How did you begin this hobby?
I started a blog to write articles about our adventures and decided to start back at the beginning. The beginning is always a good place to start. Attached is my article on how we got started. ...
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We had spent 10 years worth of vacation time renovating an old house, only occasionally taking a trip with our 2 young kids. On Thanksgiving Day 2010, we were sitting around talking with relatives about how big the kids were getting and it made us realize that they were going to remember nothing but our house being torn apart and rebuilt. We decided that day that something had to change.
Within a month, we had purchased a new popup camper. That year, and every year since, we have spent nearly 30 nights on the road. We have camped in 8 states so far and will be adding 4 more this year. We love camping in KY and IN State Parks and have been to all but 2 that are within a 3 hour drive from our house. This year we sold the pop-up and purchased a larger travel trailer that will better support long distance trips, all so we can venture farther and see more.
Our kids are now developing tons of memories that are more positive than working on a house. It has taught them tremendous problem solving skills and outdoor skills that many of their friends don't possess. My son loved camping so much that he joined Scouts and is nearly finished earning his Star rank. The only regret that we have is that we didn't start sooner.
Within a month, we had purchased a new popup camper. That year, and every year since, we have spent nearly 30 nights on the road. We have camped in 8 states so far and will be adding 4 more this year. We love camping in KY and IN State Parks and have been to all but 2 that are within a 3 hour drive from our house. This year we sold the pop-up and purchased a larger travel trailer that will better support long distance trips, all so we can venture farther and see more.
Our kids are now developing tons of memories that are more positive than working on a house. It has taught them tremendous problem solving skills and outdoor skills that many of their friends don't possess. My son loved camping so much that he joined Scouts and is nearly finished earning his Star rank. The only regret that we have is that we didn't start sooner.
