Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
As our nation rises out of the ashes of wildfires and the recurring devastation of multiple hurricanes, Jarrett and I find ourselves feeling pretty inadequate to do something to help. What we want to do is hop over a few states and start rolling up our sleeves to assist with the cleanup and rebuilding that will need to happen before countless families can resume normalcy.
Earlier this summer I had a thought: What if on our camping trips we could find a way to spread the gift of kindness and gratitude? What if at each campground stop we did one little thing to bless someone else? This idea all started earlier this summer on a camping trip while I was reading The Broken Way. Author Ann Voskamp challenged her readers to
A year ago we launched this monthly ministry feature at The Touring Camper to highlight ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are spotlighting the Motorhome Ministry, an outreach we stumbled across while camping at Mustang Island State Park in Corpus Christi, Texas. Founders Larry and Lugene Hammond shared a little bit about
For many RVers, a wandering and adventuring lifestyle makes it challenging to attend regular church services. While some campers may visit various churches along their route, others find it hard to constantly be attending new places. We discovered over the summer, however, that some organizations are working to help meet this unique need by ministering right where campers are: in the campgrounds. In the state of
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing Mission Builders International’s RV Associates. Directors Lynn and Jacky Battermann shared a little bit about the work volunteers are accomplishing through this RV ministry:
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing RV Corps, which is related to Lutherhaven Ministries. Steve Meyer, the director of facilities and special projects, shared a little bit about the work volunteers are
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing Roving Volunteers In Christ’s Service (RVICS). RVICS President Paul Swetland shared a little bit about the work volunteers are accomplishing through this ministry: I understand
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing Campers on Mission (COM). COM webmaster Glenn and Eileen Ansley shared a little bit about the work volunteers are accomplishing through this ministry: Tell me a
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing ROAM, which stands for RVs On A Mission. ROAM Vice President Jean Morford shared a little bit about this RV ministry and provided pictures of the volunteers
For many families making their rounds of the Utah 5 National Parks, a visit to Bryce Canyon is a highly anticipated stop. With its sweeping vistas and spectacular hikes, Bryce offers something for everyone. But with most of the camping options concentrated immediately around Bryce, families that want to escape the crowds and explore Bryce…
For many families planning a trip to the Utah region, their itineraries often center on hitting the high points of iconic stops like Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches. Several lesser-known parks are also worth the stop, though, and for families looking for ways to escape the crowds, Cedar Breaks National Monument should be on…
