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Although it may be hard to believe with this messed up 2020, autumn is just around the corner. That means that Mother Nature’s color show will begin in about six weeks, spreading from the north to the south across the nation. Have you planned your leaf looking road trip yet? Just like predicting the weather, forecasting how colorful the fall season will be is just as inexact. There are a lot of factors that determine how colorful the fall foliage will be. These include the amount of rainf …

...Or threes, or fours. Simply put, camping with a toddler or very young child comes with its own unique set of challenges. But, camping is and always has been a great activity for the family. That includes kids of all ages. You just need to be willing to use a little creativity and patience when it comes to camping with toddlers - especially for the first time. The most important thing you can do is to make sure your child is ready to camp. Talk to them about it beforehand. You know them b …

If you're traveling the country this summer, here is a great option for your RV vacation! DIYing it is popular these days, whether it relates to renovating an old house, refurbishing old furniture, or growing vegetables, herbs and produce in backyard gardens. While it may seem that it is a relatively new phenomenon, the truth is that DIY is the foundation of how families lived and survived in some of the poorest regions of the nation, including rural Appalachia. At the John C. Campbell …

Let’s face it, this year has been a stressful one. Thankfully, things are starting to re-open across the country and many of us have been able to enjoy at least a bit of “normalcy” over the last several weeks. But, if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or even anxious, one of the best things you can do is to take some time for yourself to relax, unwind, and recharge. Many people think of camping as a social activity with friends or family. While that’s definitely a great part of hittin …

Summertime excursions were delayed, but families are trying to make the most of the weeks they have until schools – hopefully – reopen safely. When you are out in the RV with your kids in tow, or your visiting grandkids, this is the perfect time to spend making memories, sharing laughs and learning to enjoy a simpler, unplugged lifestyle. Setting up camp in a campground or park already provides opportunities to explore nature, study the stars, moon, and planets, or dash in and out of the …