Category Archives: Road Trips

2014 Edition of Rand McNally Road Atlas Now Available

Posted on April 19, 2013 by admin

Rand McNally announces that the 90th edition of America’s #1 Road Atlas has been declared road-ready. And to celebrate the 90th anniversary, Rand McNally also officially launches an ebook version of the atlas as well as an iOS application for … Continue reading →

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Basic Elements of Photography: Lighting

Posted on April 13, 2013 by admin

The three basic elements that go into a good photo are lighting, composition, and exposure. Lighting Lighting is the most crucial element in photography. The word photography comes from the Greek words meaning “light writing.” Since lighting is photography, good … Continue reading →

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Visitor Finds 2.10 Carat Birthday Diamond at Crater of Diamonds

Posted on April 11, 2013 by admin

The diamond is the traditional birthstone for those who were born in the month of April. How perfect that Andrea Murphy of Gentry, Arkansas, found a 2.10-carat brown diamond while she and her family visited the Crater of Diamonds State Park last week to celebrate her birthday. According to Park … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Photo?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by admin

Buying the latest and greatest camera equipment will not make you a better photographer, but it will reduce the size of your bank account. It’s the photographer that takes great photos, not the camera. Think about that for a minute. … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Auto Camp Rents Refurbished Airstreams

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

What is it about Airstream design that continues to engender such passion more than 80 years after the trailer first appeared? Is it the alluring, streamlined aluminum shell, cozy interiors, nostalgia for a simpler era? “It’s a part of American … Continue reading →

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Airstream 2 Go

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

The only way you could experience the Airstream lifestyle on the open road was if you went all-out and bought the dream. It was a commitment to be part of a lifestyle enjoyed by many and envied by many others. … Continue reading →

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Gulf Shores Named a Top 10 Family Travel Destination

Posted on March 30, 2013 by admin

Soft sands, wondrous waters, and relaxing retreats are part of what makes coastal Alabama a family-friendly hot-spot. Mix two parts sugar-white sand with one part crystal blue water. Add a generous helping of Southern hospitality, and you have the key … Continue reading →

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3 Steps of Digital Photography

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

You have a recreational vehicle and newly purchased digital camera and gear—and you’re ready to CLICK, CLICK, CLICK. Click is the word How about the ability to take travel photos? What could be easier than traveling to a natural oasis … Continue reading →

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Getaway to the Alabama Gulf Coast

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

Small towns on the Alabama Gulf Coast include Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Daphne, and Fairhope welcome RVers and offer outdoor adventures including hiking, biking, canoeing, and birding. Foley is a shopper’s paradise with a multitude of factory outlets as … Continue reading →

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Where Should I Buy My Digital Camera?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

In this post I’ll discuss where—and where not—to buy your new digital camera. But first, do your homework and check camera news and review sites. There are a number of good digital photography news and reviews sites on the Internet. … Continue reading →

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