Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
First a confession: We didn’t expect much out of our stay at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio, given its close proximity to the metro-Columbus area. Some prior experiences camping at state parks near big cities have not always turned out so well, so we were skeptical. But on our first visit we were pleasantly surprised–and it prompted a return visit this fall. This state
Last year when my parents and brother moved to the Greenville, S.C., area (setting up roots not far from where my sister’s family and aunt and uncle already lived), we knew we were going to need to find a spot to regularly camp so we could visit them as often as possible. We soon discovered, though, that finding a nearby Greenville campground–that offered full hook
We’ve traveled a lot of miles over the past four years of RVing with our kids and we’ve seen a lot of amazing places. But every so often we stumble upon spots that capture our hearts and leave us yearning for the next time we can return. Charleston has been one of those places for our family. When we first visited nearly four years ago,
Tucked away on the outskirts of Nashville, off quiet suburban roads, and in an unassuming campground is one of the most epic established campsites you’ll ever find. Cedar Creek Army Corps of Engineers Campground in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., offers only about five dozen total sites, but features a few with prime frontage along Old Hickory Lake. For less than $30 a night, you can claim
Several years ago Jarrett and I read an article about a place nicknamed the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” To locals it’s just called Door County, Wis., a 70-mile long peninsula along Lake Michigan that is dotted with resort communities and pastoral farm land. But every year, more than 2 million visitors flock to the region, which boasts five state parks, 11 historic lighthouses, and
We started our 2017 summer adventure to Michigan and Wisconsin with a visit to Proud Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) near Wixom, Mich. It offered a relaxing stopping point for us to visit family as we began our journey up through Michigan. This state park campground has some great features that allow you to feel like you have escaped the urban Detroit metro area, while
Our time in Waco was one of our favorite stops on our winter Texas adventure. If you are planning a visit to Texas and you don’t already have Waco on your list, then read on to find out why you should add it to your itinerary! We spent three days exploring this area and we wish we had had more time since there was more to discover. We camped
As we plotted our winter adventure to Texas, the one thing we repeatedly heard and read is that a trip to Texas must include at least some time spent in the Hill Country. Guadalupe River State Park in Spring Branch provided the perfect spot to do some Texas Hill Country camping while exploring the big city (i.e., San Antonio) and passing through hamlets like Luckenbach. We spent four days in
When we made reservations for our fall 2016 camping trip to Assateague State Park, we had to make them soooo far in advance that it seemed like the weekend was never going to come. To pass the months, our daughter stayed busy reading several of Marguerite Henry’s famed horse novels–including rereading her favorite, “Misty of Chincoteague.” When the date for our departure finally arrived, our horse-crazy
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…
