Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
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
Last month we announced we were starting a new feature here at The Touring Camper called the “Campsite Spotlight.” We envision the Campsite Spotlight becoming a way for The Touring Camper community to share with other readers about their favorite places to camp. Plus it’s a fun way to introduce readers to new places they can’t wait to add to their camping and touring bucket lists!
Prince Gallitzin State Park in Patton, Pa., is a large camping haven in the Laurel Highlands of south central Pennsylvania. Popular among boaters and anglers, this state park is packed with family-friendly amenities like a swimming area, geocaching loop, and frisbee golf course. Outside of the park, the region has a lot to offer no matter what your camping style happens to be. From miles
The last stop of our 2016 Pennsylvania adventure took us to Shawnee State Park in Schellsburg, Pa. With nearly 300 campsites, this is quite a large campground with multiple loops–and based on the number of occupied campsites, it appears to be a popular destination! Find out what we discovered about trees, tunnels, and gravity hills while camping at this Pennsylvania campground. Campground: Shawnee State Park is in the
Are you plotting an RVing trip to the Philadelphia area? We found there weren’t a lot of campground options close to the city, so on our 2016 summer tour of Pennsylvania we settled upon the Philadelphia/West Chester KOA. This spot offers some great services if you plan to spend time touring our nation’s first capital. The Philadelphia/West Chester KOA was one of two private campgrounds we stayed at this past summer. And it
Our 2016 Pennsylvania camping tour included a stop at Pine Grove Furnace, another great state park that offers lots to explore in and out of the park area. It served as the perfect base camp from which to explore the Gettysburg National Military Park, the history of the Appalachian Trail, and so much more. Plus, it was the perfect place to rendezvous with the fun folks of RV
We have heard people talk about Promised Land State Park as one of the “crown jewels” in the Pennsylvania State Park system, so our trip through the Pennsylvania Poconos this summer was the perfect opportunity to check it out. Situated in the Delaware State Forest and just a short distance off of Interstate 84, it is conveniently located near a variety of outdoor and tourist attractions. Campground: Selecting a
Our visit to Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, Pa., was our first stop on a 16-day tour around Pennsylvania this summer. Located right off of Interstate 80 in central Pennsylvania, Bald Eagle is located in the southern end of the Pennsylvania Wilds but offers easy access for touring the Happy Valley and State College area. Typically when we visit the State College area we stay at one of our
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
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…
