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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),…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Virgin Islands National Park
Want to visit and explore the Virgin Islands National Park? Our family just got home from 9 nights in paradise, so here are all of our tips & itineary! A few things to consider packing: Reef Safe Sunscreen (we bought Blue Lizard) Backpack insulated cooler (great for bring lunches on hikes!) Swimsuits that protect from…
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1st Camping Trip with 2 Kids at Dreher Island State Park
We took the kids on a short, 2-night camping trip to Dreher Island State Park over Spring Break and enjoyed the change of pace. For our first camping trip with two kids … Elias was almost 3 years old, and Arya was almost 4 months old! We made sure to pick up Arya’s free SC…
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A New Era of Motherhood
Not only because of my own myriad feelings about it, but this post is difficult and yet delightful to pen. I am entering a new era in August, as I recently sent in my resignation letter to my principal. I will decline my teaching contract for the 26-27 school year for the first time in…
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The Birth Story of Arya Noelle
Due Date: Tuesday, December 9th // Birthday: Sunday, December 14th (3rd Sunday of Advent – Joy) We told Michaela and Martayez our boy name and our girl name as we passed off the envelope from the anatomy ultrasound to them. They are the best secret keepers and planners, so I shouldn’t be surprised that they put together…
