Set Up, Tear Down: Tips, Trips & Campfire Tails - A Camping Podcast

We Skipped the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon… But Went to the After Party!What happens when you travel to Disney World for a runDisney half marathon… and decide not to run the race? You still make the most of the weekend!In Episode 18 of Set Up, Tear Down: Tips, Trips & Campfire Tails, we're taking you along on our latest Orlando adventure, where things didn't exactly go according to plan.We kicked things off with a stay at the Orlando/Kissimmee KOA Holiday, one of our favorite ways to visit the Disney World area without bringing the camper. We're talking about our cabin stay, the campground, and why KOA continues to be a great option for our travels.Of course, no Orlando trip would be complete without some food! We made a stop at World Food Trucks, headed over to Disney Springs, and checked out the Halloween-themed snacks at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.Then came the big decision: Why didn't we run the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon?After some of the life events we've shared in previous episodes, we knew we weren't prepared to run the race the way we wanted. We signed up to run Disney, not walk it. But since our half marathon registration included admission to the EPCOT after-party, and that was roughly the cost of a regular park ticket, we decided to make the most of what we'd already paid for.And that brings us to Tim's hot take on Disney Lightning Lane. After experiencing the wait times during the runDisney after-party, especially for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, he has a few thoughts about whether Lightning Lane is really worth the money.We also share our experience at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, packet pickup, and our dinner at the Biergarten Restaurant in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion.Watch for Our First YouTube Video!We're also getting ready to release our very first Camping with the Innies YouTube video!Join us for a cabin tour and walking tour of the Orlando/Kissimmee KOA Holiday. You'll get a closer look at the campground and see why we enjoy using KOA cabins for our Orlando adventures.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!Campground & Orlando Attractions🏕️ Orlando/Kissimmee KOA Holiday https://koa.com/campgrounds/kissimmee/🌮 World Food Trucks – Kissimmee https://www.worldfoodtrucks.com/🍹 Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar – Disney Springs https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/jock-lindseys-hangar-bar/Follow Camping with the Innies 🏕️🌐 Website: https://campingwiththeinnies.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camping_with_the_innies/▶️ YouTube: Camping with the Innies📧 Email: [email protected] you around the campfire… and remember, everyone deserves a Rich's Retreat — a place you never want to leave, even if it's the backyard. 🔥🏕️

It’s been a little while since our last episode of Set Up, Tear Down, and we’ve got some catching up to do!This week, Tim and Kristen are back with some major life updates, including Kristen’s career change and the heartbreaking loss of Scout, our beloved Brittany Spaniel of 16 years. We take some time to remember the dog who helped raise Monty and Gadget, teaching them what to do (and a few things they probably shouldn’t!).Then it’s back to camper life! After a 2,000-mile journey to Rich’s Retreat, our Forest River R-Pod 192 needed some TLC. We’re talking about repairing our camper dinette, replacing worn rubber trim caps, and tackling a much-needed wash and wax of the fiberglass exterior.From saying goodbye to a four-legged family member to the never-ending maintenance that comes with RV ownership, this episode reminds us that camping isn’t always about the destinations. Sometimes it’s about everything that happens in between.Whether you’re a longtime listener, a fellow dog lover, or an RV owner dealing with your own camper maintenance projects, grab a seat around the campfire and catch up with us!🏕️ Stay Connected with Camping with the Innies🌐 Website: https://www.campingwiththeinnies.com📸 Instagram: @camping_with_the_innies🎥 YouTube: Camping with the Innies🎙️ Podcast: Set Up, Tear Down: Tips, Trips & Campfire Tales📧 Email: [email protected]🔥 See you around the campfire!

