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Incoming busy weekend!
Women

• Patriot League: BU, Navy, Georgtown, Bucknell, MIT, Lehigh, Colgate, Loyola
• WCC: RV Gonzaga, USD, SMC, Creighton, LMU (last season as a varsity program), Portland, Santa Clara
• A10: GW, URI, UMass, SJU, Dayton, La Salle, Fordham, Duquesne, George Mason
• CAA: Northeastern, Drexel, Delaware, UCSD, Villanova, EMU, UConn, Monmouth
• ACC: #10 Syracuse, #15 Duke, #16 UVA, RV Miami, RV Notre Dame, Clemson, UNC, BC
• Ivy: #3 Princeton, #6 Yale, #7 Brown, #11 Penn, #18 Columbia, #20 Radcliffe, Dartmouth, Cornell
• B1G: #9 Michigan, #13 Rutgers, #14 Indiana, #12 Ohio State, RV Minnesota, RV Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan State
• PAC12: #2 Stanford, #4 Cal, #8 UW, #18 WSU, RV USC, RV UCLA, RV Oregon State
• BIG12: #1 Texas, #5 Tennessee, #19 Alabama, UCF, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kansas State, West Virginia
• MAAC: JU, Marist, SHU, Fairfield, Stetson, Drake, Canisius
• AAC (last weekend, supposedly last time this conference occurs): SMU won points, with Tulsa getting 1st in the V8.

Men

• Eastern Sprints
  • Heavies: #1 Princeton, #3 Harvard, #5 Yale, #6 Brown, #7 Syracuse, #8 Northeastern, #9 Penn, #10 Dartmouth, #11 Navy, #12 BU, #14 Cornell, #15 Wisconsin, #17 Columbia, #19 Georgetown, #22 Holy Cross
  • Lightweights: #1 Harvard, #2 Penn, #3 Princeton, #4 Cornell, #5 Georgetown, #6 Dartmouth, #7 Navy, #10 Yale
• Pac-12
  • #2 UW, #4 Cal, #13 Stanford, #21 Oregon State

ACRA

• Women
  • ASU, #5 Bowdoin, UCF, GVSU, Illinois, #9 Midd, #7 Northwestern, #8 OCC, #3 Purdue, Tulane, UCD, #6 UCI, UCSB, UF, #4 URI, #10 UVM, #1 Vanderbilt, Wichita State, W&M
• Men
  • BC, #10 Bucknell, UCF, Clemson, George Mason, #8 GW, GVSU, Illinois, Lehigh,#6 Michigan, Midd, Northwestern, #7 OCC, #9 Purdue, #5 Rutgers, UGA, Tulane, #3T UCLA, UCD, UCI, UCSB, UDel, #3T Minnesota, UNC, #2 Notre Dame, URI, #1 UVA, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Virginia Tech, RV WSU

Bonus comment: Who's winning AQ spots, and who gets the outstanding at-larges?

My friends are arriving early on Thursday in an RV, and I’m planning to arrive in Vegas around 10:30pm at night. Do you know if I’ll have any issues getting into the campground that late to find my friends?

Hi, Wife and I were looking to do weekend or two renting a cabin or RV/Seasonal. Looked up a few places. Lot of places found in the state don't have a pool compared to neighboring states.
Curious of any family campgrounds recommend checking out?
Thanks!!!

I’ll try to keep it brief. I (26F) have been with my husband (30M) for 8 years, we have 2 kids together. We had a home and a normal life. The marriage was hard some days and beautiful on other days. 2 years ago we decided to move into an RV full time for a couple years to travel with our family, save money, and build a house. We planned this for 2 whole years together.
Well as of 3 weeks ago we sold everything we owned and moved into one. Just for me to find out he never wanted to carry out this plan to begin with. He let me buy the RV, sell our home, get rid of all our stuff and move our family into it. Then turned around and told me he didn’t want to go and he never really wanted this to begin with.
I asked him for years if he was sure this was what he wanted. He has a business where we are at now and he told me he was ready to leave and that this was what he wanted. We had hundreds of conversations planning for this as you do with something like this. I always told him to tell me if he changed his mind.
Now I have completely derailed our life for a fake dream. I am left to pick up the pieces for my kids and myself. The marriage is most likely over. Why would someone do this to their wife and kids?
PS please don’t give me your opinion on living in an RV for a couple years. I don’t need to hear it bc obviously I made a mistake.

