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On this week’s episode of RV Family Travel Atlas, we are talking about the first stop on our Great Smoky Mountains Summer Tour. We started our explorations at the Cherokee KOA, on the North Carolina side of our country's most visited national park. Listen to hear...
After three full days of exploring the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains, we were in no rush to leave. I was getting used to putting the boys to bed each night then soaking in the indoor hot tub at the Cherokee KOA. But there was so much more to do and...
We have wanted to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park for years, so after spending four relaxing days at the Fancy Gap KOA we were charged up and ready to go. So why did we spend our first full day on the North Carolina side of the Smokies at the Campground?...
On episode #42 of RV Family Travel Atlas, we are talking about the amazing and beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. We kicked off our summer adventures by exploring the Fancy Gap area of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mix of natural beauty, historical interest, and touristy...
On this week's episode of RV Family Travel Atlas, we are talking about Beach Camping. Some people love it. Some people hate it. Some people are thinking about trying it out. We will discuss all the pros and cons of beach camping along with our tips for making it an...
A few weeks back Stephanie wrote a post titled Five Reasons to Camp Close to Home. It was a good one for a variety of reasons--five of them to be exact. I really liked reason #4, "don't miss out on important weekend commitments." Max and Theo are currently obsessed...
WHERE TO CAMP: I must confess, Luray, Virginia used to be a place where we crashed for the night on our way to visit family in Asheville. But in recent years we have extended our stays there--and for good reason. It is a remarkable RV Destination in its own right...
Are you looking for a beach getaway this summer? Or would you prefer a wooded retreat where you can relax while the kids run free? Why not have both at the Myrtle Beach KOA? It took our family awhile to find this magical spot, but now that we have we will go...
It's camping season and that means RV Family Travel Atlas is podcasting from the road for the very first time ever! This week we are "Live" from the Myrtle Beach KOA, and we are bringing you some sounds from the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is big and...
We are really excited about this week's podcast episode! Our featured segment is an ode to the pop up camper. One of our listeners, Nick, wrote in to tell us exactly why the pop up camper is a PERFECT choice for many families. Nick’s 5 arguments in defense of the pop...
