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5 Apps That Will Save You Money On Gas While Truck Camping

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Gas is the most expensive part of truck camping, apart from buying your set-up, but there are apps out there that can help you curb the price of fueling up your truck. And the more money you save on fuel costs, the more money you can spend on your truck camping adventures! 5 … [Read more...]

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3 Places Near The Blue Ridge Parkway In Virginia That Are Worth The Stop

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You could drive the entire Blue Ridge Parkway from Virginia to North Carolina, not getting off of it the entire time, and have a tremendous trip. Still, you will have missed some pretty epic hiking trails and incredible views along the way. It is worth taking the time to get off … [Read more...]

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Truck Camper Packing Hacks: How To Fit All You Need In That Tiny Space

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A truck camper is super convenient to travel in; it can fit in any parking space, any campsite, and you can take it just about anywhere. That convenience comes at a price, however, which is little storage space. No worries--you can fit everything you need to camp in comfort when … [Read more...]

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Spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes In Virginia You Don’t Want To Miss

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The Blue Ridge Parkway spans over 400 miles. Many people know it for its beautiful overlooks, but if you only stop at them and don't get on the hiking trails along the parkway, you will be missing out on a lot of the beauty. We took a three day trip along the Virginia section … [Read more...]

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33 Handy & Free Apps For Road Trips Taken By Car Or RV

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The invention of the smartphone forever changed road trips. There is a free app to help you with every aspect of a road trip from fueling up for the best price, to finding a cheap place to lay your head.  33 Handy & Free Apps For Road Trips Taken By Car Or RV (Links in … [Read more...]

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Hi, I am Victoria and I am married to Jack. We have 3 kids ages 20 to 26 Now that the kids are grown we have more time on our hands for travel. Sometimes our kids join us but mostly we travel just the two of us. This blog is where we share our adventures as well as travel tips.

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