Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
If you’ve spent any amount of time following us–whether here on The Touring Camper blog or over on our social media channels–you probably couldn’t help but notice the lack of pictures of our three kids. The few pictures of them that we do put up are usually of their backs or they have their face obscured in some way. You probably have also noticed that
Over Labor Day weekend we took refuge from the heat wave and headed to Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Center where we explored Nathan Sawaya’s Art of the Brick. I have to admit I had never heard about this guy who creates and recreates works of art, all from a simple child’s toy: Legos. And we’re not talking small projects either. His works involve literally THOUSANDS of
Even though our family has visited a ton of museums over the years, you might be surprised to know I’m not always a huge fan of them. Although I love learning about science, history, and art, information-heavy museums tend to overwhelm me and I suffer from MEGO (my eyes glaze over) syndrome. But every so often we come across a truly exceptional place that leaves me
For months we’ve been working behind the scenes with a talented group of designers to give The Touring Camper a complete overhaul. And now that the new website is finally launched, I hope you will agree that it was worth the wait! From the new logo to the easier to navigate format, we are delighted with how the new platform has come together. For a quick
Several years ago when our kiddos were small and our budget smaller, we were in a season where taking long or frequent RVing adventures was not possible. At the time Jarrett was neck-deep in summer classes and course work related to his doctoral program. With almost every weekend spent attending Friday and Saturday classes, and the days in between filled with hours of reading and
Every year when the temperatures dip in the north, dozens of RVers make their annual trek to the tip of an island oasis in Georgia. Jekyll Island’s mild winter temperatures make it an ideal location for “Snowbirds” to escape the ice and snow. It’s so popular, in fact, that some people make campground reservations as far as three years out! (See our Jekyll Island Campground post to
For years we have heard amazing things about Jekyll Island. People raved about what a beautiful and fun place it was to visit. Internet searches uncovered gorgeous driftwood beaches and charming historic homes. Thus we were excited this spring to have the opportunity to work with the Jekyll Island Authority and spend a week camping on the island so we could explore all it has
As an RVing family, we spend a LOT of time in the car. While the kids are content to entertain themselves with movies, Kindles, and a whole bag full of various activities, breaking up the monotony of the drive can be a bit more challenging for the driver. Although Jarrett is often content to just take in the scenery, I like to pass the miles
Nearly 18 years ago Jarrett and I transplanted to western Pennsylvania when we started our college careers at a small school in Grove City. At the time we both thought we would only live in the state temporarily until we exited with degree in hand. But one job offer and a wedding later we found ourselves official PA residents. And it was only the beginning of a
Looking for some last minute Christmas gift ideas for the RVers in your life? We’ve compiled some great gift ideas–and all of them are available on Amazon where you can score free two-day shipping with a Prime membership. So even if you’re a last minute shopper, there’s still hope that the gifts will arrive before…
Painting is one of the simplest things you can do to transform the look of a tired, old vintage camper. And from the moment we bought Tilley the Silver Streak, we knew painting her a soft white would do a lot to erase her outdated look while brightening her interior. When we look back at…
