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We've entered the world of RV owners and want to bring you along. Our goal is to travel to all of the South Carolina State Parks. They're each so unique! We aim to show off the special features and especially what makes them great. While traveling, we will explore the areas around the parks and will be featuring nearby restaurants, shops, and entertainment ideas.
We are both business owners and have two young children, so we live busy lives. But, we're out to prove that even in a modern, busy family, you can get out and explore - even if it's one weekend at a time!
For the parks that have camping, we will rely on our Travel Trailer, appropriately named "Katie the Travel Trailer", as a turtle takes its home with it, and so do we. We hope that you'll join us on our adventures and please subscribe.
We are both business owners and have two young children, so we live busy lives. But, we're out to prove that even in a modern, busy family, you can get out and explore - even if it's one weekend at a time!
For the parks that have camping, we will rely on our Travel Trailer, appropriately named "Katie the Travel Trailer", as a turtle takes its home with it, and so do we. We hope that you'll join us on our adventures and please subscribe.
Outer Banks Day 3 - Cape Hatteras & Bodie Lighthouses, nature, and a lot of history!
We saw a lot on our third, and final day in the Outer Banks, mostly sticking to the things to see in the middle section of the sand bar. We started out at the Cape Hatteras lighthouse, which was closed to the public for refurbishment. We then visited the Chicamacomico Life-Saving station, where we saw the efforts made to save sailors stranded when their ships ran aground. Then, on our way to Bodie lighthouse, we stopped off at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. We wrapped the day at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, home of the "Lost Colony of Roanoke".
Discount codes for products we use:
10% off orders at RVLock.com - use promo code weekendnon-warriors
10% off orders at rvsnappad.com - use promo code Jonathan74142
Camping must haves for us:
Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a
X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK
Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7
30 Amp Surge Protector - amzn.to/3ywrzIy
LevelMate Pro, for easy leveling in the truck - amzn.to/3CrjXrS
Tire Minder, tire pressure monitoring system - amzn.to/3CwrohA
Camping Loveseat - amzn.to/2LVvUzH
Compact folding table, MUST HAVE, same height as Blackstone - amzn.to/3CQIyI5
Camera gear used:
Canon M50 - amzn.to/3rJYG7K
GoPro Hero 11 Black - amzn.to/3SVto9O
Mavic Mini 3 pro - amzn.to/3fMQyk3
Music provided by Epedemicsound.com
Follow us on Instagram: katiethetravelturtle
Discount codes for products we use:
10% off orders at RVLock.com - use promo code weekendnon-warriors
10% off orders at rvsnappad.com - use promo code Jonathan74142
Camping must haves for us:
Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a
X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK
Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7
30 Amp Surge Protector - amzn.to/3ywrzIy
LevelMate Pro, for easy leveling in the truck - amzn.to/3CrjXrS
Tire Minder, tire pressure monitoring system - amzn.to/3CwrohA
Camping Loveseat - amzn.to/2LVvUzH
Compact folding table, MUST HAVE, same height as Blackstone - amzn.to/3CQIyI5
Camera gear used:
Canon M50 - amzn.to/3rJYG7K
GoPro Hero 11 Black - amzn.to/3SVto9O
Mavic Mini 3 pro - amzn.to/3fMQyk3
Music provided by Epedemicsound.com
Follow us on Instagram: katiethetravelturtle
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The Outer Banks day 2 - Ocracoke Island and the ferry ride.mp4
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On our second full day in the outer banks, we took the ferry down to Ocracoke Island. We learned a lot about how the ferry runs, and it wasn't what we thought. Discount codes for products we use: 10% off orders at RVLock.com - use promo code weekendnon-warriors 10% off orders at rvsnappad.com - use promo code Jonathan74142 Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks ...
The NC Outer Banks - Day One - The Wright Brothers Museum, Jockey Ridge State Park, and Manteo
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For our first day out at the Outer Banks, we headed north. The Wright Brothers Museum has always been on our to do list. It did not disappoint. We also visited Jockey Ridge State Park and played on the dunes (you are allowed to do that here, unlike in SC). We then stopped at Manteo to try to see the light house on the pier. Discount codes for products we use: 10% off orders at RVLock.com - use ...
