Kim Kortum
Fort Lauderdale and it's Perfectly Placed Public Land
When looking for an easy weekend in the sun, we found Ft. Lauderdale airport was just 15 minutes from the beach. With plenty of...
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Kim Kortum
- Aug 30, 2021
- 16 min
The Pacific Northwest: A Travel Itinerary
We spent two sun-filled weeks exploring the Pacific Northwest in July 2021. As much as we love our camper, this trip was more feasible...
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Kim Kortum
- Apr 20, 2021
- 8 min
Utah's Mighty Five: a Vacation Travel Itinerary
When my husband recommended Utah as our spring break destination I was less than enthused. I knew nothing about the state really, and...
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Kim Kortum
- Apr 13, 2021
- 6 min
Northwest Indiana to Gulf Islands National Seashore: a Roundtrip Vacation Travel Itinerary
Before the pandemic and quarantine changed everything, our spring break plans were to visit Gulf Islands National Seashore. About a...
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Kim Kortum
- Mar 19, 2021
- 6 min
Guest Blog Post: Sherri @ A Life More Light
Sherri was recently a guest of ours through Boondockers Welcome. She shared with me that state parks are their favorite public lands, so...
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Kim Kortum
- Feb 15, 2021
- 3 min
What is Boondocking?
Boondocking is a term used to describe camping in a place that is not a formal campground with amenities. Boondocking, also called dry...
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Kim Kortum
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
Passport to Your National Parks
A little know fact about national parks and other public lands is that many of them have a rubber stamp, often referred to as a...
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Kim Kortum
- Jan 22, 2021
- 3 min
Junior Ranger Program
Rangers are the folks that you see on national park properties that wear the green and brown uniforms complimented by a badge and often a...
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Kim Kortum
- Jan 20, 2021
- 6 min
Western Michigan to Cape Cod National Seashore to Northwest Indiana: a Vacation Travel Itinerary
This trip lasted 11 days during the summer of 2019 and, as a bonus, took us to 3 of the 5 Great Lakes. Camping near metropolitan areas,...
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Kim Kortum
- Jan 12, 2021
- 1 min
What's your point A and point B?
Where are you going? What can I help you see along the way? Tell me your point A and point B, and I'll tell you what you should see!...
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Kim Kortum
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
Grand Tetons National Park to Northwest Indiana: a Vacation Travel Itinerary
We spent 4 days and 3 nights traveling back home with our 26 foot trailer in tow and 2 canoes atop our truck. Read below to find out...
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Kim Kortum
- Dec 17, 2020
- 3 min
A Week of Boondocking near Yellowstone and Grand Tetons
We visited the parks mid pandemic in the summer of 2020. So all the visitor centers were closed and the crowds were minimal, well...
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Kim Kortum
- Dec 8, 2020
- 4 min
Northwest Indiana to Yellowstone: a Vacation Travel Itinerary
Follow this guide for a week long trip to the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park. We traveled with a 26 foot trailer and 2 canoes...
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Kim Kortum
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
choosing a destination
Sometimes you choose your destination, and sometimes your destination chooses you. Here are several ways that you can choose a...
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Kim Kortum
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
Indiana Dunes National Park
Our home park is one of the newest to the list of National Parks. We visit The Dunes often to go to the beach or for a day hike. If you...
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Kim Kortum
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Why we travel public lands
Traveling can be cost prohibitive for many families. When I was a child we only ever went to one place: a campground in the Boundary...
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