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Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, which was dedicated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1936, is an underrated gem. The national parks of the east are often overshadowed by the national parks of the west. And within the world of the east, Shenandoah is often...
Blackstone Griddles went viral last summer. It's that simple. Sales exploded and many of their major products were out of stock at the height of the season. Trying to find a 22 inch Blackstone Griddle to stick in your camper last summer was like trying to buy a...
The Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland has no shortage of great campgrounds. The Chincoteague Island KOA Resort is the new kid on the block that will be a hit with folks who appreciate resort-style amenities. Located just minutes from the Chincoteague National...
Collecting Chaos or Collecting Joy? For the last two years I have been in denial about my "collection" of classic Coleman lanterns and stoves. Not in denial that they exist, but in denial that I was actually "collecting" them. I had stopped counting how many I owned...
Last year we installed an entire solar power system on our Octane Toy Hauler. We added panels, batteries, an inverter, and a solar controller. Our partners at Go Power walked us through the whole process and taught us a ton about solar power systems along the way. But...
The Cavendish area of Prince Edward Island is filled with all the touristy trappings of a summer beach resort: mini golf, roadside amusement parks, and crowded beaches. There’s also a whole lot of Anne of Green Gables-themed sites, as Cavendish was the inspiration for...
We cover every aspect of RV Travel here at The RV Atlas. But there is no topic that we love covering more than our National Parks. On today's episode of the podcast we invited Kid Tripster editor Shellie Bailey-Shah to share her 8 favorite National Park's for kids. To...
The Jay Flight Series Are you shopping for your first travel trailer? Or maybe looking to upgrade to a bunkhouse to fit your growing family? Maybe you're considering becoming a seasonal camper and looking for a trailer that could truly serve as your second home? No...
Venture into the depths of the world's longest known cave system...and then venture above ground to one of the delightful campgrounds located near Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is a popular destination, attracting over 650,000 visitors per year. If you're...
In a previous article and podcast, we gave an overview of the 2019 Ford Ranger pickup trucks. This is an interesting option for folks stuck between purchasing a half ton and an SUV. With the help of our longtime correspondent Casita Dean May we also did a deep dive...
