More and more outdoor enthusiasts are gaining interest in wild edibles or foraging the forest for local plants that can be eaten. While this may be a fun diversion to explore sustainability, it isn’t something you should do unless you are certain that you’re selecting plants that will not make you sick. There are many […]
Don’t Miss This Popular Mississippi State Park
Located about 50 miles south of Memphis is the charming little town of Sardis, Mississippi. On the outskirts of Sardis, you’ll discover John W. Kyle State Park and neighboring Mallard Pointe Golf Course. With the historic campus of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) just 25 miles down the road, John W. Kyle State Park […]
6 Ways To Get Better Sleep While RVing
Part of the attraction of RVing is getting away from it all and enjoying a little R & R (Rest and Relaxation), which includes a few naps along with nightly sleep. The following are six tips to help improve your sleeping experience while RVing. 1. Pick the right campsite When choosing your campsite, consider what […]
7 Useful Items For Dry Camping Without Power
Many RVers have become so accustomed to hooking up to shore power (120-volt electrical service) that they are in somewhat of a quandary of what they should do when they find themselves without it for a night. Rather than spending hundreds or thousands of dollars for a generator or solar panel system, here are seven […]
Our Favorite Places To Visit Near Billings, Montana
Montana lives up to its nickname, Big Sky Country. As the state’s largest city, Billings is relatively small with just over 100,000 inhabitants. But numerous visitors flock to Billings annually, enjoying the stark natural beauty, wide-open country, and historical remnants. Billings Village RV Park has been hosting visitors for the last 43 years. Open year-round, […]
Take A Scenic Drive Through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado
Whether you’re visiting the Glenwood Springs area or just passing through the area on Interstate 70, the 12.5-mile stretch of interstate that passes through Glenwood Canyon will give you some dramatic views carved by the power of the Colorado River over three million years. This stretch of highway between the towns of Dotsero and Glenwood […]
5 Ways To Prevent Raccoons From Invading Your Campsite
One night when I was camping in the woods I went to bed without realizing I hadn’t put away a bag of food hidden under the picnic table. I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of footsteps outside my tent and I quickly zipped open the door, only to find […]
Don’t Miss These Gorgeous Waterfalls In Georgia
In the past couple of entries, we have been exploring the golden history of Dahlonega, Georgia. In this installment, we will head start heading north in our RV to the DeSoto Falls Recreation Area exploring other waterfalls along our route. Our first stop is Cane Creek Falls on the northern outskirts of Dahlonega. The falls […]
10 Things Not To Miss When Prepping Your RV For Spring
Spring is the time of year many of us pull the RV out of storage, de-winterize it, and give it a good cleaning inside and out in preparation for the upcoming camping season. Most of what needs to be done is common sense stuff that we can see with our eyes, but there are other […]
5 Things You Should Never Do At A Campground
Most of you that have followed my blog through the years know my favorite campsite is a free one in the boondocks. One of the many reasons my wife and I prefer the boondocks is that we aren’t annoyed by other camper’s lack of manners. These are the top five inconsiderate things you never should […]
7 Things You Should Consider Before Buying A Boat
There are both pros and cons to RVing with a boat. On the plus side, you can experience the water by your campground in a whole new way and get out fishing or simply cruising at sunset. You can also reach boat-in only campgrounds that are more private and secluded. However, boat ownership is not […]