Copyright Janet Groene 2026
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This Week's Feature:
Your Personal Treasure Hunt
For Unclaimed Assets
Long-lost travel money can be found for new RV travel in 2027
Can you use some extra RV travel money in 2027? It’s possible you’ll find it in funds you left behind in earlier travels as long as 10 to 15 years back.
Let’s say you snowbird in Texas every year, opened a small bank account locally for convenience and left behind a small balance that has been collecting interest for several years. Or you paid a refundable deposit for electric or gas service at your RV site and never collected it after you left. Or you have money coming from your work as a camp host several years ago in another state. Or you worked in a state that has a state income tax and the refund never followed you when you left.
Here’s how to explore the world of Unclaimed Funds If you know you have an old bank account or other money somewhere, contact the business or bank first to see if they still have the money. It may not have been turned over to the state yet. Depending on the state, dormant funds are usually held three to 5 years before being turned over to the state's Unclaimed Assets Fund (aka Unclaimed Property Fund)
If you think you just might have money somewhere, check with agencies at the state or states you have visited. Most states participate in MissingMoney.com, a website managed by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. New funds are constantly added, so it may pay to check with them regularly. You can also get information directly from the association, NAUPA, which serves U.S. states and some Canadian provinces. See https://unclaimed.org
SCAM ALERT, If you’re contacted by someone who has found unclaimed assets in your name, it could be a legitimate offer by someone wanting a finder’s fee, but it’s more likely a scam asking for (1) money up front by credit card or gift card (2) wanting personal information such as your bank account number, DOB or SSN, (3) ACT NOW urgency is another tip-off that it's a scam; legitimate searches take time. (4.) Urgency. An unsolicited call is suspect and when you're told to act immediately it's a brighter red flag. Proceed with caution. Lastly, some con artists create websites that look just like the legitimate state sites.
CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS;
GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
ADDITIONS, CHANGES, NEW OWNERS
WILMINGTON, OHIO. Ohio state parks are known for their specially themed trails. The newest is the Trail of Heroes at Cowan State Park, opened on Veterans Day. Stroll a trail that honors miliary heroes, first responders, community leaders and ordinary folks who courage will long be remembered. Pick a pretty day to enjoy the trail, its stories and its natural setting. The park has a campground.with hookups and a long menu including fishing, boating, a basketball court, showers and hiking trails. (937) 382-1096.
ALPENA, MICHIGAN. Always a family owned campground, Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery remains a family place under new owners. No changes are planned by the community-minded new couple. The Cove has a heated indoor swimming pool, min-golf, game room, playground, dump station, camp store, laundry,stocked fishing pond, full hookups and a playground in addition to a boat launch and large inventory of rental watercraft. (989) 356-3708 or CampersCoveCampground.com/
WALDO COUMNTY, MAINE Two county campgrounds are not members of the Modern American Campgrounds family. The campground in Belfast has 53 RV sites; in Searsport the camground hs 45 sites. Both have layak launch and private access to the ocean. No hanges in operation hae been announced.
EVENTS
HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA, Will you and your family have a Candyland Christmas this year? The RV campground at Hersheypark RV Camping Resort offers special packages that include RV camping, free shuttle service, discounts on special park features, extra hours and more. RV water hookups are turned off when temperatures fall below freezing for several days, but hot showers are available.. Get all details on what to do, what to bring, what to look for and look out for in holiday camping packages. Bonus points: fireworks are new this year! Start at hersheypark.com/
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA. Trash your New Years Day and enjoy every minute of it. It’s a cherished tradition with many beach goers to turn out on January 1 at Anastasia State Park for the First Day Beach Clean Up. Bring your own water bottle, bags, bucket, comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen and such, The park has campgrounds with hookups. Details at FloridaState Parks.org/Anastasia/
YUMA, ARIZONA The 2027 concert series at The Palms RV Resort kicks off on January 8 with a tribute concert honoring Tim McGraw and Travis Tritt. The Friday night series will feature tribune artists in the tradition of Elvis, Meat Loaf and The Beach Boys as well as artists including Jon Wood and Ronnie McDowell. Phone (928) 341.4646 or email activities@yumapalmsrvresort.com/ Tickets are sold separately and are on sale now. The resort offers RV sites, villas and casitas, heated swimming pools, pickleball, fitness facilities, walking paths, a café’, putting green, shuffleboard, ball room events, seasonal cabana bar and much more.
SCUTTLEBUTT
FREE CAMPING FOR ARTISTS Many state parks offer an Artist-in Residency program that includes free lodging or a campsite in a state park for a specified period. Rules and benefits very widely. Application deadlines are usually in September or earlier in the previous year, so start now to plan your campaign for a slot in 2028. Go to each state's state park website and search for Artist-in-Residency program.
Easiest gift shopping? Most state parks offer gift cards that can be redeemed for camping nights, purchases at state park stores and other state park goods or services. Check websites.
FARGO, GEORGIA. Stephen C. Foster State Park is now officially renamed Okefenokee State Park. It’s within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, An official Dark Sky Park is has camping with hookups, displays, swamp tours, boat rentals, fishing and a museum.
Order a free copy of the 2027 Fairbanks Visitors Guide and the accompanying 2026-27 Fairbanks Winter Guide. Call Explore Fairbanks at 1-800-327-5774 or (907) 456-5774. Both guides can be ordered or viewed at www.explorefairbanks.com/guide.
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