Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends!

Summer’s rolling fast—and we’re finding new ways to save time and energy, whether we’re on the road or at work. This week we’ve got a game-changing wash tip, a fresh take on national park planning, and some real talk on using AI to win back your time.

Let’s dive in 👇

🧽 Why We Ditched the Hose (And You Might Too)

Keeping our truck and RV clean used to be a major chore. Power washer. Long pole brush. Street parking. Not exactly the relaxing weekend I imagined.

Now? Waterless Car Wash.​
It’s easy to use at the campground or storage yard. No water hookup needed. Just spray, wipe, and done. We use it to cut down on grime—and time.

👉 Is waterless wash right for you?​
Read our full post and see how it works →
​Best RV Wash and Wax Method – Waterless & Easy​

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🌲 National Parks Are Booming—Here’s How to Beat the Crowds

Last year, U.S. National Parks welcomed 330 million visitors—that’s like every American going once! 🤯 This summer will be just as busy, but staffing is down 13%, so expect long lines, traffic, and packed lots.

Here’s how to maximize your trip:

• Arrive early—think sunrise.
• Plan ahead with tools like Dirt in My Shoes (we used it to see all of Yellowstone in just 2 days!).
• Explore “park adjacent” gems—like Land Between the Lakes, Big South Fork, or Red River Gorge.

👉 Planning a trip to NYC, Orlando, or Seattle this summer?​
Check out curated tours and family-friendly activities here:
​Book Activities via Viator (affiliate link)

🤖 How AI Helped Me Crush My Mid-Year Review

Last week I walked into my work review with a full report: progress tracked, priorities clear, next steps mapped. My boss was impressed. Want to know the secret?

AI + automation.

My workflow started with voice notes, but now I use Letterly to record and transcribe my updates. From there, I send it into ChatGPT to track progress. I’m even working on a script to get weekly summaries emailed back to me.

💡Why it matters: Less time chasing fires = more time for family & fun.
More memories during those 18 precious summers.

👉 Try Letterly risk-free for 60 days on AppSumo and save 10% with our link:
​Letterly – Voice to Productivity (affiliate link)

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💡 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Gain Efficiency at Work

Want to get ahead without burning out? Try these:

• “Track my weekly wins for performance reviews. I’ll add notes every Friday, and you summarize them monthly.”
• “Create a daily focus list from these tasks based on urgency and impact.”
• “Help me turn this voice memo into a weekly report for my boss.”

🎯 Use ChatGPT like a smart assistant—and reclaim hours each week. Want help creating your own SMART assistant? Reply and LMK. I can help!

Try RV Travel GPT today!

That’s all for now—stay cool out there, campers!​
Let us know what you’re saying YES to this summer—and how you're using your 18 summers to the fullest.

Happy Camping!
Mike
​Our Campfire Unplugged​
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com

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