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It’s 75 degrees outside and flowers are in full bloom. You feel the warm sun on your face and hear the songbirds as you head to the lake, ready for a day of canoeing, swimming, and even some fishing. You spot your friends nearby and wave; it’s going to be a great weekend. While it feels more like winter than spring right now, spring is on its way. Better yet, Memorial weekend is coming up, too, and the warm weather and extended time off make it the perfect time for the first camping trip of the year. Get a motorhome rental or a travel trailer rental and head to the beautiful woods of North Carolina for a weekend of fun. Cascade Lake While NC has no shortage of camping destinations, Cascade Lake Recreation Area and Campground is the ideal place to spend the Memorial weekend. Surrounded by shimmering lakes, breathtaking … Continued

Vacation season has finally arrived! Whether you’re taking three days or two weeks off, a camping trip to Raleigh, NC, will give the whole family something fun to look forward to. From beautiful woodlands to vibrant city life, Raleigh is a dynamic vacation destination. While this area has several campsites, the William B. Umstead State Park is a beautiful choice. You’ll love the stately forests, rolling hills, and sparkling lakes. Make sure to reserve a motorhome rental today for your trip. Camping Areas Open March 15–December 15 of each year, this state park features 28 campsites that are shaded by stately trees. The campsites don’t have hookups for RV rentals, but the park does have centrally located drinking water and restrooms. Each campsite has a picnic table and grill, as well. Spots fill quickly, so reservations are encouraged. Reserve your campsite online, or call the parks department at 1-877-722-6762. Vacation … Continued

Looking to take a trip to the beautiful state of North Carolina? Even city lovers enjoy getting away from all the hustle and bustle for a relaxing holiday. If you are looking for a vacation that is perfect for family, friends, even a romantic getaway with your loved one, we have the place for you – Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Falls Lake State Recreation Area has over 26,000 acres of woodlands and a lake that is 12,000 acres. Because of the gorgeous NC weather many areas are opened year-round. Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, this park is a 30 minute drive from Raleigh in your RV rental. Because of its large size, this area offers many different recreation areas within this park including Beaver Dam, B.W. Wells, Highway 50, Holly Point, Rolling View, Sandling Beach, and Shinleaf. Camping is one of America’s most sought after retreats. Families are … Continued

If you are looking for a vacation that will get your family away from the hustle and bustle of the contemporary American cities, consider traveling to Chimney Rock Village in North Carolina. Chimney Rock Village is one of America’s unspoiled cities, and is located in Hickory Nut Gorge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just a few hours’ drive from Raleigh, NC, this makes for a perfect stop when traveling through the state in your RV Rental. Chimney Rock, NC, is the perfect city to travel to when looking for a relaxing atmosphere and various day time activities. Chimney Rock Village boasts of its quaint atmosphere and genuinely friendly townspeople, not to mention its scenic surroundings. In town, you can enjoy many quaint shops that feature handmade and homegrown goods, such as fudge, ice cream, or various arts and crafts. Your family won’t go hungry in Chimney rock, dining options include … Continued

If you are looking for a fun and relaxing place to visit after reserving your boat or RV rental, Beaufort, North Carolina is the town for you. Beaufort is the home to a little over four thousand people and can be found at the southern end of the Outer Banks. Here you can not only spend your days enjoying the ocean but also visit the plethora of historic sites. Beaufort, North Carolina is less than a three hour drive from the city of Raleigh in your new RV rental. The landscape on this drive has been described as breathtaking. Once you enter the city you will encounter horses grazing along Rachel Carson Reserve, as well as dolphins swimming in Taylor’s Creek. The sheer number of picture opportunities is just one of the many benefits to traveling here. Another amazing aspect of Beaufort is the Cape Lookout National Seashore islands, which … Continued

Everyone knows one of the best things about traveling the country in an RV rental is all of the interesting day stops you normally wouldn’t make. After your family has your North Carolina motorhome rental loaded up we recommend you make a trip to Haywood Hall. Haywood Hall makes a great first stop for your family’s cross-country adventure because it is located right in the city of Raleigh! Construction on the famous Haywood Hall began first back in 1799 in the state’s capital. Since John Haywood was a member of the Council of State he was required to live in the capital city. His original property included the entire back of the street. His grounds also included a barn, gazebo, privy, kitchen-smoke house, and servants’ quarters. This is now the oldest house in Raleigh, NC to remain on its original foundation. Haywood Hall itself is a two story creamy white … Continued

North Carolina is famous for their vast amount of beautiful land spreading across the state. If you are vacationing here you are probably coming to experience the great out doors in a camping environment. The best way to do this is by reserving your very own RV rental that has accommodations to fit all of your family’s needs. After you have your RV rental reserved we would recommend you visit one of our top three favorite places to camp near Raleigh, NC. Falls Lake State Recreational Area: One of the largest recreational facilities in the state, offering a wide variety of activities that include camping, hiking, fishing, boating and swimming, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds. This is not only a fantastic place to stay in your RV rental but also an ideal location for relaxing on a pontoon boat rental. Fantasy Lake Scuba Park: As the largest scuba … Continued

Traveling the country in an RV rental is a great way to spend summer vacation. One of the most beautiful places to visit is North Carolina. Although there are several campgrounds in the area, there are also a variety of small shops and attractions that are sure to entertain your family. One of these includes the Little Herb House. Lisa Treadaway founded the Little Herb House ten years ago. The old horse barn has been renovated into a gift shop, workshop, and drying loft. Today this herb farm is ready to serve locals and visitors. It has been featured in Our State magazine, Triangle East magazine, Country Gardens, and Nature’s Gardens. When you arrive in your RV rental, you will be immersed into a world of pots and baskets filled with herbs and flowers. They even have already been bundled into bunches for you. Also try dried culinary herbs and spices available … Continued

Over 25 years go, Doye Sherrill founded the largest scuba diving park on the east coast; today this park is named the Fantasy Lake Scuba Park. Recently referred to in a News & Observer article as “a scuba diving mecca,” the lake is ideal for building scuba diving experience and advancing certification. Dive groups, rescue training, law enforcement, and the military use the scuba park for open water and advanced training. In the midst of a 100-acre fenced in park, is a 50-acre, crystal clear, lake dedicated solely scuba diving. Fantasy Lake Scuba Park is an excellent facility for building up dive experience and logging dives for extra training. Reaching up to 80-feet deep, the lake has been developed solely with scuba divers in mind. Some of the scuba diving amenities include the following: Three training and meeting shelters Changing facilities Outside showers Picnic tables 10 underwater training platforms Wall … Continued

Are you heading to North Carolina this summer to enjoy some fun in the sun with your family, why not check out Lazy 5 Ranch? Head on over to this privately owned exotic Animal Park in an RV rental. Here you will drive on a 3.5 mile safari through pasturelands. This park has over 750 animals from six different continents. Children and grownups alike will enjoy it here! You can spend the whole day here taking a wagon ride, going on a picnic or simply hanging out and soaking up the sun. The Lazy 5 Ranch is a drive through animal park that will be a sure hit with the whole family. You can drive through the Lazy 5 Ranch in the safety of your own car or even better, call for reservations on our horse drawn open-air wagons. Be sure to bring your cameras! Some of the rare animals … Continued