03 Dec
18 Nov
American History for Beginners with the Capitol KOA, Part 2
Our recent trip to Washington D.C. was just a two-night jaunt a mere 4 hours away, but it turned out to be a very important one for our family. We strongly believe that great family travel means finding that sweet spot…the places where both adults and children can have amazing and memorable experiences at the same time. So over the past four years we have focused on activities that we could enjoy with our very young children: hiking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and campground activities such as tie dyeing and hayrides. We always loved... Read More
12 Nov
American History for Beginners with the Capitol KOA, Part 1
Since the boys started Kindergarten in September, they have developed a rather intense curiosity about the Presidents. After attending Back to School night, we were fairly sure this developing interest had something to do with the presidential posters we saw hanging in their classroom. From what we can gather, their teacher frequently discusses the presidents’ admirable character traits. So we find ourselves constantly bombarded with questions of great historical import, such as: Are the Presidents all friends? Do all the Presidents... Read More
03 Nov
10 Reasons Why RV Vacations Are Better!
You can also listen to our RV Family Travel Atlas podcast: 10 Reasons RV Vacations are Better A few years ago, a great hotel deal tempted us into booking a weekend getaway with the boys. We had never stayed in a hotel with them, and we were quite worried that everything, including sippy cups and blankies, would hit the fan. Well, it did. Two nights in a hotel room with our two year olds had us running back to kiss the road our RV traveled on. After yelling don’t touch that three million times and locking ourselves in the bathroom to eat... Read More
21 Oct
Happy Halloween, From the Philadelphia/ West Chester KOA
Our friends often ask us if we really think weekend RV trips are worth the work. We tell them that getting on the road on a Friday afternoon may require some extra effort, but it is worth it every time. Why? Because of magical weekends like the one we just spent at the Philadelphia/West Chester KOA. Weekends that are filled with action and adventure and relaxation. Weekends that bring our family closer together, and leave us dreaming about our next trip. Over the last four years, the Philadelphia/West Chester KOA has become one of our... Read More
13 Oct
What’s for Breakfast? 3 Easy RV Alternatives to Pancakes
Last week on Episode 3 of the RV Family Travel Atlas, we talked about how our mornings at the campground have changed over the years. We used to feel like authentic camping days had to begin with eggs, bacon, and pancakes. But we soon realized that we liked to get out and about early, and we didn’t like the weight of a heavy breakfast dragging us down. So we adjusted our habits a bit and started eating things like yogurt, oatmeal, and peanut butter toast. Over time I’ve added some breakfast menu items that have eventually turned... Read More
29 Sep
