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How To Build A Super Simple DIY Truck Cap Camper In One Day

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If you already own a truck, a DIY truck bed camper build is an inexpensive way to create a place to sleep wherever your adventures take you. Our step-by-step tutorial will walk you through how we created a place for two to sleep in the back of our F-250. Our build includes … [Read more...]

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How To Spend A Weekend At Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN

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Fall Creek Falls State Park is a secluded, peaceful, and beautiful place. It’s a perfect place for a weekend away. The Tennessee state park has over 56 miles of hiking, some of the best waterfalls in the southeast, and breathtaking views. It is an outdoor adventurers … [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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The Essentials You Need To Build A Comfortable Minivan Camper

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Anyone can easily convert a minivan into a comfy DIY camper van without spending much money. If you already own one, it truly is the lowest-cost RV solution available to you. Here are 16 items you need to consider when converting your minivan into a camper van. What you spend … [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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