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    The Ultimate List of Camping Books for Kids

    April 15, 2026 - By Jen

    If you’re planning a camping trip with kids, or just want to get them excited about the outdoors before you go, this list of books for kids about camping is such a fun place to start. From silly campfire adventures to sweet stories about first hikes and nights under the…

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    Year in the Life of Full-Time RVers: 2025 Recap

    December 30, 2025 - By Jen

    It’s the end of the year as we know it, and we’re ok. 2025 was our second full year as full-time RVers and we covered a lot of ground this year! We made it to both coasts (and both oceans if you count the Chesapeake Bay) and a lot of…

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    How to Decorate Your RV for Christmas: Tips, Ideas & Festive Moodboards

    November 24, 2025 - By Jen

    Decorating an RV for Christmas is one of my favorite parts of full-time travel. Even though we’re working with limited space (and even more limited storage!), a few smart choices can make your tiny home feel just as festive as any house. Over the past few years, I’ve tried different…

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    240+ Best Gifts for RVers, Campers & Vanlifers in 2025 (Full Gift Guide by Category)

    October 28, 2025 - By Jen

    Searching for the best RV gifts of 2025 or the perfect camping and outdoor gift ideas for the travelers in your life? You’ve found the ultimate list! This 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for RVers, Campers, and Outdoor Lovers includes over 240 of the best gifts for RVers in 27 categories-…

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    Amazon Prime Big Deals Day 2025 for RVers

    October 7, 2025 - By Jen

    Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and it’s the perfect time to snag some RV essentials at a serious discount! Whether you’re stocking up for your next road trip, upgrading your campsite setup, or finally grabbing that gadget you’ve had your eye on, these October deals can save you…

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    Spooky Season 2025

    September 30, 2025 - By Jen

    Welcome to our Spooky Season 2025 hub! This will be my 5th year of doing something fall or Halloween themed everyday of October, and my second year of Spooky Season as a full-time RVer. And this year, the Nelsons are going West! We’ll be in the southwest during October and…

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    Complete Guide to RV Outdoor Setup: Gear That Makes Life Easier

    September 9, 2025 - By Jen

    We’ve been full-time RVing for just shy of two years now, and in that time we’ve really figured out what works for us when it comes to our outdoor setup. Some of our gear we’ve had for years from our weekend camping days, some of it was inherited (and very…

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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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    Our First Year with Harvest Hosts: Is It Worth the Hype?

    April 15, 2025 - By Jen

    We’ve officially had our Harvest Hosts membership for a full year, and now that it just renewed, we thought it’d be the perfect time to look back and run the numbers. Is it actually worth it for us? How much did it really cost? And what did each night average…

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    Mail & Packages on the Road: The Best Solutions for RV Life

    March 24, 2025 - By Jen

    One of the most common questions we get as full-time RVers is, “How do you get mail on the road?” The short answer? A mix of planning, flexibility, and digital tools. Whether you’re a full-time traveler or just need a temporary mailing solution, this guide breaks down all the best…

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Welcome! We’re Josh and Jen, full-time RVers exploring the country. Join us on our adventure as we share all the amazing places we visit, RV living tips, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

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Come with us to check out the art of Amarillo ! F Come with us to check out the art of Amarillo !

First stop: Cadillac Ranch, one of the most iconic Route 66 spots. And yes, we had to grab some spray paint and leave our mark.

Then we checked out the Giant Legs of Amarillo (complete with a whole fictional backstory).

Made a quick stop at Combine City before heading to Slug Bug Ranch, this one was actually moved recently when the original property sold. Bonus: it’s a more accessible spot if you still want that classic “spray paint a car” experience.

Amarillo might be known for a lot of things, but the roadside art scene is seriously underrated.

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Before this was a Route 66 stop, it was a full-on Before this was a Route 66 stop, it was a full-on mining boomtown.

The Galena Mining & Historical Museum tells the story of this tiny town tucked into the corner of Kansas, built on galena, a lead ore that once drove everything here.
We showed up just in time to catch a docent giving a quick overview, then wandered the exhibits on our own. And honestly, it has a little bit of everything: minerals, cars, local art, old cameras, clothes, toys, appliances…you name it.

It’s one of those small-town museums that ends up being way more interesting than you expect.

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Trying a new way to fill our RV water We don’t a Trying a new way to fill our RV water 

We don’t always have hookups, and moving the whole trailer just to refill isn’t ideal, so we tested out an Everbilt drill pump to transfer water instead.

It wasn’t the fastest option, but it worked! We'll keep this in our back pocket for off-grid days.

Link for the drill pump kit is in my bio!

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This is my favorite bunk room I’ve ever seen in an This is my favorite bunk room I’ve ever seen in an RV 

We saw this Forest River @impressionbyforestriver 36BR3 at the Chicago RV Show, and just look at this setup.

Two twin beds, and each one has its own little nook, with a TV, storage, and actual personal space.

If you’re traveling with kids, this is such a fun and functional layout. Not your average RV bunk room at all.
This small-town museum holds stories you won’t fin This small-town museum holds stories you won’t find in your history books.

Baxter Springs became Kansas’s first cowtown after the Civil War when longhorn cattle were driven through, but its history goes back even further. The Osage Nation believed the area’s springs had healing properties long before settlers arrived.
It was also the site of the Baxter Springs Massacre, where around 100 U.S. soldiers were killed during the Civil War.

We learned all of this and so much more at the Baxter Springs Heritage Museum during our Route 66 trip, and it’s free to visit (open Tuesday–Sunday), which makes it an easy stop to add.
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