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We love to travel and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle; hiking, sailing or just enjoying a campfire with friends. We started Travel Trail Sail so we could share what we learned with you.
Check out our guide to the Top 7 Must Do Williamsburg VA Area Attractions including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement and other great destination reviews in Travel
Noland Trail Newport News VA
The Noland Trail is a five mile wooded path around Mariners’ Lake. It is a popular walking, hiking and running spot in the central part of Newport News VA. Noland Trail Details At Travel Trail Sail, we are always on the lookout for a good hiking trail. If you find yourself in Newport News VA…
Natural Bridge KOA Review
The Natural Bridge KOA is a good camping option for visiting the Natural Bridge. Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA is easy to access from I81 in Western Virginia. Natural Bridge KOA Overview While we used this as an overnight stop, this KOA would make a good place to spend a weekend or longer vising the area. Nearby…
Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge Review
Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge is a very nice camping resort located near popular Pigeon Forge attractions. Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge Overview We enjoyed our stay at Camp Margaritaville. It was a relaxing place to spend a few nights in our camper. Camp Margaritaville opened in 2021 with 176 campsites and a 79 room lodge. This…
Trail & Sail Life
Food, fitness, friendship and thoughts about the travel lifestyle can be found in Trail & Sail Life.
Roast Your Own Coffee
Looking for a fun adventure in flavor, roast your own coffee for a delicious cup. We are learning about the world while enjoying a new hobby; roasting coffee. Judy and I have been trying new things over the last year. We have visited wineries and explored the taste of different wines. One day, I had…
Cut Cable TV For Camping and Home
Cut cable TV for camping & home. We recently cut the cord and dropped cable TV. How to use an antenna and streaming device to watch the same TV shows at home and on the road. Last year we dropped our home phone line. Thanks to Our Old Number, we still have the phone number,…
RV Gifts 2021 Holiday Wish List
Our RV Gifts 2021 Holiday Wish List has inspiration and ideas to help you shop for your favorite RVer. Gifts for campers that are sure to please. It’s become an annual tradition for us to share some RV gift ideas. Sometimes we’ll share something we have tested and love. Other items are things we wish…
RV Camping Gear Reviews
We enjoy camping in our Grand Design Transcend 28MKS. If you are new to camping and wondering what you really need for your camper, check out RV Essentials for Outfitting a Camper. Find reviews for the gear we use in Gear Reviews.
RV Wheel Well Repair
We found a damaged piece of fabric in the wheel well of our travel trailer. We did an RV Wheel Well Repair using Gorilla Waterproof Patch & Seal Tape. As an RVer, you know you need to inspect and seal the roof every year. But, how often to you inspect under the RV? When we…
Upgrade Arvika Bike Rack
We upgraded our Arvika Travel Trailer bike rack with new arms, clamps, and wheel wedges. We also did some maintenance to keep our rack in great shape. Arvika Bike Rack We love having our bikes when we go camping. Most of the places we stay have bike trails and it is a fun way to…
Pelican Kayaks
We bought a pair of Pelican kayaks. We’ve been looking for a way to get on the water and these seem like a great option. We tried them one morning and they worked great. The Pelican Mission 100 kayaks seem like a great introductory model. At 10 feet long and 40 pounds, they are relatively…