to easily spread to everyone. Here are some ways to keep your sick travel partners comfortable so they can get well, and to keep the germs from spreading to others while camping in the close confines of an RV. Fresh Air One of the ways we catch colds from those that are sick is being in small spaces with them for long periods of time. RVs, even the largest ones, are pretty close quarters. A great way to get air moving is to open up those windows as long as it is not super chilly outside. Open up the door as well. Clean Surfaces Anything a sick person comes in contact with becomes a petri dish for the cold virus. Make sure all surfaces are wiped down regularly and be aware of surfaces that like to hold onto and breed bacteria, making us even more sick. Mainly anything with pores and crevices. Some areas to make sure are extra clean include: bath mats, hand towels, bed linens, door knobs, faucet handles, light switches, etc. Separate the Sick Person into Comfy Quarters This is beneficial both for the sick person and for everyone else in the RV. A sick person needs lots of rest to get back to 100%, so giving them a comfy place to lay around/hang out and rest will help get them back to optimal health. The best place would be the RV bedroom if there is one with the door closed to keep exposure to germs at a minimum. They can also have a quiet place to relax and maybe even watch some TV/videos. Have a Restroom Plan A sick person is going to need more frequent use of the facilities, whether to take a quick steamy shower or because they are drinking more fluids. If you have children traveling with you it is a good idea to ask them to use the campground facilities instead of sharing the restroom and spreading germs. Make sure to sanitize the restroom frequently. Fill the Air `Boost everyone’s immune system by placing a cut up fresh lemon and a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a crock pot and covering with water. Turn the crockpot on and let it fill the air with a pleasant scent that also helps to open stuffy airways and help keep germs at bay. Some Other Common Practices to Use All Year Long to Prevent Sickness For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation! Image By mcfarlandmo [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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Where Should We Camp? Great RV Options Anywhere

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Where Should We Camp? Great RV Options Anywhere One of the most frequently asked questions by RV renters and brand new RV owners is “where should I or can I go in an RV?” The answer to this question is limitless and different for each state and area. Before you begin your great outdoor adventure, you will want to ask what exactly it is that you want in a campground. Are you looking to truly get as far away from civilization as possible and camp without any amenities except what is in the RV? Do you prefer to stay in a resort-type camping space with lots of people and more creature comforts? Whatever is more your style, there is a camping spot to fit your needs. Let’s look at the different types of campsites and campable places around the country that are great for RV camping. Public and Private Campgrounds These are the most easy to locate in any area as long as you have a search engine or campground directory. A campground directory is a large book full of every campsite in a specific area that includes the price, location, amenities and general overview of each campground. Most private and public campgrounds will offer some range of amenities which could include anything from primitive toilets to full hookups, wifi, showers, and even laundry. Make sure to read as much as you can about a campground and look for the amenities to determine if it is a spot you will want to stay in. Also look for the size limitations for RVs; some campgrounds only accommodate smaller RVs. Public Camping Locations These include state and national parks, forest service land, Bureau of Land Management properties, US Army Corps of Engineers land, and Fish and Wildlife Service properties. Each of these places will have their own website and are a treasure trove of camping locations. Make sure you know the camping rules of each location; they may all be public properties but the expectations for campers vary. Find Great Campgrounds by Searching Camping/RV Club websites Not only will these sites have lists of great campsites in the area you wish to travel to, they often have discussion forums about people’s opinions and experiences at different sites. Some will even have insider tips to make your trip in certain places more enjoyable or cost effective. Free Overnight Camping Spots There are some places that you can spend just one night for free without having to boondock out in the wilderness, such as the parking lots of Walmart stores and casinos. These are great short stops for those that plan to take longer RV trips like the great American cross-country road trip. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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How to Avoid Ticks and Prepare a Tick Kit for Camping