I have some questions. I need Reddit’s help.
I took out loans for a truck and an rv to pull it. I now mostly live in my rv. I have TWO jobs, I have a 1099 for one of them, the one that isn’t stripping. But I am an independent contractor for both, technically. Or maybe my 1099 job isn’t technically independent? Idk. All I know is that I have hella write offs.
I have hella write offs because I travel for work, consistently. If I didn’t have my rv, I would be paying for hotels & air bnbs. I just pay for campgrounds depending where I am.
So my biggest question is, what do I do if my expenses for the truck and rv are contributing to BOTH my self employments. Because, I will literally drive out to michigan to work at a music festival, and then also dance at the clubs out there, and go home.
Do I just deduct the expenses for the vehicle the same way on both businesses?
Im sure I have more questions. This shit is so confusing.
I’d love any and all information on this situation. Thanks

Hello... I'm going to be in Sacramento in October for a show. Driving down an RV and I'm looking for a place to stay for 5 days.
The show is at Discovery Park and the only thing Im finding near by are manufactured home parks that maybe allow RVs? Also seeing that may not be the best part of town they are in. I haven't been to Sacramento for like 20 years so I would really appreciate any input on campgrounds or relatively nice/safe places near the Park.
Thanks!

Lifting the title from this older article.
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I found out about it from this facebook post from Northeast Ohio Craft Brewery News.
Copying their text below:

As the craft beer market continues to mature, new breweries that open, and even existing ones, will need to find ways to differentiate and become destinations in and of themselves. Good beer and good food is no longer just enough. Years ago when I was home brewing more I kicked the tires on someday opening my own. For just a minute. I live out in southeastern Portage County and often thought, why has no one ever opened a brewery on a campground — some place you could make a day of visiting, stay as long as you want, enjoy the beers and atmosphere, and not have to worry about getting yourself home safely.
Enter Camp Brewing, a five week old brewery in Huntsville, Ohio, a town of 408 (at the 2020 census) in Logan County Ohio, minutes from Indian Lake. Yup, it’s a brewery... on a Campground (Indian Lake Adventures Campground, to be precise). According to their website, you can “ROLL in with your RV, reserve a tiny home or 20 person penthouse, ‘rough it’ in a tent, or come in off the street to enjoy our massive taproom set on our beautiful 29 acre campground. “Over night kits for last minute lodging always available to keep our campers happy and safe. If you stay at CAMP- we make it easy to relax with us, as you can just scan your QR code, place your order, and WE'LL DELIVER BEER AND PIZZA TO YOUR CAMP SITE! “Campground guests will have FULL ACCESS to amenities, such as our heated indoor salt water pool, on-site dog park, volleyball court, and events/ entertainment- all within walking or golf-cart distance of the taproom.”

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If you ask other RVers which national park is their favorite, someone is bound to mention Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. It's a camper's paradise with wide open space and panoramic views.
Most evenings, the landscape glows at golden hour, and the sky turns from red hot at sunset to dark blue and star-filled at night. You can enjoy the remoteness of the park but also its proximity to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
Take the time during your visit to enjoy the endless roads of the desert landscape, play on the rock formations, and, of course, marvel at the Joshua Trees.

Why Visit Joshua Tree National Park?

The first reason to visit Joshua Tree National Park is to see its famous and fascinating Joshua Trees. Since the Mojave desert is the only place in the world where they grow naturally, Joshua Tree National Park is the best place to see them.
These trees range between 15-40 feet tall and can live an impressive 150 years. They’re members of the Yucca family and appear as though they're from a different planet, with limbs unpredictably jetting out like they have their own minds.
Another great reason to visit Joshua Tree National Park is the warm weather and abundance of sunshine. It’s no secret that RVers love to snowbird and the Californian desert is a wonderful place to be during the spring and fall months. You’ll enjoy sunny days and clear nights, perfect for dry camping with solar panels.

