Epic Airstream RV Adventure: 56-Nights New England Family Road Trip Recap
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Moochdocking with Friends, Chatanooga, Outdoor Drive-in Movie
| Day # / Date | Stays | Dist. / Duration | |
| Day 1-2 Sat, Jul 13 (1 night) | Home in Austin to KOA Shreveport | 316 mi / 5.0 hrs | |
| Day 2-5 Sun, Jul 14 (3 nights) | Friends Moochdocking – L & J Fam (Madison, MS) | 235 mi / 3.5 hrs |  |
| Day 5-8 Wed, Jul 17 (3 nights) | Raccoon Mountains Cavern & Campgrounds | 399 mi / 5.5 hrs |  |
| Day 8-9 Sun, Jul 20 | Natural Bridge KOA | 402 mi / 6 hrs |  |
| Day 9-10 | Bengies Drive-in Movie Theatre | 251 mi / 4 hrs | |
| Day 10-14 | Liberty Harbor RV Park – Jersey City, NJ | 160 mi / 3 hrs |  |
| Day 14-15 | Black Bear RV Park – Florida, NY | 62 mi / 1.25 hrs | |
| Day 15-19 | Family Moochdocking – Abington, MA | 239 mi / 4.5 hrs |  |
| Day 19-20 | Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach Campground | 137 mi / 2.5 hrs | Portland |
| Day 20-21 | Orchard Ridge Farm (Harvest Host) | 24 mi / 0.5 hrs | Portland |
| Day 21-23 | Sherwood Forest Campsite & Cabins | 65 mi / 1.5 hrs | |
| Day 23-28 | Bar Harbor KOA | 118 / 3.0 hrs | Acadia National Park |
| Day# / Date / Driving Distance & Duration | Stays – Check-in / Check-out | Activity Summary |
| Day 1-2 Sat, Jul 13 (1 night) 316 mi / 5.0 hrs | Home in Austin to Shreveport KOA | Final packing and 1-night rest |
| Day 2-5 Sun, Jul 14 (3 nights) 235 mi / 3.5 hrs | Friends Mooch-docking – L & J Fam (Madison, MS) | Hanging out with friend, cooking, Children’s Museum, boating & tubing |
| Day 5-8 Wed, Jul 17 (3 nights) 399 mi / 5.5 hrs | Raccoon Mountains Cavern & Campgrounds | Incline Railway, Ruby Falls, Rock City Gardens, Coolidge Park & Pedestrian Bridge |
| Day 8-9 Sun, Jul 20 (1 night) 402 mi / 6 hrs | Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA – Virginia | Very late check-in, sleep. Hiked Natural Bridge State Park in morning |
| Day 9-10 Sun, Jul 21 (1 night) 251 mi / 4 hrs | Bengies Drive-in Movie Theater (Harvest Host) | Boondocked while watching Despicable Me 4 and Twisters |
| Day 10-14 Mon, Jul 22 (4 nights) 160 mi / 3 hrs | Liberty Harbor RV Park – Jersey | Stayed in Jersey; Adventured to NYC via subway, ferries and biking; City parks, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, 360 View of NYC @ Edge Hudson Yards, |
| Day 14-15 Fri, Jul 26 (1 night) 62 mi / 1.25 hrs | Black Bear RV Park, Florida NY | Legoland New York |
| Day 15-19 Sat, Jul 27 (4 nights) 239 mi / 4.5 hrs | Family Moochdocking – Abington, MA | Catching up with family & home cooking, Boston Museum of Science, Boston Library, |
| Day 19-20 Wed, Jul 31 (1 night) 137 mi / 2.5 hrs | Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach Campground | Portland, Lobsters |
| Day 20-21 Thu, Aug 01 (1 night) 136 mi / 2.5 hrs | Orchard Ridge Farm (Harvest Host) | Boondocking farm, Portland |
| Day 21-23 Fri, Aug 02 (2 nights) 65 mi / 1.5 hrs | Sherwood Forest Campsite & Cabins | Lighthouse, Beach |
| Day 23-28 Sun, Aug 04 (5 nights) 118 mi / 3.0 hrs | Bar Harbor / Oceanside KOA | Acadia National Park |
| Day 28-33 Fri, Aug 09 (5 nights) 234 mi / 4.75 hrs | Twin Mountain / Mt. Washington KOA | Mt. Washington Cog Ralway, Echo Lake, Loon Mtn MTB, Kangcamagus Highway, Flume Gorge |
| Day 33-36 Fri, Aug 14 (3 nights) 165 mi / 3.5 hrs | Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn. KOA | The Wild Center, Olympic Museum |
