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Coach-Net Camping: Kim Gregory, Headed Out West!

03 Thursday Dec 2020

Posted by Coach-Net in We Love It. We Live It.

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Adventure, Adventure Blog, Bryce Canyon, Camping With Coach-Net, Coach-Net Blog, Coach-Net Camping, RV Blog, Snow Canyon, Zion National Park

Camping With Coach-Net: Kim Gregory, VP of Sales

Kim Gregory, our VP of Sales, has been a faithful member of the Coach-Net family for 13 years.  She, her husband, Jake, and their 5 children – yes, 5 – love to go camping.  They recently took Coach-Net’s Entegra out west on their latest vacation.  Want to hear about traveling with a set of toddler triplets? Read on!

Where did you go?

We spent 3 weeks traveling out west of Texas. We started in Santa Fe, New Mexico,  then drove around the backend of the Grand Canyon to get to Zion National Park. Zion is my absolute favorite place to go. We stayed in Southern Utah for a week exploring Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Snow Canyon.

Kim's Family Kim's ChildrenWe did lots of hiking and exploring. Then we headed to Lake Havasu for a quick family visit. On the way, we drove through the Mead recreation area and stopped to explore and have lunch. Our final stop and my new favorite place was Tucson. We stayed at Cataline State Park where we hiked, horseback rode and watched the prairie dogs.

How long was your trip?/Was this your 1st time RVing?

We were on the road for 3 weeks in total. No, we have taken 3 other road trip prior to this one and have loved every one of them!

What’s the fondest memory of your trip?

Kim's Husband And Son My favorite part of the trip was watching my 5 kids disconnect from their electronics, explore together, laugh together, and try new things. It’s so fun to watch because everything is so new and exciting for them.

Did you find anything challenging about your RV trip?

Yes, we had some issues with the generator overheating and turning off. This means no AC in the back of the RV with 100+ temps outside.  It was definitely hot, but we still made it fun.

Would you go again?

Kim and Her Husband I would absolutely go again. I love RVing! I would go all the time if my family’s schedules would allow it.

Where would you like to go next?

I’d love to go to Idaho.  It has such beautiful country that I have yet to explore. We want to go all the way to Coeur d’ Alene where we can hike, white water raft, zipline, kayak, and see the hot springs. That trip will also include visiting Shoshone Falls, Thousand Springs State Park, and Sun Valley.

Why do you love RVing?

There is nothing better than spending time outdoors with my family. I also love the spontaneity of it. You can go anywhere, change your plans, stay longer, or leave sooner. The trip is totally under your control. It’s the best part of RVing.

Kim's Children


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Create a Field Guide and Memories to Last a Lifetime

06 Wednesday Feb 2019

Posted by Coach-Net in Kids and Camping, The Great Outdoors

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Adventure, Camping, Family, Hiking, Kids Camping, Memories, Road-Guide

Create a Field Guide and Memories to Last a Lifetime

If you love the great outdoors and want to share this love with your children, get out the hiking boots and hit the trails. But before you go, head to the art supply store and pick up a blank journal to record your adventures and discoveries. You’ll use this blank journal as the foundation for your family’s personal field guide.

First, you’ll need a sturdy journal that’s not too big. It needs to be small enough to slip into a backpack but not so small that you’ll outgrow it too soon. Eight inches tall by six inches wide is a good size. Select a hardcover or leather-bound version for durability. You can create different sections by adding tabs. For example, you might want different sections for:

  • Field notes
  • Sketches
  • Adventures
  • Rock hunting
  • Favorite hikes
  • Wildflowers
  • Animals

Leather Journal

Customize the tabs to meet your family’s interests. The whole idea is to create a living document that reflects how you enjoy the outdoors. When making your field guide, let the kids get involved. This project is as much theirs as it is yours. Even the little ones can participate. Years from now, you’ll look back on the crayon drawings and scribbled notes with fondness.

Use the field guide before, during, and after your camping trips or day hikes. Beforehand, you can enter maps or write checklists of things you hope to see. For example, if you’re going rock hunting, have the kids research the areas of your destination where they might find a certain type of rock and let them record trail information in the field guide. Once at the destination, let the kids enjoy their hunt. They can take photos, draw maps, describe the setting, jot down notes, write out theories, and so forth. Once home, they can print the photos and paste them into the journal. They can also research questions that may have occurred to them during the hunt and update the field guide once they discover the answers.

Science can be fun! The journal that you create together will evolve as you go. You can use it to record notes, jot down your thoughts and feelings, sketch interesting plants, or log your trips. Use it wherever you go whether it’s the coastline, forest, desert, or mountains. By creating a field guide and sharing it with your children, you will set the stage for a lifelong love of learning.


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