When to Visit Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is open year-round, but the best times to visit are during the spring and fall months. Park elevations range from 536 feet to 5,814 feet above sea level, so expect conditions to vary depending on where you go in the park.
Here’s more information on the seasonal weather in Joshua Tree.

Spring

Spring is a very popular time in the park because the temperatures range from the mid-60s in February to the mid-70s in April. Depending on the year, wildflower blooms can be seen in the latter part of spring at the lower elevations within the Pinto Basin.

Summer

Due to extreme desert heat (+100℉ days are the norm), the park is pretty quiet during the summer. Late in the summer, monsoon season hits Joshua Tree, which cools down the daytime temperatures but can also lead to flash flooding in valleys and ravines.

Fall

Monsoon season continues into the fall, but it soon gives way to one of the best times to visit. Temperatures from August into October fall from the upper 90s into the low 80s, and evening temperatures range from the low 70s to the low 50s, on average.

Winter

In the heart of winter, the park's average daily temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is perfectly comfortable, but the nights get cold and often drop to freezing. Overnight temperatures in December and January average in the mid-30s.
Check the park’s website for the latest weather alerts and condition updates.

Where to Stay

Joshua Tree National Park is pretty remote and expansive. You'll want to stay a few days. Unlike other national parks, there are no lodges or resorts for overnight accommodations. There are eight developed campgrounds, however, and camping out under the stars at Joshua Tree is an unforgettable experience.
Here are a few important things to be aware of ahead of time if you plan to camp in Joshua Tree.

Reservation versus First-Come, First-Served

Four of the developed campsites require reservations. They’re larger than the first-come, first-served campgrounds, and some offer water and flush toilets. These campgrounds fill up very quickly. We recommend planning well in advance.

Reservation Required Campgrounds

• Black Rock Campground
• Cottonwood Campground
• Indian Cove Campground
• Jumbo Rocks Campground

Black Rock and Cottonwood are the most developed campgrounds (water, toilets, sanitation dump) and are the only campgrounds you can stay in if you have a larger rig.
Black Rock has six sites that can accommodate rigs with a total length (tow vehicle included) of 38-40 feet and seven sites up to 42 feet. Cottonwood has around twenty-five campsites that can accommodate rigs slightly longer than 35 feet.
Indian Cove and Jumbo Rocks both have a few spots for RVs up to 35 feet in total length. If you have a rig larger than 35 feet, site availability may be considerably limited.

First-come, First-served Campgrounds

These campgrounds are great options if you have a smaller rig and the good fortune of securing a site. During the popular season, these campgrounds fill every weekend and often during the week, as well.

• Belle Campground
• Hidden Valley Campground
• Ryan Campground
• White Tank Campground

These are primitive campgrounds, so you will need to bring (and carry out) everything you’ll need during your stay.

Staying Outside the Park

If you’re unable to find a site in the park or you’re looking for a campground with more amenities, here are a few nearby campgrounds:

• TwentyNine Palms RV Resort and Cottages: About 10 minutes from the north entrance.
• Sam’s Family Spa and Resort: About 45 minutes from the main visitor center.
• Catalina Spa and RV Resort: About 50 minutes from the main visitor center.
• Palm Springs Oasis RV Resort: About 45 minutes from the south entrance.
• Indian Waters RV Resort and Cottages: About 30 minutes from the south entrance.

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Tips for Your Camping Stay

• Reservations for the reservable campgrounds can be made up to six months in advance.
• Reserve using the links below or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Black Rock Campground
  • Cottonwood Campground
  • Indian Cove Campground
  • Jumbo Rocks Campground
• No campgrounds in the park offer electric RV hookups.
• Generator use is restricted to 7-9 am, noon-2 pm, and 5-7 pm.
• Hammocks are not permitted in campgrounds and must be hung from rocks or climbing bolts elsewhere to protect the park’s sensitive vegetation.
• Backpacking is permitted in the park, but it requires more advanced planning and preparation.

