13 SPOOKY Halloween Camping Wall Art Printables [3 Free PDFs]!

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If you LOVE Halloween and camping, then you’re going to love this – 13 pretty darn spooky Halloween camping themed wall art printables! If you can’t tell by how cool looking these are, I REALLY like Halloween – I kind of like spooky things in general, so naturally I had to source the absolute coolest camp themed art work and turn it into some fun Halloween printables to hang up in your camper or RV! Don’t forget to check out my other Halloween camping articles (pretty soon our very own … Read more

Backpacking 101 | 7 Tips for Conquering Your First Backpacking Trip

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So, you’ve got RV camping down. Tent camping at a campground is easy-peasy. Now it’s time to expand your horizons, hit the trails, and conquer your first backpacking trip!  It can be a little nerve-wracking the first time you venture away from the security of your over-packed minivan. But all campers and outdoor lovers should at some point in their lives go on a genuine, overnight hiking trip. Nothing quite compares to exploring the outdoors with just you and your trusty backpack.  In some aspects, backpacking is similar to RV … Read more

Printable Camping Journal for Kids This Summer! [+DIY Binding Instructions!]

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If you’re looking for a great way for your kids to create even more special memories at the next family camp trip, then you’ll love this awesome kids camping journal! While I have designed many styles of kids camp journal, this one is for *one* big long trip (up to 7 days!) – so it’s perfect for the yearly camp vacation or family get together! You could also just print one out for each trip too so they stay organized. For a bit more fun, I intertwined elements of a … Read more

Fun + Engaging Printable Hiking Journal for Kids [FREE printable hike logs!]

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If you love hiking with your kids and are looking to remember them forever (as well as get some handwriting and observing skills) then check out this cute DIY printable hiking journal for kids! Something I looooove about making my own binders for our adventrues is that I can modify it have as little or as many pages I need – so if your kiddo loves sketching or picture taking, print off a few extra of those! Or if you guys goes on ALOT of hikes, print more hiking log … Read more

11 Best Small RVs With a Shower and Toilet (Pics + Floor Plans)

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We all know how hard it is to get everything we want in life. We all want to eat a pile of pancakes without adding a few extra pounds, plan a vacation without thinking about a budget, and get an RV the size of a smart car with all the comforts of home. I can’t help with your pancake problem, but let’s have a look at some of the smallest RVs with a shower and toilet.  Now, if you have the means to get a huge class A motorhome with … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Your First Kayak Camping Trip (+Packing List)

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Rv camping… check. Tent camping…check. Backpacking…check. Kayak camping… hmmmm, not yet. If you’ve never gone kayak camping, it’s time for a new adventure. The cool waters and remote river islands are beckoning, so grab your paddles and let’s go! Not so fast… First, you need to read through this ultimate guide for camping with kayaks (if you’re a canoe family, don’t worry, almost everything in this kayak camping guide also applies for canoe camping).  In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to plan your first kayak camping … Read more

17 RV Camping Gift Ideas – Under $15 PERFECT for the Camper in Your Life!

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Updated November 28th, 2023 Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers for the RV camping in your life or cheap RV “hacks” to upgrade your camping experience, these 17 cheap RV accessories are perfect! I made sure to only include USEFUL items – not saying that camp themed dish rags and such aren’t useful, but it’s nice to have some functional items for your money! If you’re just starting out RV camping, this list of budget must haves for your camper could be helpful too! It focuses on just the basics … Read more

5 Best RV Patio Mats (from actual RV owners!)

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If you’ve ever stepped out of your RV in the morning only to feel dirt and rocks… well, it’s time you invest in an RV patio mat! It’s nice to not have to wear shoes every time you want to go enjoy the shade of your RV awning. And it’s also nice if you have kids to prevent trips and scrapes! When deciding on which RV mat to buy, you’re probably wondering about how easy they are to clean, their effect on the grass, as well as how durable they … Read more

2 Years Using the Solo Stove Bonfire – Still Worth the $$$?

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If you’re someone who loves a campfire but doesn’t want to be bound by a firepit, then you’ll love this Solo Stove Bonfire deluxe portable fire pit! I know our family LOVES camping away from the campgrounds to really find those unique spots (and let’s face it, spots my kids can be wild in and they won’t bother anyone!) but a drawback has always been the lack of a fire ring. While we could make our own, we tend not to as it takes away from the “wildness” of the … Read more

Easy + Cheap Dried Cinnamon Apples (perfect kid hiking snack!)

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apples on dehydrator tray

This week we’re going to be whipping up some dehydrated cinnamon apple snacks for the kiddos to take hiking – turns out, kids Cliff Bars are full of sugar (and expensive!) Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind sugar, but I figured we needed to space it a bit and balnce with some healthier snacks. Summer is a great time for us to stock up on fruits and veggies – alot of times there are bulk sales on things like apples and peaches, so we try and take advantage … Read more