| Day 36-37 Sat, Aug 17 (1 night) 25 mi / 0.75 hrs | Ausable Chasm Campground | Ausable Chasm |
| Day 37-40 Sun, Aug 18 (3 nights) 71 mi / 1.25 hrs | Rancho Pines Campground | Adirondack Extreme Adventure course, Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, Fort Ticonderoga, FortTiFerry |
| Day 40-43 Wed, Aug 21 (3 nights) 203 mi / 3.5 hrs | Moochdock – Q & J Fam | Catching up with friends, Disc Golf, Parents vs Kids Soccer, Backyard swimming pool, S’mores |
| Day 43-45 Sat, Aug 24 (2 nights) 141 mi / 2.5 hrs | Canadaigua / Rochester KOA | Hung out with friends J & N Fam at their lake cabin; hung out at our KOA campground; visited Rochester, NY |
| Day 45-48 Mon, Aug 26 (3 nights) 93 mi / 1.45 hrs | HTR Niagra | Niagra Falls, laser tag at campground, fun at Clifton Hill |
| Day 48-49 Thu, Aug 29 (1 night) 317 mi / 5.25 hrs | Sunbury Columbus North KOA | Cuyahoga Valley NP quick visit, 1 night rest at KOA |
| Day 49-50 Fri, Aug 30 (1 night) 76 mi / 1.5 hrs | Airstream Factory Terraport, Jackson Center OH | Airstream Factory Travel Trailer Tour on Friday |
| Day 50-52 Sat, Aug 31 (2 night)s 147 mi / 2.5 hrs | Grandma’s RV Park | Churchill Downs (Kentucky Derby Track), |
| Day 52-54 Mon, Sep 02 (2 nights) 97 mi / 1.5 hrs | Jellystone Mammoth Cave | Abe Lincoln Nat’l Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park |
| Day 54-56 Wed, Sep 04 (2 nights) 319 mi / 5.0 hrs | T.O. Fuller State Park | National Civil Rights Museum, Lorraine Motel where MLK was assassinated. |
| Day 56-57 Fri, Sep 06 (1 night) 365 mi / 5.5 hrs | Paris, TX | Rest at campground |
| Day 57 Sat, Sep 07 291 mi / 4.5 hrs | Home in Austin | Logan’s first Soccer game (U11) |
This summer, our family embarked on a 56-night RV adventure from Austin, Texas to the North Eastern and New England part of the United States. We covered over 5,000+ miles across 19 states. From scenic drives to iconic landmarks, below is a snapshot of our journey.
Week 0: RV Trip Planning, Packing and Logan’s 10th Birthday
The week before we left and right up to the day we set sail was the most hectic. Between hosting a 10th Birthday party for Logan with friends and family, cleaning and purging our house for rent, and prepping the items to bring a long, there were moments that felt like we would never leave. We work well under pressure though given our renter moves that Sunday July 14th (one day before our scheduled departure).
Majority would say that the planning phase of road trips are the funnest! To help with our travel route, campground stays and activity planning, we used RV Trip Wizard tool in addition to requesting tips from friends and a few facebook groups many weeks before.
Note: the driving distance and duration are estimates from one campground/stay to another as provided by RV Trip Wizard tool. It does not include meal breaks, rest room breaks, fuel stops, or pulling over because we saw something interesting, etc.
Week 1: Slow Start to a Long Adventure
Day 1: Packing, Lunch, and Long First Day
Austin to Shreveport KOA, LA – 316 miles, 5 hours.
Final packing took longer than expected. Lunch at Thao’s parents before taking off. Late arrival at Shreveport KOA at 10pm for a one night rest (I guess we could have skipped the Buccee’s stop but who does that?). They had no open sites so we took the overflow site. Backing up the trailer in the dark is hard!