How To Get Around

Nestled between I-10 and California SR 62, Joshua Tree is located in Southeastern California and is easy to access. Several towns nearby, including Palm Springs, Indio, and Twentynine Palms, make perfect supply stops before entering the park.
Indio is the last best stop on I-10 if you’re entering the park from the south. The park’s south entrance is located off Exit 168, about 30 minutes east of Indio. The park also offers a west entrance on Quail Springs Road, about 10 minutes southeast of the town of Joshua Tree. And the north entrance is just ten minutes south of Twentynine Palms on Utah Trail.
Several paved roads allow you to traverse the park, but going from site to site can require long drive times. The most frequented sites are located near the northern edge of the park, so if you’re coming from the south along I-10, you’ll be driving through the park for an hour or so before you spot your first Joshua Tree.

Places to Go

There are many places to visit in the park that offer a variety beyond the infamous trees. It’s a unique location that features the intersection of two desert ecosystems.

Cholla Cactus Garden

The Cholla Cactus Garden is its own special area and is unlike any other part of the park. Be sure to enjoy the flat, ¼-mile nature trail to get the best look at the cacti. This patch of cacti is incredible because it mostly consists of Teddybear Cholla, which is the star of the cactus world.
The Cholla Cactus Garden is so impressive, and you’ll love snapping photos of these majestic plants. Their beauty changes throughout the day depending on how the sunlight hits them. A small word of advice, look but don’t touch. Ouch!

Arch Rock

Arch Rock is a very popular rock formation located a half-mile from White Tank Campground. The loop trail is easy to follow and a perfect activity for the whole family. Of course, the Arch Rock itself is the thing people most want to see, but there's lots of space to wander around and explore the other rock formations, too.
It’s also a very popular place for night photography and stargazing. If interested, White Tank Campground is a really convenient place to stay because of its proximity to the trailhead.

Keys View

Keys View is a popular lookout that offers incredible panoramic views of the park and the Coachella Valley. If beautiful scenery is your thing, make sure to visit Keys View. It’s about a 20-minute drive from the main road to the lookout via Keys View Rd.

Ryan Mountain

One of the most popular activities in the park is the hike to Ryan Mountain. This 3-mile round trip trail leads to the summit, where you’ll be treated to sweeping 360-degree views. The hike is listed as challenging by the NPS, so be sure to bring plenty of water and expect changing weather conditions.

Things to Do

The combination of the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert makes Joshua Tree a wonderful desert wilderness to explore. Here are some of the most popular activities in the park:

Hiking

Hiking is a great way to get off the road and experience more of the desert landscape. The National Park Service offers plenty of safety tips for hiking in Joshua Tree, and here are some of the park’s most popular trails:

• Barker Dam Trail: An easy 1.1-mile trail with interpretive exhibits containing information on park history. It’s a popular place for viewing bighorn sheep from a safe distance.
• Oasis of Mara Trail: A 0.5-mile trail to explore a desert oasis and learn how it’s harbored human and animal life for centuries.
• Lost Horse Mine Trail: A moderate 4-mile out and back trail to explore what was once the area’s most successful gold mine.
• Mastodon Peak Trail: A moderate 3-mile loop trail with an optional scramble to the top of a granite peak.
• Lost Palms Oasis Trail: A challenging 7.5-mile out and back trail down a canyon to one of the park’s most remote fan palm oases.

The Park Service DOES NOT recommend attempting challenging hikes in the heat due to the elevated risk of sun exposure and dehydration.

Mountain Biking

The majority of the park’s paved roads are not suitable for road cycling. However, several backcountry roads are perfect for mountain bikes. There are even three campsites within Ryan Campground dedicated to cyclists.
Be aware that bikes are only allowed on roads open to vehicle traffic but that the main park roads do not offer bike lanes or wide shoulders. Consult the park’s website for safety tips and road recommendations before biking in Joshua Tree.

