Over the last several years, RV travel rose dramatically. A 2023 KOA report states that RV ownership increased over 62% in the last 20 years. Nearly 12 million households owned an RV as of 2022. About 1 million Americans live as full-time RVers. The rest, like us, are essentially vacationers with limited travel time. In …
Discovering the Hidden Gem of the Midwest: Nashville, Indiana
Nestled deep within the heart of the American Midwest lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Welcome to Nashville, Indiana – a quaint, charming town that radiates warmth, creativity and a sense of timeless beauty. While often overshadowed by its more famous namesake, Nashville, Tennessee, this Indiana counterpart boasts a unique personality all its …
Exploring the Heart of Kentucky: The Red River Gorge Region
When it comes to natural beauty and outdoor adventures, Kentucky has much to offer. Nestled in the heart of the Bluegrass State, you will find the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Natural Bridge State Park. Located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, this region stands out as a must-visit destination for hiking enthusiasts, rock …
Best Gadgets to Survive Disney World in the Summer
We just returned from an incredible trip to Fort Wilderness and Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In June. It was hot. Super incredibly hot. But we managed to survive our summer trip and want to help you do the same! In full disclosure, we are full-fledged, card-carrying Disney heads. We took our oldest when …
Outdoor Campground Games Your Family Will Love
Undoubtedly, our travel adventures often involve an incredibly on-the-go style of camping. For that reason, we don’t always get to just sit back and enjoy the campgrounds. But that doesn’t mean we don’t love that style of camping. We try to fit in at least a few relaxing camping trips each year. During those trips, …
3 Amazing Days in Salem: Beyond the Witches
As part of our trip Northeast, we stopped in Salem, Massachusetts for three days. Finding campgrounds in this region is a little tough. We tend to avoid “parking lot” style campgrounds, but we knew that time would be precious for this leg of our trip, so we opted for Winter Island Park. We quickly discovered …
A Quick Peek into Our Family’s Day Trip to COSI
We recently took a family day trip to COSI in Columbus Ohio. Just under a two-hour drive from Cincinnati, we left early enough to arrive just after they opened at 10 a.m. Conveniently, there is a parking garage adjacent to COSI, but you do have to pay to park there. We exchanged our parking ticket …
Camping-Themed Easter Basket Your Kid Will Love
This post may contain affiliate links. I will receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you purchase something recommended here. Easter is just around the corner, and it is a great time to surprise your little, and maybe not so little, campers with fun and useful Easter basket stuffers they can use …
Best Must Do’s in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park
As few years ago, we spent eight nights in Bar Harbor, Maine. We stayed at the Bar Harbor Campground. During our visit, we mostly explored Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. However, we also expanded our adventures to include Fort Knox and Camden in addition to taking a moose safari in Shirley Mills. Our kids …
How to Plan the Best Trip to Bar Harbor, Maine – Part 3
Sunset at Moosehead Lake