Days 2-5: Mooch-docking at Friends Driveway and Outdoor Water Play
Shreveport KOA, LA to Madison, MS – 235 miles, 3.5 hours.
Slow start to our RV camping adventures means Mooch-docking at our friends house and driveway for 3 days! We enjoyed catching up, cooking meals together, and and loads of creative and outdoor play at Mississippi Children’s Museum and LeFleur’s Bluff Playground in Jackson Mississippi. Fun times relaxing by the pool, boating, and tubing on their community lake. This is mooch-docking at it’s finest!
Week 2: Tennessee & Virginia
Days 5-8: American Civil War Historical Sites and Outdoor Attractions in Chattanooga, TN
Madison, MS to Raccoon Mountains Cavern & Campgrounds, Chattanooga, TN – 399 miles, 5.5 hours.
We left our friend’s place around noon towards our next campground spot. Did you know there is a Statue of Liberty Replica in Vestavia Hills, Alabama? It was a great place to take a break. We later stopped by Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, AL for a dinner break before arriving at , Raccoon Mountains Cavern & Campgrounds for a very late check-in at 11pm (yet again).
We really enjoyed visiting Lookout Mountain at Point Park and learning more about The Battles for Chattanooga part of the American Civil War. For just 3 days in Chattanooga, we covered a lot of ground including outdoor attractions such as Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, and Rock City Gardens. Coolidge Park and the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge were great to relax. We even managed to squeeze in a trip to the Creative Discovery Museum and a glass blowing experience.
Days 8-9: Natural Bridge State Park and Junior Ranger Badge
Chattanooga, TN to Lexington Natural Bridge KOA, VA – 402 miles, 6 hours.
Easy fun hike with awesome nature view.
Day 9: Double Feature at the Largest Outdoor Drive-in Movie Theatre in the US
Lexington, VA to Middle River, MD – 251 miles, 4 hours.
Bengies Drive-In is a drive-in theater in Middle River, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore, with the largest movie screen remaining in the United States. We watched Despicable Me 4 and Twisters from the comfort of our Airstream. Finally making use of that rear hatch!
Week 3: NYC Adventures and Legoland New York
Days 10-14: Jersey City Home Base While Exploring New York City
Middle River, MD to Jersey City, NJ – 160 miles, 3 hours
We arrived at the Liberty Harbor RV Park at 4pm EST, early for once! This Campground was a great home base as we explored NYC. Conveniently located, it was 15-minutes to nearest subway station or 7-minute bike to the ferry that goes from Jersey City to NYC.
Over the next few days we explored attractions like Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, the Edge at Hudson Yards for sky scrapper 360 view. We initially crossed over to NYC by subway and later discovered we could ride our bikes onto a ferry. We visited Central Park, 9/11 Memorial and even biked across Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge. We enjoyed a dinner in Little Italy.
Day 14-15: Legoland and Florida, NY
Jersey City to Florida NY – 62 miles.
We departed from Jersey City late morning straight to Legoland in Goshen, NY and spent the afternoon there. We checked in to Black Bear RV Park in Florida, NY for the night to eat dinner and rest before heading to Boston the next day.
Week 4: Boston to Bar Harbor
• Days 15-19: Abington, MA – 239 miles. Family time, Boston Museum of Science, and library visits.
• Days 19-20: Old Orchard Beach, ME – 137 miles. Portland’s seafood scene.
• Days 20-23: Sherwood Forest Campsite – 65 miles. Beach and lighthouses.
• Days 23-28: Bar Harbor, ME – 118 miles. Five days exploring Acadia National Park.
Week 5: New Hampshire & Adirondacks
• Days 28-33: Twin Mountain, NH – 234 miles. Visited Mt. Washington, Flume Gorge, and Echo Lake.
• Days 33-36: Lake Placid, NY – 165 miles. Olympic Museum and The Wild Center.
• Day 36: Ausable Chasm, NY – 25 miles. Hiked Ausable Chasm.
Week 6: New York Adventures
• Days 37-40: Adirondacks – 71 miles. Adventure courses, museums, and forts.
• Days 40-43: Mooch-docking in NY – 203 miles. Disc golf, swimming, and s’mores with friends.
• Days 43-45: Rochester, NY – 141 miles. Lake cabin fun and city explorations.