Spring Break in the Outer Banks of NC, the introduction to a series
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We decided to explore the Outer Banks of NC for spring break. There was a whole lot to see and do, so we decided to make it a series. In this video, we lay out our planning and our approach to visiting such an expansive area in a week. Discount codes for products we use: 10% off orders at RVLock.com - use promo code weekendnon-warriors 10% off orders at rvsnappad.com - use promo code Jonathan74...
The new Blackstone Air Fryer - first thoughts; and final thoughts
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I was eager to get my hands on the new Blackstone Portable Air Fryer. It is available only at Walmart. Discount codes for products we use: 10% off orders at RVLock.com - use promo code weekendnon-warriors 10% off orders at rvsnappad.com - use promo code Jonathan74142 Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK Leveling blocks for tongue and stabiliz...
Camping on the real farm!! Outside Inn Campground Santee, SC
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Outside Inn campground opened in late 2023 and is already making a name for itself with its unique blend of farm and community. We had a great time on the farm and are already looking forward to going back! Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7 30 Amp Surge Protector - amzn.to/3ywrzI...
Hamburg State Park - Things don't go well. But, we get through
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Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7 30 Amp Surge Protector - amzn.to/3ywrzIy LevelMate Pro, for easy leveling in the truck - amzn.to/3CrjXrS Tire Minder, tire pressure monitoring system - amzn.to/3CwrohA Camping Loveseat - amzn.to/2LVvUzH Compact folding table, MUST HAVE, same heig...
Magnolia Springs State Park, GA
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We took advantage of a long weekend to head over to Georgia. Magnolia Springs is a great little campground with nice blend of history and scenic beauty. Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7 30 Amp Surge Protector - amzn.to/3ywrzIy LevelMate Pro, for easy leveling in the truck - amzn...
A new lock for the camper - a HUGE safety upgrade!
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The Amazon link to the keyless door lock - amzn.to/3UfPiYr www.rvlock.com - promo code "weekendnon-warriors" gets a 10% discount These are affiliate links and we are paid a small percentage of each purchase. However, we were not sponsored to make this video. We paid for all of the locks installed. Camping must haves for us: RVLock - amzn.to/3UfPiYr Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks -...
Hunting Island State Park January 2024
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We finally got back to one of first and favorite ocean front state parks in South Carolina. The visit in the winter was a very different experience that the one in the summer of 2020. There were less bugs, but also less animals. We still enjoyed walking on the beach, exploring around the lighthouse, visiting the newly added onto nature center, and even ventured an island over for a really good ...
We needed a better flag pole - then we found Polesandholders.com
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After two flag poles that wouldn't hold up to SC coastal winds, we needed to find a better option. After noticing a number of others were using flag poles from polesandholders.com, we decided to give them a try. It was good choice! Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7 30 Amp Surge P...
Talullah Gorge State Park, Georgia
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We were able to visit Tallulah Gorge State Park on Veterans Day weekend. The timing was great, as the leaves were still colorful and the weather was nice. We really enjoyed the hike around the north rim and watching the kayakers go down the falls. We also enjoyed The General Store and Tallulah 1882 Coffee in Tullulah Falls, and a trip to Clayton, where we ate at The Rusty Bike. Camping must hav...
Poinsett State Park - Sumter SC - The fall is the perfect time to visit
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We stayed at Poinsett State Park in Sumter, South Carolina for Halloween of 2023. The leaves were bright and colorful and the park was fantastic. Camping must haves for us: Anderson levelers - amzn.to/3SZVf9a X-Chocks - amzn.to/3MnfLxK Leveling blocks for tongue and stabilizers - amzn.to/3TaDDa7 30 Amp Surge Protector - amzn.to/3ywrzIy LevelMate Pro, for easy leveling in the truck - amzn.to/3Cr...
Poinsett State Park - the drive in and around the campground
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Poinsett State Park - the drive in and around the campground
Vogel State Park in the North Georgia mountains
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Vogel State Park in the North Georgia mountains
Eclectic Sun Pontoon & Paddlesports Rentals - the best way to enjoy Lake Jocassee
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Eclectic Sun Pontoon & Paddlesports Rentals - the best way to enjoy Lake Jocassee
Driving through Twin Lakes Campground - an Army Corps of Engineers Park on Lake Hartwell
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Driving through Twin Lakes Campground - an Army Corps of Engineers Park on Lake Hartwell
Asheville East KOA - getting away to the mountains!
