RV Destinations
Cody, Wyoming to Grand Canyon, Arizona
April 21, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
July 22 – August 9, 2011 Explore America’s natural treasures — the five national parks called America’s Best Idea in Ken Burns’ latest documentary — on an 18-day RV tour with Good Sam. Behold the awe-inspiring beauty of Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, and Zion National Park. Sightseeing excursions and events along the way [...]
A Country Club for RVers Amid the Beauty of Nature
April 21, 2011 by Good Sam · 2 Comments
Lake Osprey is the newest RV resort and golf club destination designed for high-end RVs: Class A, Class C and fifth wheels. This destination luxury RV resort on the north shore of the Alabama Gulf coast is built for true outdoor enthusiasts and boasts beautiful, serene settings and a championship golf course. Lake Osprey is [...]
RV Camping: The Ultimate Team Sport
April 21, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
By Paula Loehr, R.N. Remember the good ol’ days when your parents lectured you (or when you spoke authoritatively with your kids) about the roles that team sports play in character building? Positive life skills such as patience, self-confidence, and respect for others were attributed to playing organized games like soccer, baseball, or basketball. On [...]
Banff and Beyond
March 31, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Dee Reed RVers too set on their destination will often miss the real adventure — the trip. When RVing to Lake Louise and Banff in Alberta, Canada, travel the Bow Valley Parkway — a stop-and-smell-the-roses kind of driving route. Take in incomparable views on either side of your RV. Stop at interpretive panels that [...]
Two New Adventures, One Beautiful Country
March 28, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
The majestic beauty of the mighty Canadian Rockies is yours for RVing on Good Sam’s Canadian Rockies Caraventure from July 15 — 28, 2011. Some of the highlights include a Columbia Ice Fields guided tour and a trip to British Columbia’s glittering jewel: Stanley Park, one of the most renown urban areas in all of [...]
Ten Terrific Ways to Use Your RV… without Going Camping
March 28, 2011 by Good Sam · 9 Comments
by Paula Loehr, R.N. RV, Sweet RV… Most recreational vehicle owners feel a special ”connection” with their rigs. Whether your chosen model is new or used, mini or mammoth, basic or luxurious — purchasing an RV requires relatively major investments of time, effort and money. And in light of current economic challenges, it’s sensible to [...]
Nova Scotia Caraventure, Maine, New Brunswick
March 1, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
by Dee Reed The tip of Maine has been called many things —The Crown of Maine and The Last Frontier of the East. Mainers just call it “The County.” When RVing in Maine, your itinerary could include biking along endless fields of potato blossoms; canoeing and fishing in one of the area’s 2,000 lakes, rivers, [...]
Yosemite National Park Visitation Topped 4M
February 28, 2011 by Good Sam · 3 Comments
Courtesy of RVBusiness.com Yosemite National Park recorded more than 4 million visitors in 2010, marking the highest number in the past 14 years and building on a steady increase of visitors over the past four years, according to a news release. Yosemite received 4,047,880 visitors in 2010, up from 3,866,970 visitors in 2009 and 3,561,656 [...]
Alaska and the Yukon Territory
January 30, 2011 by Good Sam · 7 Comments
by Dee Reed It’s never too late to make a resolution about travel, and the ultimate travel destination for RVers is Alaska. Your driving route will also take you through Canada’s beautiful Yukon Territory. So put it on your list and start making plans. After you plan your route, it’s time to make reservations at [...]
This one mistake could cost you …
January 29, 2011 by Good Sam · Leave a Comment
Many members make the mistake of believing their basic health insurance plan or Medicare will pay for all their treatment costs if they get cancer. Unfortunately, they can find out too late that there are deductibles, copays, policy maximums, and coverage exclusions when it comes to their treatment. All these can add up to a [...]
