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| Above, at Alpen Rose RV Park in Durango, Colorado. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
When 2022 began, it was my plan to head up into eastern Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota for this year's summer camping trip.
However, inflationary gasoline prices made me change my plans to go somewhere closer to home. My ex-roommate and I headed to Durango, Colorado and Navajo Lake State Park in New Mexico instead. Both were within a half day's drive from home.
I also took some shorter camping trips to Ridgway/Ouray, Colorado and Monument Valley when gas prices further moderated.
Many others modified their vacation plans due to inflation and high gasoline prices. Currently, unleaded regular costs $3.149/gallon in Gallup, New Mexico.
RV Travel has posted an article on this and they begin it with:
According to the KOA Monthly Research Report November Edition, campers and leisure travelers’ plans changed significantly throughout 2022. At least 74% of campers made one or more adjustments to their travel plans, including three-in-ten campers who camped more as they decreased other types of travel. The November report indicates camping remains a popular mode of travel amid volatile economic conditions.
To read more, go here.
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