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Amanda Brandon is a freelance writer specializing in travel and professional motherhood.The Buzz speaks with Todd M. Davis, assistant professor and director of the Delta State University outdoor recreation administration and education program, to explore what opportunities are available for those who consider an outdoor recreation leadership degree. Davis, who has led the outdoor recreation program at Delta State since 2008, has quite the background too. He was a Coast Guard swimmer for seven years and while he was stationed in Massachusetts...
The Museum of POP Culture or MoPOP, in Seattle, is a must-see destination to see the ever-evolving ideas and leaps taken within contemporary pop culture. MoPOP offers exhibits for a wide audience, which includes families. If you’re traveling with your kids, some exhibits may be more family friendly than others. MoPOP hosts multiple events throughout the year that can draw large crowds such as a new exhibition opening or special programming.
RVPowerOutlet.com is a source for the same power hookups found in campgrounds everywhere. If you live in a milder, more humid climate, moisture is a concern. A dehumidifier is going to keep mold and smells at bay, but that requires a power supply. In more frigid areas, you have the real need to keep pipes warm so they don’t freeze and cause thousands of dollars in damage.
The Ambience Pro Solar string lights from Brightech, a Los Angeles-based lighting manufacturer, give you a greener, non-grid option for outdoor lighting. The Buzz tested the lights out on the awning of our patio area and approve of these cost-effective, long-lasting, abnd stylish lights. Becky Shalmoni, growth manager for Brightech, recommends that travelers wrap the lights in bubble wrap or cloth before stowing the lights for travel.
Built with sustainably sourced wood and other non-toxic eco-friendly materials, the Timberline travel trailer from Homegrown Trailers gives the eco-conscious traveler the tiny house travel experience in remote locales. The Timberline is considered a more artisan product than most RVs, says Homegrown Trailers CEO. With the wood exteriors and solar-paneled rooftops, maintenance is going to be a bit of a bigger commitment than a traditional RV.
The Buzz explores the uses of solar power in RVs, the pros and cons. We speak with Russ Lovell, a semi full-time RVer and co-founder of RVPlusYou.com, who says this technology is promising for the serious RVer. Lovell and his wife took a six-week dry camping trip last year and blogged about their experiment in powering their residential refrigerator with solar. He recommends the DIY route for installation or at least checking a professional’s work.