The July 4th weekend is right around the corner! Luckily enough, it falls on a Friday this year. You know what that means? It means a 3 day weekend of fun and fireworks! Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays because it’s a perfect time of year to take my RV out and enjoy a few days with my family. But let’s not forget what exactly it is we’re celebrating.
Independence Day is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and serves as the United States’ independence from Britain. It’s hard to believe that was done 238 years ago!
As with any holiday, you can expect there to be plenty of holiday vacationers out and about. I can guarantee your normal RV camp will be packed with families looking to get away for the long weekend. Since you know that there’s going to be a glut of RVers, you should take that into consideration when traveling and shopping for your trip. You can always expect delays with traffic during major holidays like this one. To beat traffic, you may leave a few hours early, or even a day early, if you can swing it. That’ll get you there in plenty of time to enjoy the lake before everyone else gets in. The same theory goes for grocery shopping, as soon as you realize that you’re going to need a few items for your trip, don’t put it off until the day before, you could be stuck in the store for way longer than you intended.
Don’t forget the fireworks, but by all means, be careful when using them. Safety first! I don’t want to hear any horror stories about people losing fingers. Most RV parks don’t allow you to shoot them off within the park, so double check the city regulations regarding fireworks.
Most of all, fly your American flag high and enjoy your July 4th weekend!