RVs and Motor homes are helping fill National Parks this summer and are pushing park’s visitation to near record numbers. As people are trying to find ways to save money post-recession, they are looking to what’s closest to home for cost-effective vacations. This results in more Americans spending time in our National Parks, monuments and wilderness spaces.

During the previous year, over two hundred and eighty million people headed out to National Parks. It helped that the Parks Service offered several fee-free weekends, opening up the parks to an even greater number of interested people. National Parks Traveler states that the top recorded visitation occurred in 1987 with 287.2 million people exploring National Parks. In Yosemite National Park, more than 3,000,000 people were counted going in and out of the park in a year. Yosemite Valley, which is the most populated area of the park, receives close to fifteen thousand tourists and employees a day during the busiest summer months.

Up north, Glacier National Park has also experienced an increase in traffic. They found their visitation in 2010 has already jumped 3.7% more than 2009. With summer being the most highly trafficked months, it will be interesting to see if 2010 proves to beat the all time record for visitation. Motor home owners and RV enthusiasts are traveling in comfort as they roll through the park system. KOAs and other campgrounds are benefiting from the increase in traffic and have seen their reservation numbers rise.

According to the USA TODAY/Gallup Poll on travel trends, less than 20% of those interviewed acknowledged they might fly more frequently than last year and utilize hotels more than 2009. Close to 30% confirmed their travel would not be as frequent as last year.

Staying closer to home translates to increased savings. Traveling by RV or motor home translates to mobility, the ability to explore the unexpected, experience some of America’s small towns and some great opportunities for family bonding.

There is term being used to define how people are traveling this year and it’s ‘budget traveler.’ This means people are searching for the best deals before booking travel. Depending on whether or not they find discounts travelers may choose not to set out on vacation. A great way for automobile travelers to save money is by staying in Park Models at RV parks. This creates as sense of luxury at a fraction of the cost of a hotel room. Not to mention, RV Resorts and Parks have beefed up their amenities to keep families entertained.

In two or three months, there will be a good sense as to whether or not the record for tourism in National Parks might be beat. Until then, head out and enjoy the summer in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. The parks are a heritage the American people have inherited, so get out and enjoy.

Saving money is a huge incentive for people to visit National Parks. For a fraction of the cost of a hotel stay, Americans are experiencing some of the greatest national treasures this country has to offer. The RV Industry has seen sales increase since January 2009. RV Enthusiasts are hitting the road in record numbers to explore America. National Park visits create lasting memories and from generation to generation, RV enthusiasts are sharing the beauty.

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