Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
In last month’s Camper-in-Training post I shared suggestions and tips I learned from a UPS driver about how to tow a camper. So I thought it was time to do a quick tutorial about how to set up a camper trailer once you get to the campground. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Our disclosure policy can be found here. As a side note, this campsite was NOT easy to back
As many of you know by now, when we are on our camping adventures we are often out exploring the region–whether hiking, biking, driving, or touring. So I rely heavily on my crock pot to take care of dinner preparations while we are out and about having fun. While we are away visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I will be using the crock
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. January’s spotlight was on ACMNP and February followed with a profile about NOMADS. This month we are showcasing SOWERS (Servants On Wheels Ever Ready). SOWER trustees Ken Oliver and Nancy Ragatz shared a little bit about
Growing up I was always fascinated with driving and “hooking things up.” From my matchbox cars and play tractors to riding 4-wheelers and driving tractors/trucks on the farm. Thus, the day of my 16th birthday I was at the license office to get my permit on a Tuesday, did eight hours of mandatory driver’s ed training over the next two days, and then took the driving
I LOVE BBQ wings … and so do my kiddos, but going out for dinner is expensive for a growing family, so we don’t eat them often. I have always wanted to try making restaurant quality wings while camping, so I did some research and found a winner of a recipe, which I modified a bit! I really wanted to cook these over a fire, but since it’s
Last month we launched a new feature here at TheTouringCamper.com that highlights ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. January’s spotlight was on ACMNP. This month we are excited to feature NOMADS, which stands for “Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Service.” This ministry is geared for RVing couples (or single adults!) who are looking for
As part of our new Monthly Features section (see the menu bar above), we are starting a “Camper in Training” series. This year the 12 posts will serve as a primer to camper ownership, with tips for getting your first camper, hitting the road, successfully caring for the new rig, and maybe even a few tips on what NOT to do with your camper. If you’ve been contemplating buying a camper,
Years ago when we were still in college, Jarrett did two summers working as a camp counselor. At the one camp, they had this special granola bar that they would take out on hikes and camping trips. It was called Wazi-Tack, and was something Jarrett and other counselors would fondly recall–and crave. Fast forward a few years into our early marriage and I stumbled across
We are excited to be starting a new monthly feature this year that will highlight ways campers, RVers, hikers, backpackers, or outdoor enthusiasts can get involved in service opportunities and give back to their communities. As we started to research possible ministries to spotlight, we were amazed to discover how many opportunities are available. And I’m sure we have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg. So each month
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…
