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💥 Summer RV Chaos? Here's How We're Rolling With It

Let’s Talk Summer, Surprises & Smart Moves Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! 🏕️ The Best of Summer Travel Without the Crowds Summer’s rolling—and so are we! This week we’re talking about why we say yes to family fun, how things can still break even when you do it all right, and the tools making our lives easier (and a little cleaner) this RV season. 🌞 18 Summers and a Reminder to Say Yes A few weeks ago, we mentioned the idea that we only get 18 summers with our kids. And wow, that number...

5 days ago • 3 min read

"Park Adjacent" Adventures Are the Smartest Travel Trend of 2025 Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! 🏕️ The Best of Summer Travel Without the Crowds Smart travelers in 2025 are skipping the traffic jams at national parks—and choosing park-adjacent adventures instead. Think state parks, national monuments, BLM land, or even local gems just outside the park gates. Some of our favorite alternatives: Custer State Park → Just as epic as the Badlands (and fewer people!) Read our Custer article »...

12 days ago • 2 min read

☀️Summer’s Off to the Races! Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! We always imagine summer as this slow, unplugged season—but wow, it’s starting off like Maycember 2.0! Over Memorial Day, we kicked off our summer travels with a trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. One of the best parts? Biking the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail on eBikes! (Yes, we made a video. Check it out here.) 🚴♂️⚡ On the drive home, Sara casually mentioned she and Madeline have 3 college tours before our big summer...

19 days ago • 2 min read
Image of me getting EMF reader tested! I'm paranormal!

Rediscover Local Magic, Ghostly Tales, and Smarter Planning Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! 🏡 The Travel Trend You Can Actually Afford - Stay Closer to Home This summer, 87% of Americans are opting for domestic travel, according to new research from Vacasa’s 2025 Summer Travel Trends report. Travelers are: Choosing regional road trips over international flights Planning “hyperlocal” getaways just beyond their hometowns Keeping a closer eye on total trip spend Think: Sunday drives, quick...

26 days ago • 2 min read
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Create Unforgettable Trips Without Breaking the Bank Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! According to this recent ABC article, families are chasing epic, memory-filled adventures in 2025. Think: Wildlife-rich destinations like Costa Rica or the Galápagos Islands Multi-generational trips with grandparents, parents, and kids (also known as "Grandma's got the credit card") A shift toward experiences over luxury—families want connection, not just beachfront cocktails These trips sound amazing—but...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

From Dirty Tanks to Family Thanks—Let’s Dive Into May! Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! 1. Quick Camping Before Maycember Hit 🌳 We squeezed in a fast camping trip to Brown County State Park in Indiana—literally the only hilly spot in the state and one of the best for fall colors! With “Maycember” in full swing (you know—graduations, sports, school chaos), we were lucky to sneak in this early-spring escape. We hiked around Ogle Lake, and yes—Jack’s slow-mo fall was legendary, especially...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Cleaning your RV's black tank may seem terrible but it's really important for proper maintenance of your black tank!

From Louisville Celebrations to Spring Camping — Let’s Go! Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! This week, everyone is a Derby fan—just like everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Even if horse racing isn’t your thing, the Kentucky Derby is about community, connection, and celebration. It's a week where Louisville shines—old friends reconnect, new memories are made, and the city comes alive. If you can’t make it to the Derby this year (hotel rooms are pretty much non-existent right now!),...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Find the best RV Water filter for the best tasting water!

From RV Water Tips to Mini-Marathon Fun 🏃♂️— Let’s Dive In! Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! 1. Keep Your RV Water System Fresh & Safe 💦For years, I skipped a critical RV task—sanitizing our water system. Lazy? Maybe. But that was a mistake. Good news: it’s easy to fix and takes just a little planning. Let the solution sit overnight, flush it out in the morning, and boom—safe, clean water And don’t forget your drinking hose! I didn’t sanitize that either (yikes). Last weekend I gave ours a...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

From Flood Recovery to Mountain Views – Let’s Catch Up 🌄💧 Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! Flood Recovery Begins Across Kentucky 💔Last week’s epic flooding across Kentucky is beginning to recede, but the devastation left behind is heavy. Many of our favorite campgrounds along waterways have suffered major damage. Even Mammoth Cave, known as a "dry" cave system, experienced unprecedented flooding. 📷 Check out this article for photos and details. Let’s keep these small campgrounds and local...

2 months ago • 1 min read

From Shenandoah Trails to Flooded Campgrounds—What’s New This Week Hey Our Campfire Unplugged Friends! 🌧️ Kentucky Flooding: Keep Our Campgrounds in Your ThoughtsThis past week, parts of Kentucky and the Midwest were hit with record rainfall. Some of our favorite places—like Elkhorn Creek Campground in Frankfort—were completely underwater. And as of this week, Cummins Ferry RV Resort, which we visited just a few weeks ago, is flooded too. These family-run campgrounds are facing major...

2 months ago • 2 min read