Archive for May, 2010

Get Your Kicks on Route 66!

Posted May 18th, 2010 at 10:37 am in Boomer RVer Trivia

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I could take a whole week and travel with my fifth wheel RV just the western half of the old Route 66 just for the nostalgic memories alone. But there is much more to see and do along that stretch between Flagstaff and Barstow and great souvenirs to be had. I feature some of the most popular ones in my gift shop in Payson, AZ, I'll even sell you some of em if you want!

But as much as I could go on about Route 66 this particular post was meant to entertain, with Route 66 as the theme. And what better way to do that is with a hilarious video of Robin Williams in the final scene of the movie RV. Just classic stuff!

Fans to Celebrate Kansas Route 66 (abcnews.go.com)
The Ghost of Route 66 (laughingsquid.com)
On the Mother Road: Preservation Group to Launch Study of Historic Route 66 (laist.com)
Route 66 — A Road Trip to Pop Culture Heaven (illinois-travel.suite101.com)
Traveling Historic Route 66 in Style by Motorcycle (southpacifichistory.suite101.com)
Firm selected for study of Route 66 in California (latimesblogs.latimes.com)

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Jakes Corner RV Park

Posted May 16th, 2010 at 10:23 pm in RV Parks

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I just finished creating a new blog for Jakes Corner RV Park, a place that holds a special place in my RV adventure log because of my infatuation with Roosevelt Lake National Recreation Area. Jakes Corner is halfway between my home in Payson and Lake Roosevelt, one of the largest canyon lakes in the state. Great place for fishing, boating, camping hiking and Rving, and Jakes Corner is where I frequently stop on my way to and from the lake. And now I have a great place to park the fifth wheel if I want to stay over. And with the great Arizona climate I do tend to stay over a lot!

Southwestern Hospitality with a Western Flavor

Jakes Corner RV park in NE Arizona, is just an hour from Phoenix, a 30 minute ride to Payson and Arizona's Rim Country, is situated conveniently between Roosevelt Lake and Payson and is equally convenient for visitors from the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.

I shot a bit of video for their new blog and thought I would share it with my RV readers here. I highly recommend it as a place to bring the family in your RV.

14 Amazing RV Modifications You Have To See (rvinsurance.org)
Pedata RV Center Urges Consumers to Take Advantage of One Tank Trips (prweb.com)
Now Some Arizona Residents are Boycotting California (laist.com)
Excel Distributors Presents the 117-Location Bucket List Dedicated to RV Road Warriors (prweb.com)
Beaudry RV Company Exclusive RV Dealer at NASCAR (prweb.com)

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The Greatest Generation RV Caravan

Posted May 12th, 2010 at 7:11 pm in RVer News, Shop For An RV

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The RV Trip of a Lifetime

Thanks to a project called "Vets Roll" 128 veterans of WW II will take to the road in a "convoy" of eight donated RV's and two charter buses. They are destined for our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., to view the new WW II Memorial.

Our good friends at Finnegans' RV Center in Beloit, WI are sponsoring this RV road trip in honor of their father and other vets who were among our "Greatest Generation."

It's not costing the vets a single dime and since they will all be traveling together they will have plenty of time to exchange stories about where they served, the men they knew, the friends they lost and a war they won.

As a former Marine combat veteran and RV enthusiast myself I can appreciate what the guys at Finnegans' are doing for our vets. And to show my appreciation I plan on chipping in to help offset the $100 grand that it's estimated to cost for them to sponsor the trip. In addition to that I am placing a permanent link on this website for Finnegans' RV Center. If you would like additional information or to make a donation visit this website.