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New River State Park
We didn’t tent camp at this beautiful park, but we did stay very close by. Click here to view campsite information and amenities. Some of their sites are “Paddle In Only,” which is pretty unique! Over Fall Break, we stayed in a cozy A-frame cabin with a hot tub, space to spread out (three floors),… Read more
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Huntington Beach State Park
This is a special blog to write because this is the SC State Park that means the most to my family. Huntington Beach State Park is absolutely breathtaking and, for those who appreciate the sea in its wildest form, a must-visit! We try to camp here at least 2x a year, though residents pay just… Read more
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Daufuskie Island
I visited a small sea island located between Hilton Head and Savannah to close out Summer 2026. The catch? To get to the island, I had to park my car in a public lot by the ferry dock (free), put Arya (7 months old at the time) in the Ergo carrier, grab my luggage, and… Read more
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Edisto Beach State Park
We spent Labor Day 2026 tent camping at Edisto Beach State Park & we lucked out with beautiful weather! We had a storm Saturday night, but otherwise the skies were sunny. My husband and I, plus our two kids, camped with my mom, brother, and my brother’s new girlfriend. We decided to set up two… Read more
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Grand Canyon National Park
We were married in June 2022 and enjoyed a two-part honeymoon. Part 1: Sandals Resort – Barbados // Part 2: Hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon & camping below the rim for 2 nights! This post includes our detailed itinerary for Grand Canyon National Park. First, we submitted our backcountry permit here (screenshot… Read more
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Camping Supplies List
Need somewhere to start? Feel free to copy/paste the list below into your own Google Document to tweak for your own individual needs. This is the list we refer to for 2 adults and 2 kids. We typically camp at sites with electric and water hookups, so we also bring our mini fridge/freezer fully stocked… Read more
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