National Parks Traveler Episode 156: RVing Through The National Park System

By Kurt Repanshek - February 6th, 2022

RVing –- traveling by recreational vehicle –- has exploded along with the coronavirus pandemic. Sales have gone through the roof, inventory has been depleted, and would-be customers often have to wait months before they can hit the road with their new rig.

Many, if not most, of those RV enthusiasts are heading into the National Park System. And why not? Gorgeous scenery, inspiring landscapes, relaxation. But it’s not as simple as it used to be because of that rush to hit the road with your home either being towed along or on the back of your pickup.

To look at some of the issues RVers have to contend with, we’re joined by Rene Agredano, who along with her husband Jim have been full-time RVers since 2007. As you might imagine, she is well familiar with the challenges of enjoying the parks by RV.

:02 National Parks Traveler introduction
:12 Episode Introduction with Kurt Repanshek
1:04 Otter Point - Nature’s Symphony - The Sounds of Acadia
1:18 Everglades Foundation
1:28 Potrero Group
1:54 Nova Scotia Tourism
2:22 Yosemite Conservancy
2:42 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
3:07 RVing in the Parks with Renee Agredano, who along with her husband has been a full-time RVer since 2007.
15:10 Black Woods - Nature’s Symphony - The Sounds of Acadia
15:32 Wild Tribute
15:52 Washington’s National Park Fund
16:27 Friends of Acadia
16:52 Interior Federal Credit Union
17:19 Grand Teton National Park Foundation
17:47 RVing in the Parks with Renee Agredano continues
34:02 Whispering Winds - Grant Geissman - Sounds of the Caribbean
34:10 Episode Closing
34:30 Orange Tree Productions
35:02 Splitbeard Productions
35:13 National Parks Traveler footer

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