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ABOUT US

We're a family that focuses on beginner hiking and traveling the National Parks

Hello, we share our experiences to help your next experience.  We're here to help the 300 million people hiking the national parks here in the United States.  We will catalog the campgrounds we stay at, the hikes, the bikes, the lakes, and other experiences.  Our hope is to help you decide whether to take that hike, visit that campground, or partake in that experience you are not sure about living.  I'm sure we can all agree that some choices we've made, have made our lives better and some haven't.  The more we read, the more we are amazed at the number of great people in the travel community and how nice and supportive everyone is.  We are looking forward to giving back through sharing our experiences.  Visit us here, and twitter @campbrood, youtube, and facebook  (links below).

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VIDEOS

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Which Waterfall Trail is Better? - Shenandoah National Park | Dark Hollow Falls or Rose River Falls?
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Which Waterfall Trail is Better? - Shenandoah National Park | Dark Hollow Falls or Rose River Falls?

Come hike we us as we compare the Rose River Loop Trail vs the Dark Hollow Falls trail in Shenandoah National Park. If you want to get to one of the best waterfalls in Shenandoah you need to choose. So, watch the whole video and we guarantee you’ll know which hike is right for you and your brood. Let’s get started. Dark Hollow Falls Shenandoah National Park Site: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/dark-hollow-falls.htm Gear Recommendations for this hike: Teton Sports Hydration Pack Video Review: https://youtu.be/KEBrYwp8RQk Amazon Link: 2021 model https://amzn.to/3SnKcGR 2022 model https://amzn.to/3vIogMZ Camelbak Mini M.U.L.E hydration backpack Video Review for younger hikers: https://youtu.be/WbRgZr6C20g Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3Zpj91p Merrell Moab II Men's Hiking Shoes: https://amzn.to/3Ardw8k The First Aid Kit we carry: https://amzn.to/3Lcvu2h Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3DHj54L Tactical Flashlights: https://amzn.to/3QLY25T Compass: https://amzn.to/3GahGU5 Here are dad joke books for great gifts: Dad Jokes Around the Campfire: https://amzn.to/3JinFJ2 600 Funniest Dad Jokes: https://amzn.to/3EPGv7D To view any product mentioned by us in our videos, click this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/campbrood As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. What is the most popular waterfall in Shenandoah National Park? At a height of 70 feet Dark Hollow Falls is not the tallest in the park but it is the most popular. The main reason is that it’s the closest waterfall to skyline drive. How many waterfalls are in Shenandoah National Park? Shenandoah has over a dozen named waterfalls inside the National park boundaries. How Long is the Dark Hollow Falls Trail Hike? By far the more popular hike is the Dark Hollow Falls trail. The 1.4 mile round trip hike from the trailhead is an out and back trail. Can you swim in Dark Hollow Falls or in Shenandoah National Park? Swimming is allowed in Shenandoah. In fact, all streams are open for swimming. What is it like hiking the Dark Hollow Falls trail? As you can see the hikes through Shenandoah are just breathtaking. The trail is a Moderate trail and very well maintained. Expect to hike over steps rocks and roots. You’ll enjoy hiking along the trail next to the stream and listening to the birds and water. How Long is the Rose River Falls Hike? We’ve been hiking the Rose River Falls trail in this hike. It is a loop trail about 4 miles long and takes 4.5 to 5 hours to hike. The elevation gain is about 900 feet and is one of our favorite hikes in Shenandoah. What is the highest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park? At mile marker 22.2 there is a 5 mile round trip hike with an almost 1,300 ft elevation gain at the Mathews Arm Campground that will take you to Overall Run Falls. At 93 ft tall this is the highest waterfall in Shenandoah and there are swimming holes here to soak in the cool mountain water. Can you take dogs with you to Dark Hollow Falls? The answer is yes and no. Dogs are not allowed on Dark Hollow Falls Trail. Did you know that of the 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah only about 20 miles of trails prohibit dogs? The other side to this answer is yes dogs are allowed on Rose River Falls trail loop. So, what is at the end of the Rose River Fire road trail? As we were hiking we noticed a sign for a cemetery. This is the Cave family cemetery and a destination we didn’t expect. We didn’t know but there are over 100 cemeteries in Shenandoah National Park. Dark Hollow Falls trail is the shorter, quicker hike at about 1.5 hours. So, if you are short on time the distance is in favor of Dark Hollow Falls trail. But this is a more popular trail. So, if you want to get away from crowds and still see Dark Hollow falls, the rose river falls trail will help you escape the hustle and bustle of tourists. If you have time and want to see more of Shenandoah, the Rose River Falls are a great addition to your adventure to Dark Hollow Falls. But if you have little ones and can’t spend 5 hours in the woods, hiking Dark Hollow Falls Trail will give you a great hike with less commitment. If you have dogs and want to take them with you, Rose River Falls is your only option to see Dark Hollow Falls. Both hikes have a lot of steps and elevation change as do most waterfall hikes. So, if you have problems walking stairs these trails may not be for you or you may just need the help of trekking poles to enjoy either hike. music by creatormix.com maps from the national park service website referenced above
5 Signs You’re a National Park BEGINNER!
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5 Signs You’re a National Park BEGINNER!