Photography

Photographers love Joshua Tree because of the variety it contains. From sunrise to sunset, photographers can find landscapes, animal inhabitants, and even human visitors to place in frame.
Commercial photography does require a permit, and if you’re interested in expanding your knowledge, the Desert Institute offers field courses in partnership with the Joshua Tree National Park Association.

Stargazing

Stars can be hard to come by in urban areas like San Diego and Los Angeles, but Joshua Tree is a different story. Designated as an International Dark Sky Park, it offers some of the best stargazing in all of Southern California.
After the sun goes down, keep your headlamp in red light mode to preserve your night vision. Your eyes will need less time to adjust when you lie down to see how many shooting stars you can count!

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing, in addition to bouldering and slacklining, is another great activity to enjoy in the park. To date, there are more than 8,000 known climbing routes, over 2,000 bouldering problems, and numerous natural rock gaps that make the perfect spot to set up a slackline.
On a busy weekend, the park may have hundreds of climbers enjoying their slice of this monzogranite mecca. So be sure to follow Leave No Trace Principles and familiarize yourself with the park’s climbing management plan before your visit.

What to Bring and How to Prepare

• The desert can be dangerous, and the weather can change quickly. Check the forecast frequently and pack layers to prepare for changing conditions.
• The remote location means there is no cell service in many parts of the park. Communicate your plans to loved ones or authorities ahead of time, especially if traveling alone.
• Investing in a cell signal booster may improve cell reception in areas with limited service.
• A quality camping cooler is a great way to keep food and beverages cold in the heat of the desert.
• Bring an extra canopy tent and ensure your awning is in good condition so you can escape direct sunlight during the heat of the day.
• Keep up with air conditioner maintenance to regulate the temperature inside your RV.
• For the latest info on visiting Joshua Tree, visit their website: Joshua Tree National Park.

Brief History of Joshua Tree National Park

Despite its harsh desert environment, humans have inhabited the area that is now Joshua Tree for more than 5,000 years. In the modern era, the biggest threats to this natural environment were land developers and cactus poachers.
In the late 1920s, a Pasadena resident named Minerva Hoyt began voicing her concerns about the unregulated removal of cacti and other desert plants to be used in home gardens throughout Los Angeles.
In a relatively short time, her conservation efforts resulted in the formation of the Joshua Tree National Monument in 1936. The original protected area encompassed roughly 825,000 acres but was reduced by about 265,000 acres in 1950 when the Park Service excluded certain mining parcels in the eastern part of the park.
On Halloween in 1994, the Desert Protection Bill passed and Joshua Tree was elevated to national park status. The bill also added back approximately 234,000 acres of what had been lost in the 50s.
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Have you been to Joshua Tree National Park? Share your tips and advice in the comments below.

So I originally had 2 AC landing tents with GL village wristbands but AXS messed me up and I ended up with Sherwood court tent only wristbands. They’re still good life so we still have access to the village correct? Bc me and my friends got a GL RV pass and I wanna make sure the ones of us that have tent only won’t have a problem getting back and forth to our RV. The driver of the RV has a GL village wristband but would it matter if one of us drove that had the tent only band??

Hi, My husband and I are planning an RV trip from Toronto to Nova Scotia later this month or June beginning with our baby and 2 dogs. I was hoping to get recommendations wrt camp grounds ( good ones and any must avoid ones ), RV and campgrounds ( in fact, any tip in general would be greatly appreciated as this is our first time ) along the way for this route and must see attractions.
Planned route along the way -
Toronto Montreal Bay of Fundy Campground Halifax Louisburg Cape Breton Island - Cabot Trail
I am planning to rent a campervan from Canadream. I would love to hear your opinion about it or recommendations from other RV rentals.Is there an economical option?
This is our first time to the East Coast, so if there's any must visit spot that I have missed ( I am sure I have ) , please let me know, super appreciated.

