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,…
We spent a full week soaking up everything Badlands National Park and the surrounding area has to offer, and wow, what a trip it was. From hiking through otherworldly rock formations to stargazing at the annual Badlands Astronomy Festival, our days were packed with adventure. We mixed in a little…
If you’re looking for a unique (and free!) museum to visit in Maryland, the National Cryptologic Museum near Fort Meade is a hidden gem. Located just outside Washington, D.C., this fascinating museum shares the secret history of American codebreaking, espionage, and national defense. From World War II Enigma machines to…
Chattanooga totally surprised us in the best way. It’s one of those cities that blends quirky attractions, outdoor adventures, artsy vibes, and just enough small-town charm to make you want to stay a little longer. We spent a few days exploring and found everything from waterfalls inside a mountain to…