Episodes

Bayfront Camping at Magnus Park Campground - On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we wrap up an epic three-part Michigan series with our friend Casita Dean May—and we’re ending in a place that feels like it should be impossible to ...

Interlochen State Park Campground Review: A Classic Michigan State Park Near Traverse City On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas podcast, we’re back with the second installment in Casita Dean May’s epic three-part Michigan series—and this one takes us right into the heart of one of our favorite summer RV regions in the entire country: the Traverse City area. Last week, Dean walked us through Holland State Park. This week, he’s bringing us to Interlochen State Park, a campground that sits betwe...

Holland State Park Campground Review: Beach Camping, Breweries, and Dutch Charm in Holland, Michigan - On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we’re kicking off an epic three-part Michigan series with our friend Casita Dean May—and we’re start...

RV Vacations Vs. Cruise Vacations For 12 years, we’ve made an RV podcast for RV people. We’ve driven all over North America with kids and dogs, chasing beach days, national parks, great food, and campfire nights. So when we tell you we did something wildly out of character last spring… we mean it. After a decade of spring break RV trips—Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and even one memorable spring break camping trip in Texas—we booked our first-ever cruise. We had never cruised as kids. We’d never c...

Last week, we shared the first 13 tips in our two-part series for RV newbies—and the response was a great reminder that the learning curve is real, even when you’re having a blast. This week, we’re back with 15 more tips to help you reduce stress, avoid common mistakes, and keep your focus where it belongs: on time outside with the people you love. We’re going to pick up right where we left off, and we’re going to stay true to the spirit of these episodes: no gatekeeping, no judgment, and no pre...

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we kicked off Season 12 (and celebrated the podcast’s 12th anniversary!) by talking directly to the newest members of the RV community—the RV Newbies. who just bought their first rig, are staring at it in the driveway with equal parts joy and trepidation, and are realizing that RVing has a real learning curve. We love the excitement of the newbie stage. We remember being RV Newbies quite vividly. That enthusiasm is part of the magic. It’s also the ...

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas podcast, we finally did something that felt long overdue: we sat down with our old friend Casey Webb, the host of Man V. Food, to talk not just about food—but about camping, outdoor cooking, travel, and how a shared love of the outdoors can reconnect old friendships in unexpected ways. This conversation with Casey Webb wasn’t just an interview. It was a reflection on how camping has woven itself back into Casey’s life, how food and travel have shaped his c...

Every December, we gather around the digital campfire to share our favorite camping and RV gift ideas of the year in our RV Atlas Holiday Gift Guide—and this tradition has become one of our most fun and most requested episodes of the year. Over time, listeners have come to expect a certain dynamic: the ongoing tug-of-war between the gear maximalist (that would be Jeremy) and the gear minimalist (that would be Stephanie). This balance has apparently become part of the charm. As one couple told us...

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we pulled up our chairs aroound the digital campfire with someone we’ve admired in the outdoor cooking world for a long time: Cheri Reneé, author of the brand-new Blackstone Griddle Camping Cookbook and the bestselling I Love My Blackstone Griddle Cookbook. We first met Cheri last summer at the Blackstone Social Media Summit in Logan, Utah, and instantly connected with her warm personality and her genuine love of creating great food outdoors. As w...

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we turned our attention to a topic that so many RVers eventually face: how to thoughtfully add a dog to an RVing and camping lifestyle. This episode was born from two things, questions we’ve seen time and time again in the RV Atlas Facebook group, and our own family’s emotional journey after losing our beloved Maggie in September. Maggie camped with us for well over a decade. She was the dog who lived for the campground—she’d leap into the truck lo...

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we’re heading out on an unforgettable culinary adventure with Linda Ly, author of The Route 66 Cookbook: The Best Recipes from Every Stop Along the Way. Linda—known to many as the creator of Garden Betty, her popular blog about homesteading, farm-to-table cooking, and outdoor adventure—joined us to share stories from her family’s 10-week RV journey along America’s most iconic highway. All photos by Will Taylor This isn’t Linda’s first time around ...

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we put together a test that had our listeners (maybe) recognizing themselves a little too well. We call it “26 Signs You’re an RV Addict”—the official quiz to help campers everywhere determine just how deep their RV obsession runs. The idea started small. We planned to come up with about a dozen “signs” ourselves. But then we asked for help from the RV Atlas Facebook group, and the post exploded—a hundred comments poured in from fellow campers, eac...

