When one reflects on National Park Service sites in Pennsylvania, among those that come to mind might be Gettysburg, Valley Forge, Flight 93, and Independence Hall. But Pennsylvania is home to approximately 15 National Park Service sites, in addition to…
At Straits State Park in St. Ignace, Michigan you will find a camping spot with a view: Located just across the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula (UP), it provides the perfect base camp for touring Mackinac Island and other…
This year’s summer adventure was the third three-week road trip we have embarked on with our family in the last three years. Although a lot of things went exactly as expected, a few things surprised us this go around. We…
In the northwestern portion of Michigan’s “mitten,” sandwiched between two picturesque inland lakes is Interlochen State Park. The 200-acre virgin white pine park is a popular spot to kick back and enjoy the beautiful scenery, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, water…
Whenever we return from a long RVing adventure, it takes us a little bit to get back into the routine of life. (Please tell me it’s not just us! :)) I suppose some of the “adjustment period” stems from a…
We started our 2017 summer adventure to Michigan and Wisconsin with a visit to Proud Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) near Wixom, Mich. It offered a relaxing stopping point for us to visit family as we began our journey up…
Last month we announced we were starting a new feature here at The Touring Camper called the “Campsite Spotlight.” We envision the Campsite Spotlight becoming a way for The Touring Camper community to share with other readers about their favorite places…
Prince Gallitzin State Park in Patton, Pa., is a large camping haven in the Laurel Highlands of south central Pennsylvania. Popular among boaters and anglers, this state park is packed with family-friendly amenities like a swimming area, geocaching loop, and…
Nearly 17 years ago Jarrett and I transplanted to western Pennsylvania when we started our college careers at a small school in Grove City. At the time we both thought we would only live in the state temporarily until we exited…
Our March spring break trip could probably be summed up in three words: family, fun, and food. We relished our time with family, found lots of ways to have a ton of fun, and ate way too much good food. Jarrett…