Visiting the Everglades has been a travel goal for some time. Despite setting a goal to make it there, we had somehow managed to not spend much time researching our options. We planned to spend a few days there in our usual slow travel style. Our early research indicated that we should get good verizon…
Dinner seemed to be running late, but since no one was paying any attention to the time, I’m not sure that it mattered. The kids and I were gathered around the picnic table reminiscing about our incredible day as Sam loosely monitored our sizzles sausages on the BBQ. “Mom! Do you remember that really cool…
Thank you for this awesome post! I love all the helpful tips you have given. I am planning our trip for this December. I have a question for you guys…did you stay 2 nights? I am trying to decide between 2 and 3 nights. My kids will be 10, 11 and 13. Any advice on how long to stay? Thanks!ReplyCancel
Hey Jenn! You are welcome! I think it depends on your family. When we booked, they only allowed 2 nights but if we had been able to I think we would have stayed 3! You really can’t get bored and its SO gorgeous. I think I mentioned we didn’t have time to explore out onto the other Key where the Conch Shells were. Your kids are old enough they’d probably spend quite a bit of time snorkeling out away from the fort as well!ReplyCancel
Thank you for this awesome post! I love all the helpful tips you have given. I am planning our trip for this December. I have a question for you guys…did you stay 2 nights? I am trying to decide between 2 and 3 nights. My kids will be 10, 11 and 13. Any advice on how long to stay? Thanks!ReplyCancel
[…] Or if you have enough time, plan on camping on the Dry Tortugas! We didn’t get a chance to do it but it is on our list to go back and stay for a few nights. Here is a post from a family of 5, Currently Wandering, who spent a few days on the Tortugas (lucky!): Family Camping In Dry Tortugas National Park […]ReplyCancel
Last Thanksgiving we went backpacking in Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Georgia. Andrew is working on his Wolf rank in Cub Scouts, and needed to create and use a gear list for a hike or backpacking trip. He did an excellent job, and the trip was great, so I thought I’d share the gear…
Did you use any hiking backpacks when your kids were a little younger? My youngest will be about 15 months when we hit the road, so I’m trying to figure what to carry her in. I use Ergo and Lilliebaby soft structured carriers for now, but wondering if it’s worth it to invest in a hiking backpack carrier such as a Kelty for all our hiking adventures on our RV trip. Any insight appreciated!ReplyCancel
Haley – Yes! We absolutely did. We had a Deuter Kid Comfort III. While there are other brands (Kelty for once) that make kid carriers, no one makes them like Deuter. It lasted through all three kids and still looked brand new. We passed it on to a friend and they’ve been using it every since. Definitely worth having a kid carrier! Just be warned that its easy for little kids to get bored. We’d always hand back snacks one at a time and sing songs. Also letting they get out walk a bit occasionally helps mix things up!! https://currentlywandering.com/2013/06/07/best-seat-on-the-trail/ReplyCancel
[…] Between the two of us, we carry most of the gear. From the tent to the sleeping bags, cooking gear, and the food, most of it is packed into our two larger bags. Over time we’ve been able to make adjustments and swap not-so-light gear out for less weight as we gradually increase our distance, but start with what you have. At short distances, ultra-light gear is not as important. Let your four year old wear her Winnie-the-Pooh backpack and bring her stuffed animal. You can see our gear list here. […]ReplyCancel
During our backpacking trip on the Apostle Islands this August, I recorded some video to help us remember the trip. Our two night, three day trip gave us so much video that I ended up with three videos! If you want to see more of our adventures, subscribe to our YouTube channel. I hope you…
We don’t often do “touristy” things, but when we do we make sure they are going to be epic! Our trip to Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island was no exception. Despite the many souvenir & fudge shops, gear rental and horse-drawn carriage tours all pulling for us to spend money, we managed to make our visit very…
Glad you hear you had such a great experience! We’re planning to camp at Wilderness State Park, visit the Dark Park next door, and then take the ferry to Mackinac Island to explore–next summer. We heard great things about that area from Take That Exit as well and are looking forward to it!ReplyCancel
Your photos are always beautiful.
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