Our Road Life Journal
Follow our family’s journey as we learn, grow, and explore the country together.
How We Built DIY Bunk Beds for Our Happijac System
We have four kids and we wanted the garage to be their room. Simple enough goal - but the Happijac system our RV came with wasn't set up for it. The bottom portion was a pair of couches that were uncomfortable to sleep on, and the top was a frame built for a single...
The Ridge Outdoor Resort, Sevierville, TN
If you are looking for a luxury RV resort in the Smoky Mountains that truly delivers on location, amenities, and family friendly atmosphere, let us introduce you to The Ridge Outdoor Resort. We stayed for five full weeks over Thanksgiving and Christmas in our 46 foot...
DIY Farmhouse Table
We built this table for friends who let us moochdock on their property. They’re a family of six, we’re a family of six, and there’s a 13 year old neighbor we genuinely love - she’s basically family in all the ways that matter. That meant this table had one job: fit...
Waldameer, Erie, PA
Waldameer Park & Water World in Erie, PA. Opening in 1896, Waldameer is currently the 6th oldest continuously operated amusement park in the United States. We first discovered the park in the summer of 2023 and returned for our second trip in summer 2025 and loved...
St. Louis, MO
Earlier this year, we made a quick stop in St. Louis, and it ended up being one of the most memorable legs of our journey. Sometimes the best stops aren’t the ones you plan in detail—they’re the ones that surprise you with how perfectly everything just fits. We camped...
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