Top 5 Roadschooling Destinations in the Southwest

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Hooray! You’ve decided to roadschool! Now what? The United States is a large and diverse country with seemingly endless possibilities for fun and educational experiences. It’s exciting and inspiring – and completely overwhelming. How do you plan your travel when there are so many choices? It’s not possible to see and do it all, so how do you narrow it down? Step one is to take a deep breath and let go of the pressure to do this perfectly. You won’t. Sometimes you will be disappointed by a place you … Read more

7 Best RV Backup Cameras | Trailer Backup Camera Reviews

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Products Updated: April 2022 The best RV backup camera can save you a mountain of headaches! No one wants to start their camping trip by backing into a poor old oak tree at the edge of your campsite.  Why risk causing thousands of dollars of damage when you could just get a simple RV backup camera? A rear view camera will make it waaaay easier to park your rig without risking damage so you can start relaxing by the fire sooner! But trailer backup cameras come in all different varieties … Read more

8 Best RV Step Covers for 2022 | Rugs, Reviews & Ratings

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Your RV steps take a lot of abuse. When you’re at your campsite, your RV steps are the gateway to a warm shower and some much-needed A/C. When you’re inside, your RV steps lead you to the great outdoors, that big world beyond, mother nature and all her… (maybe I got a little too dramatic there). Even without my outdoorsy poetic ramblings, the fact is… your RV steps are a humble, yet important part of your trailer which is why a lot of us add extra RV step covers.  So … Read more

Backpacker Survival Skills | 11 Basic Outdoor Skills You Need for Your First Hike

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Think you’ve got the outdoor skills to survive your first backpacking trip just because you’ve seen every episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls? Think again.  Sure, you don’t need to know how to skin a snake with a stick or make elephant dung casserole, but you do need a few basic backpacker survival skills that’ll help you stay alive and find help in case of an emergency.  So let’s have a look at some outdoor skills every hiker needs to have. Fortunately, they don’t involve eating bugs or other … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Packing a Backpack for Hiking | Expert Tips to Help You Pack Like a PRO

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So you’ve planned out your first overnight hiking trip. You’ve got all your essential backpacking gear. Now it’s time to pack your backpack for hiking.  But does it really matter how you pack your gear as long as it all fits in your backpack? Yes, yes, and yes!  Just stuffing your backpack full of gear all willy-nilly will lead to a top-heavy pack that makes it next to impossible to lift a foot without falling over backward. Not to mention the extreme sense of panic you’ll feel when you need … Read more

Top Overlanding Roof Top Tents 2022 | Best Rooftop Tents

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It’s the middle of the night.  You’re halfway into an overland trip, way out in the middle of nowhere. It took you 3 hours to find a clear spot to pitch your tent on the ground. Now you’re laying on your not-so-comfortable 1/2-inch thick foam pad at 2 AM listening to a coyote sniff around your tent.  I know what you’re thinking. “I shoulda bought a rooftop tent!!!” Because somewhere out there is a fellow overlander sleeping like a baby on top of their Jeep in an overland roof top … Read more

How to Start Overlanding | Overland Camping for Beginners

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“All adventures, all memories and all travels start with a blank page!” So, you’ve got a blank page and now you’re starting to plan your first overlanding adventure. But an overland camping trip isn’t your run of the mill road trip. You’re gonna be in remote places on unknown roads depending solely on what you’re carrying in your vehicle. So you’ve probably got like a million and one questions rolling around in your head. -How do I start planning my overlanding trip?  -What kind of vehicle do I need?  -Do … Read more

Fun and cheap New Years’ Eve Kids Shaker DIY!

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If you’re looking for a quick craft for New Years, check out this New Year’s Eve shaker craft! I forgot to go to the Dollar Tree this year and buy all the normal poppers, so instead, I just looked around and whipped this equally noisy and festive guy up! I love that these are VERY easy to make, so even the young kids can get in on the fun. How to make a fun noise toy for the new year with kids! I know we parents love to joke about … Read more

Top 5 Roadschooling Destinations on the West Coast (+ Tips to Get the Most Out of Each One!)

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The possibilities for roadschooling in the United States are nearly endless. This country is so large and diverse that the options for fun and educational destinations can be both inspiring and overwhelming. When it’s time to start planning trips, and you know you can’t possibly see and do it all, how do you decide among the many choices? First, take some pressure off of yourself. Remember that it is better to spend time and learn a lot in a few places than it is to try to do everything. When … Read more

FUN Kids Nocturnal Desert Animals Unit Study [Printable PDF]

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If your kids love all things “spooky” then learn more about nocturnal animals – we especially love to do this one around Halloween! I once saw a Wild Kratts Halloween episode that, while it did feature bats, also had tons of other “spooky” night time creatures. It totally inspired me to create a paper version of this, especially since my kids seem to wish it was Halloween all year and enjoy all things night time! What’s included in this educational night time animals pack! This five page black and white … Read more