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Cumberland Falls is a great day trip from Louisville. Or stay for the moonbow and make it a weekend getaway
Our Keystone Cougar is our home away from home. Join us as we plan for RV TRavels and the best campgrounds in Kentucky
Ziplining is a fun outdoor adventure in Kentucky
Cadillac Mountain is the perfect place to see the sunrise on America. We love exploring beyond Kentucky
Rock Bridge Trail #207 in Red River Gorge

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Hi, we’re Mike, Sara, Madeline, and Jack—a family of adventurers exploring Kentucky and beyond. What began as day trips during the COVID grind turned into RV weekends and epic road trips to National Parks. We’ve learned how to UNPLUG from stress, IGNITE a passion for exploration, and RECONNECT as a family—all without breaking the bank.

Through Our Campfire Unplugged, we share tips, hidden gems, and ideas to help busy families create meaningful memories. Ready to start your own adventure? Join our email list for itineraries, travel tips, and insider secrets!

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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways in Kentucky

Discover THE Best Hikes in Kentucky

Beaches in Louisville Kentucky? Heck Yes! Discover AFFORDABLE Beach Vacations

Discover the BEST RV Campgrounds in Kentucky

Explore The Kentucky Bourbon Trail in 2 Days!

20 Family Fun Ways to ENJOY Winter in Kentucky

Discover the BEST Hikes in Red River Gorge for Families

21 Amazing Things to Do in Red River Gorge

Discover the Best Red River Gorge RV Camping

Discover All the Fun Stuff To Do in Louisville: Create Epic Memories Today

Take an Urban Hike along one of the 10 Best Louisville Urban Hikes

Affordable Family Fun at Carter Caves Kentucky State Park

Creating Fun Family Memories Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank: Explore Kentucky

52 Hike Challenge: Discover New Trails, Create Your Adventure

Create an Affordable Spring Break Staycation in Louisville: Spring Break Fun

Discover How Kentucky Influenced Abraham Lincoln: Visiting Lincoln’s Birthplace with Kids

27-Day Trips From Louisville You Will Love in 2024

Discovering The Ark Encounter in Williamstown Kentucky

Where to View Fall Foliage in Louisville, KY

4 Amazing RV Parks Near Louisville

Visit Cumberland Falls: 4 Fun Family Hikes

Visit a Moonbow at Cumberland Falls in Kentucky!

Hike General Butler State Park: Best Family Trails!

Visit Red River Gorge Kentucky: Most Arches East of Utah!!!

Backyard Camping Party Ideas for the Perfect Night Under the Stars

RV Campgrounds (in Kentucky) Reviews

Where to Stay Around Mammoth Cave: Camping in Mammoth Cave National Park + Surround Area

4 Guys RV Park Tour: Red River Gorge

5 Amazing Hiking Trails in Breaks Interstate Park: The Grand Canyon of the South

5 Best Campgrounds Near The Ark Encounter

Camping at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site: Fossils, Arks, and Bison!

4 Amazing RV Parks Near Louisville

Sheltowee Trace Adventure Center: Campground Review

Halloween in the Campground: Carter Caves State Park Kentucky

RV Camping Tips

Must Have RV Accessories: Stress FREE Camping Awaits!

Discover The Best RV Tank Treatment Options

The Easiest Way to Plan RV Travel and Adventures: ChatGPT

Complete Beginners Guide to Your RV’s Water Systems

Do You Hate Ugly Black Streaks on Your RV? Get Rid of Them

Discover the Best RV Hitch Locks: Keep Your Camper Safe

The Ultimate Travel Trailer Maintenance Checklist for FREE

Getting Started in RV Camping: How to Camp if You Hate Camping

Start RV Camping as a Family: Explore the Woods

Our First RV Trip: Was this a Mistake!?!

We Bought an RV! OMG! Now WHAT!?

Best Apps for RV Camping – We Review All the Apps and Share the Best

Best Outdoor Toys for Camping – Free Checklist

Fun Camping Games For Families: Our Top Games

Plan an RV Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide

RV Budgeting: Free Google Budget Template

RV Meal Planning and Preparation

Planning RV Trips: Weedends vs. Long Journeys

Exercise at The Campground: Who Does That!?!

