Bates International RV Blog

Just like you many more people have seen the growth in RVs, and asking Why?. Do you have a desire to travel? Recreational Vehicles can give you the freedom and flexibility to see the world at your leisure. You can go and see what you want, when you want, and how you want and for however long you want in a RV. So take your next vacation in your own hands and go in a RV, you may experience the best time of your life.

Alternative traveling options are less flexible you have to follow so many rules and guidelines, not to mention relying on other people can be a little less desirable. RVs give you the independence most people desire in traveling. There is no traveling arrangements, no time restrictions, only the ability to come and go as you please.

For example: you can’t call an airline and request an exact departure or arrival time on a certain day, you can’t request stops every 4 hours, you never know who will you will be seated next to or even get a window seat that you asked for. In a RV you can do every one of those things and more, you have complete say in what happens in your RV, from how you time you spend in it to the ability to move around as you please.

What a better way to spend your time then doing exactly what you want. You can change your mind and or plans at last minute with no cancellation fees or penalties. Which is sometimes a problem with pre arranged traveling plans you never know when something can happen and you need to stay longer or arrive later. Whatever the change is you are able to do so in a RV.

RV owners RV so that they are the travel planner, coordinator, navigator, and the unexpected problem solver! They have the valuable thing that most people don’t when traveling control of how they spend their time. No wasted time in line, or lay-overs, no problem with packing.

Recreational Vehicles provide a way to take a break from the stress of life every now and then. It is a wonderful way to spend equability time with loved ones, and good friends. It is also a way to chill and kick back while making new friends and seeing new places. Again, it gives you the control of every detail about your vacation. No flight to catch, no baggage check, no security, no long lines and no lost luggage.

Let me tell you a few things about the Arizona sky. First off, in Arizona, the sky is bigger than the ground. You really get the feeling that the earth is just a tiny little ball under all that endless sky.  The other thing is that evening in Arizona is like a natural lightshow. The sky turns every color of the rainbow before it turns black and fills with more stars than you’ve ever seen in your life.  There is probably no better place in the world for camping and visiting in your motor home and RV than the state of Arizona. Those of us who live in the States are lucky that such a wonder is just a drive away.

The Great American West

Arizona is the Grand Canyon State. The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring symbol of the American west. It always amazes me when I meet people who have never been there, even once. It’s like a theme park for hikers and campers. There’s so much to do you can spend weeks there. Another symbol of the American west that fewer people have visited is Monument Valley. Once you see those big rock formations, you realize that you’ve seen them before in tons of western movies and photos. Every one of those John Wayne movies was filmed there. Monument Valley is unique; there’s no place like it on earth.  Unlike Grand Canyon, Monument Valley is a little hard to get to. It’s on the Navajo Reservation and there’s no Interstate leading directly to it. Still, it’s a state highway and even big rig RV’s can make the trip.

Exploring Northern Arizona

When most people think of Arizona, they picture a desert full of cactus and sagebrush. If any mountains come to mind, they are probably big bare hunks of rock. If you’ve never been to Northern Arizona before, you’ll be surprised to find yourself at 7,000 feet elevation, surrounded by mountains and pine trees.  Northern Arizona actually looks a lot like the Rockies in Colorado, just without the trickling mountain streams. It’s hotter and drier, but the air is just as clear.  Around Flagstaff you’ll find all kinds of great camping and sightseeing. You can see Indian ruins at Wupatki and Betatankin, or hike around on volcanic rocks at Sunset Crater. Flagstaff is a great place to set up camp or park your motor home because there is several great places just a short drive away.

Down In the Valley

For those who want to brave the heat, mid and southern Arizona has lots to offer. South of Phoenix you’ll find some of the biggest Indian ruins in North America, Casa Grande. It’s a fortress compared to places like Mesa Verde.  The great thing about the southern part of the state is that few people get down there. You’ll mostly run into locals, and there are always plenty of places to set up camp.  Tucson is a great place to set up your base of operations for southern Arizona sightseeing. There are some great campgrounds on the outskirts of town where you can be right in the foothills of the beautiful Catalina Mountains.

Arizona is a Mecca for campers and RV enthusiasts. Get yourself a guide today and get on the road!