GRAND RIVERS, Ky. —  Flooding almost dampened family plans at Land Between the Lakes after the Forest Service was forced to close the campgrounds for an extra week, finally opening Friday.

Tom Daughhetee says his family doesn’t camp, they ‘glamp.’

“King size bed, closet, washer, dryer – I mean this is set up like a house,” says Daughhetee. “It’s got leather recliners. It’s got an island kitchen. A home away from-home is what it is.”

Do It Yourself RV has featured several ways you can use an inexpensive 5-gallon bucket while camping. However, the 5-gallon bucket is one of those handy items that should be part of every RV packing list.

For around $3 you can pick up the ubiquitous Homer bucket from Home Depot, or choose from a variety of other buckets on Amazon for these five camping projects.

We’ve all been there, holding our marshmallow roasting s’mores when suddenly it catches on fire. What, are you supposed to settle and eat that charred black mess? No way. You deserve s’mores that have been cooked to perfection. But as impossible as it sounds, you can make delicious melty s’mores every time using this DIY roaster made from an empty 16-ounce aluminum can.

CORBIN, Ky. — According to the Portsmouth Daily Times, park goers can enjoy an evening camping with a great view on four special camping trips this year at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

The park is offering guests an opportunity to spend part of the evening in Pinnacle Knob fire tower with a spectacular view of the night sky and the Cumberland Plateau. The dates of the “Campout

So many people wonder, “Can you camp anywhere in a National Forest?” The quick answer is “no” but there are tons of options to legally go camping in National Forests when you know the rules! We do it all the time and are happy to share our secrets!

Nappanee, Ind. — Gulf Stream Coach is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the RVDA DSI “Quality Circle” Award for 2017 for its Conquest Class C and BT Cruiser motor homes, and its Vista Cruiser and Vintage Cruiser lightweight travel trailers.

In spite of the fact that Thanksgiving is generally about investing energy with family and companions, the heavenly nourishment’s served on this occasion are certainly something that we as a whole anticipate.

When many people think about RVing they think of parking next to the lake for a weekend of fishing or heading to the mountains for hiking, but RVing is also the perfect way to get out and explore North America’s rich history.

Nighttime travel, particularly along remote roads where obstacles and wildlife may be found, can be treacherous.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nighttime driving fatalities occur three times more frequently than that of daytime driving.

Most people think that traveling by RV is a summer activity. While RVs are excellent for your summertime adventures, there are many reasons to keep your motorhome in operation when the weather starts to cool down. If you have never considered taking your RV on an autumn trip, then you do not know what you are missing.