Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
One of our most popular posts here at The Touring Camper is “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” which details the mistakes we have made with our camper. One of our most epic bloopers happened when the unhooked camper rolled forward and sunk the tongue into the ground. After thanking God that no one was hurt and that we had moved the van out of the way just
For my birthday two years ago, Jarrett took a vintage-style map wall sticker and created a pinnable map for us to display in our living room and track our camping adventures. As the holidays approach, this simple, affordable, DIY idea would make a perfect gift for the adventurer in your life. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase,
Over the weekend we held a celebration of life memorial service for my grandmother. During the service a few family members and friends shared reflections about her. I mustered up the courage to get up in front of the gathered to share nine life lessons I learned from my grandmother. Although I got a little choked up toward the end, I made it through for her.
As we plotted out our 2016 summer adventure around Pennsylvania, there was only one day that had Jarrett and me sweating bullets: Our day trip into Philly. No, it wasn’t the traffic nor the crowds–although we do prefer our wide-open spaces! Our dilemma was where in the world were we going to find a guaranteed spot to park our 7.5-foot tall, and 18.5-foot long tow vehicle? Our
Anyone who’s ever hauled a camper or driven a motorhome can probably recall a few stories about the crazy things they’ve seen or experienced while driving down the road. Although the average driver is courteous and responsible, there are some drivers who could use a few pointers. So here are five things RVers like us wish other drivers knew: 1. Please don’t merge right in
Souvenirs can be such a fun way to mark your memories of camping and travel. But I don’t like to have lots of clutter in my house–which means more things to collect dust, and I hate to dust–so our family has found a few creative ways to document our camping and travel adventures. Here’s a roundup of our favorite ideas: One of the first things
It’s Children’s Book Week, so what better time to highlight some of the fun books perfect for your little campers and explorers. As avid readers, we have scoured our local library and bookstores for various children’s books with camping and travel themes to whet our kiddos’ appetites during the spans between our touring adventures. And here we’ll highlight a few of our favorites: (Note: This post
Are your kids counting down the days until camping season kicks into high gear? Now’s the time to start plotting your family’s summer adventures and here are some ideas to help create fun and memorable moments for your kids. Earn a badge through the NPS Junior Ranger Program: Will you be visiting any National Park Service sites this year? Then be sure to find out if they have
“Huh?” You may be thinking. “Why would the co-writer of a camping-themed blog say she doesn’t go camping?” It’s not that I don’t go camping—because I do, and since marrying Jarrett I’ve done a lot of it. But there are several factors surrounding the camping experience that could easily squelch my appetite to engage in any more such trips—that is, if not for the reasons
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…
