RV Trip Makers

30/11/2023

This definitely seems like a neat place to stop and visit!

Have you ever been? (Or even heard of it?!)

Posted a new gallery to my site. Come visit and let me know what you think.

We visited the ruins of Presidents Head Park in Virginia. It only took me almost 10 years to remember to get tickets before we passed through the area for Thanksgiving.

But, we spend the evening exploring around the 42 concrete heads as they slowly decay. While they might not look large, they are.. Each are 15 to 20 feet tall. Luckily a local photographer, John Plashal, has worked to allow access to these forgotten works of art. He is also working to try and preserve the heads before they rot away forever.

Click below to view the full gallery.

https://www.offgridphotos.net/PresidentsPark23

20/09/2023

Pretty nice article from Fireside RV Rental about RV Trip Makers:

Have you ever dreamt of taking an RV trip but felt overwhelmed by the planning process? You're not alone! Planning an RV trip can be stressful, especially if you have never taken one before. But did you know there are experienced experts that can plan your trip for you? RV Trip Makers does just that...

16/06/2023

Who agrees?! 😎

01/06/2023

Let us help you with your planning!

2️⃣ Arrive with Accommodation Plans ⛺️

All campgrounds and lodging require a reservation and are usually full. No camping or overnight vehicle parking is allowed in pullouts, parking areas, picnic grounds, or any place other than a designated campsite in the park. If you don’t have a reservation, the nearest campsite or hotel room may be hours away, so have a plan before you arrive!

Learn how to for your upcoming Yellowstone visit by following our top 10 tips: go.nps.gov/YELLtop10

03/05/2023

Charleston, SC is steeped in history, has amazing food, and is beautiful to boot!

Fort Sumter is where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. This made it an excellent roadschool opportunity for my homeschooling family.

No trip to Charleston is complete without a carriage tour of the historic downtown area.

And, our favorite place to stay there is at the campground in James Island County Park. Affordable, beautiful, and friendly staff. But don’t expect paved spots.

30/04/2023

Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ is one of those iconic postcard kind of places. And honestly, it’s as beautiful in person as it is in photos.

We were there 6 years ago and came back this year while exploring the southwest this spring. It’s changed a lot in that time with a slightly longer but gentler path from the parking area to the overlook and there’s a fenced off area at the overlook.

There’s a $10/car admission fee (there are different rates for different sized vehicles, I believe).

28/04/2023

Zion National Park in southern Utah was absolutely gorgeous!

Established as a national park in 1956, it was previously a national monument. The red and white sandstone cliffs of southwestern Utah tower hundreds of feet above the Virgin River, which meanders through their network of narrow canyons. The heart of Zion National Park is a secluded canyon that lies amidst this striking landscape.

The wonderful part of southern Utah is the proximity to other national parks and so many beautiful sights to see.

Give us a call if you’d like help to plan a trip.

14/03/2023

Just a head's up- the next total solar eclipse that crosses America is coming on April 8, 2024. It sounds crazy to start planning a year+ in advance, but I would 100% recommend that you start considering where you'll be for it.

If you've experienced a solar eclipse before and it wasn't totality, you have no idea what you're missing. Those 1-4 minutes where the sun is totally blocked is literally breath taking and aww inspiring. Comparing it to a regular solar eclipse where the sun is 99.9% obscured is like comparing apples to a blue whale.

Eclipse2024.org has a good map showing the path of totality. FIND SOMEWHERE TO BE!

26/02/2023

Going for a walk around Albuquerque’s Old Town area. Super cute.

24/02/2023

Let’s talk playgrounds! What campgrounds have you been to that have had the best?

23/02/2023

Let’s talk terms for a moment:

- Moochdocking - parking at family or friends in their driveway or yard
- Wallydocking - parking overnight at a Walmart or other retail establishment that is RVer friendly (Cabelas, Cracker Barrel, etc)
- Boondocking - camping outside of established campgrounds on public land with no hookups or amenities
- Dry Camping - camping at a campground with no hookups (no electric, water, or sewer); there may or may not be a water fill and/or dump station at the campground
- Partial Hookups - camping in a campground/RV park with electric but not water and/or sewer at your campsite
- Full Hookups - camping in a campground/RV park with electric, water, and sewer hookups

Each one has its advantages. What’s your favorite?

Mine has to be moochdocking because I love visiting with friends and family but still getting my bed to go sleep in!

21/02/2023

Buc-ee’s! You either love it or you avoid it like the plague.

What say you? Hit the ❤️ if you love it and the 😡 if you don’t. And comment to tell me why!

10/02/2023

My family LOVED stupid roadside America tourist traps. It’s not for everyone, but we enjoy the silly fun.

Also, if you’re headed to Roswell, Bottomless Lakes State Park is stunning! We are in their dry camping spots but they have full hookup spots available, too.

