Living the RV life in Washington State Parks: Travelers find a pandemic-era bubble in nature As 2020 unrolled with all its restrictions, many travelers scrapped traditional vacation plans. Many people looked to nature and camping for the first time. Most sought to salvage their summer while staying safe from COVID-19.
Enter the recreational vehicle.
In 2020 RV sales increased by 7.1% over 2019 – even with COVID-related factory closures – with more than 80% being first-time buyers. Rentals also skyrocketed – 650% over 2019! Due to this surge, RV sites at many Washington state parks stayed full all summer.
State Park RV Camping Tips from a VeteranDave Helgeson belongs to a five-generation RV family. He reminds RVers to book state parks in advance, as utility sites fill fast.
“With state [...]
Many of us are currently staring at a calendar of cancelled plans thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. Perhaps you were heading to the beach or Disney World for Spring Break and are now faced with endless days at home. We know many of these cancellations are heartbreaking – especially for the kids! However, we want to encourage you to make the most of this time.
This season of social distancing can be a great time to reconnect with your family. We happen to believe one of the best places to do that is in the great outdoors. There are many nearby destinations that allow you to keep your distance from others, while enjoying the natural beauty around you. In fact, many campgrounds remain open at [...]
The precautions and restrictions recommended in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 seem to rapidly change each day. There are a few things that are clear:
- It’s important to keep up with current government and CDC recommendations.
- Social distancing is incredibly important at this time.
- Time outdoors is still strongly recommended for personal health.
At the current moment, many state parks remain open for day visits. However, there are some changes to services. For example, many visitor centers and campgrounds may be closed to aid in social distancing. Before going anywhere to hike, it’s important to check the most up to date information about closures and restrictions. Washington State Parks is frequently updating their COVID-19 response.
Why Hiking is RecommendedThere are many benefits to being outdoors in light of the current pandemic. [...]
