To live in the Midwest is to vacation at one of the Great Lakes
Chris Marts 
Sledding the White Sands in New Mexico
I recently took M for her kindergarten vaccinations. That also meant an annual well child check (don’t worry, she’s growing just fine). The doctor asked her about her summer which led M mentioning sledding. He was confused.
Joe Skeen Campground Review: Amenities and Tips
Joe Skeen is one of our favorite free campgrounds thanks to the quiet area and beautiful landscape. We were lucky to nab the last of about a dozen spots on this BLM area.
Boondocking on The Wall
Experience free camping on The Wall in South Dakota — stunning Badlands views, wide‑open space, cows, wind, and everything you need to know before boondocking here.
Running Turkeys: Hiking Indiana’s Most Popular Park
That’s what M calls Turkey Run State Park. It is one of Indiana’s most visited and best known state parks. It’s a favorite hiking location for our family as well.
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
A kind lady in a local antique shop suggested that visit a swinging bridge. Well, okay, why not?
Morganton Point Campground Review: Large Family Camping in Georgia
We headed to Georgia to find Bigfoot but ended up finding a peaceful (if slightly unlevel) retreat at Morganton Point Campground. From the stone labyrinth on the shores of Blue Ridge Lake to the challenge of parking a 26ft Jayco on a slope, here’s what our family of seven learned during our Spring Break stay.