The Hall Family Travels Blog

Our Family Journal: An Unexpected Two-Week RV Detour Through the Midwest

We weren’t supposed to be in Wisconsin…or Indiana…or Michigan…or Illinois… or Iowa. We were supposed to…
Why We Converted Our RV Refrigerator to a 12V Compressor System

The more time we spend living and traveling in our RV, the more we discover the…
Our Family Journal: Exploring Grand Marais, Minnesota

While we were camped in Silver Bay exploring Minnesota’s North Shore (you can read about that…
Eckbeck: The Perfect Basecamp for Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore on a Budget

Planning a trip to Minnesota’s North Shore but don’t want to spend $40–$60 per night at…
Our Family Journal: Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore: Waterfalls, Hiking & Family Adventures

Before this trip, Minnesota wasn’t really on our radar as an amazing vacation destination. The family…
Bertram Chain of Lakes Campground Review – Monticello, Minnesota

We stayed at Bertram Chain of Lakes Campground in Monticello, Minnesota, during our recent trip to…
Our Family Journal: California to Minnesota, Our First Week of Full-time RVing

A quick-paced, week-long road trip to Minnesota is how our full-time RV journey began. Living full-time…
Great Views, Tough Fishing: Our Pine Flat Lake Camping Experience (Island Park Campground)

Nestled in the foothills near Pine Flat Lake, Island Park Campground promised a week of fishing,…
The Most Important RV Upgrade You’ll Never See

When most people think of RV upgrades, they picture things like new paint, stylish furniture, or…
Lassen Volcanic National Park with Kids: Paradise Meadows and Bumpass Hell Hike Reviews

While planning our Northern California road trip, we knew we didn’t have enough time to tackle…