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How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Campervan in Washington DC?
Exploring the great outdoors and embarking on a road trip is a thrilling experience, and there’s no better way to do it than with a campervan. As you plan your adventure in Washington DC, you’re likely pondering the costs and logistics associated with renting a campervan. The cost of renting a campervan in Washington DC varies…
Read MoreTrip Ideas: Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive are a great natural retreat to get away from the suburban sprawl of the greater DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) metro area. Only two hours west of Washington, DC, it hosts spectacular views, great hiking, and the blessed peace that can only be found these day in areas of…
Read MoreTrip Ideas: Blue Ridge Parkway
Shenandoah National Park is a relaxing weekend get-away from Washington, DC, but for those with some more time, an extended trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway opens the door to incredible vistas and natural beauty. This 469-mile scenic roadway connects Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in western…
Read MoreStrategies for Beating the Heat in a Compact Campervan
Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive are a great natural retreat to get away from the suburban sprawl of the greater DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) metro area. Only two hours west of Washington, DC, it hosts spectacular views, great hiking, and the blessed peace that can only be found these day in areas of…
Read MoreGuide: Strategies for Beating the Heat in a Compact Campervan
When summer arrives and school lets out, everyone wants to get out and take advantage of the warm weather and time off to travel and explore. Here in the mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States, however, summer temps are becoming progressively more unbearable. The Washington, DC area has just endured a miserable multiweek stretch…
Read MoreOwning versus Renting a Campervan
At first glance, the cost of renting a campervan for a week or two might seem prohibitively expensive, and given current economic conditions, everyone understandably wants to stretch their dollar as far as it will go. When compared to the total costs of campervan or RV ownership, however, the rental option turns out to be…
Read MoreTrip Ideas: Explore the Southeast U.S. on a Road Trip Through Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
I recently had the chance to visit with family in Florida and decided to make the return a journey a proper Vander road trip in the southeast U.S. Part of the appeal of traveling in a campervan is that it provides unmatched independence and autonomy; the itinerary conforms to your interests not the other way…
Read MoreTrip Ideas: A, O, Way to Go Ohio….
Southern Ohio offers many new sights and experiences within easy driving range range of Washington, DC. I framed a long-weekend road trip around visiting several Moundbuilder archaeological sites in Ohio. Moundbuilder civilization collectively refers to the Hopewell, Adena, and Fort Ancient civilizations that populated the region for several thousand years. These civilizations left behind massive…
Read MoreTrip Ideas: New River Gorge-ous!
The New River Gorge is the most recent addition to the U.S. National Park system and is a natural playground for outdoor adventurers. From whitewater rafting, to climbing, to hiking, the New River area has a little something for everyone, and is within an easy 5-hour drive of Washington, DC. The area is perhaps best…
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