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As we wrapped up another weekend of camping at Joe Wheeler State Park, Irene and I made a goal to finally write a blog post on this place that is easily our most frequented state park. Located on Wheeler Lake about 20 miles west of Athens, Joe Wheeler is one of the first places I […]

We camped at Look Rock Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Memorial Day 2023. Look Rock Campground reopened in Fall 2022 after a 10 year closure. There were things we loved and many things that could be improved. Check out our blog for more info.

When: Feb 24-26, 2023 Location: Huntsville, AL Campground: Monte Sano State Park Sites: 6,7 Weather Conditions: Rainy and Foggy. Lows in the 40s, Highs in the 50s. Duration: Two  nights Amenities: Water/Electric/Sewer , Showers, Hiking Trails, Playground Kid Friendly: Yes *** This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. If you follow and link and choose to […]

Camping Cabin at Desoto State Park Are you interested in trying camping, but don’t have the gear? Not sure you want to commit to sleeping outside overnight? Well, a primitive cabin may be a great option for you! After we had the twins, our primitive camping adventures never really materialized. It just seemed like a […]

In our first year of camping, we learned quickly how important it is to plan ahead (a year in advance sometimes) to get the campground and campsites that we want. It’s taken us a year to really learn what works for our family. Here are three things we’re doing now to book our RV weekends. […]

Have you ever had one of those “ah-ha” moments where you think to yourself “wow I wish I had thought of this sooner”?  That’s how Nicholas and I feel about RV life. And, while we wished that it was something we had thought about early on in our marriage, I believe that we found Cella […]

When: September 3-6, 2021 Location: Rock Island, TN Campground: Rock Island State Park Sites: 28 and 30 Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the 60s, highs in the 80s.  Duration: Three nights Amenities: Water/Electric, Dumping Station, Showers, Playground, Hiking Trails, Beach/Swimming Area Kid Friendly: Yes For Cella the Airstream’s first trip, the Kennedys booked Rock […]

When: May 27-30, 2022 Location: Big South Fork National Recreation Area Campground: Bandy Creek Campground Sites: 45, 46, 47 Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy. Lows in the 50s, highs in the 70s and low 80s.  Duration: Three nights Amenities: Water/Electric, Dumping Station, Showers, Pool, Stables, Hiking Trails, Canoe/Kayaking Kid Friendly: Yes We camped at Big South […]

If you’re looking for a beautiful, family-friendly place to camp or recreate, look no further than Big South Fork. Located in both Tennessee and Kentucky, this recreation area is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. We camped for three nights at the Bandy Creek Campground. Here are three reasons why you should consider camping […]