\*TL;DR:** 46-year-old bilingual French Canadian UX designer turned tradesman, looking for any machinist opportunities in Alberta. Obsessed with machining, eager to find a mentor and start anew.*
I'm reaching out to tap into the collective expertise and networks here in hopes of finding a mentor, team, and opportunities in Alberta as I embark on an exciting new career path.
Here's a little about me:
I'm a 46-year-old French Canadian from Montreal (fully bilingual, don't worry) who thrived in the digital world as a UX designer for 30 years. However, two years ago, I found a new passion that altered my life's trajectory--working with metal and mechanical engineering. Why the drastic change? I fell in love with the tangible satisfaction of building and working hard with my hands. This newfound love led me to go full-time back to school to dive deep into welding at École des métiers de la construction de Montréal for 18 months while selling consulting agency.
Welding was my first step, and now I'm obsessed with machining. Despite not having the tools yet, I've been voraciously absorbing knowledge through all the books and all the videos. My journey also includes 3D printing, which served as my gateway drug into a whole new world of design and CAD. I'm currently earning certifications with Autodesk Fusion 360, enabling me to design parts and create detailed plans, even while working remotely at a campground.
But why Alberta? My wife, our 9-year-old homeschooled son, and I took a bold step last year--we sold everything to explore Canada and the USA in our fifth wheel RV, searching for the perfect place to call home. Among many places, Alberta draws us in with its people, landscapes, and endless opportunities.
I know this is a long shot, but I'm looking for a place where I can contribute with my broad spectrum of skills and relentless work ethic ... even starting from nothing. I seek a mentor, a team, or any opportunity to immerse myself in the world of machining.
We're heading for Texas again this summer because winter in an RV is nearly impossible, but once we're back, Alberta is our next destination. If you know of any opportunities, companies, or individuals in Alberta who might be interested in a dedicated newcomer with a unique background and an insatiable drive to learn, I would love to connect.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I'm excited about the possibility of starting this new chapter in Alberta with my family. If my journey resonates with you and you see potential for collaboration, please send me a private message—I’d love to start a conversation.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hello everyone!! I have a few questions about family camp and would greatly appreciate any tips with going with a 1yr old. thanks in advance.
Skip to bottom for questions.
a little bit about my LIB camp experience:
I love EDM and just music festivals all together. Been to most of the hard summers, beyond, countdown. id say I'm some what of an experienced festival goer. Plus love camping so LIB is just perfect.
Went to LIB the last 3 years it was in Bradley CA, it was not my favorite location due to the terrain and the risk of twisting an ankle while basically hiking from camp to festival. Yes, the view of the festival from the top of the hill was beautiful and the lake was nice too but i love how Buena Vista is flat and closer to home. (Coming from LA.) lost my friends at the festival on the first night and had to walk by myself back to camp..... it was an adventure.
unforgettable experience none the less.
Went again 21 and camped with friends at HIGH NOON. We got there on thursday mid afternoon. Did not wait long to get in and park to set up. It was duuuustyyyyy and then it rained on us on Friday? we lost a canopy due to the wind and most of my decorations were ruined. I was not prepared for rain and was upset in my tent waiting for it to stop. My friends entire foot with his shoe on was in the mud at our camp site. Some acts and stages were canceled because it was wet and the entire festival was moody. The rain did help with the dust though until it dried up. For sure I did not decorate anymore and just packed everything as if I was ready to leave. Entering the festival from High Noon was the best because it was right next to us and the whole section was a good vibe.
I got in the water that year..... had COVID by the time i got home and had to miss work for another 10 days. (not saying I got it from getting in the water. I think i got it by accidentally drinking the water. I went in with an open can of beer, friend threw a football that splashed water in my can. none of my friends got sick like me and I was the only one drinking at the lake. anyway that's my theory don't come at me.
from that experience I learned...
-easy on the decorations
-prepare for random rain
-dont drink lake water
22 went again and camped with friends, got there on Thursday early afternoon but this time we were directed to drive all the way to SUNSET. We just kept going and gooooooing.... we were basically at the end of it all. At first we were ok with the spot because it was grassy and with trees. It was nice to be away from the dust and felt that it wouldn't be so bad if it rained again. we set u camp, pregamed and headed to the festival. We then realized how far we were from the entrance and had to plan accordingly. I usually pack what i need and extra junk like little trinkets or bubbles, facepaint kit, sketch book. When we were at high noon we were able to go back and forth to camp to get stuff or reload on drinks. Our camp at Sunset was so far away from the entrance that forgetting something meant leaving it for the day or missing a whole set. I didn't make it to any of the morning yoga sessions. The closest portapotties to our camp were far, the showers were almost close to the entrance. Ice too. I regreated not brining my bike to use for those errands. I know walking is a given at LIB but that walk from camp really changed it up for me. I missed HIGH NOON and my bike! Our side of the campground was very quiet at night, less renagaades and lots of space that was not used by the group camping or RVs. Our entires camp could fit in one of those empty spaces that were closer to the festival. We ended up using the portas that i think were meant for staff since they were at the outskirts of camp. They were the most cleaned portas I've ever used at a festival. On Saturday evening we packed up our drinks and headed to the festival. Of course we packed it all cause it was a one way trip. We get to the entrance and see police checking bags and not letting in people with alcohol. My husband had a brand new bag of wine in his backpack. We were all loaded up. Only option we had was to drink it on the spot, leave it or WALK IT BACK TO CAMP.... walk it back to camp?. Im telling you it was that far.. plus we were headed to woogie.
anyway, that's part of my experience. Overall it has been ok. I know I can spend days preparing and still forget something. and the unexpected is all part of the adventure.
Missed last year because my baby was only 2 month and I thought it would be insane to expose him to the dust and heat then. I know its not impossible, I've seen infants at LIB as well as pregnant women. it was not the right time for us yet.
This year we are going with baby E! and I cant wait to experience LIB with him. I'm also nervous about it. I had a hard time deciding between the Easy peasy RV and the family camp but decided to do family camp because I would love for him to interact with other kids.
my questions:
what does family camp look like? I'm worried about the dust, the heat.
showers? is there a designated shower station at family camp?
recharging stations only for cellphones??
What are some must have for a toddlers?.
We got a wagon, and I'm taking a bike this year. Altho the map shows family camp closer to the festival it would be helpful to travel faster and save energy.
I read that art cars can be used to travel across the festival. I've always seen them and admired them but never thought I could ride them too. is that true?

