"The Extra Mile" - the Tracks & Trails blog

We just thought we'd give you a quick update on RV rental rates for summer travel. Some RV rental companies are offering daily rates that are 20% less if you choose the first couple of weeks of June to travel instead of the first two weeks of July. That's the type of savings that can make a huge difference in your total travel budget!

We have been seeing that Las Vegas is an incredible bargain this year and that's good news for you if you are considering our most popular trip that starts in Las Vegas: Bryce, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks. It's a great place to start your Tracks & Trails RV vacation to see some of the most beautiful geography in the western United States and see three National Parks!

For many intrepid campers out there, Yosemite is the pinnacle of the great outdoors. The vistas made popular by Ansel Adams are there for millions of visitors each year for hikers, climbers and photographers. And there are many choices of where to stay while visiting the park. From the classic Ahwhanee Hotel and campgrounds in the park to accomodations that just outside the park, there are choices for just about any budget. Some are definitely more luxurious and some are offer great value even inside the park.

We understand that many statistics show that around 80% of all United States citizens do not have a passport. We're not here to say whether that is bad or good. We'll leave that to someone else. And it currently takes about 3 weeks to process a passport application (a good thing to know if you're planning to take advantage of the dollar's exchange rate compared to last year). That still leaves many Americans that want to take a vacation this year with the awesome possibilities of seeing more of the United States.

The family summer vacation has been steeped in the culture of the United States for many years. It seems that only recently (and I mean in the last 20+ years) that the spring break vacation has become required to battle the stresses of modern life. With all the teeth-gnashing stress of our current times, we have been keeping our collective ears open and listening for signs of which trip will suffer and which will benefit (and hoping that both are not sacrificed).

Sorry that we haven't posted anything yet this week. It's been a bit crazy around here.

We try to keep you informed of useful travel tips when we hear about them and here's a good one!