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The May/June 2025 issue is here! |
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"I think back to when Joe and I started full-timing in a third-hand, 26-foot trailer. Yes, it would have been fun to have a big, new RV with all the bells and whistles. Yet, we stayed in places where we could not have gone with a big RV. And, we found over time that the more you have invested, the less willing you are to take the very risks that lead to adventures."
Previously Published in Escapees Magazine, May/June 2013
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-Kay Peterson, Escapees Co-Founder |
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Are you reading a digital copy of your magazine?
Escapees magazine is always available for you to read right from your member dashboard!
You can catch up on the latest issue or past issues anytime, anywhere. It’s a great solution for full-time and part-time travelers.
Not only is digitally reading your magazine greener, it also helps to keep membership fees low by reducing printing costs.
If you read your magazine digitally, we invite you to confirm that choice in your Go Green Settings by choosing “digital magazine only" in your new member dashboard powered by Harvest Hosts. See graphic above for reference.
Your digital Escapees magazine is available in pdf or flipbook format, perfect for tablets and computers. You can find issues by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of your Member Dashboard then clicking on "Escapees Magazine." |
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In This Issue |
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Here's a sneak peek at some of the great articles that await you in this issue! To read these articles, and more, in full, open your printed May/June issue or check out the digital archive here. |
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Another One Bites the Dust: Valley Fever in the Southwest
By Laura Star, Guest Contributor
"I knew only one other person who had experienced Valley fever in the area (another campground host), so in consulting her I learned what I could expect, and it was not a pretty picture.
During my couch time, I did some research. This is what I learned, primarily from the University of Arizona website, “Valley Fever Center for Excellence.” |
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Have you experienced Valley Fever? Starting on page 13, find out what Laura discovered in her search for information about this illness. |
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"Stop!" Mastering the Art of Backing into a Campsite
By Laura Star, Guest Contributor
"On the maiden voyage of our first small trailer many years ago, my husband started backing into a campsite as I naively stood next to the picnic table. I realized at that moment that he expected me to provide backing-up guidance. I didn’t have a clue. “Okay, stop!,” was all that I could muster which was not helpful. He was not impressed.
I have not only learned the hand gestures and voice commands that my partner expects but have also become proficient in backing up a trailer myself. I even enjoy it." |
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If you can relate to this scenario, you must be an RVer! We all have to start somewhere, but backing up your RV can be one of the biggest sources of conflict for RVing couples. Read Laura's tips to back up successfully and save your partnership in the process. Read more starting on page 41. |
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Women RV Techs
By Rene Agredano #103274
“Today, more females than ever are empowering themselves by becoming certified RV technicians and learning about their rigs.” |
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For any woman looking to change their career path and increase their RV knowledge, becoming an RV Tech is the perfect opportunity for both. Read about women who have become RV Techs starting on page 44. |
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Escapees Mail Service: Reliable Mail Forwarding & Domicile Solutions for Travelers
by Melanie Carr #3
"RVers, boaters and extended travelers are constantly on the move, making it difficult to receive important mail and packages at a fixed address. Mail-forwarding services ensure they never miss critical documents or packages by providing a stable mailing address where mail can be securely received, sorted and forwarded to their current location. These services also allow you to establish residency ensuring you can meet legal requirements while enjoying a nomadic lifestyle." |
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Starting on page 51, Melanie describes how mail forwarding works, frequently asked questions, and how you can get your mail while being nomadic. |
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Want to see your name in Escapees magazine? |
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Each issue of Escapees magazine offers readers multiple ways to contribute! After all, we created Escapees FOR RVers, BY RVers. Keep reading to see how you can help create a future issue! |
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Viewfinder |
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Upcoming Viewfinder topics include:
Sept/Oct 2025: RVing in Autumn (Due May 10, 2025)
Nov/Dec 2025: Snow Day (Due July 10, 2025)
Jan/Feb 2026: Harvest Hosts Locations (Due Sept 10, 2025)
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In every issue, we enjoy featuring interesting photos our readers have snapped along their travels! These photos are featured in our Viewfinder column.
Submissions must include your name and membership number, the name of the photographer, and a caption. Photos will be published on a space-available basis. Submissions do not qualify for payment. To submit photos for “Viewfinder,” send high-resolution, unaltered digital photos as e-mail attachments to viewfinder@escapees.com or use the link below. |
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Write an Article! |
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Our magazine team is always open to unique and useful articles from the RVing community!
Although member material is considered first priority, non-member material is also reviewed. Travel/destinations-type articles are kept to a minimum and generally selected only when the location coincides with an Escapees national event. Well researched technical and informational articles are in high demand. Learn more about our submission guidelines and how to share your talent with us below! |
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Camping Chair Chat |
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Share your travel experiences with fellow RVers! This column is for readers to share thoughts, ideas and helpful hints. If accepted, submissions will be edited for magazine style and formatting.
Submissions sent by e-mail can be directed to departmentseditor@escapees.com or via the link below.
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