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                    FAMILY TRAVEL TIPS

                    We don't know it all, but we wanna help in any way we can! Let's get you and your family outdoors. Here we go!

                    Pandemic Travel

                    Let's safely travel during a pandemic and after!
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                    NATIONAL PARKS

                    Tips on National Parks
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                    FLYING TIPS

                    Flying all over the world & countrying (and many times with kids) This just happens to be our expertise!
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                    ARIZONA

                    After living & traveling around the desert for 5 years, here is what we love about this beautiful state!
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                    CALIFORNIA

                    This state is full of so many textures & beauty! Here are some ideas on places based on our experiences.
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                    COLORADO

                    Something keeps pulling us back to the state of Colorado! We love it. Here is our advice on where we've been!
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                    FLORIDA

                    After living and adventuring this state - here are some of our favorite spots!
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                    ILLINOIIS

                    We love parts of Illinois! Having our extended family from here it helps us find the best spots.
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                    KENTUCKY

                    This state has some amazing secret gems starting with the national park!
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                    NORTH CAROLINA

                    If you need some fresh mountian air this is the place for you! Check out our favorites.
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                    TENESSEE

                    This is one of our favorite places to go, especially in the fall. Check out our favorites!
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                    UTAH

                    By far one of the most unuqie States there is. The textures will blow your mind!
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                    WASHINGTON

                    Washington never stops surpising. Check out our favorite stops!
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                    AUSTRIA

                    This country had so many beautiful corners. Check out our favorite spots during our short visit!
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                    CANADA

                    We love this country for so many reasons! Check out our families favorite spots.
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                    ENGLAND

                    So much to see so little time! Check out the best spots to visit and why...
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                    FRANCE

                    This name speaks for itself through all it's amazing history and beauty. Here are our favorite places in Paris, France
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                    GERMANY

                    It was short and sweet but we loved Germany and learned a lot. Check it out below!
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                    ICELAND

                    One of the most magnificant places we've ever been! Be sure and check out all the info on this amazing country.
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                    IRELANED

                    The most beautiful open lands with megestic secret vistas! Check out below our favorites of this country.
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                    ITALY

                    What’s this category about? Tell visitors what they’ll find in this discussion.
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                    NETHERLANDS

                    We had the best time checking out some local spots!
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                    SWITZERLAND

                    A land of beauty and charm! Check out our favorites below.
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                    APPAREL & GEAR

                    We have been able to use some amazing gear to make your travel and adventures easier! Check our favorites out below.
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                    CARRIER PACKS

                    Here's the page you've been looking for! A detailed discrpition of each of my packs & what to use for what!
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                    CAMPING

                    Tents, vans, trailers, cabins, yurts... we've camped it! Here is our two cents on it all.
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                    FOOD & RECIPES

                    Menus for camping - Grocery list included! Meal plan for over a campfire or propane stove!
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                    PHOTOGRAPHY

                    So the trip is planned. Here's how to capture the memories from a photographer's point of view!
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                    HIKING

                    K, we wanna hike as a fam. Now what?
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                    Road Trip Tips

                    baby travel / sleeping, road trip activities, time alone & more! All the extras.
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                    FITNESS

                    While it's hard enough to stay fit at home, while you're traveling it's even harder! Here's some help!
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                    TRAVEL-specific locations

                    We have some specific places we can recommend from firsthand experience! Check out these places.
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                    LUGGAGE & PACKING LISTS

                    What we love to use for luggage, plus our packing list for camping and in general! Let's get packin'!
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                    RV Living & Remodel

                    After a couple experiences remodeling & living full-time in a camper, here's some ideas to help your dreams happen too!
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                    WHERE TO STAY

                    AirBNB, cabins yurts, tent camping, campervan camping & more! All the info we know
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                    OUT OF THE U.S.

                    overseas is the best place to be! Learning new cultures can be challenging, but always fun. Here are some tips!
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                    MICHIGAN ADVENTURES

                    Some of our best adventures are right here in our current backyard! Here are some of our favorites in the mitten state.
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                    MICHIGAN HIKES

                    Where to hike in Michigan!
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                    MICHIGAN LODGING

                    From Air Bnb to hotels to camping - we got you covered if you want to stay in Michigan!
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                    MICHIGAN EATS

                    Finally got to your Michigan adventure but don't feel like cookin'? We get it! Here are our favorite places!
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                    DISCOUNTS & GIVEAWAYS

                    Let's win! Any giveaways or discounts we have to share are below. This is a great way to save while traveling!
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                    The Great Indoors

                    and the backyard :) in hard times it's great to focus on ways we CAN adventure! Here's some ideas!
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                    Michigan By Location

                    Want to know about a location in Michigan? Here is our top picks!
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                    Meet-ups

                    We love meeting up with families for hikes, camping or other activities! We will share when these events happen here.
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                    Upper Peninsula

