Summer RV Fun While Social Distancing
TL;DR: RVing offers a safe way to enjoy summer activities despite COVID-19: outdoor activities like hiking and water sports, campfires, outdoor dining, camping at Harvest Hosts, dining at patios, and visiting less-known national parks.
Let’s face it. Coronavirus has really put a damper on things this summer. For many, this means not being able to do many of the things they typically enjoy each summer, such as going to concerts, eating out, and spending lots of time at the beach. For RVers, coronavirus has also caused many cancelled or modified plans and trips.
However, if you have an RV, it may not be necessary to cancel the family vacation this year. You see, when you travel in an RV, there are actually many ways to safely distance yourself from others, while still enjoying typical activities. And since RVs come equipped with their own bathrooms and kitchens, safely road tripping is easier than ever. Below, we’ve compiled a list of common RV activities you can safely enjoy this summer while social distancing.
1. Plan Outdoor Activities
COVID-19 safety experts have repeatedly said that outdoor activities are safest. In the summer, many popular activities also tend to take place outside. Below we have listed some activities that many RVers enjoy on vacation, as well as ways to safely modify them for coronavirus safety and social distancing.!
Hiking
There is nothing like hiking your favorite trail, especially in the summer. This is the most ideal season for any mountain hiking or backpacking you are considering, as well as any thru hikes. National parks, national forests, and many local and state parks have thousands of trails across the country. While some of these trails may be too busy to be considered a wise suggestion, many less popular trails can easily be enjoyed safely. Just be sure to maintain social distancing protocol between yourself and others when passing on the trail, and don’t forget your sunscreen and bug spray!
Water Sports
Water sports are one of the things people look forward to the most in the summer. Between kayaking or canoeing on lakes, floating and tubing in rivers, surfing in the ocean, and swimming, sailing, water skiing, and anything else you can imagine enjoying on the water, there are so many ways to cool off. These can still typically be enjoyed safely, with some minor modifications. As stated above, be sure to maintain distance between yourself and others, and avoid busier boat launches and areas at peak times of day.