Belle Isle feels like one of those places everyone in Detroit knows about, but visitors don’t always realize just how much is packed onto this little island in the middle of the river. We spent an afternoon exploring during a weeklong stay at Sterling State Park (Josh had a conference…
If you’re heading to Park City, Utah, one stop that truly stands out is the Utah Olympic Park, a living legacy of the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Whether you’re a sports fan, an adventure seeker, or just curious about Olympic history, this 400-acre venue offers a unique mix of…
If you’re looking for something festive that doesn’t require bundling up and walking through the cold, the Santa’s Village Magical Christmas Drive-Thru might be your kind of holiday event. Set at the beloved Santa’s Village Amusement Park in East Dundee, this experience combines synchronized lights, music, and plenty of over-the-top…
If you’re searching for Chicago Christmas lights or holiday activities in Illinois that feel peaceful, outdoorsy, and a little more magical than commercial, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is one of the best seasonal events to consider. This walk-through holiday light experience winds through a forest of colorfully…
If you’re looking at holiday light events around Chicago this season, you’ve probably seen Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo pop up. It’s the zoo’s annual winter lights festival, where the walkways and plazas are covered in glowing displays, themed light tunnels, and seasonal decorations. It’s one of the longest-running holiday…
They don’t call Silver Falls State Park the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system for nothing. Located about 20 miles from Salem, it’s the largest state park in Oregon and a total dream for outdoor lovers. With more than 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback…
When we spent a month and a half camphosting in the Heber Valley, we knew a traditional trip recap wouldn’t cut it. Most of our days were just work and normal life, but on our days off we packed in plenty of adventures. From the Swiss-themed town of Midway to…
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…
Our third and final week in South Dakota brought us to Hot Springs, a small town that ended up being the perfect finale to our three-week stay in the state. After spending a week in the Badlands and another in Rapid City, we loved keeping up our rhythm of moving…
If you’re planning a South Dakota road trip, Rapid City is the perfect home base to explore some of the state’s most famous attractions. We spent one week in Rapid City as part of our three weeks in South Dakota, starting with Badlands National Park, then here in Rapid City,…