On this week’s special Halloween episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we’re taking you on another leg of our Haunted RV Road Trip series with our resident “Camping Librarian,” Shannon Minner. In previous years, Shannon guided us through haunted campgrounds and spooky destinations from coast to coast. This time, she’s serving up something a little different: haunted bars and restaurants where you can grab a drink, enjoy a meal, and soak up some eerie atmosphere before retreating to the comfort of you...

Discover Big Meadows Campground and Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. Learn where to camp, dine, and stay for the perfect Blue Ridge Mountain getaway. On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we dive into one of our favorite destinations in the East—Shenandoah National Park—and explore two equally incredible ways to stay there: Big Meadows Campground and Big Meadows Lodge. Whether you love rustic camping or prefer the cozy comfort of a lodge, Big Meadows is a national park e...

If you’ve ever wondered whether RV Rallies are “for you,” this week’s RV Atlas podcast episode makes a strong case in their favor. Rallies are one of the fastest, most rewarding ways to plug into the RV community, learn a ton about your rig, and simply have fun. Below we recap the biggest reasons to go, then take you inside two very different events—the 2025 Northeast nüCamp Rally in New York’s Adirondacks and the 2025 Airstream International Rally in York, Pennsylvania. 8 Reasons to Attend an R...

Over the past decade, fall weekends and Halloween Fun at Jellystone Parks have transformed from simple trick-or-treat nights into elaborate festivals packed with activities. What began as costume parades and campground candy has grown into multi-week celebrations with haunted trails, harvest festivals, zombie scavenger hunts, and even chocolate slides. For families, these weekends are a perfect way to extend the Halloween season. Kids get extra chances to wear their costumes, and parents can enj...

We recently headed down to South Jersey to spend a few days at Spacious Skies Country Oaks, a medium-sized campground in Dorothy, New Jersey. This property is part of the Spacious Skies Campgrounds collection, and it struck us as one of those rare campgrounds that hits a sweet spot: affordable rates, a relaxed vibe, and a solid list of amenities and activities. If you’re looking for a base camp to explore the southern New Jersey coast—or if you just want a quiet escape to relax by the pool or s...

The Hershey RV Show is almost here, and we’re excited to be back at America’s Largest RV Show with a booth stocked full of our books, journals, and coffee—and plenty of time to meet and chat with our listeners. If you’re planning to attend the show, here’s your complete guide to finding us, seeing what we’ll have on hand, and making the most of your Hershey experience. Show Basics Dates: September 10–14, 2025 Hours: Wednesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Gia...

:For years, Harvest Hosts has been one of our favorite RV memberships. The program gives RVers the chance to spend the night at unique locations like wineries, breweries, farms, golf courses, and even museums. With over 6,000 host locations across North America, Harvest Hosts has become a go-to option for adventurous travelers looking for memorable overnight stays. In this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, Jeremy sat down with Bill Zhang, longtime Chief Marketing Officer and now “Chief Re...

When Heath Padgett left his traditional 9-to-5 in 2014, he didn’t have much of a plan beyond a borrowed RV and an itch to see the country. He and his wife Alyssa hit the road with “no marketable skills,” as he likes to say, but plenty of determination. They filmed a documentary in which Heath worked a job in all 50 states while Alyssa learned video production. The project jump-started a career in content marketing for RV brands — and a decade-long experiment in building a life around the open ro...

Guest post about Cherry Creek State Park by Gretchen Holcombe from Boxy Colonial on the Road. - This is part two of a two part series about Denver State Parks. Click here for episode one about Chatfield State Park. Where to Stay

Check out this campground review of Chatfield State Park to find out why it's a great pick for your visit to Denver.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to see almost everything in the RV world in one place, the Hershey RV Show—officially known as America’s Largest RV Show—is your answer. Every September, this five-day event transforms the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania into a massive celebration of RV life.We’ve been attending for more than a decade, and we can tell you: this show isn’t just for people shopping for a new rig. It’s for anyone who loves RVing. Whether you’re a first-time buyer,...

This is the second episode in a two part mini-series with Jeremy Wayland from Camp West BBQ. In episode one Jeremy covered four great campgrounds in northern California and southern Oregon that he visited with his family on an epic 17 day road trip earlier this summer. In this follow up episode he picks up where he left off and covers four more great campgrounds that his family visited on the second leg of their trip.For more information about all of these campgrounds check out this detailed blo...