What if you could park your RV, grab your golf clubs, and spend the day playing a beautiful golf course without ever leaving the campground? That’s exactly what we discovered at Bar Run Golf and RV Resort in Roseburg, Oregon. We’re heading to Southern Oregon for a closer look at this golf-focused RV resort and everything it has to offer. Bar Run is more than a place to park your RV. With an on-site golf course, recreational amenities, and an impressive pool complex complete with a lazy river,...
Sep 7
31 min
Brad Thompson, a full-time RVer from Oregon, joins us on the show to share his journey on the road, his favorite places to explore and camp and the RV maintenance problem that inspired his big idea. An RV includes many systems and components, each with its own maintenance schedules, manuals, warranties, service records and quirks. For used RV owners, tracking down that information can be especially difficult. Even new RVs often come with a mountain of paperwork that can quickly become overwhe...
Aug 31
40 min
La Conner, Washington, offers a memorable RV getaway where you can park the rig and spend a few days exploring one of the state’s most scenic corners. In this special Destination episode of RV Out West, we’re heading to La Conner, a charming Skagit Valley town that deserves a spot on your RV travel list. La Conner is more than a stop along the way. It’s a place where waterfront views, Pacific Northwest history, local food, art, and outdoor adventure come together. We’ll take you beyond the to...
Aug 24
17 min
We’re joined by author and full-time RVer Kristy Halvorsen, who made the bold decision to leave behind a more conventional way of life and make her Airstream, Coddi, her home. The name comes from “coddiwompling,” meaning to travel purposefully toward an unknown or vague destination, and it perfectly reflects a journey that has taken Kristy far beyond simply exploring North America. Her first book, Perfect Unfolding, chronicles one year of life on the road, from May to May. This is not a typic...
Aug 17
53 min
Washington is home to incredible lakes that offer some of the best RV camping in the Pacific Northwest. We’re sharing six lakes where you can park your RV just steps from the shoreline and spend your days swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water. The lakes we explore in this episode highlight what makes each destination worth the trip. You'll learn about each lake's location, size, campground amenities, RV hookups, dump stations, campsite availabil...
Aug 3
18 min
From towering waterfalls and dramatic basalt cliffs to alpine lakes and Oregon's tallest peak, the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood are two of the Pacific Northwest's most unforgettable destinations. In this episode of the RV Out West Podcast, host Brooks welcomes Oregon photographer & RV wanderer, Kristy, of Willa Wanders to share the story behind her passion for exploring the region and why these landscapes continue to inspire her adventures. Kristy takes listeners on a journey through...
Jul 27
32 min
We’re heading to John Day, Oregon, a destination filled with incredible scenery, outdoor adventures, fascinating history, and some of the best lesser-known experiences for RV travelers. Located in Eastern Oregon, the John Day area is a great getaway for RVers looking to explore beyond crowded campgrounds and discover wide-open landscapes, scenic drives, and memorable places to visit. From the dramatic colors of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument to the winding roads of the Journey Thr...
Jul 20
29 min
For more than 15 years, Jeremy Puglisi has explored North America by RV, building a lifetime of experiences that have inspired thousands of campers through RV Atlas. In this episode of RV Out West, host Brooks Smothers sits down with Jeremy for an honest conversation about family travel, campground culture, and the lessons that only years on the road can teach. Jeremy reflects on how a simple decision to buy a pop up camper evolved into a career creating RV content while also giving his famil...
Jul 13
51 min
Some people chase adventure on well-marked trails. Paul Boomhower has built a life exploring where the pavement ends. Known to many as Smokey and the Vandit, Paul is a photographer and van traveler whose passion for the outdoors has taken him across the Pacific Northwest and beyond in search of unforgettable landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters. Paul joins us for a conversation about photography, van life, outdoor travel, and the moments that have shaped his perspective on life. Year...
Jul 9
34 min
We take a step outside our normal focus on RV travel and camping for a special collaboration with Scott Cowan, host of the Explore Washington State Podcast. Armed with a field recorder and plenty of curiosity, Brooks and Scott spend the day walking through downtown Everett, Washington, visiting four outstanding independent coffee shops: Narrative Coffee, Nadine's Coffee, Loft Coffee Bar & Bakery, and Choux Choux Bakery. Recorded entirely on location, this episode captures the sounds, conv...
Jun 29
1 hr
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