Governor Dodge State Park Having two dogs means that we are always making our plans with them in mind. When we found beautiful Governor Dodge State Park within 100 miles of our house, that is known for being dog friendly and having beautiful scenery, we had to check it out. Location Governor Dodge State Park…
4 Rainy Day Camping Activities for your Toddler On our most recent trip to Mount Rushmore and Badlands National park, we dealt with a day rainy enough that we didn’t get to spend any time outside. There seems to be one of those on every trip! Sometimes, if you aren’t prepared with rainy day camping…
Badlands National Park Camping Badlands National Park was one of the destinations of our family vacation this year. Neither Julia or I (or Ellie) had ever been to South Dakota, so we had no idea what to expect. It was definitely something different than anything we have ever seen before. Location The Badlands National Park…
Great River Bluffs State Park Campground On the first night of our trip to Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park this May, we stayed at the Great River Bluffs State Park Campground. None of us had ever been to Minnesota before, so we were very excited to check it out! Location Located in the town of…
Ottawa Lake Campground A few weeks ago we loaded up and headed north, to Ottawa Lake Campground. This campground is within the 22,000 acre Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit. We reserved a site several months ago, due to the popularity of this area. And it sure was worth the wait! If you would like…
Winter Camping at Rock Cut State Park When Julia and I decided to plan our first camping trip of the year for this weekend, the weather forecast was 60 – 70 degrees with a chance of rain. As the week went on, the weatherman kept lowering and lowering the projected high temperature. By the time…
-How to Baby Proof and Pet Proof Your RV Screen Door If you have ever used an RV screen door, you probably know just how unsecured they really are. One firm jiggle or one hard push, and the doors will usually swing right open. Which is what happened to us one day last week. Julia…
If you are like us, you are having a hard time figuring out what you need to bring for your first camping trip with your baby. When I first starting looking, it was hard to find help, and it seemed like all of the checklists were very long and intimidating. Now that we’ve gone on…
No matter where it is you choose to camp, picking the perfect RV campsite can make or break your trip. Knowing what to look for can help you have the perfect stay. Hookups Depending on what type of rig you have, you may want or need different hookups. If your RV has small holding tanks,…
Travel trailers are great, but sometimes they don’t come with all of the options that we need. Here is a list of travel trailer upgrades that have made our trips more enjoyable. LED Light Bulbs When we first purchased our 1984 Ford RV, we did not have a clue about RV electrical systems. After going…