Week 7: Niagara Falls to Kentucky
• Days 45-48: Niagara Falls, NY – 93 miles. Laser tag and Clifton Hill excitement.
• Days 48-49: Sunbury, OH – 317 miles. Quick visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
• Days 49-50: Airstream Factory – 76 miles. Toured the Airstream Factory.
• Days 50-52: Louisville, KY – 147 miles. Explored Churchill Downs.
Week 8: Wrapping Up the Journey
• Days 52-54: Mammoth Cave, KY – 97 miles. National parks and historical sites.
• Days 54-56: Memphis, TN – 319 miles. Visited the National Civil Rights Museum.
• Day 56: Paris, TX – 365 miles. One last overnight rest stop.
• Day 57: Back home in Austin – 291 miles. Just in time for Logan’s first soccer game!
Moochdocking with Friends, Chatanooga, Outdoor Drive-in Movie
| Day / Date | 2 Sun, July 14 | 3 Mon, July 15 | 4 Tue, July 16 | 5 Wed, July 17 | 6 Thu, July 18 | 7 Fri, July 19 | 8 Sat, July 20 |
| Miles / Hrs | 235 mi / 3.5 hrs | — | — | 399 / 5.5 hours | — | — | 402 / 6 hrs |
| Campsite / Features | Check-out: TA RV Park Check-in: Friends Moochdocking – L & J Fam (Madison, MS) | Friends – L & J | Friends – L & J | Check-out: L & J Fam Check-in: Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground – Chattanooga, TN | Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground | Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground | Check-out: Raccoon Mt. Check-in: Natural Bridge KOA |
| Itinerary | Travel Day | TBD | TBD | Travel Day/Rest | Incline Railway RubyFalls,Rock City | TBD | Travel Day/Park |
| Day / Date | 9 Sun, July 21 | 10 Mon, July 22 | 11 Tue, July 23 | 12 Wed, July 24 | 13 Thu, July 25 | 14 Fri, July 26 | 15 Sat, July 27 |
| Miles / Hrs | 251 / 4.0 hrs | 160 / 3.0 hrs | — | — | — | 62 / 1.25 hrs | 239 / 4.5 hrs |
| Campsite / Features | Checkout: Natural Bridge KOA 11am Check in: Bengies Drive In Movie HH (before 6pm) Need cancel 1 night Natural Bridge | Check-out: Bengies DriveIn Movie HH Liberty Harbor RV Park – Jersey City. | Liberty Harbor RV Park | Liberty Harbor RV Park | Liberty Harbor RV Park | Check-out: Liberty Harbor RV Check-in: Black Bear RV Park – Florida, NY (after Legoland) | Check-out: Black Bear RV Check-in: Family Moochdocking Abington, MA |
| Itinerary | Morning Natural Bridge SP / Travel | Travel Day / Times Square at night | NYC TBD | Ellis Island / Statue Liberty | NYC TBD | Travel Day, Legoland NY (10:00-6:00pm) | Travel Day |
| Day / Date | 16 Sun, July 28 | 17 Mon, July 29 | 18 Tue, July 30 | 19 Wed, July 31 | 20 Thu, Aug 01 | 21 Fri, Aug 02 | 22 Sat, Aug 03 |
| Miles / Hrs | — | — | — | — | 136 / 2.5 hrs | 65 / 1.5 hrs | — |
| Campsite / Features | Family Moochdocking Abington, MA | Family Moochdocking Abington, MA | Family Moochdocking Abington, MA | Check-out: Family Abington, MA Check-in: Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach Campground | Check-out: Sun Outdoors Saco.. *HH Orchard Ridge Farm | Check-out: Orchard Ridge Farm HH Check-in: Sherwood Forest Campsite & Cabins | Sherwood Forest Campsite & Cabins STB |
| Itinerary | Boston, RI, TBD | Boston, RI, TBD | Boston, RI, TBD | Portland, ME (20-min) | Portland, ME (20-min) | Travel Day | TBD |
| Day / Date | 23 Sun, Aug 04 | 24 Mon, Aug 05 | 25 Tue, Aug 06 | 26 Wed, Aug 07 | 27 Thu, Aug 08 | 28 Fri, Aug 09 | 29 Sat, Aug 10 |
| Miles / Hours | 118 / 3.0 hrs | — | — | — | — | 234 / 4.75 hrs | — |
