27 Jul
18 Jun
How to Camp Happy: Lessons from Four Years of RVing
Isn’t it great when you can look back and laugh at an epic camping fail? We have all had those trips that did not go exactly as planned, and ours was four years ago on a chilly weekend at Camp Taylor in the Skylands Region of New Jersey. Our family was still new to RVing, and we had only been on three trips with our pop up camper. Let’s just say our lack of experience was embarrassingly obvious that weekend. From running out of propane in the middle of a 35-degree night, to an epic toddlers’ meltdown during a wolf preserve tour, we had our... Read More
16 Jun
Celebrating Mom and Supporting KOA’s Care Camps
This article originally appeared in the Jayco Journal. When you own an RV, planning your next family adventure is always part of the fun. But should you go somewhere new or return to a place that you love? Our family has camped in eight different states, and we hope to travel to all fifty. So whenever we hit the road with our White Hawk, we usually prefer exploring new destinations. However, there are certain campgrounds that call us back again and again. The Philadelphia/West Chester KOA is one of those special places. It is the home of... Read More
08 Jun
Be a Tourist in Your Hometown (Every Once in Awhile)
Here is what I am going to tell you about my town: no one who lives here goes to the town beach on the weekend. Ever. You see, our waterfront has boardwalk attractions, so the locals go a little bit north or a little bit south and find a nice quiet bit of sand for a couple of hours of relaxation. But when dear friends come into town for a very short visit, you simply must do what you have never done…spend an entire Saturday on the Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk. Parking is a nightmare, of course, and the beach is crowded. The truth,... Read More
03 Jun
The Classic RV Story: Laura Has One, Do You?
It is probably no surprise to our readers that people tell us their camping stories. What might surprise you is how many people have that one epic RV trip stored away in their childhood memories. I’m not talking about people who grew up traveling from campground to campground in a pop up or travel trailer. I’m talking about our friends who remember that one time their family rented an RV and went to _____. I really shouldn’t be shocked at all. I know that one of my most vivid vacation memories from childhood is the time my... Read More
28 May
Animal Frolics Exist (Who Knew?): Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
We definitely do our fair share of research and planning before we take a trip. Over the years, however, we have learned the value of being flexible. All the scheduling in the world cannot compete with a campground owner’s recommendation for BBQ or a spontaneous visit to a church pancake breakfast. So many of our wonderful experiences on the road have been the result of conversations with locals or fellow travelers. If I can offer you one piece of advice for finding special places away from home, it would be this: slow down and talk to... Read More
14 May
