Author Wallace Stegner once described the U.S. national parks as the greatest idea we ever had. They encompass some of the most awe-inspiring locations in the nation, and they belong to everyone. Showcasing the variety in flora, fauna, geography, and...
Visiting Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
Who has seen Star Wars? It's really hard to find someone who hasn't seen at least one of the movies, right? I admit it...I’m a Star Wars fan and I've dreamed of visiting Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Yup, I said...
An RV Trip to Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
We love to visit the Smoky Mountains. Unfortunately, we had not been back to the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area since the Smoky Mountain fires in November 2016. The towns most impacted were Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, as well as...
Up Your Campground Cooking: Why You Need a Pie Iron
Tired of cooking the same dishes every time you go camping? Why not try something new like cooking with a pie iron? Everyone loves s’mores and other camping classics, but the possibilities are endless with pie iron recipes. Don't let...
Best Halloween RV Trips to Take
Last year we published a blog with some of the best Halloween RV trips to take, and this season we’re back with even more spooky destinations. Enjoy! New Orleans, Louisiana Many regard New Orleans as one of the spookiest cities...
Plan a Cincinnati RV Trip: 8 Things to See During Summer
Maybe we’re biased, but Cincinnati is one of the best cities. It isn’t too big or too small and has great sports, views, and eats. There’s truly something for everyone! In summer, Cincinnati is arguably at its most beautiful. So,...
Full-Time RVing: Working in an RV
RVing has become very popular in recent years. Some might even say insanely popular. Heck, even the latest Toy Story movie is set in an RV. So it's no surprise that a lot of new RVers are younger and...
5 Tips for Summer RV Trip Planning
So your family wants to plan the perfect summer RV trip? Good luck with that! Just kidding. Planning a summer RV trip for your family can be a daunting task. We’ve made enough mistakes over the years that we knew...
RV Roadschooling: The National Park Service Junior Ranger Program
All roadschooling families build their curriculum differently. For us, the U.S. National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program is an indispensable and hands-on component of our roadschool curriculum. (Read more about our RVing journey and what led us to roadschooling here.)...
Inside Look at Our School Bus Conversion
Prior to beginning our full-time travels in our school bus conversion, we were an urban family dreaming of an outdoor life. Living in a 3-bedroom apartment on the north side of Chicago, our kids were more "city kids" than "country...