| Campsite / Features | Check-out: Sherwood ForestCheck-in:Acadia National Park (Site TBD) | Acadia National Park (Site TBD) | Acadia National Park (Site TBD) | Acadia National Park (Site TBD) | Acadia National Park (Site TBD) | Check-out: Acadia NP Check-in: Twin Mountain / Mt. Washington KOA *Cog HH | KOA Twin Mountain |
| Itinerary | Travel Day | Acadia NP TBD | Acadia NP TBD | Acadia NP TBD | Acadia NP TBD | Travel Day (White Mountain) | Mt Washington Cog Railway, KOA, Echo Lake? |
| Day / Date | 30 Sun, Aug 11 | 31 Mon, Aug 12 | 32 Tue, Aug 13 | 33 Wed, Aug 14 | 34 Thu, Aug 15 | 35 Fri, Aug 16 | 36 Sat, Aug 17 |
| Miles / Hours | — | — | — | 165 / 3.5 hrs | — | — | 25 / .75 hrs |
| Campsite / Features | KOA Twin Mountain | KOA Twin Mountain | KOA Twin Mountain | Check-out: KOA Twin MountainCheck-in: Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn. KOA | Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn KOA | Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn KOA | Check-out: Lake Placid KOA Check-in: Ausable Chasm Campground |
| Itinerary | Pancakes, Loon Mtn MTB | Kangcamagus Highway, Flume Gorge | Crawford Notch, Polar Caves, Alpine Adv? | Travel Day / Lake Placid Village Beach | The Wild Center (Resched if needed) | Olympic M, Topof Whiteface (Drive + Gondola) | Ausable Chasm (Opens 9am) |
| Day / Date | 37 Sun, Aug 18 | 38 Mon, Aug 19 | 39 Tue, Aug 20 | 40 Wed, Aug 21 | 41 Thu, Aug 22 | 42 Fri, Aug 23 | 43 Sat, Aug 24 |
| Miles / Hrs | 71 / 1.25 hrs | — | — | 203 / 3.5 hrs | — | — | 141 / 2.5 hrs |
| Campsite / Features | Check-out: Ausable Chasm Check-in (2pm) Rancho Pines Campground – Lake George | Rancho Pines Campground | Rancho Pines Campground | Check-out: Rancho Pines CampgroundCheck-in: Friends Moochdocking – Q & J FamBinghamton, NY | Q & J Fam | Q & J Fam | Check-out: Q & J Fam Check-in: Canadaigua / Rochester KOA |
| Itinerary | Travel Day / Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course | Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Fort Ticonderoga FortTiFerry VT | Travel Day | TBD | TBD | Travel Day / Rochester |
| Day & Date | 44 Sun, Aug 25 | 45 Mon, Aug 26 | 46 Tue, Aug 27 | 47 Wed, Aug 28 | 48 Thu, Aug 29 | 49 Fri, Aug 30 | 50 Sat, Aug 31 |
| Miles / Hrs | — | 93 / 1.45 hrs | — | — | 317 / 5.25 hrs | 76 / 1.5 hrs | 147 / 2.5 hrs |
| Campsite / Features | Canandaigua / Rochester KOA J & N Fam | Check-out: Canandaigua / Rochester KOA Check-in: HTR Niagara | HTR Niagara | HTR Niagara | Check-out: HTR Niagra Check-in: Sunbury / Columbus North KOA | Check-out: Cleveland, OH Check-in:Airstream Factory – Jackson Center, OH (first come first serve) | Check-out: AS Factory  Check-in: Louisville, KY TBD (99 / 1.75 hrs) |
| Itinerary | Canandaigua Lake House | Travel Day / Niagara Falls | TBD | TBD | Travel Day, Cuyahoga Valley NP | Airstream TT Factory Tour @ 1pm EST | Travel Day / ARK Encounter (closes 7pm) |
| Day / Date | 51 Sun, Sep 01 | 52 Mon, Sep 02 | 53 Tue, Sep 03 | 54 Wed, Sep 04 | 55 Thu, Sep 05 | 56 Fri, Sep 06 | 57 Sat, Sep 07 |
| Miles / Hrs | — | 97 / 1.5 | — | 319 / 5.0 | — | 365 / 5.5 | 291 / 4.5 |
| Campsite / Features | Louisville, KY TBD | Check-out: Louisville, KY Check-in: Jellystone Mammoth Cave | Mammoth Cave Campground | Check-out: Jellystone Mammoth Cave Check-in: T. O. Fuller State Park | Memphis | Check-out: T.O. Fuller SP Check-in: Paris, TX | Check-out: Paris, TX Check-in: Austin, TX |
