Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
Jarrett had some time off for Easter break last week, so we thought it would be fun to take the kids on a family field trip and learn a little more about Pennsylvania’s oil history. Two summers ago, Jarrett had taken his scout troop to visit Drake Well Museum and Park in Titusville: He was so impressed with the museum and grounds that he knew
Nearly 18 years ago Jarrett and I transplanted to western Pennsylvania when we started our college careers at a small school in Grove City. At the time we both thought we would only live in the state temporarily until we exited with degree in hand. But one job offer and a wedding later we found ourselves official PA residents. And it was only the beginning of a
When one reflects on National Park Service sites in Pennsylvania, among those that come to mind might be Gettysburg, Valley Forge, Flight 93, and Independence Hall. But Pennsylvania is home to approximately 15 National Park Service sites, in addition to many NPS historic trails and heritage/recreation areas. Although some of these Pennsylvania NPS sites are often overlooked by the tourist crowds, this article will help
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
Nearly 17 years ago Jarrett and I transplanted to western Pennsylvania when we started our college careers at a small school in Grove City. At the time we both thought we would only live in the state temporarily until we exited with degree in hand. But one job offer and a wedding later we found ourselves official PA residents. And it was only the beginning of a
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
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 booked two nights at Ringing Rocks Family Campground in Upper Bladk Eddy, Pa., so we could explore the unique geologic boulder field at Ringing Rocks County Park. In this natural wonder, many of the rocks will make different pitches and tones when you strike them with a hammer (or other metal object). It’s a great spot to scope out your family’s potential as a bona
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
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…
