I have had the opportunity to stay at Camp Hatteras two times and I recommend it. Camp Hatteras is really all about the beach. Camp Hatteras is located in Rodanthe/Waves North Carolina in the Outer Banks. This is a fairly large camping resort with level, paved sites and incredible access to the beach. If you…
I used to dream of sailing. I wanted to pull away from shore, using the power of the wind, following an ancient way of traveling. But, I just didn’t know how to get started. You might feel that way, too. So, I thought I would share a few ideas on how you can get started….
Have you ever gone to summer camp? Do you send your kids to camp? Camp was always a big part of my summers. Every summer, I would go to Camp Shalom, which sadly no longer exists, and Skogforden, which is thankfully still around. I recently had the chance to go back to camp. This time…
Many people dream of seeing the country; visiting national parks, monuments, and other attractions. Many want to take off on the open roads and explore. But for too many people it stays just a dream. I had that dream. To travel. To see great places. To spend time with family having the adventure of a…
It has been over a year since we bought our Jayco 26BH. When I started shopping for a camper, I really had no idea what it would take to get properly outfitted and ready for our adventures. I did a lot of research; talking to experienced campers and asking questions on the Trailer Life forums….
We recently took a trip to Pocahantes State Park. Pochantes is near Richmond, VA. At almost 8,000 acres, it is the largest Virginia State Park. It is a very popular park as it is only about a two hour drive from anywhere in the Eastern part of Virginia. We arrived the weekend before Memorial weekend…
We never go anywhere for Spring Break. Every year we say we will do something fun. Well, for 2011, we decided to try something different. Let’s go camping at Disney World. That was a great decision that led to a very fun trip. Campground Activities On our first night, we decided to try the campfire…
I was looking for a campground near Milwaukee. It turns out that there are surprisingly few good places to camp in the area. I say surprising because this area has a wealth of state and local parks and many tourist attractions. I opted to stay at Jellystone in Caledonia, which is South of the city….
The Spirit of the West. By the time I reached Medora, North Dakota, I had spent over a month traveling through much of the Western United States. Each place I visited was a great place. But, the place that really seemed to capture ‘The West’ was Medora, North Dakota. Medora is a small town in…