For many families making their rounds of the Utah 5 National Parks, a visit to Bryce Canyon is a highly anticipated stop. With its sweeping vistas and spectacular hikes, Bryce offers something for everyone. But with most of the camping options concentrated immediately around Bryce, families that want to escape the crowds and explore Bryce and beyond should consider base camping about thirty minutes away
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An overlooked gem: Exploring Cedar Breaks National Monument
For many families planning a trip to the Utah region, their itineraries often center on hitting the high points of iconic stops like Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches. Several lesser-known parks are also worth the stop, though, and for families looking for ways to escape the crowds, Cedar Breaks National Monument should be on their agenda. Located between Zion and Bryce, it is sometimes
A visit to Camp Creek State Park
Tucked just two miles off of I-77 in West Virginia along a rambling road, lies Camp Creek State Park. This mountain retreat surrounded by gurgling creeks boasts just 26 campsites, but offers campers a taste of West Virginian mountain glory. Whether a stop-over point or a camping vacation destination, Camp Creek is a hidden treasure to add to your RV itinerary. Camp Creek is open
A family-friendly weekend in Seneca Rocks, W.Va.
For years we have driven through West Virginia on our way to various camping destinations. Every time we passed through the state we’d say to ourselves, “This is such a beautiful place—we really need to spend time exploring West Virginia!” Then over the summer, Jarrett and our youngest son went on a mini overloading trip: They tent camped and checked out various spots in West
A family-friendly RV weekend in Charlotte
On our way south to visit family for Thanksgiving, we decided to make a stop in Charlotte, N.C., so we could explore the Billy Graham Library and the Discovery Place Science Center. After doing some research, Jarrett found the perfect place to camp at Carowinds amusement park. The campground had four sections, the Elm, Maple, Oak, and Redwood loops. However, during our visit the Oak
River Valley Campground, Cherokee, N.C.
When Jarrett and I first visited the Great Smoky Mountains on our honeymoon we rented one of those little cabins tucked into the wooded mountainside on the northern end of the park. But ever since, we have talked about returning to this beautiful part of the country with our camper and exploring more of the region. With our 15th anniversary approaching, we decided this was