Sometimes when you see a person in a National Park you can just tell that they're a beginner, it's practically written all over them! In this video we want to show you 5 mistakes, which are signs of a new inexperienced visitor in the National Parks. But we'll not only show you these beginner National Park mistakes - we’ll also show you the way to correct them, just in case you need it! more resources for this video: To learn more about the Grand Canyon National Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaDLpFrPCSg&list=PLmyR3116Bgrh5oDDjzEquOO2-PGCGc2md Zion National Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC_x-9f92TM&list=PLmyR3116BgrgVzyUj3_dfpYMNAmOBQINO Hocking Hills State Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-lcWhxRzIE&list=PLmyR3116BgriRJlUMoxQmnWU803PtjE_J Shenandoah National Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8p_sjVvLeM&list=PLmyR3116Bgrg1aNIzGyMLrpOocLc0FBLI Gear Recommendations for day hiking the National Parks Teton Sports Hydration Pack Video Review: https://youtu.be/KEBrYwp8RQk Amazon Link: 2021 model https://amzn.to/3SnKcGR 2022 model https://amzn.to/3vIogMZ Camelbak Mini M.U.L.E hydration backpack Video Review for younger hikers: https://youtu.be/WbRgZr6C20g Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3Zpj91p Merrell Moab II Men's Hiking Shoes: https://amzn.to/3Ardw8k The First Aid Kit we carry: https://amzn.to/3Lcvu2h Trekking Poles: https://amzn.to/3DHj54L Rescue Rope: https://amzn.to/3PJJ2qj Here are dad joke books for great gifts and jokes on the trail: Dad Jokes Around the Campfire: https://amzn.to/3JinFJ2 600 Funniest Dad Jokes: https://amzn.to/3EPGv7D To view any product mentioned by us in our videos, click this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/campbrood As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. music by creatormix.com
5 Signs You're An RV BEGINNER
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5 Signs You're An RV BEGINNER

Sometimes when you see an RVer in a campground - you just can tell that they're a beginner, it's practically written all over them! In this video we want to show you 5 mistakes, which are signs of a new inexperienced camper. But we'll not only show you these beginner RVing mistakes - we’ll also show you the way to correct them, just in case you need it! Campground Review Videos mentioned in this video Trailer Village Grand Canyon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKL0gkjusSA Campbell Cove at Hocking Hills State Park Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KhUihxy3f8 Gulf State Park Gulf Shores Alabama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tscOEPuGeU Adventures on the Gorge New River Gorge National Park West Virginia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ob2KHXR5zw US Space and Rocket Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1EAZdMmow All of our Campground Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-7sHbmaa6o&list=PLmyR3116BgrjY6-uJGXCaX4V7_XWmT1N2 Here are the examples of stuff we mentioned in the video for your reference RV Leveling Blocks: https://amzn.to/49qdRHO Trailer Leveling blocks: https://amzn.to/3QLQAsC Inexpensive but dependable Surge Protector 50Amp: https://amzn.to/3FOv687 Inexpensive but dependable Surge Protector 30Amp: https://amzn.to/3FQgXHI water pressure regulator: https://amzn.to/40vsk0U fresh water hose: https://amzn.to/463PzQX To view any product mentioned by us in our videos, click this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/campbrood As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. music by creatormix.com

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