The Ultimate Family RV Road Trip Guide: Less Stress, More Adventure!

  The Art of Being Still Cristy Lee McGeehan It’s hard to believe January is almost over (almost as hard as believing it’s 2025!). We’ve started our new year in stark contrast to how we ended it, which has the net result of making us feel balanced (yeah, riiiight). The end of 2024 saw us rooted down, nomad-style, for two months in the Florida Keys. At first, I was worried being still that long would feel like a punishment, like we were actively choosing to miss out on exploration and highlight-reel-worthy life experiences. It turns out I was wrong (it happens often in this life, though  never  in matters with my husband, ahem). Taking a breather and just  being  somewhere for a while was exactly what we needed, and I’m growing increasingly grateful for it each day. Thanks to our penchant for the ridiculous, there’s been no easing back into life on the road for Colan and me. It’s been jarring, leaving perpetually warm weather for Texas's uncharacteristically cold...

  A Quiet Park | Best of National Parks Cristy Lee McGeehan Exploring National Parks has to be at the top of our evergrowing list of things we love about nomadic living (probably more crowded up there than the summit of Everest). As of 2024, there are 63 designated National Parks in the United States, and our appetite for devouring them becomes more insatiable with each park visited. I’ve lost count of how many we’ve been to, but we’ll have visited roughly half by year’s end. The two most recent, Big Bend National Park at the Texas/Mexico border and White Sands National Park in New Mexico, have stolen our hearts completely. I’d split my time living in the two if it wouldn’t get me arrested. (I’m a tough broad, but federal prison is not on my bucket list, thank you very much.) Visiting Big Bend NP and White Sands NP back-to-back was one of the most centering, invigorating ways to start the new year. Just perfect. National Parks offer modern-day explorers a profound connection to nat...

The Ultimate Family RV Road Trip Guide: Less Stress, More Adventure! colan@thehouseofhighways.com How To Plan A Perfect RV Road Trip With Family—No Stress, All Fun Ready to hit the open road and create memories that’ll last a lifetime? An RV road trip sounds like the ultimate dream—until you realize you forgot to plan, the kids are restless, and you’re this close to losing it over an RV mishap. Breathe easy. With  House of Highways ,  your RV road trip with family can be smooth, stress-free, and packed with adventure. Let’s break it down—no hassles, just good times.   Find Your Favorite RV Campgrounds!   1. Get The Right RV For Your Family Not all RVs are created equal. Whether you’re renting or rolling in your own rig, choosing the right one can make or break your trip. Space matters. Got a big crew? You’ll want a large RV with extra sleeping areas and storage for all your gear. Amenities count. A full kitchen, bathroom, and (let’s be real) ...

  First-Time RV Camping? Here’s Everything You Need to Know! colan@thehouseofhighways.com First-Time RV Camping? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!   So, you’ve decided to give RV camping a shot. The idea of waking up to epic views, cooking under the stars, and bringing home with you on wheels sounds amazing, right? But let’s be real—you’re probably also thinking, “What the heck am I getting myself into?” Don’t worry. We’ve been there, and we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re renting an RV for the weekend or diving headfirst into the nomad lifestyle, this guide will help you avoid rookie mistakes and start your journey like a pro. And with   House of Highways , your RV camping experience will be easier, cheaper, and way more fun than you ever expected. Let’s get rolling!   Find Your Favorite RV Campsot!   1. Picking The Right RV—Size Matters! Not all RVs are created equal, and size makes all the difference when it comes to comfort and practicality. Travel trai...

A Cactus Collective | Best of National Parks Cristy Lee McGeehan National Parks have quickly become the backbone of our new life— they are our nomadic True North. (Yes, I realize a “nomadic True North” does no good to anyone, but I’m going to ignore it and suggest you do, too.) While in Tucson, we visited our third for 2025– Saguaro National Park. Truth be told, I assumed it would be a visit-for-the-sake-of-visiting-it’ll-be-a-notch-in-the-old-bedpost (we’re married, that’s the sort of notches we get these days) kinda visit, as the park seemed, online at least, in a word: lame. (Please forgive me, Park Rangers of Saguaro NP, I don’t mean it.) Saguaro NP was, in fact, not “lame” and instead a reminder that all National Parks visited will be making my “Best Of” for one reason or another. (Also, it was a good reminder that assumptions can be lame, and I am lame for mine regarding Saguaro NP.) They’re National Parks for a reason, and Saguaro NP deserves to be on your list just as much as t...

  The Ultimate Family RV Road Trip Guide: Less Stress, More Adventure! colan@thehouseofhighways.com How To Plan A Perfect RV Road Trip With Family—No Stress, All Fun Ready to hit the open road and create memories that’ll last a lifetime? An RV road trip sounds like the ultimate dream—until you realize you forgot to plan, the kids are restless, and you’re this close to losing it over an RV mishap. Breathe easy. With  House of Highways ,  your RV road trip with family can be smooth, stress-free, and packed with adventure. Let’s break it down—no hassles, just good times.   Find Your Favorite RV Campgrounds!   1. Get The Right RV For Your Family Not all RVs are created equal. Whether you’re renting or rolling in your own rig, choosing the right one can make or break your trip. Space matters. Got a big crew? You’ll want a large RV with extra sleeping areas and storage for all your gear. Amenities count. A full kitchen, bathroom, and (let’s be...