| Itinerary | Churchill Downs/Abe Lincoln Nat’l Historical Park | Travel Day | Mammoth Cave NP | Travel Day | Nat’l Civil Rights Museum, The BBQ Shop | Travel Day | Travel Day / Home! |
Campground and Overnight Bookings
| Date Check-in | Site | Status | Notes |
| Sun, July 14 | TA Travel Center Greenwood Shreveport, LA | Not Booked – waiting | Opens 30 days out (Try again on Fri, June 14th). Cheaper than the KOA for 1-night rest |
| Wed, July 17 | Racoon Mountain Campground Chatanooga, TN | Booked | Has a cavern nearby |
| Sat, July 20 | Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA Natural Bridge, VA | Booked | |
| Mon, July 22 | Cracker Barrel, Bel Air MD | First Come First Serve | |
| Tue, July 23 | Liberty Harbor RV | Booked | |
| Fri, July 26 | Black Bear RV Park | Booked | Close to Legoland. Couldn’t find any free spots near there. |
| Thu, August 01 | Sun Outdoors Saco Old Orchard Beach (near Portland ME) | Booked | Staying here to visit Portland 15 minutes away. |
| Fri, August 02 | Sherwood Forest Campsite | Booked | 36 length site |
| Sun, August 04 | Acadia National Park KOA Bar Habor Oceanside | Booked – KOA Bar Habor | KOA was last site avail–can cancel if change mind. 60 days out for booking. Check back May 4th (not booking inside Acadia – no hookups). Hookups vs No Hookups? |
| Fri, August 09 | Twin Mountain / Mt. Washington KOA White Mountain – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Fransted Campground | KOA Booked JellyStone – Waiting Fransted Maybe (30amp only) | Reserved KOA (w/ deposit); Refundable. Jellystone site online booking is not working; Tried calling no response (603) 383-4567 Fransted is cheapest option but on the far side 1 hour from Scenic Railroad (1 night non-refundable) |
| Wed, August 14 | Lake Placid / Whiteface Mtn KOA | Booked | |
| Sat, August 17 | Ausable Chasm Campground | Booked | Can we early checkin at 9 or park at the attraction site |
| Sun, August 18 | Rancho Pines Campground | Booked | |
| Sat, August 24 | Canandaigua / Rochester KOA | Booked | |
| Mon, August 26 | HTR – Niagara | Booked | > 30 day for full refund (minus $35)< 30 days 50% refund |
| Thu, August 29 | Sunbury / Columbus North KOA Holiday | Booked | Fun place, try to get there early (check-in 12pm) |
| Fri, August 30 | Airstream Factory Terraport | First Come First Serve | |
| Sat, August 31 | https://www.grandmasrv.com/ Three Springs Campground Whispering Hills RV Park KOA Lousville South | Booked – Louisville – Grandma KOA – min 3 nights but look at 3 weeks prior they permit 2 night if avail. Booked – Three Springs (near ARK) – NEED TO CANCEL | After The ARK Grandmas RV – if arrive after 8pm call them let them know (502) 543-7023 |
| Mon, Sept 02 | Mammoth Cave Campground | Booked | No Hookups, Dump |
| Wed, Sept 04 | T.O. Fuller State Park | Booked | Water+Electric; no sewer (has dump) Bathhouse & Laundry Lock Code: 987600# Valid 9/1/24 to 9/30/24 |
Activities Booking
| Date / Time | Activity / Location | Status/Cost | Notes |
| Thursday, Jul 18 | Incline Railway + Battles Chattanooga Ruby Falls – Cave Walk Rock City Gardens | Incline (9:00am) – $60 Point Park/Battle of Chattanooga – 10:00am – 11:00am Ruby Falls – 1pm – $95.92 Rock City – 3:30pm – $102.72 | Incline Railway Battles Chattanooga Specific times – 1 hour https://www.lookoutmountain.com/plan-your-visit/ Ruby Falls – 2-2.5 hours (specific times) https://twosistersabroad.com/how-to-spend-the-day-at-lookout-mountain-georgia/ Rock City – 2 – 4 hours (maybe do it on Thursday also?) https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g54946-i290-k13925315-1_day_Lkout_Mt_Ruby_Falls_Rock_City_in_what_order-C hattanooga_Tennessee.html |
