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Resort at Canopy Oaks
“A little tiki hut, a fire pit, and another reason we love camping in Florida.”
THE BEST PLACES AREN'T ALWAYS ON THE PLAN.
Family travel, interesting places, road trips, campgrounds, hidden gems, unexpected detours — and the experiences that make it worth every mile.
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A few posts from the road that took on a life of their own.
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SanWar RV Park & Resort
“We did not expect this from a small-town Georgia RV park.”
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Our travels
WHERE WE'VE BEEN
68 places. 11 states. And we're nowhere near done.
Honest reviews from the road
CAMPGROUNDS WORTH TALKING ABOUT
Campground
Ace Adventure Resort
Oak Hill, West Virginia
Ace was a great destination for our family. With the camp site just up the hill from the water features, this made it easy to stay on property for what we wanted to do. The food was great, including the award winning "Street Corn Pizza." The kids had a blast on the inflatables and zipline. Cocho Mountain was a great site as well!
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Anchor Down
Dandridge, Tennessee
Anchor Down is the location that turned us into Rv'ers. After visiting three time in our 30' Cruise America Rentals, we went home and purchased our first class A. This was where we ran away during covid, and where we escape for some summertime water fun. The kids love the pool and waterslide, as well as the slide into the lake and inflatables. They offer great sites with amazing fireplaces and million dollar views. The spots are paved and flat. The staff is some of the best around. This is truly a gem.
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State Park
Bahia Honda State Park
Big Pine Key, Florida
Bahia Honda was a one-night stay that we managed to snag through Arvie, and even though we had an interior site, it gave us a chance to experience one of the places we really wanted to see in the Keys. We spent time relaxing at the beach with the kids and walked up the old bridge for an incredible sunset. The mosquitoes were intense, and being fairly close to the dumpster meant we noticed mice around the campsites, but neither took away from how beautiful the park was. For a quick one-night stay, we packed quite a bit into it.
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PLANNING YOUR OWN TRIP?
Gear we trust on the road
Stuff That Actually Earned Space in the Rig
Camp Setup
Camp Setup Essentials
The tools and organizers that keep our campsite running smoothly, trip after trip.
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Cooking
Camp Kitchen Setup
Our go-to portable stove, cookware, and outdoor kitchen gear for real meals on the road.
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Hiking
Trail & Hiking Gear
Packs, poles, and footwear that have carried us through national parks and backcountry trails.
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The people behind the miles
We're not trying to see everything. Just the good stuff.
Joe, Kelsey, Shianne, Joey & Maddie
We're Joe and Kelsey — married on 10/11/12 in a hot-air balloon over Central Florida. What started as tent camping and a dream turned into a growing list of roads we haven't driven yet, places we didn't plan to love, and memories that keep pulling us back out.
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