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    Is Cedarville State Forest a Good Campground? Our Honest Review

    August 4, 2025 - By Jen

    If you’re looking for a peaceful, wooded campground that still keeps you within driving distance of D.C., Cedarville State Forest in Maryland is a hidden gem worth checking out. We stayed here for a week while Josh had a work event nearby, and it turned out to be a surprisingly…

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    Our Michigan Week: Lake Views, Museums, and a Quick Hop to Canada

    August 1, 2025 - By Jen

    We spent a week camping at Sterling State Park on Lake Erie while Josh had a work conference in Detroit, which meant a few slow days for me, but we still managed to squeeze in some fun. From crossing the border for a quick trip to Windsor, to exploring Belle…

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    Maryland in a Nutshell: Our 2-Week Stay Recap

    July 31, 2025 - By Jen

    After our great visit to Maryland last year, we didn’t think we’d be returning so soon. But a work event came up for Josh, so we ended up spending 2 weeks in southwestern Maryland. There was a lot of work-related stuff, but of course we packed in some fun activities…

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    What to Know Before Camping at Sterling State Park in Michigan

    July 29, 2025 - By Jen

    Sterling State Park might not be the most talked-about campground in Michigan, but after spending a week here, we get why it’s a local favorite. With a mile of sandy shoreline on Lake Erie, spacious sites just steps from the water, and easy access to Detroit, it’s a solid pick,…

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  • All US - Campground Reviews - South Dakota - Travel Destinations

    RV Camping Near Badlands: Full Hookup Sites with a View

    July 24, 2025 - By Jen

    Want to wake up with a view of the Badlands right from your campsite? The Badlands Hotel and Campground is just a mile from the park entrance, making it one of the most convenient places to stay when exploring this rugged, otherworldly landscape. We spent a full week here while…

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  • All US - Campground Reviews - Minnesota - Travel Destinations

    Why Chester Woods Park Is One of the Best County Campgrounds in Minnesota

    July 24, 2025 - By Jen

    On our multi-day drive from Illinois to South Dakota, we made an overnight stop at Chester Woods Park Campground in southeastern Minnesota- and we were genuinely impressed. What we thought would be a convenient place to crash for the night ended up being one of the nicest county parks we’ve…

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    Camping at Hawkeye Point: What to Know About Iowa’s Highest Spot

    July 15, 2025 - By Jen

    If you’re road-tripping through northwest Iowa and looking for a quiet, budget-friendly overnight stop with a fun claim to fame, Hawkeye Point Campground checks all the boxes. We stayed here for one night on our way from Illinois to South Dakota, not exactly on our route, but the detour was…

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    Our Epic 2-Week Road Trip Around New River Gorge

    July 15, 2025 - By Jen

    We spent two weeks based in Fayetteville, West Virginia, one of the “coolest small towns in America,” and packed in just about every kind of adventure the area has to offer. This wasn’t our first time here- we originally visited New River Gorge back in 2018 with a group of…

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    A Week RVing in Western Kentucky: Land Between the Lakes and More

    July 15, 2025 - By Jen

    After wrapping up our time in Chattanooga, TN and before heading toward the mountains of Fayetteville, WV, we spent a week in western Kentucky. We set up camp at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, which gave us a great home base for visiting Land Between the Lakes and staying…

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    Best Prime Day Deals for RVers in 2025

    July 8, 2025 - By Jen

    Looking for Fall 2025 Prime Deals? Check out: Amazon Prime Big Deals Day 2025 for RVers It’s that time of year again, Amazon Prime Day is back, and if you’re an RVer, this is one of the best times to stock up on must-have RV gear, camper upgrades, and outdoor…

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Okay friends, I finally pulled together something Okay friends, I finally pulled together something I’ve been working on for a while and I’m SO excited to share it!

I made an interactive Google map with 300+ things to do in Philadelphia (food, museums, historic sites, murals, playgrounds, concerts, parks, you name it) and I’m giving it away for free on the blog!

If you’re planning a visit to Philly, this map is such a fun tool. You can even save your own copy and customize it- color code spots, add notes, delete things you’re not interested in, etc. I use maps like this to plan our trips and figured… why not share?

The post breaks everything down and has the link to grab the map 👇
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We’ve learned that the Blue Ridge Parkway is so mu We’ve learned that the Blue Ridge Parkway is so much more than a pretty road you cruise through with the windows down. 

In fall 2024, we spent a week in Roanoke, Virginia, and our campground was right on the parkway- so scenic drives became part of everyday life. Some mornings we’d hop on “just for one overlook,” and other days we’d wander for miles, stopping whenever a patch of color or a peek of mountains caught our eye.

But the real magic happened when we got out of the truck.

One of our favorite surprises was the Roanoke River Overlook. We pulled over expecting a quick photo and instead found a short trail dropping down to the river. A few minutes later we were standing on the riverbank, soaking in the quiet water views and checking out the old 1906 Niagara Dam powerhouse across the river. Such a fun little slice of history tucked into the trees!

So here’s your reminder from the road:
Don’t just drive the Blue Ridge Parkway… step off and explore. 

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New trip recaps just hit the blog! 🌵 Amarillo, Te New trip recaps just hit the blog!

🌵 Amarillo, Texas
We checked out the “Grand Canyon of Texas” (aka Palo Duro Canyon), wandered the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, and obviously had to eat at the Route 66-famous Big Texan Steakhouse (yes, it’s exactly the over-the-top Texas experience you’re imagining).

🦬 Edmond, Oklahoma
We camped just outside Oklahoma City and packed SO much into the week- the OKC Memorial & Museum,  the OKC Zoo, a peek at the US Capitol Tree, and even an evening stroll through the charming nearby town of Guthrie. Plus a few more surprises we squeezed in between work days!

If you want to follow along or plan your own route through these Route 66 towns, both posts are up now 👉
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If you love hikes with a reward at the end, Nuttal If you love hikes with a reward at the end, Nuttallburg has your name all over it.

This trail literally dropped us into a piece of West Virginia history- conveyor belts, coal tipples, old foundations, and a whole abandoned mining community just hanging out in the woods like it never left.

New River Gorge keeps blowing our minds. You go in expecting a walk in the trees… and end up time-traveling.

Highly recommend adding this one to your list if you’re exploring the park!

#nationalparks #newrivergorge #newrivergorgenationalpark #hiking #abandoned
Low tide is like a secret door to a whole other wo Low tide is like a secret door to a whole other world

We made it to Yaquina Head right as the tide dropped, and suddenly the rocks were alive- sea stars, anemones, crabs, the works.

One of our favorite simple joys on the coast: no admission, no reservations, just good timing and a willingness to get your feet wet.

Tide charts are our love language at this point . Oregon, you’re magic.

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