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Ultimate Guide to Roadschooling for Full-time RVing Families

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On April 30, 2016 we handed over the keys to our last “sticks-and-bricks” home and began our roadschooling adventure. Our kids were 6 and 4 at the time, and our youngest was due in September. We’d been dreaming of this kind of education for our kids for more than a decade – since long before our kids were even born. All these years later, we are still roadschooling and have no regrets about making this choice for our family.  Is it for everyone? Definitely not. Can anyone do it? Absolutely.  … Read more

8 Best Kayaks for Kayak Camping 2022 | Complete Guide

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Want to try a new camping adventure? What about kayak camping? While it’s similar in some ways to backpacking, instead of depending on your feet and a trail to get you where you’re going, you depend on your trusty kayak and the open waterways.  Just imagine finding hidden campsites tucked along the riverbed, being able to camp on an island, and falling asleep to the relaxing sound of the water! It’s a super fun way to spice up your camping adventures and it all starts with choosing the right kayak … Read more

Top 13 Camping Bucket List Trips You Don’t Want to Miss

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BUCKET LIST CAMPING TRIPS

It’s time to spread your wings and venture beyond the comfort of your favorite local campground. There’s a great big world out there and camping is one of the best ways to fully experience the beauty of each new place.  That’s why here I want to share with you some epic camping trips that are worthy of making it on your camping bucket list. But first… What Makes a Trip Camping Bucket List Worthy? Two things… the experience or the place. Of course, there are some epic places to camp, … Read more

Backpacking 101 | 7 Tips for Conquering Your First Backpacking Trip

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So, you’ve got RV camping down. Tent camping at a campground is easy-peasy. Now it’s time to expand your horizons, hit the trails, and conquer your first backpacking trip!  It can be a little nerve-wracking the first time you venture away from the security of your over-packed minivan. But all campers and outdoor lovers should at some point in their lives go on a genuine, overnight hiking trip. Nothing quite compares to exploring the outdoors with just you and your trusty backpack.  In some aspects, backpacking is similar to RV … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Your First Kayak Camping Trip (+Packing List)

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Rv camping… check. Tent camping…check. Backpacking…check. Kayak camping… hmmmm, not yet. If you’ve never gone kayak camping, it’s time for a new adventure. The cool waters and remote river islands are beckoning, so grab your paddles and let’s go! Not so fast… First, you need to read through this ultimate guide for camping with kayaks (if you’re a canoe family, don’t worry, almost everything in this kayak camping guide also applies for canoe camping).  In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to plan your first kayak camping … Read more

11 Most Helpful Outdoor RV Products That You Don’t Need… But Will Make Your Camp Trip WAY Nicer!

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BEST RV PRODUCTS FOR EASY CAMPING LIFE

There’s a lot of lists that include all those “must haves” for your RV – so if you’re looking for that, you won’t find it here… however, that doesn’t mean you won’t LOVE these outdoor RV products that, while aren’t necessary, can really improve your camping experience! I recently wrote an article about 13 indoor RV products that were extra (but awesome) and it has had a pretty good response (who doesn’t love to camp in comfort??) so I thought I would include these 11 outdoor RV products that you’ll … Read more

10 of the Highest Rated RV Parks in California!

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Top 10 RV parks in California No matter where you are in California, you are likely to see stunning and breathtaking landscapes. The Southern part of California is the cream of the crop and many outdoor enthusiasts love to sample what this region offers. The rugged mountain peaks, the gorgeous warm beaches, the buzzing city life, and the expanse wilderness are attractions that you will enjoy when you visit this state. When you are looking for an RV park in California, you need to take some time because it can … Read more

Beautiful Camping Journal Review – 201 Pages, Full Size and all Color!

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If you’re looking for a pretty, non worklog feeling camp journal, then I have some great news for ya – I’ve got the first full color, full size (8 1/2″ by 11″) camp journal out there! It actually all started as making some more printables (all my articles with printables end up doing well… we all like free camping stuff!) and I was looking for some inspiration. I didn’t have any printable camping journal (I do have a very simple template here, but it’s nothing like my book) and knew … Read more

23 Ideas To Decorate Your RV for Halloween Camping!

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If you enjoy fall camping like me, then you might end up camping during spooky season (October!), so why not decorate your campground for Halloween! I absolutely love Halloween decorating, so I was pretty excited to see such an amazing response when I asked one of my favorite RV groups about what their Halloween decor looks like! Let’s check out some of these fun Halloween camping ideas! If you’re looking for activities to do beyond the decorating, then don’t forget to head to this list of 15+ Halloween Camping Activities! … Read more

53 *Favorite* Campfire Songs Ever Written!

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Updated January 12th, 2024 by Stacy Bressler There’s no better way to connect and smile than singing camping songs as a family, whether that be actually around the campfire or while doing something fun like going on a nature hike! This list of the best campfire songs include options for the whole family – classics, kid songs, and even some bonus songs especially for guitar players or scouts. So start warming up your singing voice and check out these 53 classic campfire song melodies Classic Kids Camping Songs Are you … Read more