Hello there, me and my partner want to start a road trip in AB and BC. We'll start at Edmonton, AB and have two reservations already booked near Jasper, at the 24th 'til 25th of June and another one near Banff, at the 26th 'til the 28th of June. Overall, we want to do the road trip from the 20th of June 'til the 10th of July. It'll begin and end in Edmonton.
Do you guys have any recommandations? For example, we don't really know how long the drives are. We really want to visit Vancouver, BC but we're scared that there's no time left. We also want to see places like Yoho National Park and consider to visit Kootenay, too.
Is it possible to drive from Edmonton on the 20th of June and stay around Jasper until the 25th of June, drive to Banff so we'll arrive there for the 26th and stay until the 28th of June, then, for example, visit Yoho for 2 days, and visit campground en route to Vancouver or should we just skip Vancouver and visit the city seperately anytime in the future?
EDIT: I got the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park recommended. I guess we'll drive to there, too.

Hey Neighbors, are there any drive-in camp sites like shown in the photos within a 3hr drive.
I don’t know the proper name for it but on the East Coast there are a ton of campsites/campgrounds where you park your car and camp right next to it. These sites had picnic tables and fire pit rings as well as actual bath houses near by. Similar to KOA style but without a million kids running around. And usually away from the RV camper section.
It doesn’t have to be on the water like that first photo but it needs to have some kind of privacy/space in between sites and not totally cramped next to a neighbor.
On the water for kayaking is a plus but not necessary!
Thanks in advance 🏕️

