As we haul our Airstream throughout North America, we often spotlight camping destinations along the way. But how about the PEOPLE we meet? Cities and parks are nice and all, but people are unforgettable. RV campers are generally a warm and friendly lot.

We were stopped in a West Virginia Walmart parking lot when a man approached. This is not unusual. People often approach to chat about our Airstream. Even the uninitiated are often curious. (“Hey, do they still make those things?”)

I stepped outside our Airstream and we started talking. “Hi,” the man said. “My name’s Jim…”