RV’ing from a kid’s perspective.
Recently a co-worker had commented on all the renovation work we have been doing to Betty Deux, our Keystone Outback travel trailer. She made the comment that she’d like to go camping, but didn’t think her kids would like it.
Let’s face it, with the way kids are “plugged-in” now a days, she’s probably right. Unless, they can be convinced that there truly are alternatives to their phones and their current gaming systems.
So what is in it for them? Grant it, our type of camping requires many hours sitting in the truck. So occasionally we reward ourselves by staying at a campground that has a pool. Being able to swim is fantastic, especially on a hot day, but there’s so much more.
If you think there’s nothing to do camping and traveling check out the captions on my slideshows and see if I’ve changed your minds. Put the electronics away. Go out explore!
Sit by the fire. If old enough help build the fire with Dad’s supervision of course. 
Visitor centers can be a great source of fun and information. We met an alligator turtle at Rend Lake Visitor Center in Illinois. 
He even carries his keyboard on our trips. 
Got to participate in a cooking class at one of our Harvest Host stops. https://www.rgwcandyshop.com/ 
Pasta Making 
New States and Welcome Centers 
Mom and Dad at a Winery? I get beef sticks. Try new foods. 
Okay more sleep. 
Go on hikes. This was at a SD Welcome Center. Again, little museum and beautiful statues. Amazing views.
See amazing views: Dignity Statue Chamberlin, SD Welcome Center 
Visit weird towns Wall SD 
Do crazy things with your parents like getting your photo done. Deadwood, SD 
Deadwood, SD 
Explore old towns. Deadwood, SD 
Explore souvenir shops. 
Enjoy great meals. 
See your first parade. 
Fun hands-on activites at museums. Days of 76 Museum, Deadwood, SD 
There are so many museums to visit.
Climb a 1936 dinosaur at Dinasaur Park, Rapid City, SD 
Visit National Monuments. Mount Rushmore, SD 
Never let rain get you down. Play outside anyway. 
Climb a mountain with your dad. 
Said mountain. Grouse Mountain Dispersed Camping Buffalo, Wy 
Grouse Mountain Dispersed Camping. Spent hours walking and bouncing his ball and riding his bike. 
Horses came to visit our campsite. Once in a lifetime experience.
Play outside. He was so upset when we had to leave this area. Loved being able to play in the cool temperatures. 
Go fishing. 
There are trails to hike in every state. No excuse to not get outside. 
Okay sometimes bad weather means staying inside and watching movies. But 99% of our time camping the T.V. is OFF! 
Believe it or not there are gold flakes in this tiny bottle. Boy went panning for gold. 
Panning for gold on the Arkansas River, River Rim Campground, Buena Vista, Co. Lots of little flakes of gold floating around.
Chasing Seventies 