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 trip. Meanwhile, Jack’s summer is packed with wrestling, tutoring, and more. Cue the “how did we get here so fast?” moment.
There’s a popular quote floating around—“You only get 18 summers with your kids.” And it’s true. That’s why we’re making time to soak in the sunshine, take deep breaths, and spend as many days as we can outdoors—even if it’s just hanging around the campground.
RVing gives you the space to slow down without feeling stuck.
So how do YOU plan to make this summer count?
🔧 Starlink: Oops, Our Account Was Frozen!
Remember how we said we were lowering our Starlink bill? That turned into a small saga.
While digging into some budgeting tips from Ramit Sethi’s “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” (📚 link here), I realized we hadn’t been charged in months… because I mistyped the original Starlink email login! 🤦♂️ My credit card expired in October, and with the wrong email, we had no clue the account was suspended.
Thankfully, Starlink support finally called us back last Thursday night—just in time for our trip. (Whew!) If you're curious, we added the update to our Starlink for RVers post here.
🎥 Quick Travel Content Roundup
- New Video: Check out our campground tour of Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views – cabins, yurts, and Shenandoah mountain views!
- Post Update: We’ve added more cool stops around central Kentucky to our Mammoth Cave Things to Do Guide
- Coming Soon: A full breakdown of Cuyahoga Valley National Park – is it worth a visit? We’ll let you know next week.
🤖 3 ChatGPT Prompts to Create Summer Magic
Need help planning a weekend that actually feels like a memory-maker? Use these prompts to let AI help out:
- “Give me 5 unique summer weekend ideas near [your city] that are affordable and family-friendly.”
- “Create a 3-day camping itinerary with hiking, swimming, and a scenic overlook in [state/region].”
- “Help me plan a summer unplugged weekend: minimal screens, maximum memories for kids aged [insert ages].”
💰 Affordable Family Fun – Without Breaking the Bank
We get it—everything seems to cost more these days. But that doesn’t mean your family can’t have fun. Whether it’s a weekend adventure, a staycation, or a creative day trip, ChatGPT can help you plan a memory-filled outing that’s easy on the wallet.
Here’s a prompt to try:
“I’m planning a low-cost day trip for my family near [your city]. Give me 5 fun and affordable ideas that include nature, local food, or a quirky roadside stop.”
Want more prompts like this?
➡️ Try our free AI travel planner: RV Travel GPT
Until Next Week…
We’re working on our Colorado trip details, prepping some cool new gear reviews, and brainstorming rainy day RV ideas (because the forecast looks... soggy). Hit reply and let us know—what are your summer travel plans?
Happy Camping!
Mike
Our Campfire Unplugged
mike@ourcampfireunplugged.com
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