09 Sep
07 Sep
Campground Review: Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA
We were having such a great time in Belfast that we didn’t want to leave. But when you are heading to Acadia National Park for six days of hiking, swimming, kayaking, and lobster roll eating–you dig deep and find a way to carry on. Lucky for us, we had reservations at the Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA, one of our favorite campgrounds that we had visited three years back in the pop up camper days, before the birth of Wesley. The fun started right away. As we were setting up shop, the KOA Express stopped by and picked the boys up... Read More
07 Sep
A Perfect Day in Belfast, Maine: Exploring the MidCoast of Vacationland
This post originally appeared on The Jayco Journal. On our last trip to the MidCoast region of Maine, we explored Camden, Rockland, Lincolnville, and Boothbay. This time we ventured a bit farther north to Belfast. Boy, are we glad we did… Over the last four years, we have had many wonderful days of camping, and a handful of perfect ones. Our first full day of vacation in Belfast, Maine was stunning from beginning to end. A perfect summer day if we’ve ever had one. So here is our set of instructions for enjoying your own amazing day in... Read More
21 Aug
A Place to Play With Friends: Lincolnville, MidCoast Maine
Last time we were visiting MidCoast Maine, we stayed at Camden Hills State Park and found ourselves driving south on many days, exploring Camden, Rockland, Bath, and Boothbay. One afternoon, after a very busy day, we decided to take a drive to the north. To be honest, the boys were probably asleep in the car, and we most likely had time to kill. However it happened, we ended up in Lincolnville which has one of those main streets that you can miss while blinking (or checking the GPS). A short stretch of sidewalk includes a few restaurants, a... Read More
13 Aug
A Perfect Day in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire
If you have only one day to spend in Crawford Notch State Park, then it can be a pretty tricky feat figuring out what you will do with it. In the course of a five minute conversation with any of the locals, we were told at least seven things that we just could not miss. There are beautiful waterfalls and stunning views galore and, quite frankly, you don’t have to work very hard to enjoy many of them. So here is our guide to the perfect day in Crawford Notch. Bring a couple of changes of clothes for everyone, because you are going to get wet.... Read More
07 Aug
Campground Review: Twin Mountain KOA, New Hampshire
After spending six nights at the Woodstock/Lincoln KOA in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and thoroughly exploring Franconia Notch, we were just not ready to leave the Granite State. For every family friendly activity or outdoor adventure that we completed, we heard of three more that we wanted to try. So we did what we have done so often before. We pulled out the KOA Catalog and looked for a suitable place to spontaneously extend our family vacation. The Twin Mountain KOA seemed to fit the bill perfectly. It was less than an hour... Read More
06 Aug
