Summer is officially here! RVers across the country are itching to begin their summer road trips and nothing says “American Summer” quite like RVing to our National Parks. While some parks are still closed due to Covid-19, the national parks service has begun reopening their gates across the U.S. Below you will find a list of the National Parks that are currently open, as well as camping options and rules to know before you go to keep yourself and fellow adventurers safe. Happy trails!     USA NATIONAL PARKS While states across the nation are opening back up, we…

Let’s hear it for the dads! It’s officially June, which means Father’s Day is just a few weeks away. While every RVer knows that the way to their old man’s heart isn’t through a gift but by time spent together, it doesn’t mean you can’t surprise him with something special, especially during these unprecedented times when travel is restricted. Whether your dad loves to cook, adventure, relax or is a fan of tech, we’ve got something for every type of beloved father. Check out our Fathers Day gifts for RV lovers and campers.     FOR THE DAD THAT LOVES…

  We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Phoenix USA to its’ roster of top manufacturers and product offerings! Phoenix USA crafts luxury Class B motorhomes designed to fill a niche between a standard Class B and a larger Class C model. La Mesa RV is recognized as one of the largest retailers of Class B motorhomes in the nation. “Phoenix USA builds an excellent luxury product that fills a unique niche in the Class B marketplace. La Mesa RV strives to be the one location that consumers can compare the top new brands of Class B motorhomes. We’re…

  The year was 1937, and little did Ruth Graves Wakefield know, she was about to make history. When the American chef added chopped up bits from a Nestle semi-sweet chocolate bar into a cookie, the newly inventive sweet treat was initially reported as an accident. The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Book: Scrumptious Recipes and Fabled History from Toll House to Cookie Cake Pie sets the record straight. In a quote from Wakefield she explains, “We had been serving a thin butterscotch nut cookie with ice cream. Everybody seemed to love it, but I was trying to give them…

The Best RVs According To Our Customers. Are you in search of your next adventure mobile? Our customers have spoken and these are the five rigs they cannot get enough of. From Winnebago to Pleasure Way, Entegra and Roadtrek, there is truly an RV for every type of RVer on this list. Below we’ve featured Class A, B, and C RVs. Take your time to go through the finer details of each to easily determine which RV suits your needs best in 2020. You can click on each unit below to be directed to La Mesa RVs inventory. If you…

  Happy Earth Day fellow road warriors! Though most national parks are closed during the pandemic, that shouldn’t keep you from celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Google Arts & Culture has brought us the hidden world of national parks. From Alaska to Florida, take a virtual tour of our nation’s most treasured gems. These videos are truly remarkable, transforming your screen into an entirely natural and awe-inspiring world. Explore volcanoes, fjords, the desert southwest and so much more below. If you didn’t know, it’s National Park Week! To celebrate we teamed up with She Explores for the ultimate…

  If you’re sheltering in place during COVID-19 and are anxious to find a way to give back to your community, there are many options to support those struggling during these unprecedented times. We’ve outlined seven ways RVers can lend a hand to their neighbor (figuratively of course) while the coronavirus continues to keep us off the road and hunkered in our RVs. While we’re at it, we want to hear from you! Leave us a comment in the section below sharing how you’re keeping busy, helping your community, and what you’re cooking during the pandemic for a chance to…

  Parents all over the nation are suddenly homeschooling their children. While some of you full-time RVers have been teaching your littles from your home on wheels for years, most RVers are new to the whole, teach your kid from home situation. If you’ve been racking your brain on ways to keep your kiddos entertained, exercised and learning during the pandemic, take a ride in the passenger seat for a bit and let us do the driving. We searched the internet and found the most creative, innovative and popular ways people are educating their children during COVID-19. From PE with…

  With everyday items flying off the shelves during COVID-19, we wanted to share with you easy and affordable ways to make your own! From nut milks to household cleaner and disinfectant wipes, check out the simple ways you can take what you probably already have in your RV pantry to make these coveted items.      NUT MILK(S) RECIPE There are what seems to be dozens of nut milks on the market – from almond to hazelnut, walnut, cashew, pistachio, even pecan. Nut milk is very easy to make and is a great item to have on hand during…