Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
Last week we had a full house while we hosted parents, siblings, and cousins for Thanksgiving festivities. Every bedroom was filled, with a few kiddos sprawled on the floor. Typically we pull out our camper’s bunk mattresses to use as additional “beds” for such situations. We top them with a sleeping bag or sheets and usually our little guests are good to go, but it’s certainly not the
Since putting our son on a gluten-free diet at the beginning of this year, one of the sweet treats our whole family has missed a lot is donuts. I know, I know. They aren’t good for us. There is nothing nutritionally redeeming about them. But donuts are somewhat nostalgic for me: When I was a kid my dad would often take me to play tennis early
Over the summer Jarrett experimented with a simple and tangy campfire recipe called Ponderosa Pork Chops. With just five ingredients, this versatile dinner will have your campers calling for more. Note: This post contains affiliate links. See our full disclosure policy here. Ingredients: 6 pork chops 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 3/4 cup water 1 dried onion soup mix envelope olive oil salt and pepper to
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
Many of you know by now that when it comes to camp food I have two main requirements when selecting new meal ideas for our camping trips: They have to be simple, and they have to be crowd pleasers. During our visit to Bald Eagle State Park this summer, we pulled together a new foil packet dinner that earned a resounding two thumbs up in both
At the beginning of this year we launched a new feature here at The Touring Camper that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. This month we are showcasing Mission Builders International’s RV Associates. Directors Lynn and Jacky Battermann shared a little bit about the work volunteers are accomplishing through this RV ministry:
When we decided earlier this year not to take the boat out of storage, the kiddos were disappointed about missing out on our family’s fun fishing trips. They were quickly appeased by the news that they would instead be able to do some fishing on our camping trips this summer. The only problem was that I didn’t have a really secure place to store the poles during our
One of our family’s favorite parts about camping is the fun we have cooking around the campfire. And after the main meal is cleared away, it’s time (as Jarrett’s great-grandmother would say) to get the grease out of your neck … i.e., have some dessert! S’mores are generally our family’s first choice, but with the recent development of a gluten-sensitivity for one of our camping kiddos,
This past year I have been on the hunt for more gluten-free recipes to add to our camping meal repertoire. Fortunately there are a lot of great recipe ideas out there, but not all of them are a great fit for camping. I like my camping meals to be kid-friendly, simple (this is supposed to be a vacation after all), and ones that use easily obtainable ingredients
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…
