ROAD TRIPS & VAN LIFE
Road-trip and van-life stories from our family, covering open-road travel, camp stops, practical gear, and the places that make the miles worthwhile.
Adventures
Summer Season · 2–3 days
Our Family's Epic Mackinac Island Adventure
A car-free Great Lakes gem where bikes and horses own the roads, fudge shops line the streets, and history hits hard at Fort Mackinac. Zero screens, constant movement, and memories that last.
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Summer 2024 · 7–10 days
Black Hills Blast: Our Big-Rig RV Adventure at Mount Rushmore KOA
Our family's epic Black Hills road trip with our 45-foot fifth wheel. Palmer Gulch KOA, UTV adventures, Deadwood, and Mount Rushmore—a summer adventure we'd happily repeat.
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Summer 2024 · Guide
Best RV Campgrounds for Families: KOAs, State Parks & Hidden Gems
Our family's guide to the best RV campgrounds we've stayed at. Amenities, kid-friendliness, wifi, and our honest ratings.
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October 2024 · 7 days
Four Corners Loop: A Week in the Southwest
Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly — 1,400 miles and zero regrets. The ultimate Southwest road trip.
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April 2024 · 3 days
Carlsbad Caverns & White Sands: A New Mexico Classic
Two of New Mexico's most iconic spots in one epic weekend. The bat flight at sunset is something else.
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