12/21/2023 0 Comments Boondocking snowmobiles![]() ![]() In my opinion, they’re too often used interchangeably when they really shouldn’t be. Here are my definitions of these three terms. So, I guess we contributed, at least slightly, to its current level of popularity. I’m not sure when or how exactly the word boondocking originated however, it’s definitely grown in usage among RVers since the advent of the Internet. And what could be a stranger word than “ boondocking?” But, if you are among those who thought that, please know we’re not laughing at you. Anyone new to RVing will soon realize there are many strange new terms to learn. ![]() Shortly after we launched Boondockers Welcome, we realized there are people who now think Anna and I invented the word, boondocking, to describe what our members do when they park on a host’s property. I’ve seen arguments erupt on forums over the correct definitions so, while you may think you’re right, so do I! (And guess what – this is my blog so you’ll be getting my opinion ) To reassure you it’s not a serious complaint, I’ll start with a personal anecdote: I’m not a stickler for perfection (as you may notice if you’re nit-picky about grammar and punctuation), but since it does bother me for whatever reason, I hope you’ll allow me to politely educate you. For some reason seeing these terms used incorrectly always seems to rattle me, especially when it comes from someone who’s been doing all three of them ( boondocking, dry camping, and dispersed camping) for as long or longer than we have (nearly 20 years).
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