I was seven years old. My brothers and I were out of school for the summer. We had too much time on our hands but just enough, apparently, to get on my mother’s last nerve. After arguing over the TV for the 37^th time, we were briskly shooed outside. “Be home for dinner,” was my mother’s only instruction.

Getting sent outside as a punishment…ironic, isn’t it?

Truth be told, the outdoors were always an escape for me and my family. When we weren’t camping at some local park, we were planning an extended adventure some place noteworthy. It never took much to convince my parents to take to the road for an exciting excursion.

I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to work in the RV Industry. I’ve spent my career welcoming new generations into this wonderfully rewarding outdoor lifestyle. It’s a rare thing to be able to work at something you truly love. I’ve done it my whole life.

I share all this because, now more than ever, so many of us are looking for an escape. A respite from the constant media monster. A retreat where we can turn down the volume on life and tune in to something deeper and more meaningful. To me, the answer has always been right outside my front door…often with my mom shooing me in that direction.

August is here. Summer is slipping away. Call that park and make those rezzies while you can. Get outside and play. I promise, you won’t regret it.

Happy Camping,

Bob