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Kalaloch Campground – Olympic National Park: A Hidden Gem for Outdoor Enthusiasts Kalaloch Campground is a true treasure on the southwest coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park. This campground is one of the park’s most scenic and popular spots. Perched on a high bluff, it overlooks the stunning Pacific Ocean. While only a few campsites offer direct ocean views, the beach is just about 40 feet below the bluff, making it easily accessible. A Spacious Retreat i

Indiana When planning our visit to Indiana, Tippecanoe River State Park turned out to be an excellent basecamp. The park is large, heavily wooded, and offers plenty of room to spread out. If you're looking for a campground with mature trees, spacious campsites, good fishing, and miles of hiking trails, this one deserves a spot on your list. Campground One of the first things you'll notice is just how much shade there is. Towering oak and maple trees cover nearly every campsit

Chelsea, Michigan We spent six nights at Sugarloaf Campground in Waterloo Recreation Area while trying to catch the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee. The campground is only about 40 minutes from Jackson, making it a great home base if you're planning to attend the balloon festival or explore southern Michigan. Unfortunately, Mother Nature didn't cooperate for most of the week, but that gave us plenty of time to enjoy everything the campground had to offer. Sugarloaf sits on a beautifu

Newcomb campground is the perfect home base for exploring the Adirondacks

One of the biggest questions RV travelers ask about Niagara Falls is simple: "Where do you park?" After spending the day exploring both the park and downtown Niagara Falls, I can tell you that parking is probably the most challenging part of the entire visit. If you're arriving in a motorhome or towing a trailer, a little planning will save you a lot of frustration. A Scenic Drive to the Falls Leaving Lakeside State Park, we followed the Lake Ontario shoreline toward Niagara

After several weeks exploring the Adirondacks, we found one of those campgrounds that simply gets everything right. West Canada Creek Campground isn't a large resort or packed with luxury amenities. Instead, it's a clean, family-friendly campground built around one of New York's best trout streams. Whether you're an angler, traveling with kids, or simply looking for a peaceful place to relax, this campground checks a lot of boxes. The first thing I noticed pulling in was how

We checked another national park off our list, and I have to admit, Cuyahoga Valley National Park completely surprised me. After visiting more than 50 national parks, I expected another large, self-contained park with a scenic entrance road and major attractions clustered together. Instead, Cuyahoga Valley is unlike any national park we've visited. Rather than driving through one continuous park, you're constantly moving between forests, rivers, historic towns, farms, and tra

Not every great travel experience requires a campground or hiking trail. The North Creek Mosaic Project was one of the most unexpected highlights of my Adirondack travels. Located in downtown North Creek, this public art installation stretches nearly two blocks along a retaining wall. At first glance I expected a quick photo stop. Instead, I spent far more time exploring the artwork than I anticipated. The mosaic tells the story of Adirondack life. Scenes include fishing, kay

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake exceeded every expectation I had. I originally visited to see the giant Trolls exhibit created by artist Thomas Dambo, but I quickly discovered the attraction is much more than a museum. The Trolls exhibit features six massive sculptures built entirely from recycled materials and hidden throughout the property. Finding them feels like a scavenger hunt through the Adirondack forest. Each troll has its own personality and setting. Standing nearly

Limekiln Lake Campground was my final stop in the Adirondacks, and it was a memorable one. I stayed directly on the water with unobstructed views across the lake. The setting immediately reminded me of Squam Lake in New Hampshire. Forested hills surround the lake, development is minimal, and the atmosphere feels wonderfully remote. The campground is large and spread out along the shoreline. Sites offer plenty of privacy and access to the lake. For anglers, Limekiln Lake offer

Newcomb Campground was a welcome change of pace after several days of primitive camping and boondocking. Located near downtown Newcomb, the campground offers water and electric hookups along with a dump station. While many Adirondack campgrounds focus on rustic experiences, Newcomb provides enough amenities to recharge while still feeling connected to nature. The campground itself is small, quiet, and beautifully maintained. Sites are spread throughout a pine forest and offer

Sacandaga Campground may be one of the most unique campgrounds I've visited anywhere in New York. The campground sits on a peninsula where two branches of the Sacandaga River flow around the property before eventually merging downstream. Water is everywhere, creating beautiful views and endless opportunities for fishing and exploration. I spent three days here and never felt the need to leave the campground. The fishing was one of the highlights. There are multiple access poi

Lewey Lake Campground was one of those places that immediately makes you want to stay longer. Located along both Lewey Lake and Indian Lake, the campground offers an impressive collection of waterfront campsites. I stayed on the Lewey Lake side and was surprised by how private the sites felt. The campsites were huge, heavily wooded, and so well spaced out that I could barely see neighboring campers. One of the campground's biggest strengths is water access. Nearly every water

Perkins Clearing Conservation Easement quickly became one of my favorite boondocking areas in the Adirondacks. After spending time in traditional campgrounds, I was looking for a place where Kona and I could truly get off the grid, and Perkins Clearing delivered exactly that. The area contains numerous designated roadside campsites scattered along a network of dirt roads near Mason Lake and Jessup River. I spent nearly two hours exploring the area before settling on a large c

One of my goals for exploring the Adirondacks was simple. Find great boondocking spots and spend a few days enjoying the wilderness. Using New York State DEC maps, I researched primitive campsites near trout streams and fishing opportunities. I always try to have multiple backup plans because boondocking is rarely predictable. Our search took us along Route 28, also known as the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway. The drive alone is worth the trip. The road winds through forests,

Our first night at Putnam Pond Campground taught me an important lesson. Just because you buy new technology doesn't mean you're immediately good at using it. Putnam Pond is one of those campgrounds that reminds you why you travel. Large wooded campsites sit deep within the forest. Many are so private that you can barely see your neighbors. It feels remote and peaceful. That was exactly the problem. This trip was my first time traveling with Starlink. Like many full-time RV t

After saying goodbye to family at White Barn Farm in Brookline, Vermont, Kona and I pointed the RV west toward our next adventure. Our long-term goal this summer is to visit the last few national parks on our list, but first we wanted to spend some time exploring the Adirondacks. Our first destination was Fort Ticonderoga. Like many travel days, this one started with a simple plan. I plugged Fort Ticonderoga into Google Maps and followed the directions. The drive through Verm

Watching the Artemis II Launch — April 1 We spent most of the winter exploring Florida’s state parks and making our annual fishing trip to the Keys with my fishing buddies. Along the way, we found ourselves drawn to the Space Coast, catching several SpaceX launches from Cape Canaveral. But the highlight of it all was watching Artemis II lift off on April 1. Our favorite spot for launches was Manatee Hammock Campground. This Brevard County park is dog-friendly and sits directl

Manatee Hammock Campground is one of the best spots I’ve found to watch a rocket launch—hands down. If you’re looking for a front-row seat to launches at Kennedy Space Center, this place is hard to beat. Reservations and Campsite Setup The campground is run by Brevard County, so reservations are made through their website. If you’re trying to book around a rocket launch, plan ahead—it can be tough to get a site when launches are scheduled. Sites can be a little hit or miss. S

We headed out of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Florida, for what turned into one of the most memorable offshore fishing days I’ve had in the Florida Keys. Rough Start Turns Into Epic Offshore Fishing Day The original plan was a swordfish trip, but the weather had other ideas. With winds blowing 15–18 knots and rough seas offshore, we made the call to stay closer and target pelagic species instead. Before getting lines in, we ran out near the towers to load up on ballyho