Camping Tips

By Amanda Fox, guest author [Editor's note - Amanda is a prolific writer and channel steward at Helium.com] In British Colombia you will find four KOA campgrounds which each offer something a little different. They are all located in the southern region. The northernmost KOA you will find in fact is in Clearwater. What follows is a brief overview of their operations, amenities, and the extras you can expect to find at each. The southernmost KOA campground you will find is the Victoria... Read Full Story

The experience of traveling throughout the country while having the same basic comforts of home sounds like a dream. This dream can come true with a few simple steps that involve recreational vehicle renting. Get the Best Out of the Recreational Vehicle Renting The first step is to check out the market price and negotiate with the company. Everyone will agree to give a reasonable discount. However, ‘reasonable’ is a very flexible word and hence it can be thrown around quite a bit before the... Read Full Story

Whether you are a retired snowbird returning from winter sunshine or want to ensure a permanent camping spot for family vacations each year Condominium Campground Ownership is the HOTTEST new concept in camping. With a purchase of a campsite from any condominium campground you can be assured that your campsite will be available to you and your family year after year. Unlike traditional camping Condominium Campground Ownership is where a camper owns their own campsite within a campground... Read Full Story

Trip Reports for Rocky Canyon and Molly's Tubs Hot Springs in Idaho 09.16.08 Rocky Canyon Hot Springs A welcome improvement to report at Rocky Canyon Hot Springs; the hot water channel and pool mortaring has been revamped; hot water from the source now travels down an encased tunnel, which helps trap the necessary heat required to keep the pools sizzlin hot. All of the pools feature elevated temperatures. Lately, it's been the opposite, and soaking near the top was a must. Now, it's time... Read Full Story

When we say that a campground has something for everyone, that might be seen as a tired cliche. It's just a statement of fact, however, in the case of Canandaigua's KOA Kampground. KOA USA has modeled itself as the McDonald's of campgrounds: "you always know what to expect, wherever you may go." While honoring the premise, I'll politely disagree with the reality. Every camping resort is the sum of a whole slew of variables, and not all of them are easily repeated regardless of location... Read Full Story