Road trips & camper vans
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Where to sleep (and wake up happy) in your camper van
Some nights you fall asleep to crashing waves. Others, to the hum of a freeway. In this guide, we share our favorite places to park the van, rest our heads and wake up to adventure. Plus, learn what to consider, from local laws to the weather, before you settle in for your next night of blissful camper van slumber.
Avoid the campsite blues: 10 tips for picking a site you’ll love
The perfect campsite is out there. Use these tips to help you find it.
7 Super Cool things about Nashville KOA
Staying at Nashville KOA Resort doesn’t feel all that much like camping. But, it is a great place to stay while you explore downtown, visit the Grand Ole Opry and enjoy the city’s many other attractions.
Best of 2024: Looking back at a Super Cool year
We’re sharing the things and places we loved in 2024 to help inspire your road trips in 2025 — and beyond.
8 ways to enjoy the outdoors at Holland State Park, Michigan
From hiking to paddle boarding, a camper van trip to Holland State Park along Lake Michigan gets you close to nature.
Go, do, play, stay — Chester and Fort Kaskaskia in Southern Illinois
Nature, pop culture and history converge along the Mississippi River in Illinois. Bonus: There’s a brewpub.
Crazy sh*t campground employees do (part 2)
You can meet some amazing people on a camper van trip. This blog series isn’t about them. Part 2 takes us to Santa Rosa RV Resort in Navarre, Florida.
2 amazing nights in Northwest Arkansas 2024
Our Arkansas camper van trip took us to the Ozark Mountains region, with stops in Bentonville, Rogers and Beaver for sightseeing, hiking, beer tasting and more.
Tips for camping at Fort Pickens in the Gulf Islands National Seashore
No doubt you’ll be anxious to arrive for your camping reservation at Fort Pickens. The campground sits between Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. But, first, read this blog for a few important things to know before you arrive.
Super Cool Van Trips best-of list 2023
Sharing some of our best-ofs from 2023 so you can check them out on your camper van trips (or however you travel) in 2024. Happy New Year!
2 terrific nights in Tennessee 2023
Visiting a distillery and a lake, both east of Nashville, gave us a taste of Tennessee’s history and incredible beauty, making for a great camper van trip.
Crazy sh*t campground employees do (part 1)
Most people who work at campgrounds are top-notch humans. This blog series isn’t about them. Part 1 takes us to North Sandusky Campground at Rend Lake in Illinois.