08/02/2023

I can’t help it. If you put up enough billboards on my drive, I’m *going to* stop. And the dumber, the better. If you’ve driven I-10 out west, you know what I’m talking about.

We stopped and checked it out back in 2016 when we were first on the road and just stopped again after realizing that A, my son didn’t remember it and B, it was remodeled in 2018!

Best and weirdest $10 I’ve spent in a while.

06/02/2023

City of Rocks State Park has been on my list forever. I can’t wait to see what it looks like in the day when we can explore a bit!

27/12/2022

I’m using RV Parky to plan out 2023. I swear, I’ve got to be our toughest client- doing things that we wouldn’t recommend others:

1, don’t try and do it all - there’s only so many miles and so many hours in a day
2, when possible, stick to 250-300 miles max as you’ll travel at about 45-50 mph overall
3, do take a logical route and don’t zig zag
4, don’t forget to stop and smell the roses!

Fortunately, we have time on our side. We are starting in January 1 and the map runs through to the end of June. I still need to plan out that last 29-30 leg to break it into things we want to see and bite-sized legs.

Where are you planning to visit in 2023?

19/12/2022

If you’re in Anaheim, consider staying at Orangeland RV Park and definitely eating at Tacos Los Cholos. We liked it so much that we went back twice within a week. They have an amazing keto taco where they make the shell out of cheese. You pick from a dozen types of meats (regular, premium, and prime). Ordering from the Prime side of things can get expensive but holy heck is it good!

🌮

23/11/2022

We are staying at the Thousand Trails Palms Springs RV Park (hooray for $0/night stays!) and drove over to Joshua Tree National Park. Being Thanksgiving week, the crowds were quite high but we still got out and explored a little. Beautiful park!

Did you know, Joshua trees were named by the early Mormon settlers as the branches reminded them of the prophet Joshua with his upswept arms?

22/11/2022

Black Friday Sale! Get 20% off the trip planning fee and a decrease in the optional reservation fee!

Contact us by December 1 to lock in these prices!

Planning an RV trip can be overwhelming. There are lots of factors to consider, and with RVing becoming more and more popular, snagging the spots you want can be a bit tricky. Fortunately, we’re here to help as your RV travel planners!

28/09/2022

It’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta time! The event hasn’t officially started but we are here already. Getting some time boondocking and hanging out with friends from The Republic of Nomads.

14/09/2022

Reheating a little bit of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan today. When we were there a couple of weeks ago, we bought some frozen pasties from Muldoon’s in Munising during our Muldoon’s vs. Miner’s Pasty Showdown.

Today, it’s time to heat one up. Just wish I had gravy…

04/09/2022

Not all campsites are pretty. Lambert’s Cafe in Ozark. MO has its own RV park behind the restaurant. It’s plan, kind of ugly, but it works. Self-pay kiosk at the office but you have to call a number to have someone come unlock the electric box for you. We got here on a Saturday, on a holiday weekend, right in the middle of the dinner rush. The RV park manager was gone and we had to wait for someone in the restaurant to find a minute to make it over. Took 2 calls and nearly and hour.

17/08/2022

Have you explored the Pacific Northwest?? It is jaw dropping amazing! My family is spending a couple months in the area and loving it. If you’d like us to help plan a visit here for your next trip, just let us know!
💙 Jordan - Trip Planner

04/08/2022

Have you been on the fence about planning an RV trip? Let us help!

https://rvtripmakers.com/

20/07/2022

I recently got to fulfill a bucket list of mine of taking our RV onto a ferry! We crossed on the Cape May Lewes Ferry. We are 62’ bumper to bumper and paid $132. Honestly, at 6.5 mpg and tolls, the cost was about the same. Time-wise, our arrival time was about the same, as well. And the ferry was way less stress!

Our 48v battery + twin Quattro 5000 inverters ran the A/C for us and the cats beautifully as you’re not allowed to have engines on during the crossing.

26/06/2022

Anybody have fond memories of Blockbuster video?? Take a trip to Bend, OR to visit the ‘last blockbuster on the plant’!! Rent a movie, take some pics, and grab some swag!

17/06/2022

For any of our RV Trip Makers clients that are headed to Yellowstone, we mostly have y'all at the west entrance and it looks like NPS is aiming for south, west and east entrances opening next week at Yellowstone.

20/05/2022

See, RV Trip Makers can get you to cool places and awesome sights.. but we also know about the best campground ice cream options out there!

Mason Jar Sundaes are back starting today!

4 flavours to choose from!

•Unicorn
•Caramel Crunch
•Cookie Crumble
•Peanut Butter Pretzel

They come in a wide mouth Mason Jar. Ask for the lid and reuse at home or bring back your jar for a $1 refund.

Cost $10.40 plus tax

www.sidturcottepark.com