Living in the Mid-West, the winters tend to be long! By the time March rolled around we were aching for a few warmer days. Driven purely by the search for warm weather, we discovered Reelfoot Lake State Park in Tiptonville, TN. Aching for Warmer Temperatures...
Going to Camping World with an interest in buying an RV but not being ready is like going to the grocery store hungry. It's just not a good idea and it leads to spontaneous decisions - at least in our house. We instantly fell in love and felt it was important to share...
As the moon prepares to cast its shadow across the Earth, creating a breathtaking solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the anticipation builds among astronomy enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This celestial event presents a unique opportunity for RV travelers to combine...
Following our first shakedown trip to Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana, it was time to start enjoying our new travel trailer. The very next weekend, we made sure we were packed up and ready to roll as soon as M came home from school. We had our sights set on...
We are pretty new to the RV life in America but did spend a little over a decade exploring Europe in the past. We've always been budget conscious travelers and that hasn't changed when we switched from staying in hotels to our own home on wheels. We recently shared a...
The Johnny Appleseed Campground in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a nice little city-run campground. It is a nicely treed campground with 37 campsites, a conveniently located dump station, laundry facilities, and a community dog park nearby. The Campground is part of the...
The last stop on our recent fall vacation trip to East Texas was Memphis, TN. We had reserved a campsite at Tom Sawyer RV Park, nestled on the shores of the mighty Mississippi River. The park's setting is very picturesque, but do be warned, there are A LOT of...
For fall break we embarked on our first, unforgettable long distance RV journey from Indianapolis to East Texas. Our trip was filled with unexpected twists, incredible meals, and breathtaking sights. Here is a rundown of our stops along the way and an insight into...
With a three-day weekend coming up, late September was a great opportunity to visit Indiana's 2nd largest city: Fort Wayne. We've been in the Midwest for over 4 years now and have not made it up to that area yet. M had an early release day from school on Thursday and...
We picked up our brand new Forrest River 264DBH on Monday, Labor Day, and couldn't wait to take her out for a spin. So by the very next weekend, we had thrown together a trip that would allow us to hit the road that first Friday afternoon after we brought the RV home....
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