For the nature lover who wants to be surrounded by mountains, trees, beaches, and streams, the Smithwoods RV Park in Felton, California, just might tick all of the boxes. Tucked under some towering Redwoods, this private campground is in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It's...
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The Lodge Cast Iron Cook-It-All: A Brand New Way to Cook Over the Campfire
Nov 5, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
This blog post and the accompanying podcast are sponsored by Lodge Cast Iron. Our opinions are always our own. Stephanie and I have always loved cooking over a fire at the campground. The crackle of the campfire and the smell of good food cooking is intoxicating....
RV Winterizing and Storage Tips with Mark Polk
Nov 1, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
It's that time of year again, when people across the country in colder climates are putting their RV babies to bed for the winter season. Knowing the basics of RV winterizing and storage is one of the most important ways for you to protect your beloved investment. So...
First Aid Basics for Home and On the Road
Oct 25, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Accidents happen, both at home, on the road, and at the campground. Being prepared with first aid basics, both the knowledge and the supplies, can make all the difference in the world. We have three active boys, and there's nothing we love more than having outdoor...
12 Tips for Visiting Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
Oct 5, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Is there anything more iconic than a family trip to Mount Rushmore? Probably not, so this past summer we decided to check it off our bucket list. We had an amazing visit to this destination, but not everyone has the same positive experience. In fact, we've spoken to...
Six Jayco Models We Love for 2019
Sep 27, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
The 2019 Jayco lineup, both towable and motorized, is the most varied and creative that we have seen in the last few years. The 2019 model year units also demonstrate that Jayco's product managers have been increasingly responsive to consumer feedback. They are...
Pros and Cons of Campground Cabin Rentals: Cabins Vs. Hotel Rooms
Sep 21, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Even though we are officailly RV nuts, we've experienced our fair share of campground cabin rentals over the last eight years. The truth of the matter? It’s not always practical or economical to travel with our RV. We've gotten more comfortable deciding on a cabin...
2018 Hershey RV Show: Our Top Picks from Jayco, Airstream, NuCamp and Little Guy
Sep 14, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Not all RV shows are created equal. Small shows organized by a handful of dealers or even larger regional shows owned and organized by companies like GS Media and Events are absolutely worth attending. But there is a reason why RV shoppers from across the country...
RVFTA #200 Fall RV Gear Guide 2018
Aug 31, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Our 2018 Fall RV Gear Guide wraps up this season of the RV Family Travel Atlas podcast, and celebrates our 200th podcast episode. And what a perfect way to do that. Our gear guides have been one of our most popular types of episodes, so there's no better way to...
Campground Review #138 Elkhart Campground in Elkhart, Indiana
Aug 30, 2018 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Elkhart, Indiana is considered the RV Capital of the World. So this week we are reviewing the Elkhart Campground as a great basecamp if you happen to be visiting the area. This isn't the first time we've talked about the Elkhart region. After our last visit, we...
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