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Asheville East KOA - getting away to the mountains!
Chester State Park - an amazing little getaway!
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Chester State Park - an amazing little getaway!
First Day Hike 2023 - Sesquicentennial State Park
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First Day Hike 2023 - Sesquicentennial State Park
Botany Bay, Edisto Island. And - where can we go to eat on the island?
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Botany Bay, Edisto Island. And - where can we go to eat on the island?
Ocean Lakes the week after Hurricane Ian
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Ocean Lakes the week after Hurricane Ian
Edisto Beach State Park - Sea Turtle Edition
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Edisto Beach State Park - Sea Turtle Edition
I thank you for your candor on this product. Much appreciated...
Thanks for the SC videos. It helps us decide where we want to camp since we live in SC. I just installed the RV Lock Trek which just came out. We love it!
Loved learning your story and how you got started. I really like the layout of this camper. Can you tell me what the particular model is? Are yall still loving it? Thanks so much.
Our camper is a Grey Wolf 26 DBH. It works well for us. It has a lot of storage and we can tow it with the vehicle we already had. That was a big part of our decision to get it.
@@WeekendNonwarriors Thanks. Yeah I don't want to buy a huge truck so that is sort of where I am at too.
Great video guys. I found this because I am thinking about staying here soon. I am from nearby and have never stayed here although I have been here several times to the day-use area. I just wanted to say I appreciate the time you took to cover everything.
Thank you for watching. We hope you enjoy your stay.
@@WeekendNonwarriors You are welcome.
I bought one of these, the paint was damaged and there was evidence that someone tried to touch it up and the control panel was pealing from the front. It did cook great, the propane bottle has made 3 cooks of about 30 minutes each and it’s almost empty, also the 8 batteries are completely used up with 3 cooks. Customer service is terrible, after they finally responded they sent me a new cabinet, the paint was damaged and I had to transfer parts from the original, the new unit took 10 tries to keep it lit the fan was kicking off an on the temp was uncontrollable it hit 409 on low and then is set an error code. After almost a week trying to contact customer service they said the error was for a faulty fan, they’re now sending me another cabinet. I’m very disappointed in this thing and I may also return it, I just wish I watched your video below buying it.
I feel like Blackstone is putting too much time into developing new products, rather than taking the time to execute what they make well. But, I hope they get it figured out. I love my 22" Adventure Ready griddle.
Great series guys really enjoyed it
Thank you.
Thanks for the great video! I've been looking for a good campground near Greenville. I think this will be a great place for my son to mountain bike, and I'm really looking forward to visiting Myle's Pizza!
Oh it’s well worth the hike to get there to the bone yard beach we love Edisto
We were in OBX last year in July. We stayed at the KOA over in Currituck. It was about a 20 minute drive over to the OBX, but it was less crowded just lovely. We really like the area, lost to do and see.
I enjoyed OBX but the wind is crazy there! Great for the kite surfers. The wild horses tour is amazing.
We were only able to see the penned horses in Ocracoke. Next time!
Interesting. Would like to visit the area. Thanks.
Once it ignites, try letting it warm on low for a bit before just going straight to high. 👍
We tried that. We tried every way possible. The customer service folks admitted that it was likely a bad thermo couple and were willing to replace our unit. But, we still returned it for all of the reasons mentioned in the video - it’s way too heavy, can’t be used inside, but must be covered when not in use outside, nothing is dishwasher safe, and (not mentioned in the video, but realized when looking at regular air fryers) the basket is pretty small. It just isn’t practical for our travel needs.
Great video. I really appreciate y’all taking time to do these videos about our state. It helps me plan trips for hubby & I. I found a new campground on Lake Montecello in Blair, SC. Lakeside Family Campground. Check it out. I’m not affiliated with them in any way. Just curious as to your thoughts. Saw it when Dr I get by on our way to Sesquicentennial last month, signed up for their emails, and learned they are new. Young couple. I think I might plan a trip there next summer.
Thank you. I have seen that campground on Facebook a time or two. Our summer is pretty booked up, but we may try to sneak in a weekend at Lakeside sometime. You never know where we may show up!
