Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
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
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
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
First a confession: We didn’t expect much out of our stay at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio, given its close proximity to the metro-Columbus area. Some prior experiences camping at state parks near big cities have not always turned out so well, so we were skeptical. But on our first visit we were pleasantly surprised–and it prompted a return visit this fall. This state
Tucked away at the tip of an island oasis in Georgia is a place that some would like to keep a well-kept secret. Jekyll Island, which began first as an exclusive club in the late 1800s, is today a family-favorite location for vacations and a sought-after spot for Snowbirds to weather winter. Thanks to a collaboration with the Jekyll Island Authority, we spent a week camping on the
Last year when my parents and brother moved to the Greenville, S.C., area (setting up roots not far from where my sister’s family and aunt and uncle already lived), we knew we were going to need to find a spot to regularly camp so we could visit them as often as possible. We soon discovered, though, that finding a nearby Greenville campground–that offered full hook
We’ve traveled a lot of miles over the past four years of RVing with our kids and we’ve seen a lot of amazing places. But every so often we stumble upon spots that capture our hearts and leave us yearning for the next time we can return. Charleston has been one of those places for our family. When we first visited nearly four years ago,
Back in September, I took the kiddos camping so Kristin could stay home and get a big writing project knocked out. We had a great time canoeing, seeing sights, biking, and trying new recipes around the campfire while camping at Linesville Campground in Linesville, Pa. The Linesville campground is the smaller of two campgrounds located at Pymatuning State Park, but with a handful of pet-friendly full
As we wrapped up our summer adventure to Michigan and Wisconsin this past summer, we needed a stopover spot to break up the long drive home while avoiding a route through Chicago. With our kids’ hearts set on visiting at least one more national park site, we decided to drop down into Illinois to explore Lincoln country for two nights while staying at Lincoln’s New Salem
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…
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…
