The Jayco Journal
Travel Ideas
Stories from the road, RV advice and news from the Jayco family.
TRAVELER TALES: COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST Exploring our Nation's National Forests
July 19, 2024
Nestled around the northern Arizona towns of Flagstaff and Sedona, and next door to The Grand Canyon and Phoenix, Coconino National Forest is a treasure trove of outdoor experiences.
OVERNIGHT PARKING IN YOUR RV
July 17, 2024
As an RVer, there will be times when you’ll need to park your rig overnight somewhere. You might be in between campground reservations, wanting to break up a long travel day, dealing with unexpected weather, or maneuvering road closures and traffic issues.
MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR LEARNING ON THE ROAD
June 27, 2024
As a homeschooling family, one of the many reasons we love RV travel is for the rich variety of learning opportunities.
HOW TO TRANSITION FROM TENT CAMPING TO RVING
June 27, 2024
Camping has been a major part of our relationship from the time my husband and I met. We started off tent camping in the remote stretches of the Uinta mountains in Utah while we were dating.
HOW TO PLAN A BOONDOCKING TRIP FOR DIRT BIKING
June 26, 2024
Some of the best locations for dirt biking are also the most remote, which can mean camping with no water, electric or sewer hookups, also known as boondocking.
HOW TO GROW YOUR RV WITH YOUR KIDS
June 25, 2024
Whether your family has been RVing for a long time or is new to the hobby, you’re bound to see a change in your kids over time.
MY FIRST RV CAMPING TRIP WITH MY SISTER
June 24, 2024
In August 2016, I had my very first travel experience in the heart of nature. Although I was already well into adulthood and a proficient solo traveler, I’d never spent much time immersed in nature.
OUR FIRST TIME DRY CAMPING
June 24, 2024
We were completely geeked out about our brand new pop up camper, but when we rolled up to the campground, there were no hookups for the amenities we were so excited to use.
OUR FIRST MONTH SHARING AN RV WITH TWO DOGS
June 21, 2024
Siberian Huskies require a lot of activity; their breed adapted to take long runs over the tundra. Needless to say, having such active dogs pushed us to get outside even more, to the point that we became not just adventure travelers, but constant weekend warriors.