by Annie Thomas | Apr 9, 2024 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, Midwest Travel, North America, RV Travel
Illinois is home to a wide variety of natural backdrops covering 390 miles from North to South. There are fantastic, family-friendly RV campgrounds across the state. The following is a mixture of public and private campgrounds depending on your preference for...
by Annie Thomas | Mar 31, 2021 | Family Travel, Resources, RV Travel
There is no denying that RVs have increased in popularity since 2020 had us all rethinking what travel would mean for the future. Jumping into a new hobby with a purchase in the tens of $1000s can be intimidating to anyone. A few considerations before heading to...
by Annie Thomas | Feb 2, 2021 | Family Travel, Hiking, Midwest Travel, North America, RV Travel
Midwesterners are not known to boast and we even have the term “Iowa Nice” to describe how we treat others. Because of this humility, it’s easy to overlook our own beautiful public parks and their campgrounds when consider traveling. This...
by Annie Thomas | Jan 5, 2021 | Family Travel, Midwest Travel, North America, Resources, RV Travel
With road trips as popular as ever, having a few games in your pocket can give parents more confidence for long days in the car. Especially as families transition from babies and toddlers to “big kids”, finding a way to keep everyone’s’...
by Annie Thomas | Dec 30, 2020 | Family Travel, Hiking, Midwest Travel, RV Travel
When we think of a great road trip or vacation destination, it’s not often a state park comes to mind. An introduction to South Dakota’s Custer State Park can change your perspective. Custer State Park is a truly special place located in the...
by Annie Thomas | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
Whether you are a veteran to visiting National Parks or new to visiting with kids, doing some research, setting a soft plan, and organizing provisions can provide for a smoother visit. The following steps will help you to: Avoid overwhelm upon arriving at the park...