Thanks for these videos. We live in SC and have a new RV. Nice to see what is available in our home state
Thank you, and welcome to camping. It has changed our family for the better. It doesn’t come without its challenges. But, we think that the benefits far out-way the risks and costs.
We will probably try this out!!! Living in Columbia, we like to get away and not have to travel two/three hours so this is great!!
Thank you. The folks there are very friendly and I wouldn’t hesitate to stop there anytime.
That's a bummer :( Are you planning on replacing this? I for one would also like options for a propane air fryer. I have the 36 inch beast with 2 fryer baskets and LOVE it! Looking at propane air fryer for my hot dog cart to do corn dogs.
As I said in the video, we’ve returned it and will replace it with a traditional air fryer, but plugged into the 120 volt, 20 amp plug at campgrounds. Not sure which one yet. This was way to heavy, bulky, and came with too many restrictions to its operations for the way the we camp. My wife made a good point today - this may be great for an outdoor kitchen setup at a seasonal site that has a roof structure. It just doesn’t work for us. I hope yours is awesome for you!
Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Looks like a fun place! Thanks for the video as always.
It was! Thank you for watching.
I highly recommend Outside Inn myself. It's one of my most favorite CG.
Our hunting club is 2 miles up the road. I have only been in the park one time. It looked nice when I was there. We plan on going back and fishing. We have a gator in our swamp/creek that I am pretty sure came from down there but who knows lol. We have only seen it in the summer
We have alligators all over where we live and we don’t worry too much about them. We give them their space and let them be. The staff and both Hamburg and Magnolia Springs take the warnings for alligators seriously.
Not to sound cheesy but it looks as tho yall made lemonade outta lemons!! So sorry to hear of the issues.....we rolled up to Baker Creek. I hooked everything up as usual, cut on the power and water and walked outside. I walked back in to get something and saw all this smoke and it smelled electrical! I ran outside and cut power and sure enough the inside electrical box had basically shorted out and burned up!!! I was ready to pack up and leave but my wife was like, "No"...."we came to camp so lets camp"!! We had a great time!! I hope everyone gets to feeling better and everything gets fixed. Yall be good and stay safe!!
We always try to make the best of every situation. I’m glad to hear that y’all were able to do the same when you had the electrical problems. Also thankful that the situation didn’t get worse and lead to a fire. Happy Camping!!
Great video!
JUST PICKED UP OUR NEW BRINKLEY 3610 RV YESTERDAY AND IT CAME WITH THIS LOCK....VERY NICE SETUP, WORKS FLAWLESSLY! GREAT INSTALL VIDEO!
That's funny that you think those roads were steep. You definitely wouldn't want to go to Black Rock Mtn SP if you have issues going to Vogel
Digging the new intro! Great video...will have to put that park on our bucket list. Thank you for sharing.
Nice review! Makes us want to go there this weekend!
Is it free
There is an admission fee for day use of the park. Camping requires reservations and a fee. If you are a SC resident, you can go to your county public library and check out a state park pass, allowing you day use entry without paying the admission fee.
Hello from Cola SC!! We just did the same thing we got the main door lock and two compartment locks all keyed the same. Unfortunately we had a problem in the programming of the new number and we finally got it but....well....it took an embarrassing 40 minutes!!🤣🤣 Oh well we did get it!! Enjoyed the video and we appreciate yall doing what you do!!
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience. I don’t think many folks realize that most RV door locks use a universal key.
Looking forward to staying on site 39 next year. Good to know about the bike helmet law. Thanks!
A great way to educate your kids and involve them in history. I also appreciate even though you are not a horse person, you included the horse campground information, as it is often very difficult to find information on them.
Its worst than a normal fire pit normal fire pit are way better
I have stayed in that same site twice and we love it. Based on when you posted the video we just missed you... March 2021.
I just found you guys and I'm hooked! Looking forward to watching all of your videos.
Now why haven’t we tried Chester State Park! We live 1 hr from there & my husband loves to fish. The airport noise is like being at Myrtle Beach SP which we love & stay at regularly. But we stay at Greenwood & Dreher too. I’m gonna book Chester right now. Thanks guys
Great video as always. We did a day trip to Hunting Island when those ocean side campsites were reservable day-use spots and that was awesome! Went back for another day trip to ride the mountain bikes on the trail, in the heat/humidity of the SC summer and that was awful! haha The bugs were just horrendous. Side note: I love the nonverbal language @12:37 to the kids lol. Thanks for the video!
