The RV Atlas Blog

Thoughts on camping, parenting, and travel.

21 Feb
Cast Iron Cooking Tips for the Campground

Cast Iron Cooking Tips for the Campground

I don’t know a camper around that doesn’t have a piece or two of cast iron. That work horse of the fire ring or kitchen delivers time and time again. The rules are basically the same since its creation over two thousand years ago, season it well and dry it thoroughly after every cleaning. Cast iron cooking allows you to bake, grill, sear, stew, braise, sauté, caramelize, and brown just about any food. Baking biscuits in a Dutch oven are the all time camping food staple. Those soft and yet crisp edged biscuits have warmed hearts, bellies and... Read More
12 Feb
Light Up the Night (and your Campsite) with a Classic Coleman Lantern

Light Up the Night (and your Campsite) with a Classic Coleman Lantern

Every RV owner needs a classic Coleman lantern, right? For years I have bought inexpensive, battery powered, LED lanterns–and while they may light up my campsite, most of them are pretty cheap looking, and they are definitely not built to last. A few of them have only lasted for a season. So what’s a camper in need of illumination to do? This past fall my buddy Phil got me interested in Coleman’s classic lanterns. We were hanging around drinking coffee on a chilly November day at Old Mill Stream Campground in Lancaster... Read More
29 Jan
Women and Rigs: Towing and Driving RVs

Women and Rigs: Towing and Driving RVs

But do you tow or drive the RV?  As a woman who travels in an RV about 80 days out of the year, I’ve been asked a version of this question so many times. The answer? Yes…and no. And, well…it’s complicated. Because it is complicated. I recently drove a Class C motorhome on actual roads for the very first time. A follow up conversation on social media made me realize that I had never really talked or written about my personal history with towing and driving RVs. So I figured it might be time to do just that. What’s... Read More
05 Jan
The Definitive Guide to Classic Camping Gear Built to Last for Generations

The Definitive Guide to Classic Camping Gear Built to Last for Generations

Are you tired of buying junky plastic camping gear that only lasts for one season, or maybe even just one trip?  Do you have sentimental camping memories with your parents or grandparents, and all of their classic camping gear that seemed to last throughout your entire childhood? Then it might be time for you to upgrade your camping kit with a few of these vintage inspired beauties. Because camping shouldn’t just be fun. It should also be functional, and done with a dash of style that will turn you into the king or queen of the... Read More
20 Dec
A Holiday Message from our RV Family to Yours

A Holiday Message from our RV Family to Yours

Photos compliments of Go RVing Every family goes through seasons, and ours is no different. There are moments when it feels like everything’s moving like clockwork. Schedules run smoothly, everyone’s needs are met, and we all flop into bed at night feeling exhausted, but satisfied. And then there are the other times. Confession: right now our family is going through one of those ‘other times’.  Nothing seems easy. The days feel like sprints and the weeks feel like marathons. Schedules clash, and simple activity drop... Read More
04 Dec
28 Great Books for RV and Camping Lovers

28 Great Books for RV and Camping Lovers

Stephanie and I are passionate about camping and RV Travel. We are also passionate about good books. I have an extensive library covering these topics, and wanted to share an epic list of our favorites. Whether you are interested in coffee table books filled with vintage campers, reference books that will inspire your own adventures, or “how to” primers on cooking and caring for your RV–we’ve got you covered. We often regret time wasted surfing the internet or doodling on social media. But we never regret reading a... Read More
20 Nov
A Beginner’s Guide to Seasonal Camping: 5 Reasons Seasonal Camping Might Be Right for You!

A Beginner’s Guide to Seasonal Camping: 5 Reasons Seasonal Camping Might Be Right for You!

We got a ton of response after our podcast episode on Seasonal Camping, featuring the awesome Jon and Heather Anderson. They signed up for their own seasonal campsite two years ago and absolutely love it. Go RVing even asked us to produce a special podcast episode on the topic, breaking it down for folks who might be thinking about seasonal camping for the very first time. Let’s be super duper clear…if you are thinking about a seasonal spot for next year, NOW is the time to book. If you wait to search for your own perfect getaway... Read More

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