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HANG IT ALL
What-to-Wear Tips
From a Solo RV Woman
Thanks to Kathy M. for sending these tips based on her personal experience as a veteran traveler. Here are some of the wardrobe tricks she has up her sleeve:
* One of my most used, yet underrated , pieces is a man's button-front cotton shirt in a large size in light denim blue cotton. It is my swim suit cover, bathrobe and a sun coverup. It’s simple, cotton for easy care, lightweight and it feels great.
“I also have an old Scott Travel Vest that has worked in many situations. It's a decent windbreaker on a cold day, and looks much more stylish than the fisherman/photo vest many people wear. It holds all those maps, travel brochures, and a wallet, and I don't have to carry a purse.
* A small assortment of quality jewelry goes a long way,” Kathy finds. “Sterling silver and stonework add instant style to the outfit. They're reasonably priced and take up little space.”
* Kathy likes roll-up slacks/ capri pants in a quick-dry fabric. She recommends, “Get a V- neck pullover sweater in a color and style that you love. A pullover instantly adds warmth without too much bulk, plus a bit of color and style.” Janet adds: With a V-neck, you can add warmth, style or a color accent according to the garment worn under it.
* A must-have is a hooded windbreaker from a good company such as L.L. Bean or Columbia. She wears hers for field trips, beach walks, sudden drizzle/rain.
“ I also test my travel clothes for hand washing," Kathy says. "I found that doing a nightly hand laundry of my day's light clothes saves a bundle of time in the long run. I agitate and soak a few things in the sink while I'm showering, then rinse and dry overnight in the shower stall. It takes only minutes a day. "
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* What about style? Some women travel to cities, see museums, attend wine tastings. Others want garments for rugged backcountry hiking, biking, kayaking. In any case, Kathy recommends packing a dressy city outfit (two skirts, three slacks/pants, multiple tops). Also one city jacket, one denim jacket for dirty work around the RV and a wind/rain jacket. “ Shoes-wise she likes country walkers plus hiking shoes, run/race walkers, a pair of dressy pumps and a part of dressy flats.
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CAMPGROUNDS AND RV PARKS;
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
These late breaking news items are from our local sources and may be premature. It's up to you to follow the lead as the story develops. Items are listed by state or province. No endorsement of any place is implied.
NEW AND FUTURE CAMPGROUNDS
Using a kicky Sasquatch theme, the new Squatch Pines Family Campground will open by mid-May in Houghton Lakes, Michigan, with a Grand Opening in June. Reservations are now open. The 66-lot facility will have full hookups (electric, water, and septic), an in-ground pool, a full bathhouse, a playground, a pavilion, planned activities and a pickleball court for guests. Go to SquatchPinesFamilyCampground.com/
CLOSURES
In Pennsylvania, closures are coming for at least two state parks including Lackawanna and Ricketts Glen. The good news is that they’re closing for improvements. That means new showers and other comfort facilities will be brought up to date. Closures at these parks may continue into 2008, so follow this story as it develops.
CHANGES, UPGRADES, NEW OWNERS
Clarkco State Park Campgrounds, Quitman, Mississippi (on the Alabama border) will soon be back open to the public. The 815-acre park has been undergoing complete renovations of its campgrounds and its 43 campsites. Improvements include new picnic tables and grills, updated hookups and renovated pads. Email clarkcostatepark@wfp.ms.gov
Jellystone Park Barton Lake in Fremont, Indiana is adding a new Water Zone for Summer, 2026. The eye-popping new water playground will have waterslides, water blasters and a 750-gallon hydroblaster. The park has free Wi-Fi, swimming pools indoors and out, an arcade, laser tag, 18 holes of mini-golf and planned activities for all ages. Phone: (260) 833-1114
In Sundre, Alberta, the Coyote Creek Golf & RV Resort is now part of the Western RV Country portfolio. The 18-hole championship golf course will now be known as the Coyote Golf Club. The resort offers RV lots for sale, rent or nightly stays. Under new owners the resort will modernize the clubhouse, pave golf cart lanes and offer new programs. See CoyoteCreekResort.ca for information on reservations, sales and tee timesl
SCUTTLEBUTT
Keep an eye on Benton, Arkansas as the new Thomas Benton Park takes shape. The 10-year program will include an RV park and a soccer field suitable for tournaments. RV sites may be available within the next two years. Completion of the entire park project is expected to take ten years.
South Florida TV stations are reporting that the KOA campground at Lion Country Safari in western Palm Beach County will close at the end of April.
Some Alabama state parks will offer cocoa and campfire s’mores for registered campers on Thursday nights at 5 p.m. during February. Check with Buck’s Pocket, Frank Jackson, Wind Creek and Old Mountain state parks.
Did you know that many states offer gift cards for state parks? Alabama is just one of them.
EVENTS
Sign up now for the annual Fins, Feathers and Flowers event March 2022 at Lakepoint State Park, Eufaula, Alabama. There are weekend packages for singles, families, and groups. Packages are available with lodging or with meals and programs only. The program-packed weekend is filled with socials, some group meals, presentations on wildflowers and wildlife, guided field trips, birding and meetings with experts n various fields. Go to https://www.alapark.com/parks/lakepoint-state-park/fins-feathers-and-flowers-weekend
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