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4 Lessons I Learned From a “Gap Year” on the Road

4 Lessons I Learned From a “Gap Year” on the Road

Yosemite National Park, CA In the modern world, there is a certain formula that many, if not most, people follow once graduating high school. That formula typically includes continuing their education into college and beyond. From a very young age, we’re told this is a “recipe for success”. Simple as that, huh? Even with all…

A Local’s Guide to Kenai Fjords National Park
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A Local’s Guide to Kenai Fjords National Park

A visit to Kenai Fjords National Park will not be your average National Park experience. Unique in its location, scenery, and activities, Kenai Fjords National Park should be on the “to-visit” list of every National Park lover. I have the amazing privilege of living right next door to this National Park, and it has become…

Mondays with Muir: Meet John of the Mountains

Mondays with Muir: Meet John of the Mountains

In the spring of 2016, during our first family visit to Yosemite National Park, I was introduced to naturalist and environmental philosopher John Muir (1838-1914). Standing in Tuolomne Grove among ancient and majestic Sequoias, I saw his face and read both his name and his words on an informational sign we came across. And I felt…

37 Gluten-Free Camping Food Ideas Your Crew Will Love

37 Gluten-Free Camping Food Ideas Your Crew Will Love

Are you stuck when it comes to your camping trip menu? If you’re frustrated trying to find good meal ideas for your loved ones who follow a gluten-free diet, let us help you. We rounded up a list of amazing gluten-free camping food ideas that crew will love. When we’re at home preparing a meal,…

How to Save Money on National Park Fees in 2022

How to Save Money on National Park Fees in 2022

In my book, our National Parks are our greatest national treasure. After visiting 17+ of them, you can’t convince me otherwise…but my guess is that you don’t want to do that anyway. You just want to know how to save money on National Park fees in 2022, right? The opportunity to explore these national treasures…

Expert Tips to Turn RV Travel into Responsible Travel

Expert Tips to Turn RV Travel into Responsible Travel

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who would like to learn how to turn RV camping into responsible travel, we have some great tips from the experts. It’s fairly simple and really only boils down to awareness and simple changes. Use less plastic, follow leave no trace principles, and recycle while on the road. In this…

Top 10 Tips for How to Hygge Your RV and Campsite

Top 10 Tips for How to Hygge Your RV and Campsite

‘Tis the season of cold nights by the campfire, fluffy blankets, flannel shirts and a hot drink in your hand. It’s cozy season my friends! This is why I’m sharing tips on how to hygge your RV and campsite. If you don’t know what hygge is, here’s how Dictionary.com defines it: hyg·ge/ˈh(y)o͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/nouna quality of coziness…

17 of the Hottest RV Destinations for 2024 Travels

17 of the Hottest RV Destinations for 2024 Travels

Can you believe we’re talking about planning your RV travels for 2024? As we near the end of 2023, it’s time to start planning ahead for those can’t miss U.S. RV destinations. We rounded up an amazing list of the hottest RV destinations for the upcoming year. We have a feeling 2024 is going to…