He describes the dream as buying raw land with nothing on it – no well, no electricity, no septic – then clearing a small ...

Wes and I had just sold our house outside of St. Louis and moved to a town in Colorado where we knew no one. Though we enjoyed our new state—especially all the outdoor activities it had to offer—we ...

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Remember when the American Dream was a white picket fence and a house in the suburbs? Not these days. Skyrocketing housing prices, student loan debt, and a desire to stick it to the man have led many ...

My wife and I have done work camping all across the country, including in New Hampshire and even Alaska. Work camping is a lifestyle that combines working and camping. Work campers often trade labor ...

NEVADA COUNTY – Living in an RV is illegal in Nevada County, yet the RV living community estimates there are more than 1,000 of them living under the radar. But county leaders could be bringing those ...

The current housing crisis has led many to consider moving into an RV or a van as a way to keep down living costs. In fact, many have made the move and have become full-time RVers. Is it legal to live ...

I was actually living the dream and then life happened. It was kind of like the rug was pulled out from under me unexpectedly ...

Who wouldn't dream of RV living or chilling out in a sweet vacation home this summer? With a weakening dollar, both options appear more affordable than European travel, for example, especially for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. RV living represents freedom, adventure, and the open road. For many RVers, it's also about escaping the complexities of contemporary life.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Richard Smith, 81, who works part-time for the campground where he lives for half of the year and part-time driving for DoorDash. The following ...