Seeking some advice Background: My ex husband and I have 3 children together. He also has a daughter with his 2nd ex wife, a son with his current gf, and is helping raise the 2 children she brought into the relationship. Our 3 are the oldest at ages 14, 11, and 9. In December my oldest made the decision to move in with my husband and I due to the fact they continuously grounded him and took his phone away, that I pay for, for small issues and they constantly told him what a terrible kid he is. My ex and I always agreed that when they were old enough to decide they wanted to live with one of us over the other, we would support it. However, he is not. My son spoke to his dad and step mom about wanting to move in with me in November and his step mom grounded him for it and for talking to me about his frustrations with them. After he moved in with me, his dad has told him things such as "you'll never see your other siblings again" (bc he was adamant we'd swap our oldest for our other 2 every time we met instead of having a weekend each month where we each had them all together) and "you decided to move out so you have no right to know about anything going on at my house". We live 6 hours apart and our younger 2 didn't do well switching each semester of school so we went to each having them for a school year. But I've become more and more concerned this school year about our children living with him for such a long period of time. My reasons are as follows:
[ ] He has been supposed to get insurance on them for over a year and has not done so. He has not taken them to the Dr or the dentist the entire time they've been with him. [ ] His gf refuses to let our kids talk to me without them asking her first and then she still almost always tells them no. If she tells them yes she either listens in to the entire conversation or grills them afterwords asking them to repeat everything we talked about and if she thinks they're withholding something she threatens to punish them. (This stemmed from the November conversions my kids had with me venting their issues at their dad's house, to which I confronted the both of them about. She then proceeded to ground my oldest son for "talking shit" about her.) [ ] They leave the kids in the car for extended periods of time, sometimes even though the kids told them they needed to use the bathroom, for them to go take their time shopping in Walmart. This puts my 11 year old in charge of a 9 year old, 7 year old, 4 year old (who has extreme hyperactivity and ODD), and 2 year old for 30+ minutes. [ ] They're renovating an RV for them and the baby to live in, i.e., sleep in at night, while they plan to leave the rest of the kids alone in the house. [ ] My ex has threatened to kill himself after every break up he's had since him and I have gotten together, saying each woman he's been with had "saved him" and I only found out recently that he's told our kids this nonchalantly. His gf also has her own issues which she is unmedicated for (BPD, ADHD, and bipolar). She is extremely insecure. Talks bad about everyone she knows but obsesses over whether ppl are talking about her to the point of threatening my kids with punishment of they don't tell her whether they said anything to me about her or whether I said anything to them about her.
We've been doing 50/50 physical custody for several years now and despite having all of these reasons I feel my kids are not entirely safe at his house, I worry the court would not grant me majority custody. We live in Florida and they are very pro 50/50. Does anyone have suggestions on how to handle this situation?

My group has 2 extra camp edc wristbands. This is just for access to the campgrounds, our RV is full. asking $150 each.

Me and my colleague have found cheap flights to Canada (to Vancouver) for June and July this year. We checked the hotels and they all seem to be very booked at that time (because it's not off-season). So we thought camping with an RV might be a good idea. But unfortunately all the campgrounds in Canada are also fully booked at this time, as we saw on the reservation sites like bcparks or rvparky. So we were wondering if anyone has had any experience with wild camping in Canada? We've already read that it's prohibited on private land and in the national parks, but is there any way this could work or should we stick to hotels?
Thank you very much in advance!

I'm making a translation of a map showing where all the available services are located on an RV park from my language into English.
Is it correct to say "emptying of blackwater" and "emptying of greywater"? There will just be arrows pointing to the locations with an explanation next to them. Simply WC, shower, water, and so on. So as short as possible.
How is it usually written on RV parks/campgrounds?

I’m going on a trip and buying an rv this summer. I live in Quebec and I’m buying the rv in California since it’s and airstream and I got a good deal on it. After buying it, I’m visiting Alberta and BC for three months before going back to Quebec. I cannot get insurance in Quebec since they give me 45 days to register the rv here and I can’t get insurance in the US since I don’t have a US address. Am I cooked? I really don’t want to drive to Cali back to Quebec and then to Alberta. What are my options? Thanks!