RV Out West

It started with $100 and an idea. Today, Gerson and Jackie are building small, retro-inspired European campers in Eugene, Oregon, using molds dating back to 1972 and sourcing parts from across Europe. The result is...

What if you could park your RV, grab your golf clubs, and spend the day playing a beautiful golf course without ever leaving the campground? That’s exactly what we discovered at Bar Run Golf and RV Resort in Roseburg...

Brad Thompson, a full-time RVer from Oregon, joins us on the show to share his journey on the road, his favorite places to explore and camp and the RV maintenance problem that inspired his big idea. An RV includes many...

La Conner, Washington, offers a memorable RV getaway where you can park the rig and spend a few days exploring one of the state’s most scenic corners. In this special Destination episode of RV Out West, we’re heading to...

We’re joined by author and full-time RVer Kristy Halvorsen , who made the bold decision to leave behind a more conventional way of life and make her Airstream, Coddi, her home. The name comes from “coddiwompling,”...

Washington is home to incredible lakes that offer some of the best RV camping in the Pacific Northwest. We’re sharing six lakes where you can park your RV just steps from the shoreline and spend your days swimming...

From towering waterfalls and dramatic basalt cliffs to alpine lakes and Oregon's tallest peak, the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood are two of the Pacific Northwest's most unforgettable destinations. In this episode of...

We’re heading to John Day, Oregon, a destination filled with incredible scenery, outdoor adventures, fascinating history, and some of the best lesser-known experiences for RV travelers. Located in Eastern Oregon, the...

For more than 15 years, Jeremy Puglisi has explored North America by RV, building a lifetime of experiences that have inspired thousands of campers through RV Atlas . In this episode of RV Out West, host Brooks Smothers...

Some people chase adventure on well-marked trails. Paul Boomhower has built a life exploring where the pavement ends. Known to many as Smokey and the Vandit , Paul is a photographer and van traveler whose passion for...

We take a step outside our normal focus on RV travel and camping for a special collaboration with Scott Cowan, host of the Explore Washington State Podcast . Armed with a field recorder and plenty of curiosity, Brooks...

Travel has a way of shaping our perspective, and few people understand that better than Jay Cullis, Content Manager at Airstream . Jay shares the journey that took him from newspaper reporting and teaching to helping...

Live music and RV travel have more in common than you might think. Both are built around experiences, memories, and the stories that stay with us long after the trip is over. A favorite song can instantly transport us...

Part two with Edwin and Jessely Soto is here. The Sotos, of From the Hatch , share stories from their travels across the Pacific Northwest, including the places that left a lasting impression, the stops they missed this...

<p>In this special 200th episode of RV Out West, we sit down with Edwin and Jessely Soto, the couple behind From the Hatch, for a raw and honest conversation about full time RV living, family travel, and building a...