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RVing

Lessons Learned This Weekend RV Travel Season

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November 6, 2019
What important lessons did we learn this weekend RV travel season? We'll walk you through 5 - plus a bonus one regarding a favorite morning beverage.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Raccoon Creek State Park in Pennsylvania

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October 21, 2019
Raccoon Creek State Park in Pennsylvania has camping, hiking, biking, and boating options less than half hour from the city of Pittsburgh.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania

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October 13, 2019
Ohiopyle State Park in the Laurel Highlands area of Pennsylvania has a variety of hiking, kayaking, rafting, and eating options.
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Adventures West Virginia

Trip Report: Holly River State Park in West Virginia

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October 3, 2019
Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, Holly River State Park offers a peaceful yet challenging weekend of camping and hiking.
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Adventures Maryland

Trip Report: Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland

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September 17, 2019
Cunningham Falls is a very busy State Park in Maryland with beautiful hiking trails around & over gigantic boulders plus a full-service campground.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: McConnells Mill State Park in Pennsylvania

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September 9, 2019
You can find challenging, boulder-filled hikes along a fast-moving creek just 40 miles north of Pittsburgh at McConnells Mill State Park!
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Adventures Ohio

Trip Report: West Branch State Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio

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August 28, 2019
If you plan to visit Cuyahoga National Park in Ohio but would like RV hookups while you camp, West Branch State Park is a great overnight spot.
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Flash Reviews RVing

FLASH REVIEW! Samsonite Lumbar Support Pillow

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August 13, 2019
If your RV driver's seat doesn't offer lower back support, could a lumbar support pillow help? We tried a version by Samsonite with mixed results.
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EASY Campfire Recipes

EASY Campfire Recipes: Chicken Parm Burgers

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August 10, 2019
Stoke the flames and try our campfire recipe for these simple, juicy, Italiany & cheesey chicken parm burgers with a side of zesty zucchini spears.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania

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August 8, 2019
Hyner Run State Park in the PA Wilds has scenic views & a cozy campground - plus even more scenic views are just a few miles away at Hyner View State Park!
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RVing

The Cost of Older RV Updates: Axl’s New RV Alternator and Wiring

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July 28, 2019
When the RV alternator light on our dashboard started blinking, we knew another repair was imminent! What was the total cost? We bring the receipt$!
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Sinnemahoning State Park in Pennsylvania

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July 17, 2019
Deep in the Pennsylvania Wilds, Sinnemahoning State Park has a quiet, remote (read: no cell reception) campground and scenic, mostly flat hiking trails.
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RVing

The Cost of Older RV Updates: Axl’s New RV Brakes (and Rotors and More)

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July 10, 2019
If you need new RV brakes, this post is for you! We share how we figured out what we needed, which parts ultimately got replaced & how much it cost.
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Flash Reviews

FLASH REVIEW! SmartWool Hiking Socks

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July 5, 2019
If you're tired of your hiking socks turning into quitters, sliding down your ankles & losing cushion, then SmartWool hiking socks are the remedy.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Shawnee State Park in Pennsylvania

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July 3, 2019
Just west of Bedford in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, Shawnee State Park features a large lake popular for kayaking & fishing plus 16 miles of hiking trails.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Pursuing Our Scoops – The Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail

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June 21, 2019
#PursueYourScoops along the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail in three different regions this summer - you can even earn a t-shirt and ice cream bowl!
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Poe Valley State Park in Pennsylvania

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June 14, 2019
The ride may be rough to Poe Valley State Park (and Poe Paddy next door) in central PA, but the lake, river, and hiking are worth it for the weekend!
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Flash Reviews RVing

FLASH REVIEW! RV Windshield Cover

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June 12, 2019
Need a way to get more privacy inside your RV and keep the temperature inside cooler? A well-fit RV windshield cover can help!
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Adventures North Carolina

Trip Report: Fort Macon & Hammocks Beach, NC

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June 2, 2019
If you are visiting the Crystal Coast, Fort Macon and Hammocks Beach can help you step away from the busy beach scene, North Carolina State Parks' style!
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RVing

RV Makeover Quick Take: RV Door Lock Set Replacement

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May 16, 2019
Have you ever been locked inside (or outside) your RV even though you have a key? We sure have! See how we replaced our RV door lock set when it failed us.
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Adventures Pennsylvania

Trip Report: Kinzua Bridge and Sizerville State Park in Pennsylvania

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May 15, 2019
In one weekend, you can stroll on an over-300-foot-high destroyed railroad bridge at Kinzua Bridge State Park, then overnight & take a few challenging hikes at Sizerville State Park in Pennsylvania.
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Adventures Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia

Coming Attractions: State Parks on the Summer Schedule

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May 5, 2019
This summer, we have more state parks on the schedule! Learn what pet-and-rv-friendly state parks our crew will be visiting.
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Sharing how to make modifications & updates to old RVs like our very own Axl Roads, where to camp & hike in Pennsylvania state parks & beyond, which stuff will make your adventures better, and what your four-legged friends will enjoy most along the way.

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