How We Plan Our Next Adventure

 Hey Y'all!


When picking an adventure, first we start with a location:

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After we've decided on a destination, we'll agree on a budget for that location, and search free stuff first. Athens, AL was great for this reason, so many free things to see/do and a ton of parks. Kokomo, IN has a ton of parks too. (We're a big fan of parks!)

We then decide on adventures, based on location. We're typically not going to travel more than an additional 30min from where we've chosen to camp. 

After we've researched all the free things in an area and decided what, of those, we want to do (and when they're open) we start looking at the paid touristy things to do. Our usual budget for these things is $20 each or less, and we plan further ahead for bigger/more expensive adventures. Then we roughly plan these around the free things, depending on what days/times things are open. We also have at least one chill/camp day per week, where we do chores and just relax.


For example, this past week we were looking for something to do, but didn't want to leave town or spend much money- Facebook was advertising the Strawberry Festival, which was free to attend and only about a mile and a half one way. So we walked, got a few drinks, enjoyed the music, and looking at all the vendors, and walked back. Fun easy way to kill an afternoon.

What are some of  your favorite destinations when traveling? Let us know in the comments below.


Thanks,

The Outlands


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