Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
Ever since I was a kid I loved to know where I was going on the road or in the woods. During my canine search and rescue days I was often the go-to mapping guru. I guess you could call me a “map geek!” So when I found out about Purple Lizard Maps I was pretty excited. We reached out to Michael Hermann, lead cartographer
Kristin and I have fond memories of Ole Bull State Park from when we visited and camped during our first year of marriage back in 2005. We were excited to be able to return this year–and bring the kids!–to this campground located in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Campground: This 81-site campground is situated in a valley along the Kettle Creek shaded below a large grove of pine
We found Leonard Harrison State Park to be the perfect spot to camp while exploring the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, the city of Wellsboro, and the surrounding Tioga State Forest in the PA Wilds. Although this campground boasts only 28 sites, it still gives you lots of room to kick back and relax in a quiet atmosphere. Campground: I honestly took a gamble staying at Leonard Harrison campground since the online
If you’ve ever yearned for a trip where the whole family unplugs, then you need to check out Sinnemahoning State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds! This is a small campground but the spot we chose was one of the best campsites we’ve ever had! Before we dive into what this campground offers, keep in mind it doesn’t have cell coverage or quick access to shopping/gas/etc. If these things
Pymatuning State Park–Jamestown Campground, just outside of Jamestown, Pa., is a large and popular campground on the Pymatuning Reservoir. We had contemplated staying at this campground several times in the past few years but after a drive-by had ruled it out because the bathrooms did not meet Kristin’s standards. Last year the park added 16 full hook-up sites but they were all located in the no-pets-allowed portion of
We knew the first time we visited Black Moshannon State Park in Philipsburg, Pa., that it would become one of our family’s favorite state parks. We have camped at Black Moshannon three times now and we are still finding new things to do and explore in the area. The 250-acre lake located in the park is unique in itself, featuring tea-colored waters that result from
Our visit to Kiasutha Campground near Kane, Pa., will not go down in our camping history as one of our favorite trips. The right loop has some very nice shaded sites that are on an asphalt road, but getting big RVs and fifth wheels into this side of the campground would be challenging due to overhanging limbs. The left loop has a few full hookup
Chapman State Park in Clarendon, Pa., is one of the nicest parks we have ever visited. The campground was clean, quiet, and had lots of things to do right in the park. We found this park when I was on a trip with the older two kids and my dad. We originally started at another campground and were not pleased with the amenities. We
We found Kooser State Park in Somerset, Pa., to be the perfect place to base camp out of while we toured extensively in the area. It is a small Pennsylvania campground located in the Laurel Highlands near two other state parks, Linn Run State Park and Laurel Hill State Park. Laurel Hill appeared to be much more popular with campers but the sites were not as spacious, the
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…
