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 the...
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 list...
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 middle of...
by Annie Thomas | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Travel, Hiking, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
Did 2020 change your travel plans? Did you find yourself cancelling travel plans and eventually considering types of travel otherwise not on your radar? Whether you are a veteran to visiting National Parks, are new to visiting with kids or are traveling to National...
by Annie Thomas | Jul 7, 2020 | Family Travel, Itineraries, North America, RV Travel
This is the second phase of an epic U.S. Roadtrip. Part one of this detailed itinerary can be found here (link). What is the optimal road trip to visit United States National Parks, Sites, Landmarks, and Monuments? In 2015, Data Scientist Randall Olson calculated a...
