We love national parks. We love U.S. public lands. Even Frank is a Bark Ranger. On our trip across the U.S., we hiked, camped, and explored so many national parks, forests, and monuments. Keweenaw National Historic Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Redwoods, White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns, Mount Rainier—the list … [Read more…]
The Instagram Expectation vs. The Reality Before we started RVing, we had this pipedream: we’d wake up, open our door, and step out into a private, secluded campsite on a river. Maybe there’d be a natural pool made out of rocks, crystal clear and perfect for a morning dip. Total peace, no neighbors, just nature. … [Read more…]
Let’s get one thing straight: we are not cold-weather campers. Sure, I’m from Michigan, I love the Upper Peninsula, and my Finnish roots mean I probably should thrive in freezing weather. But, I don’t. If it’s below 50 degrees, you’ll probably hear me complaining. That said, weather can surprise you. You could head out expecting … [Read more…]
The RV toilet—an engineering wonder designed to make life on the road easier, yet somehow the source of endless debates and unnecessary fear. If you’ve spent any time in RV forums or chatted with fellow travelers, you’ve probably heard every opinion under the sun: “Only use it for #1.” “Never flush toilet paper!” “Just use … [Read more…]
Why Answering “When Will You Arrive?” Is Harder Than You Think When your house has wheels, visiting friends and family takes on a distinctly unconventional flair. As Kacey Musgraves so wisely croons, “If I can’t bring you to my house, I’ll bring my house to you.” And that’s precisely what we’ve done. RV life has … [Read more…]
RV Kitchen Essentials for Cooking on the Road My husband and I love to cook. He is an awesome home chef and he’s always coming up with really inventive meals (with tons of flavor). I love cooking, too, and my specialty is tasty soups/chowders and creative salads. When we set off for our year on … [Read more…]
Christmas is such a magical time of year, and there’s something extra special about celebrating it in nature. The cozy feeling of being all together in the RV, with the simplicity of a home that only takes 20 minutes to clean, means more time for family and holiday joy. Plus, let’s be honest—campers look absolutely … [Read more…]
Booking a campsite sounds simple enough, right? Pick a spot, click “reserve,” and you’re all set. But ever since the pandemic hit, it seems like everyone’s taken up camping or RVing, making it harder than ever to secure a spot. After a year on the road and several seasons of camping trips—some smooth, some full … [Read more…]
Road tripping is always an adventure, and when you have an (almost) 8 month old in tow… it can be it’s own type of adventure. Recently, our little family packed up the car and set off from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tampa, Florida. It’s about a 620-mile journey, typically 9 to 10 hours, but with … [Read more…]
In April 2024, my extended family was gathering at my uncle’s house in LA. We were excited to go, but a bit nervous about flying from RDU to LAX with our 5.5-month-old. Although my husband and I are seasoned travelers—he works for a major airline (we are stand-by warriors!) and I used to fly over … [Read more…]