RVs And Motor Homes Filling National Parks This Summer

National Parks are seeing an influx of visitors in 2010. RV and motor home owners are spending less money on travel and are traveling to destinations nearer to where they live. This is creating an increase in people heading out to national monuments, parks and wilderness areas.

2009 visitation to National Parks fell just 1.8 million visits shy of setting a record for the National Park System. Visitation to the National Parks in 2009 jumped to 285.4 million, an increase of more than 10 million over 2008 levels and within sight of the record 1987 turnout, when 287.2 million headed into the parks, reports National Parks Traveler. Last year, Yosemite National Park had 3,866,970 people visit.

Glacier National Park is seeing more people coming through their entrance points. In fact, their visitors have increased by 3.7% over last year. If trends continue through the busiest months of July and August, there may be a new record for National Park visitation. Motor home owners and RV enthusiasts are also heading out in record numbers. Since January of 2009, campgrounds and KOAs have reported increasing reservations.

According to USA Today, "If you thought last year was a buyer's market for travelers, just wait: Even as airlines, hotels and other suppliers talk "cautious optimism" for 2010, a recent USA TODAY/Gallup Poll showed only 16% of respondents plan to fly more or stay more often in hotels this year than they did in 2009 – with about 30% saying they'll travel less often.

Traveling closer to home can save a good amount of money. There are no expensive hotel rentals or car rentals or airfare. It's just cheaper. Plus you get the added benefit of being able to pick up and go whenever you like. Using country roads, travelers end up with an appreciation of what's in our own back yard.

The phrase 'budget travel' is being used to describe 2010's adventurer. Travelers are increasingly conscious of how much they want to spend are looking for the best deals to save money. Some choose to stay in Park Model cabins instead of hotels, while others use pop-up campers and travel trailers for accommodations. RV parks are now providing increased entertainment and features for families. Using RV Resorts is a great prelude to a stay in a National Park.

While it will be another few months for summer visitation numbers to come in, it looks as if National Parks are topping the list of vacation destinations. And why not? They have recreation, scenic backdrops, history, education and more. It's hard to pass up a trip to a National Park. Go. Fall in love and return time and time again.

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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