Navigating Fuel Stops in Your RV: Fill Up in the Big Rig Lane

Discover the Best RV Internet! Stop Wasting Time and $$$

Find Out IF Starlink is Worth the Money! Our Starlink RV Review

Our Favorite RV Dealer in Louisville

Keep Your RV in Top Shape with Our Essential DIY RV Maintenance in the Falls

12 Easy Steps to Winterize Your RV Camper + Checklist

The 13 Best RV Toilet Paper Brands + How to Choose the Perfect Roll

Starlink Internet Setup: The Best Internet for RV Travel

Plan Your Kentucky Adventures

Celebrate Fall with the Best Fall Activities in Louisville, KY [2024]

Discover Louisville Waterfront Park: A Central Hub for Urban Exploration

Take an Urban Hike along one of the 10 Best Louisville Urban Hikes

7 Best Hiking Trails in the Louisville Area

Affordable Family Fun at Carter Caves Kentucky State Park

Creating Fun Family Memories Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank: Explore Kentucky

South Central Kentucky is home to Adventures! Discover 15 Fabulous Things to Do Near Mammoth Cave

Discover Mammoth Cave National Park: Best Hikes in Mammoth Cave National Park Your Family Will Love in 2024

52 Hike Challenge: Discover New Trails, Create Your Adventure

5 Amazing Hiking Trails in Breaks Interstate Park: The Grand Canyon of the South

Discovering The Ark Encounter in Williamstown Kentucky

Where to View Fall Foliage in Louisville, KY

Visit Cumberland Falls: 4 Fun Family Hikes

Fall Hiking Requires Snake Awareness

Visit a Moonbow at Cumberland Falls in Kentucky!

Hike General Butler State Park: Best Family Trails!

Visit Red River Gorge Kentucky: Most Arches East of Utah!!!

Explore Beyond Kentucky + Some RV Tips!

Ideas for Your Next Adventure

Maximize Your Time in Acadia National Park: 11 Easy Hikes [Teen APPROVED]

Create the Perfect Day Trip to Acadia National Park

52 Hike Challenge: Discover New Trails, Create Your Adventure

A Comprehensive Review of Our Overnight Stay in Asheville, North Carolina

Interactive Paranormal Investigations in Charleston

Visiting Charleston in Winter: Our Family’s Review of this Amazing Historic City

KOA Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Camping in the Winter – Our Review

Dirt In My Shoes Itinerary Review: Yellowstone National Park

Experience Grand Teton in One Day!

Where to Camp in West Yellowstone

Explore Mackinaw Island and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Visit a Moonbow at Cumberland Falls in Kentucky!

One Day in Custer State Park: Black Hills of South Dakota

How to Spend Two Days in Yellowstone National Park

Grinnell Glacier Hike: The Most Beautiful Hike in Glacier National Park

Devil’s Tower National Monument: Is it Worth a Day Trip?

Devil’s Bathtub: Spearfish Canyon National Forest

Visit the First KOA Campground: Billings Montana

Badlands National Park: 5 Family Friendly Trails

Where to Camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota: Rafter J Bar Ranch

Visiting Gettysburg: Battlefields, Guide Alongs, and Ghost Hunting!

Experience Mount Rushmore: Explore the Blackhills

Onawa Iowa: Home of the Klondike Bar – Overnighting at Onowa KOA

Cloudland Canyon: Hiking Northwest Georgia’s Beautiful Gorges

Discover KOA Campgrounds in New Hampshire: Your Ultimate Guide

Finding the BEST RV Campground in Acadia National Park is EASY with our Comprehensive Guide

RV Tips and Tricks We’ve Learned!

Trailer Tires vs. Car Tires: What Every RVer Needs to Know!

RV Battery Systems Power All the On and Off-Grid Fun

Finding the Best RV Places: Hint Mobile RV Techs are Your LIFELINE

Find the Best Coffee Maker for RV Life

Discover the Best RV Internet! Stop Wasting Time and $$$

Find Out IF Starlink is Worth the Money! Our Starlink RV Review

Our Favorite RV Dealer in Louisville

Keep Your RV in Top Shape with Our Essential DIY RV Maintenance in the Falls

12 Easy Steps to Winterize Your RV Camper + Checklist

The 13 Best RV Toilet Paper Brands + How to Choose the Perfect Roll

Starlink Internet Setup: The Best Internet for RV Travel

How to Change a Flat Tire on an RV Camper

Keep Your RV Batteries Charged: How to Install a Solar Trickle Charger

RV Camping Essentials: Stock your Rig like a Pro

Backyard Camping Party Ideas for the Perfect Night Under the Stars

Best Apps for RV Camping – We Review All the Apps and Share the Best

Best Outdoor Toys for Camping – Free Checklist

Plan a Trip to National Parks: Make Planning Easy

Fun Camping Games For Families: Our Top Games

Plan an RV Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide

Create a Successful Yellowstone RV Adventure with Kids!

Travel the Great Lakes Region

RV Budgeting: Free Google Budget Template

How to Prepare for a Surprise Trip to Glacier National Park

RV Meal Planning and Preparation

Planning RV Trips: Weedends vs. Long Journeys

Exercise at The Campground: Who Does That!?!

Navigating Fuel Stops in Your RV: Fill Up in the Big Rig Lane

Getting Started in RV Camping: How to Camp if You Hate Camping

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