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We are Mike, Sara, Madeline, and Jack – passionate RV camping experts and avid adventurers. Based in Kentucky, we’ve discovered its hidden gems and are eager to help you explore our home state.

Since 2020, we’ve journeyed through 22 states, transforming from casual travelers into seasoned explorers. Our Campfire Unplugged helps families create AFFORDABLE adventures and lifelong memories by exploring the great outdoors!

From Kentucky’s rolling hills to the vast landscapes of the U.S., we’re here to inspire and guide your family’s travel adventures.

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RV Travel Adventures

Don’t Waste Your Time in Acadia National Park: 11 Easy Hikes [Teen APPROVED]

Create the Perfect Day Trip to Acadia National Park

Affordable Family Fun at Carter Caves Kentucky State Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

27-Day Trips From Louisville You Will Love in 2024

4 Guys RV Park Tour: Red River Gorge

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

Discovering The Ark Encounter in Williamstown Kentucky

5 Best Campgrounds Near The Ark Encounter

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

Where to View Fall Foliage in Louisville, KY

4 Amazing RV Parks Near Louisville

Experience Grand Teton in One Day!

Visit Cumberland Falls: 4 Fun Family Hikes

Sheltowee Trace Adventure Center: Campground Review

Fall Hiking Requires Snake Awareness

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

Hike General Butler State Park: Best Family Trails!

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

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

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

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

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

Halloween in the Campground: Carter Caves State Park Kentucky

Start RV Camping as a Family: Explore the Woods

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

We Bought an RV! OMG! Now WHAT!?

Travel Planning

Discover KOA Campgrounds in New Hampshire: Your Ultimate Guide

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

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

Mammoth Cave Kentucky: Where to Stay

What to Bring on an RV Adventure: How to Pack (Coming Soon)

RV Modifications

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

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