| Friday, Jul 19 | Need to Reserve | TN Valley Raild Road museum, Carousel, Coolidge Park, Riverwalk, Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge, Bluff View art District | |
| Wed, Jul 24 | Status of Liberty / Ellis Island | Reserved – $110 | One day itinerary (6 hours)3 hour itinerary Purchased departure from Jersey since we’re staying in Jersey. |
| Sat, Aug 10 | The Mt. Washington Cog Railway | Reserved – $344.00 | 3-hour trip |
| Sun, Aug 11 | Loon Mtn | Reserved – $196.00 | Beginner intro + Day pass lift ticket |
| Sat, Aug X | Conway Scenic Railroad Crawford Notch State Park Alpine Adventures Polar Caves | Need to Reserve | Conway – likely do the 1 or 1.5 hour one. Poor reviews/concerns on the 5-hour trip. |
| Mon, Aug 12 | Kangcamagus Highway | No Reservation Needed | Kangcamagus – Go west to east (Conway to Lincoln). Plan for 3 hours (9-12pm) |
| Mon, Aug 12 | Flume Gorge @ 1pm | Reserved – $69.00 | 1pm reservations. Plan for 1.5-2 hours Has food court + store. #4-412809 |
| Thur, Aug 15 | The Wild Center | Reserved – $72.00 | Open daily, 10am-5pm (3-4 hours) |
| Fri, Aug 16 | Lake Placid Olympic Museum | Reserved – $54.00 | 1.5-2 hours |
| Fri, Aug 16 | Whiteface Mountain Summer – memorial highway- gondola ride | Need to Reserve (gondola ride) | |
| Sat, Aug 17 | Ausable Chasm | No Reservation Needed | At min, get the classic tour with 2 activities. Add the 3rd adventure trail vi ferrata require min 63” reach and 50lbs. Show up early avoid crowd, opens 9am |
| Sun, Aug 18 Time TBD | Adirondick Extreme Adventure Course | Reserved – $159.00 | Specific date / time (first slot is 9am, last slot is 1pm) Arrive at 12:00pm, park lunch. “When you enter our facility You will pass our first parking lot on the left and can park up around our “round about “ at the top of our property.” The campground Rancho check-in is not until 2pm |
| Mon, Aug 19 | Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Reserved – $166.00 | 10-5am |
| Tue, Aug 20 | Fort Ticonderoga | Reserved – $84.00 | Closed on Mondays, 9:30 am-5:00 pm. Ticket good for any open day. |
| Friday, Aug 30 1-2pm EDT | Airstream Factory Tour | Reserved – Free | Airstream Headquarters (1001 W. Pike St. Jackson Center, OH 45334), enter via Entrance 2, park in the visitor’s lot in front of the building. Enter via the main entrance (Door 6) and check in with reception. • One-hour walking tour experience • Refreshments available on Airstream campus • Stop by the Heritage Center for an immersive museum experience |
| Sep 02/03 | Mammoth Cave Tours | ||
Harvest Host
Things to Consider
- Driving Time
- Half day or Full day activities for sightseeing, shows, tours, activities, hiking, train rides, etc
- Rest time after longer driving days
- Coordinating with Friends schedule
- Prepare food to save time and money on travel days
- RVTrip planner – mileage, driving duration, cost, nights
- Booking window e.g. opens 2 months out for Acadia.
- Booking campsites (features like fullhookup, water, electric, sewer, laundry), close to bathroom, playgrounds, etc
- Timing is important 3 3 3 or 4 4 4 (no more than 4 hour driving, get there by 4pm
- Tolls – ezpass or think about what need for paying tools. NE states may have toll roads.
