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Welcome to the RV community, friend! Whether you are planning to travel a lot or a little, we are glad you have found us. The Virtual Campground is your place to find information to help you on your journey. Our goal is to create a community that supports you, makes you laugh and builds friendships on the road.

The following blog posts and links are just a few of the resources available to you on this site. Feel free to get in touch and let us know your ideas on what else would be helpful. Also, be sure to check out the Forums to talk with your RV neighbors.

Top 6 Reasons You Should Try Boondocking

Debra Benton | March 11, 2021March 6, 2024
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The top 6 reasons you should try boondocking the next time you go RVing.

3 Lessons Learned from my First Year as a Solo RVer

Benton Debra | October 30, 2020November 11, 2021

As I write this, I’m in Wyoming, huddled in my trailer in near gale-force winds. They’re gusting up to 65 MPH, or so my weather app tells me, and hitting…

Marissa & Nathan, creators of Nomads Near Me

Debra Benton | October 25, 2020November 11, 2021

Marissa and Nathan have a fantastic youtube channel – Less Junk, More Journey; and they are also the creators of a great new app called Nomads Near Me. This fun…

Even Free Camping isn’t Really Free

Debra Benton | September 13, 2020December 2, 2023

Barry and I boondocked on public land last month for the first time. And we fell in love with it! What is not to like – having lots of space,…

5 reasons why you should travel with your dog

Ely MacInnes | August 26, 2020November 11, 2021

On National Dog Day, there’s no better way to celebrate than convincing you to take that road trip with your best friend. With more Americans purchasing RV’s to travel domestically…

Tuesday, August 25 – Internet Connectivity on the Road

Debra Benton | August 20, 2020November 11, 2021

The number one question we are asked, asked on Facebook and on nearly every website geared to RVers is how do I get better internet connectivity. Well, until Elon Musk…

Can I add this state now?

Debra Benton | July 14, 2020November 11, 2021

Most RVers eventually get a map of the USA to put on the side of their rig or to display inside as evidence of where they have been and how…

Helpful Tips for Newbies to RVing

Debra Benton | June 28, 2020November 20, 2021

More and more people are trying RVing. People are restless and want/need a safe vacation. And RVs offer a comfortable way to travel while enabling the safety of distancing from…

Episode 39 – Eric and Tami of Techno RV

Debra Benton | June 7, 2020November 11, 2021

We had fun talking with Eric and Tami Johnson on TVC Live. You can enjoy the replay and get their tops picks for tools that every RV owner needs. Spoiler…

Stuff to bring on your camping or hiking trip

Liz | January 21, 2020November 11, 2021

I pity the fool who doesn’t bring the proper camping and hiking gear to the outdoors. What do you want? Backaches, blisters, and other blunders? Read below for the best…

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