Archive for March, 2009

>COBURG, Ore.
The winding steps of granite lead to a dark hardwood floor as polished as the mirrored ceiling above. Together they reflect only luxury, from the dining area’s subtle elegance to the bedroom’s costly coziness. Granite kitchen counter. Granite shower stall. Fine upholstery that isn’t granite, but goes with granite.

And everywhere you look, high-definition televisions: descending from the ceiling, sliding out from behind the cabinetry, appearing just outside the front door in case you want to take in a nature documentary amid nature. They all respond to a remote-control device so sophisticated that you may need security clearance just to watch that documentary.

For $2 million it’s yours, take it, drive it off the lot: a 45-foot-long recreational vehicle meant for those who can afford to sail along the roads of America in a yacht on wheels. The Marathon Coach company of Coburg, Ore., awaits your call.

The idea of paying $2 million for a rolling domicile with less than 500 square feet of living space — carpeted, say, in “Eureka,” with accents of “Madrid” — may seem excessive in this recession, even a bit oblivious. But here in Lane County, a good part of the economy depends on that strain of American wanderlust requiring a toilet, bed and kitchenette just a few rumbling feet behind the wheel.

And that is the problem. In these hard times, fewer household discussions are beginning with “Honey, let’s buy a motor home.”
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During nine years of shunpiking, (driving the back roads) Marianne Edwards and her husband have found hundreds of free campsites. In response to questions from friends and relatives, who wonder how they can afford to travel as often, as far, and for as long as they do, The Edwards’ have written a series of RV travel guidebooks they call The Frugal Shunpiker’s Guides
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It’s spring in the Ozarks, wildflowers will be blooming on the hills and fish will be looking for baited hooks. And if that doesn’t persuade you to plan a visit, follow a few Web links to learn about that tourist magnet called Branson, Mo.

Don’t know a redbud from a dogwood? Look for “Spring Bloom Info ” at Ozark Mountains — http://www.ozarkmtns.com/index.asp — and take a look at photos and facts about the two flowering trees that decorate the hills in spring, along with a link to 15 spring wildflowers. Look to the left of the photo of the fox pups for a link to their suggestions for driving tours. And just below that, click on “Spring Fishing” and follow the links to fishing reports, descriptions of the fish that swim in the area, and fishing license information.

Looking at wildflowers isn’t the only thing to do for fun. Go back to the main page of Ozark Mountains and look for “Ozark Mountains Recreation” for suggestions on hiking, biking, fishing and driving tours. And while it’s still a bit early in the season, consult their “RV Parks and Campgrounds” directory for warmer weather visits.

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>ORLAND CA— Campsites in the Buckhorn Recreation Area and the Orland Buttes Campground will re-open on Wednesday at Black Butte Lake, west of Orland.

The fee for a standard campsite at either campground is $15 per night.

There are two campgrounds at Black Butte Lake: Buckhorn and Orland Buttes. Both provide drinking water, picnic tables, fire pits, launch ramps, trailer dump stations, pay telephones, and restroom facilities with showers. Many campsites can easily accommodate recreational vehicles up to 35 feet in length. No electrical hookups are available. The Buckhorn Campground is open all year and contains 65 developed campsites. Orland Buttes Campground is open April through September and has 35 campsites.

Reservations for both campgrounds can be made by caling toll free 1-877-444-6777. Or visit Reserve USA for on-line reservations for Buckhorn Campground or Orland Buttes Campground. Individual campsites can be reserved up to 240 days in advance.

Group Camping
Group camping is available at both the Buckhorn and Orland Buttes areas. Advance reservations through ReserveUSA are required. Reservations for the group use areas may be made up to 360 days in advance.

For additional information, call 865-4781, stop by the Black Butte Lake office, or go to www.spk.usace.army.mil/blackbutte.html.

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Jim Foreman is a well-known and popular member of several RV email groups and forums so you may already know that he loves to cook cowboy style.

As an avid RVer, Jim found that his cowboy recipes and style of cooking adapted well to the confines of his RV kitchen and his cookbook is a combination of cowboy, tex-mex, Baja Califonia and just good food influenced by many years and miles of RV travel. Get More Info