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I am heading toward northeast Oregon and Idaho. Is there a source which can provide information on local smoke conditions in the West? I realize that smoke conditions often change, but it would be good to know what local conditions are like currently.

I use the Gas Buddy app to find cheap gas. I have seen ads for the Gas Buddy card, which claims to save even more money. Is the card worth getting?

I am planning to drive from central Utah to Great Basin National Park in Nevada. In terms of choosing a route, which road through Utah is recommended, Rte 21 via Milford or Rte 6/50 via Delta? My criteria for choosing a route are scenic landscapes, historic stopping points, road conditions and...

I have been researching the folding Bluetti 28 Watt solar charger for small devices.  But one feature of it is alarming. The instructions indicate that when the sun is obscured by a passing cloud, it is necessary to go outside to reset the device by manually removing the plug and reinserting...

For nomads who live on the road & have no home base, how can you get a library card during your travels?  I am referring to nomads who do not have an in-state driver's license or proof of a local address. For example, will public libraries in places like Quartzsite and Pahrump, NV, give library...

Due to trashing and overuse by campers, the Forest Service is thinking of banning or limiting boondocking on popular FR 525 in the Sedona area. One option being considered is to restrict camping to designated sites on 525, for which pre-registration could be required. For details, see new entry...

In late June I renewed my South Dakota vehicle registration using the online "SDCars" website. On June 25 I received e-mail confirmation with a note saying my tags & registration card would be mailed to me. It is now July 11, & my SD mail forwarder says the registration has not arrived. I...

I am looking for a water faucet near Prescott where I can get about ten gallons of city water. I am *not* looking for purified water. I tried calling several Mavericks gas stations in the area (in other towns Mavericks often have a faucet) but no luck so far.

Can anyone recommend good RV mechanics in the Lake Havasu City area? I am having problems with my 3-way propane fridge. Recommendations would be appreciated.

As the weather warms up, I may head to the Cottonwood-Sedona area to boondock. A few questions: Are the Cottonwood supermarkets fairly well stocked? Are the boondocking locations such as Forest Rd. 525 & Bill Gray Rd. filling up, or are lots of sites still available? Thanks for answering...

As the weather warms up, I am thinking of moving north to boondock in the Cottonwood area for a while. At the present time, are the markets in the Cottonwood area fairly well-stocked with food? How about the water kiosks? And do the boondocking sites in the area (Forest Rd. 525, Bill Gray Rd...

Does anyone know if Arizona State Trust Lands are still open for dispersed camping?

In March there was a discussion on this forum about Active & Fit, a program which allows members to use multiple gym chains as they travel. Can anyone update us on their experience with Active & Fit? I am especially concerned with how much of a hassle it may be to use different gym chains as...

I am thinking of buying a 1-ton truck and adding a slide-in camper. As an alternative to conventional storage of the spare tire under the bed, I am thinking of 2 alternatives. Please give your opinions regarding these options: 1. Placing the spare tire in a front-mounted tire carrier. I wonder...

I enjoy occasionally buying rotisserie chicken in supermarkets, but I am on a low-sodium diet.  Can anyone suggest places to buy low-sodium chicken in the western states? I know the Basha's chain sells them, but Bashas are hard to find outside of Arizona. Walmart is no good as their rotisserie...

I am trying to fasten velcro strips to fabric so it doesn't pull away. I tried gluing it to the fabric, but it still peeled off after a while.  Any suggestions? I don't know how to sew, which is one alternative.

I am thinking of camping in the vicinity of Wickenburg, AZ. Does anyone know of any pay showers in the vicinity? (I already checked & Wickenburg does not have a recreation center with showers, unlike many other towns in the West.)

It has been a rainy and chilly winter here in the Arizona desert (raining now in beautiful Ajo, & 2 nights ago it got down to 27 degrees!) So some people are predicting a fine desert bloom in the late winter/spring. Is there a website or other source which gives news of desert blooms? I want...

I like to add salsa to certain dishes, but in the stores I can only find it in containers which need to be refrigerated after opening. The problem is, the salsa tends to go bad even when refrigerated because I don't use it very often. Can someone suggest a source for one-serving sealed packets...

Last night I had an unusual experience with my propane fridge. The evening temp was in the 50s-60s, and a 20+ mph wind was blowing on the left side of my rig, where the propane tank, controls, flame and vents are located. I noticed that my fridge's temp was rising under these conditions, so I...