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Cape Charles, Virginia is a sleepy little town on the northern side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The region has all the beauty of the Eastern Shore region without the crowds, noise, and traffic of the bustling Virginia Beach area. We've now spent two week-long...
We both grew up just miles away from The Atlantic Ocean, so we are beach people through and through. When we bought our first RV, we immediately booked beach camping adventures in places like Cape May and Cape Hatteras. It was a natural fit. Our little pop up camper...
What will the campground of the future look like? How will technology and capitol investments impact the camping experience? Will all campgrounds be powered by solar? Will camping in cities and urban areas become more popular--and practical? What about "geofencing"...
I married an adventurous woman. I also married a patient woman. When we were dating (about twenty years ago) I remember Stephanie talking about wanting to visit Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier, and stay in National Park lodges. We got a little sidetracked when we...
Interested in camping in Shenandoah National Park? Well, you should be! Whether you are an RV owner, a tent camper, or a cabin lover, Shenandoah National Park has a great campground for you. There are terrific options both outside of the park and inside of the park....
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...