Hello from Cola Town SC!!! Love yall's video's!! Thank you for all you do!!
Good job getting that fixed!
What is your Tow vehicle? I'm looking to upgrade from my Toyota highlander limited to a bigger SUV. TIA
We tow with the Tahoe that you see in the video. It does have the Max tow package, with the additional transmission cooler and prewired from the factory for the brake controller. Our travel trailer is at the top level of our tow capacity.
You guys do one of the best jobs of campground reviews (especially the individual site info) and hidden gems around the places you visit. I’ve visited several places based on your reviews that I did not know existed - Bee City for one. Roads getting to Vogel was especially helpful since I’m pulling a 30’ 5800lb bumper pull with a Ford 150 6 cylinder. I’ve stayed out of the mountain areas for that reason. Your thoughts on getting up there is extremely helpful. Enjoy your reviews!
We went to Tallulah Gorge State Park back in November of 2022 and absolutely loved it. Those stairs are no joke but definitely worth going down and back up. Also, I agree. That Interpretive Center was definitely top notch to say the least. We were in site 41. Long and narrow. We rode around that loop 3 times before we got into our site. 😅
Thank you for watching. Hopefully, we'll be able to get down to the gorge bottom next time,
Nice to see! We have a site here in early March - we've done several SC State Parks - Lake Greenwood, Cheraw (twice), Lake Wateree (three times), Andrew Jackson, Table Rock, Dreher Island, Santee, Little Pee Dee and Aiken (twice). We have really enjoyed them all!
Chester is similar to Cheraw and Little Pee Dee in the fact that they are all small campgrounds on lakes. The way that the community of Chester has poured into this park makes it unique. We hope that you experience that, too. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Just wondering if any of these u mentioned have sewer connection at the campsite?
@@jillelaine5499 Aiken had some & Lake Wateree has a section with them. They all have dump stations and both houses with showers. I have individual videos on several of the parks: South Carolina Campground Favs! ua-cam.com/play/PLQDl0nhgwRymOSPtTx9y7JH-sVcuXH4UA.html
Chester has a couple with full hookups. Cheraw and Little Pee Dee do not have hull hookups.
Thank you for your video! We are planning to meet family there to spend a week together and your info was great to see something other than the Asheville trip to town.
We're glad to hear it. Black Mountain is a great little place to visit. Have fun!
Another great video, guys! I love Poinsett...nothing beats riding the trails then sitting by the lake for the cool down. You did a wonderful job showing the park off...and I love that you kept the paddle boat disagreement in the video haha. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching. We know that you enjoy our "local" park.
I'm going to guess that the husband is a Pisces and the wife is a Sagittarius.
Im sure there is Wifi near the officem, but Is there any cell service in the campground area?
We were able to do whatever we wanted to on our AT&T phones. We don't stream, though. So, I can't speak to the ability to stream. The park is fairly close to town, so I would suspect that most carriers would have adequate service.
Great job! We haven’t been to Poinsettia SP in many years but after watching this we may have to go up for a weekend!
Great job
This video was a change! Now I need to look up where this park is, I have no idea. Thanks for making these videos.
We should have a typical review video out in a week or two. I decided to do some drive through videos to see how they do and if people like them. Life has made edit time more limited, so looking for alternatives.
Pretty area especially with the change in the color of the leaves. Bet there would be plenty of shade in the hot summer. I always enjoy y’all’s videos, you all deserve many more subscribers! You all take care and have a wonderful Thanksgiving coming up! 🍁 🍂🏕
Thank you. We don't make these for subscribers or $. But, we do realize thats how the game works. We should have some more videos coming in the next few weeks. Edit time is the biggest issue. Money paying jobs will take priority. If folks like these "drive throughs" we'll keep doing them.
Good video. Vogel is my favorite Ga State park. Go there all the time! And the wi-fi is now working!
Glad to hear. As much as we wish to be able to "unplug", we realize that there are also some safety issues with not having cell or internet service. We didn't show it, but Sam Henry burnt his leg with hot coffee on the second to last day. It was hard to reach help.