Our first stop on this summer’s big family road trip was Florence, Oregon. Although we’ve driven the Oregon Coast before, neither Mike or I had spent any time in Florence. We stayed for three nights at a great campground right on the edge of town and really enjoyed our time there! I can’t wait to […]
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Sutherlin KOA review: family camping in Oregon
Since we bought our travel trailer a year ago, we’re always on the lookout for new campgrounds to visit. This summer we had the opportunity to stay at the Sutherlin / Umpqua Valley KOA Holiday, and it was a great experience! If you’re looking for a great family-friendly destination, this KOA in the heart of […]
choosing the right RV or travel trailer for you
Purchasing and RV or travel trailer is not for the faint of heart. And as much as you might want to take to the open road, owning and RV might not be right for you! Just because that travel influencer you admire loves owning their fifth wheel, doesn’t mean that you will. After owning our […]
camping near Monterey at Thousand Trails Marina Dunes
Did you know there are (roughly) 100 days of camping in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day? Our family of nine had a fun-filled summer of exploring and camping together with our travel trailer. From northern Washington to southern California, we traveled all up and down the western United States making the most […]
camping near North Cascades National Park at Grandy Creek
Our family just returned from our epic summer road trip through the Pacific Northwest. We splashed in the Pacific Ocean, walked through historic districts, and hiked in two new national parks–well, new to us. This was our first big road trip with our travel trailer that we bought last fall and it was a pretty […]