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How to Avoid Ticks and Prepare a Tick Kit for Camping Over recent years, ticks have become more and more prevalent. If you are on social media at all you have probably seen the stories of people who thought they would never come in contact with a tick ending up with Lyme disease. The answer, of course, is not to never go out and enjoy the wilderness. Taking a few minutes to assemble a tick kit for your next RV camping trip can help to prevent any of the scary illnesses brought on by bacteria in tick saliva. If you have ever seen, read an article about, or known someone with Lyme disease, you will know the importance of having a tick kit at the ready. Taking a few minutes to assemble a tick kit before your next camping trip is quick and easy and you may already have the items you need on hand. For your kit you will need rubbing alcohol or iodine scrub, sealable bags or tape, and a pair of fine tip tweezers. Take all of the kit items and place them in a clearly labeled small box or pouch so all of the items are together and ready to go. The next step is to learn about how to remove a tick before they latch on to your body. This is where the tweezers in the kit come in handy. There are special tick removal devices you can purchase, but the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that a pair of pointy tipped tweezers will do the job. Use the tweezers to grasp the tick as close as you can near the skin and pull it away with constant, steady, and even pressure. Be careful not to twist or jerk a tick, this could cause body parts of the tiny pest to break off and maybe even cause it to leave more saliva behind. Tick saliva is where the disease causing bacteria live. Once the tick is removed, do not dispose of it. Place the tick in a sealed bag or wrap it tightly in tape. You can also tape the tick to an index card. Keeping the tick is useful should you need to see a doctor if irritation occurs. It is also a good idea to write down the time and date the tick was removed. The CDC states you can dispose of a tick by flushing it down the toilet. Do not look to other tick removal “hacks”; the only way to remove a tick is with tweezers and careful pressure. Stay away from methods like painting the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, dousing with peppermint essential oil, or the use of heat. You want to remove the tick from the body as quickly as possible and not wait for it to detach from the skin. Having a tick kit handy can make a huge difference in your likelihood to contract a serious illness. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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Camping in Wells Gray Canada

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Camping in Wells Gray Canada Just past the quaint mountain town gateway of Clearwater is one of the best outdoor expanses in the world. Wells Gray Provincial Park is over one million acres of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forest…a place so beautiful and majestic, it has been nicknamed “Canada’s Waterfall Park.” Wells Gray is the home of the Clearwater, Thompson, and Murtle Rivers. These raging rivers carry 39 waterfalls including Helmcken Falls, the fourth highest waterfall in all of Canada. Enjoy some of the most breathtaking hikes and adventure packed activities in a place that is rarely crowded. You truly can get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life here while finding activities to please nearly every person in your party! Choose your adventure, whether looking for something serene and resetting or extreme and death defying; you’re sure to find an activity to meet your needs! Take a quiet, peaceful, tranquil canoe ride on Murtle Lake, hang out in the observation area at Helmcken Falls and snap pictures you will want to display on your walls at home, go whitewater rafting, or hike high atop the mountain ridges. Some of the most popular activities at Wells Gray Provincial Park include: RV Camping Spots in Wells Gray There are around twenty or more different RV camping options to choose from with a variety of amenities at each one. You can choose anywhere from boondocking to resort glamping! Most campsites are located in and around the town of Clearwater so you are never too far away from a store to replenish supplies or purchase items that you may have forgotten. Slip into town and take a break from cooking while enjoying one of the great local restaurants. Some of our favorite and most characteristic camping spots include Wells Gray Golf and RV Park, Mahood Lake Campgrounds, Star Lake Resort Campground, and Clearwater Lake and Falls Creek Campground. Wells Gray Golf and RV Park-30 minutes outside of Clearwater on the shores of Hemp Creek. There are 30 full service camp sites and a dump station. Individual and group campsites are available. Enjoy being in the wilderness but with the modern comforts of a coin operated laundromat, showers, and a challenging nine hole golf course. Mahood Lake Campgrounds– Great for anyone interested in a more rustic camping experience without completely boondocking. This campground hosts individual and group campsites with picnic tables and fire pits at every site. Public restrooms are outhouses and running water is available. This is a great fishing spot, and there is a nice beach with swimming on Mahood Lake. Star Lake Resort Campground– A smaller Campground with just 10 sites on the lake. Rent a boat and catch your limit of the famous Kamloops trout. Clearwater Lake and Falls Creek Campground– A larger campground with 80 campsites. This is a great place for campers that like to have a mix of both glamping and rustic camping. There is a store, dump station, outhouses, running water, fire pits, pay showers, and a boat launch. It goes without saying that the massive Wells Gray Provincial Park has a camping experience to meet all needs. The best part is you can camp at Wells Gray year round. So go rent an RV and start enjoying Wells Gray in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation! Image byI, Hedwig Storch [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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RV Cleaning Shortcuts

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RV Cleaning Shortcuts No one wants to take big chunks of time out of their vacation to clean and tidy up their living space. The less time you spend keeping things livable the more you have for outdoor adventure, family game playing, relaxing nights around the campfire, etc. Cut down on cleaning time in your RV with these cleaning shortcuts! Utilize Vertical Space One thing that makes an RV feel messy and small is clutter. Maximize the space in your RV to help it feel more spacious, organized, and less cluttered. Use the vertical space in your RV to create more room to store items. Here are some great vertical storage tricks for your RV: Trash Cans Vacuuming Beds Remove Shoes Make it a Game Using just a few of these cleaning shortcuts will have you cleaning less and vacationing more. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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Camping Near Easton Washington