                    Upper Peninsula Michigan has every texture - from mountains to beaches, you won't be disipointed!
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                    Lower Peninsula

                    Lower Peninsula of Michigan is known for it's natural forests and increbily beautiful beaches!
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                      Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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                      There is so much to do in such a small area of the world! Our favorite spots are alphabetize below. Where to stay? Be sure and check out " Michigan Lodging " for this! Where to eat? Be sure and check out " Michigan Restaurants " for this! Picture Rocks Porcupine National park Tahquamenon Falls Kitchitikipi Boat Munising, Michigan Boatings & Kayaks Ice Caves
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                      LIGHT UP THE NIGHT HIKE!
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                      Was it chilly? Yes. Was it windy? Yes. Was it dark and snowy and even slippery at times? Yes. But that didn't stop us! We got our kids on the trails and adventuring while breathing in the fresh air! This is the type of memories and family time we all need more of. We are so stoked to watch our Off Grid Kid grow into such an incredible community! If you weren't able to make this event be sure and watch FB or Instagram for more coming soon! We had the most amazing sponsors and so stoked that they shared with us their gear in goodies and giveaways! Check them out and follow along for more details: EverBrite Lighting Instagram: @everbrite_lighting Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialEverBrite EverBrite Store REIMA NORTH AMERICA Instagram: @reimanorthamerica Facebook: facebook.com/reimaUS Website: https://us.reima.com QALO Instagram: @qalo Facebook: facebook.com/Qalo Website: qalo.com Lugabug Instagram: @lugabugtravel Facebook: facebook.com/lugabug Website: https://lugabug.com Watch for our next event near you! OFF GRID KID INSTAGRAM OFF GRID KID FACEBOOK OFF GRID KID WEBSITE
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                      CAMPING DURING COVID-19 (with kids)
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                      The Most Important Aspect Of Traveling with Kids During COVID: The main tip I can give is to prepare your children ahead of time! Make sure they know the importance that staying healthy is staying safe. Explain what social distancing is and how important it is to not touch things. While it’s next to impossible to keep children perfectly clean, setting expectations can help you later. Thankfully, my kids actually enjoy wearing masks and see them as a fun accessory. But if your kids aren’t there yet, try practicing at home! Watch a movie with the masks on or go to a local park and have them wear them while playing. This way they can get used to wearing them in different circumstances. If you choose to fly be sure and ask your airline how it’s set up. For example, are there rows of empty seats between you? Many times you’ll have your own row or at least a seat between you and other flyers. Wear your mask (ages 2 and up). Bring sanitizer and use it as much as possible. If possible bring your own snacks for the plane so less handling packaging and food. Many airlines aren’t even handing out snacks at this time. Need more tips on flying while traveling with kids during COVID? Check out our blog here “Flying -during COVID-19.” Search Out Your Travel Plan And Campsites Ahead Of Time: If you are anything like our family, we really enjoy those ‘last minute’ finds while traveling and camping. During this time we are needing to take extra steps to plan in more detail. Some campgrounds have new hours and different site plans. Many require a call ahead of time to book when they normally didn’t require this. Since you will be traveling with kids during COVID, we highly recommend it. You may even find some places with a campsite between yours totally open. It’s good to know what you are getting into before booking or ‘showing up’ during this time. Look for campsites that are more secluded and not right next to other campsites. Watch the signs as you enter the campground for rules or read the requirements for the campground you are booking on their website. It will most likely be at the top in red letters “COVID-19 Rules.” Don’t Forget About Getting Food: Escape Campervan is the perfect route to go to alleviate the food concern. With the refrigerated drawer , we can keep up to 3 days worth of food for our family in it! This helps cut out more interaction with others and we can make our own food while camping. Not to mention it’s normally the healthier way to go! If you do choose to go out to eat at a restaurant, ask if you can sit outside. You’ll most likely be asked to wear your mask to the table. You could even take food to go and eat at a local park or vista. This will give you dinner and a view! Bring, Wear and Use a Mask You may be already aware but most states or localities are requiring masks if you are inside an establishment. Kids sizes are available at most Targets and there are many fun, different options online. Here are a few of our favorite places to find masks for kids: This Tribe of Three Masks Cubcoats Masks Amazon Masks Try and Stick To The Great Outdoors While most activities are outdoors while on an Escape Campervan trip, be sure and keep it in mind at all times. Choose to rent bikes over bus rides. While at a well-known vista, watch to see how many are out of the car and take your turn. Going to a restaurant? Eat at an outside table or take it to go.
 Going to a local outdoor attraction with lots of people? Practice social distancing, wear a face mask, and be sure and use sanitizer. While travel may look different for a while, it is totally still totally doable! Find more fresh air and less populated places! With the above tips in your pocket, book your Escape campervan and be on your way. We hope that you and your family take these tips to make a more comfortable traveling experience!
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