RV University This Week 06/21/2010
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U of RV Journal #68 - June 21, 2010
"To penetrate and dissipate these clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by education."
~Thomas Jefferson
BY MARK
Hi Everybody,
We completed the first 1,800 miles of our RV trip. We have been in Colorado Springs, CO for several days now. The weather is great and we have had the opportunity to do and see lots of things. We are leaving shortly, heading for Rawlins Wyoming and eventually Washington state.
June of 2010 is the centennial celebration for the RV industry. One hundred years ago manufacturers began building RV's so people could travel and explore this great country. As we traveled through St. Louis, MO, (the Gateway to the West) and into Kansas I could not help but think about the families who loaded up their modified farm wagons for the long journey westward. To me this was the true spirit, and the earliest form of RVing in America. These farmers, trappers, miners and traders saw an opportunity far from home and began the migration westward.
I thought about the planning and preparation that must have gone into a trip like that, and how nice we have it in our modern day RV's. They traveled 15 strenuous miles a day and we travel 350 miles a day at our leisure. I am the adventurous type person who would have been one of he many making that journey westward in the 1800's, but I must say I enjoy all of the amenities we have at our disposal as we head westward today.
Until next week, plan your trip, travel safe and enjoy your RV experiences. Remember, getting there is half the fun!
Mark Polk
Update: Since writing this we have made stops in Rawlins, Wy (not much there) and Jackson Hole, WY where we rode horses and enjoyed a natural hot springs. Today we are headed for Yellowstone!
Note from Dawn: We are headed to my nephew Jordan's wedding. Jordan lives in Washington state. We left North Carolina in our RV and stopped in Colorado Springs, CO. From there my sister Tane and her family, and my brother Ty and his family (including his mom and dad in-law) joined us in an RV they rented to follow us to the big event! We are staying at KOA's all along this big adventure. We have 2 RV sites and a cabin. What an experience of a lifetime! The kids have seen and done so much and this is only the beginning. I feel fortunate to be able to participate in this "cool" lifestyle called RVing!
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