Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
Once upon a time we went camping with our two wonderful dogs. With the camper set up, and the A/C running, we switched on some music and bid farewell to the pets while we met up with family for lunch. Fast forward to our return, and what did we find? While Sydney the Golden had contentedly awaited our return, Olive the Doodle had bounded from door
Ever since I was a kid I loved to know where I was going on the road or in the woods. During my canine search and rescue days I was often the go-to mapping guru. I guess you could call me a “map geek!” So when I found out about Purple Lizard Maps I was pretty excited. We reached out to Michael Hermann, lead cartographer
It’s spring cleaning time here at The Touring Camper! In addition to taking our camper in for her annual check-up (i.e., state inspection), we are working to get her gussied up for her summer trips. Here’s a look back at one of our popular posts about how we clean the camper’s exterior. A few years back Kristin purchased some Charlie’s Soap laundry detergent after a friend raved about
I suppose this post could be retitled “DIY camper mod for hosting a dinner party in a camper,” because we are going to show you how you can take your existing camper/RV table and multiply your seating! Our Keystone Passport bunkhouse comes equipped with a u-shaped dinette that has been a great asset for our family of five. Kristin and I can sit on the sides while the
When we head out on our camping and touring adventures, we like to have our ducks in a row. (Yes, we are just a bit Type A when it comes to planning and such–ahem.) But one area where I feel we are at least justified in our neurotic planning is making sure we have taken safety and security into account. We have incorporated a few
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
Our adventure out West last year took us to a number of national parks—Yellowstone, Devil’s Tower, the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Although our visits varied—hiking here, a ranger program there, and kiddos working to complete Junior Ranger badges—there was one thing we did at every national park: We stamped our NPS passports. If you don’t already have your own passport to the national parks,
I know I have said this before, but I am the first to admit that I am a camper geek! I love new campers, floor plans, build quality, innovative options, etc.! We will not be buying a new camper anytime soon (although I’d be happy to help if any travel trailer manufacturers need someone to test their latest models!), but I still look forward each year to going to the RV
I have to admit I am a camper geek, especially when it comes to checking out the new floorplans manufacturers are releasing this time of year. RVIA reports that the month of October 2015 saw the highest shipping volume of new campers in 40 years–and that means there are lots of new campers headed out to dealers. It would be time consuming trying to visit every different dealer to
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…