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Camping Near Easton Washington It’s spring! A great time of year to get out and explore the Northwest in an RV. So many of us get the itch to start enjoying the great outdoors again with the few peeks of sunshine through those spring showers. Though we have spring fever, school is still in session and work is going full force. Don’t get down over those spring fever longings. We have the perfect Washington spring RV destination to scratch that itch; Easton, Washington! Easton is a small town just past Snoqualmie Pass on the east side of the mountains. A great place for those that love to day hike and to soak in the eastern Washington sun for a short spring weekend getaway. Where to Set Up Camp There are many places for dispersed boondock camping, but beware that some roads are single lane dirt roads with untrimmed brush along the sides that can drag along the side of an RV and potentially cause scratches. The best-dispersed spots for your RV will be along the gravel Forest Service Road #4818, also known as Kachess Dam Road. Camping is not allowed on the road until after you pass under the high-tension power lines. Once you pass them you will see the dispersed camping spaces notched into both sides of the road. Lake Easton State Park also has 45 full hookup RV spaces available for campers that enjoy a few more modern comforts while camping. Easton’s Amazing Hikes Just two miles north of Easton is a trailhead that gives access to three of the most amazing hikes in Washington: Easton Ridge Trail, Domerie Divide Trail, and Kachess Ridge Trail. Each trail comes with its own unique characteristics including water features, views, and varying levels of difficulty. If you are an animal lover, don’t forget the binoculars for a chance to spy some mountain goats along the cliffs of Silver Creek! Kachess Ridge– a great hike featuring two routes to stunning views, both with a good level of difficulty. It is a 4.7-mile trail that takes about four hours to hike and a northwest forest pass for parking at the trailhead. Easton Ridge– a moderately difficult hike that is 6.5 miles long with a significant elevation gain. It should take around four hours to hike Easton Ridge and at the top you will be wowed with mountain views stretching as far as the eye can see. Domerie Divide– the most difficult of the Easton day hikes, but also arguably the most beautiful. At the trailhead, find the junction for the Kachess Ridge Trail and listen for the sound of Silver Creek. Follow the unmarked trail that is Easton Ridge along the creek and over the bridge. Cross the bridge and hike the switchbacks to the old forest road, then follow the fading road to the obvious unmarked trail heading up the mountainside. Eventually the switchbacks give way to steep climbs that can get slippery in very dry weather. Enjoy views of Kachess Lake. Further into the hike the trees will thin, so look for the signs that mark out the Domerie Divide and soon you will be taking in views of Cle Elum Lake and a gorgeous sea of mountain peaks and crags! Easton is a great place for a short spring weekend away. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation!

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How to Create More Sleeping Space in an RV

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How to Create More Sleeping Space in an RV You did it! You found the perfect way to get away and relax with your family, camping in an RV rental. You found a great RV that has everything you need, except it could use just one more bed to comfortably sleep Grandma or the friend you told your kids they could bring along. Have no fear; there are some easy solutions to create a little more sleeping space in an RV! Cots This of course is the most obvious solution you may have already thought about. A cot can be lightweight, compact, easy to fold and store, and can fit in a tight space. They are a great option for camping trips and can be found at most outdoor stores. Collapsible Bunks A great solution for kids. They take advantage of vertical space in tiny spots. Kids find them fun and exciting, but they are also strong enough to sleep adults. Air Mattresses If your RV has a good amount of extra floor space, say an RV with a pop out side, an air mattress can be a great bedding solution. Air mattresses can be easily blown up with a pump and are lightweight and easy to store during the day. Some of them are actually quite comfy and you may find everyone fighting over who gets to sleep on it. Fold Out Lounge Chairs Some RVs have a corner open with space to fit a chair. In that space you can place a fold-out chair. It is like a sofa sleeper, but in chair form. There is just enough room to sleep one more person. Turn Front Motorhome Seats Into a Bed This is a popular RV hack you may have seen all over Pinterest. If you are renting a motorhome you can use the two captains chairs (the driver seat and passenger seat beside it up in the front by the steering wheel) in the front to make a twin size bed of sorts. Just grab a cot or board and mattress pad to fit across the length of the two seats when they are turned to face each other and lay down a sleeping bag and pillow or bedding. This is a great solution for kids and young and spry adults (those without aches and health concerns) who do not need an extra comfy place to sleep. Truck-Bed Bed If you are pulling a trailer with a pickup truck why not turn the bed of the truck into an actual bed? Place an air mattress, cot, or mattress topper in the back of the truck with some bedding. Of course you will want a truck with a canopy over the bed in areas and weather that are not great for open air camping. This option also gives some extra privacy like having your own bedroom. Make sure to be prepared for cold as there is no heat in the bed of a truck. For more tips on RV camping or information on RV rental please feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime. NW Adventure Rentals has a luxurious fleets of motorhomes and travel trailers, conveniently located in the Pacific Northwest at our Seattle location! Let us help you have a great outdoor vacation! Image By Flickr:Damien Cooke [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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