Here is what I am going to tell you about my town: no one who lives here goes to the town beach on the weekend. Ever. You see, our waterfront has boardwalk attractions, so the locals go a little bit north or a little bit south and find a nice quiet bit of sand for a...
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The Classic RV Story: Laura Has One, Do You?
Jun 3, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
It is probably no surprise to our readers that people tell us their camping stories. What might surprise you is how many people have that one epic RV trip stored away in their childhood memories. I'm not talking about people who grew up traveling from campground to...
Animal Frolics Exist (Who Knew?): Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
May 28, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
We definitely do our fair share of research and planning before we take a trip. Over the years, however, we have learned the value of being flexible. All the scheduling in the world cannot compete with a campground owner's recommendation for BBQ or a spontaneous visit...
12 Images from the Enchanted Woods of Winterthur
May 14, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
It is in no way hyperbolic to call Winterthur a magical place. The 1,000 acre preserve, founded by Henry Francis du Pont, is filled with rolling meadows, sparkling green woodlands, and secret gardens that will surprise and delight your entire family. The Lively...
8 Reasons To Pick Myrtle Beach for Your Next Family Vacation!
May 1, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
1. Touristy boardwalk fun, like the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, that will make you smile from ear to ear. 2. Soulful boardwalk fun, at places like Myrtle Beach State Park, that will fill your lungs with fresh ocean air. 3. Room to splash and play and greet the waves at...
Rainy Day? These Campers Still Play: The SkyWheel, Myrtle Beach
Apr 21, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
When I was a little kid growing up at the Jersey Shore, I loved rainy days at the beach. I still do. The crowds magically disappear, and the ocean and sky look moody, mellow, and dramatic. So when Myrtle Beach presented us with a rainy day on our RV trip last week...
Finding the Sweet Spot: Something for Everyone at Brookgreen Gardens
Apr 20, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
One of our greatest goals as a traveling family is to find activities that everyone can enjoy. It is so easy for parents to get sucked into the world of the child, where every vacation is filled with arcades and amusement parks and large, furry characters. Then there...
Sleepy Cypress Trees and the Silvery Ocean: Myrtle Beach State Park
Apr 18, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
When we pulled into Myrtle Beach State Park, Wesley was fast asleep. His twin brothers, however, were not. So we found a parking spot between the playground and the beach so Wes could rest and the boys could play. Max informed me that I was going to be “the bad...
Alligators, Architecture, and the Atlantic Ocean: Huntington Beach State Park
Apr 17, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
I'm going to go ahead and admit something. I have never once in my life seen an alligator in the wild. I'm a little confused by this myself. I mean I've traveled quite a bit in my life, and a lot of that travel has been in natural environments with tons of wildlife....
Own the Road: 5 Reasons We Arrive with Happy Campers
Apr 14, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Vacationing with kids is awesome. Getting to that vacation with everyone's sanity and goodwill intact can be the really tricky part. The planning and packing and loading is enough to stop most people from venturing onto the open road with their children. And then...
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