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Through our blog posts, you will get an inside look at how we plan and prepare for our trips, from finding the perfect campground to meal planning, and how to pack everything you need while keeping it organized. We will also share our personal experiences and tips on hiking, visiting US National Park, and road-tripping across the American West, including the best routes, must-see destinations, and how to ensure safety while on the road.

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KOA Care Camps Big Weekend

Every May KOA hosts this great event and it's open to anyone and everyone.  The purpose of the weekend is to raise awareness about the KOA Care Camps for kids with cancer - a week where they get to go have fun and try to forget the burden of their illness.  Most importantly it's also a weekend to raise funds for these camps.  As part of the fundraising when you stay Friday night at a KOA paying full price you get to stay Saturday night for only $10 and that money goes directly to help the camps.  It's a win-win for everyone!

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Campground Review: Cabin Camping at Ft. Collins/Lakeside KOA

Spring Break camping trip to the Ft. Collins/Lakeside KOA campground - we definitely enjoyed our stay and look forward to a summer visit so we may utilize more of the fabulous amenities they offer. We're suckers for paddle boats and ice cream! Not to mention seeing all those big trees in bloom. As promised, today we are going to talk about our cabin experience. Our family has stayed in KOA cabins previously so we knew when booking our trip to Lakeside that we were in for a great stay.

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Campground Review: Ft. Collins/Lakeside KOA

Ft. Collins/Lakeside KOA is a campground north of Fort Collins, Colorado, that offers camping accommodations. It is a Kampground of America (KOA) campground, which is a network of privately-owned campgrounds in North America. The campground offers amenities such as RV hookups, tent camping sites, cabins, and on-site activities like a swimming pool, pickleball, mini golf, tennis, fishing, paddleboats, and playgrounds. The Ft. Collins/Lakeside KOA offers proximity to nearby attractions or outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing and breweries.

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Camping on a Budget: 25 More Tips for Saving Money on Your Next Family Trip

Camping is a great way for families to bond and enjoy nature, but it can also be expensive. From gear to campsites to food, the costs can add up quickly. However, there are plenty of ways to save money on your next camping trip. In this post, we share 25 more tips for cutting costs, including finding free campsites, cooking meals in advance, and renting gear instead of buying it. These tips will help you save money while still having a fun and memorable trip with your family.

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Camping Trip Printable Planner

With Spring Break just around the corner have you planned your getaway yet? We just started doing some last-minute research on where to go and what to do. We know we don't want to go far, but somewhere warmer would be nice. In Colorado, in March, those two things don't usually co-exist.

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What we learned at the Denver RV Show 2015

This past Saturday we spent the WHOLE day at the Denver RV and Boat Show and it's hard to tell if we had more questions when we arrived or when we left. As we've mentioned before we are not ready to purchase that new RV yet, but it's always fun to go 'research' at the shows. We love to see what's new, what's trending, and snoop on what everyone is buying.

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