Traveling With Dogs? Why We Choose KOA Cabins Over HotelsTraveling with dogs can make finding a pet-friendly hotel a challenge. In this episode of Set Up, Tear Down, we’re sharing why KOA cabins have become one of our favorite road-trip travel hacks when we’re traveling with Monty and Gadget without the camper.This is Part 4 and the finale of our KOA series, and we’re talking about how KOA camp cabins give us another option when an RV trip doesn’t make sense. Whether we’re traveling for a runDisney weekend, heading to a convention, taking a quick road trip, or just need a place to stay with the dogs, KOA cabins have worked surprisingly well for us.We talk about:• Why we choose KOA cabins over traditional hotels when traveling with dogs • What makes a campground cabin convenient for pet-friendly road trips • The difference between traveling with the camper and staying in a cabin • What to check before booking a pet-friendly KOA cabin • Our experiences using KOA cabins in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas • Why you don’t need an RV to take advantage of a KOA campgroundKOAs mentioned in this episode:Hiawassee KOA Holiday — Hiawassee, Georgia https://koa.com/campgrounds/hiawassee/Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday — Davenport, Florida https://koa.com/campgrounds/orlando-sw/Orlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday — Kissimmee, Florida https://koa.com/campgrounds/kissimmee/Charlotte / Fort Mill KOA Journey — Fort Mill, South Carolina https://koa.com/campgrounds/charlotte/Follow Camping with the Innies:Website https://www.campingwiththeinnies.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/camping_with_the_innies/Questions, comments, or a campfire tale? [email protected] you’ve been searching for pet-friendly travel ideas, alternatives to hotels with dogs, KOA cabin reviews, or ways to enjoy a campground without owning an RV, this episode is for you.Sometimes the best camping travel hack is realizing you don’t have to bring the camper at all.See you around the campfire.

Two Orlando KOAs You’re Probably OverlookingIn Part 3 of our KOA series, we’re heading to Orlando—but this time, we’ve got two different KOAs and two very different reasons for staying at them.We first stayed at the Orlando Southwest KOA Holiday in Davenport during a runDisney trip. Later, when Kristen was attending a convention at the Orange County Convention Center, we tried the Orlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday.In this episode, we talk about our experiences at both campgrounds, why the location of each worked for the trip we were taking, and why these two KOAs might be hidden gems if you’re planning a trip to Central Florida.We cover:• Our stay at Orlando Southwest KOA during runDisney • Our experience at Orlando / Kissimmee KOA • The differences between the two locations • Why location matters when choosing a campground around Orlando • Access to Disney and the rest of the Orlando area • Which campground made more sense for each of our trip • Why KOA continues to work for the way we travel🏕️ CAMPGROUNDS FROM THIS EPISODEOrlando Southwest KOA Holiday Davenport, Florida Orlando Southwest KOA HolidayOrlando / Kissimmee KOA Holiday Kissimmee, Florida Orlando / Kissimmee KOA HolidayBoth campgrounds are KOA Holiday locations and offer RV sites, tent sites and cabin accommodations. (KOA)🐕 FOLLOW CAMPING WITH THE INNIESFollow along with Tim, Kristen, Monty & Gadget as we share the trips, tips, campground stays and occasional chaos that come with camping and traveling together.Instagram: @camping_with_the_inniesWebsite: campingwiththeinnies.com Email: [email protected]🎙️ SET UP, TEAR DOWN: TIPS, TRIPS & CAMPFIRE TALESIf you enjoyed the episode, follow or subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. It helps more campers find the show and join us around the campfire.See you around the campfire — and remember, everyone deserves a Rich’s Retreat: a place you never want to leave, even if it’s just the backyard.

Absolutely. I’d keep the notes cleaner and include only the main Black Hawk link:Episode 14: Mystic KOA Holiday Review: Is It Worth It? Connecticut Camping & Porgy FishingPart 2 of our four-part KOA series takes us north to Connecticut and the Mystic KOA Holiday.Last episode, we talked about why we think KOAs can be one of the best values in camping. This time, we’re looking at another side of that value: using a campground as a home base for everything there is to experience around it.We share our experience staying at Mystic KOA Holiday, what we thought of the campground and sites, how it worked for traveling with Monty and Gadget, and how it compares to the Fredericksburg KOA from Part 1.But one of the highlights of this trip happened away from the campground.We headed to Niantic, Connecticut, for a porgy fishing trip aboard the Black Hawk with Captain Greg Dubrule. We talk about our day on the water, fishing for porgies, our experience with Captain Greg and his crew, and whether we’d book another trip.This trip really drove home why we like using campgrounds such as Mystic KOA as a home base. Sometimes the campground itself doesn’t have to be the entire destination. It’s about having a comfortable place to come back to after a day of exploring and making memories.In this episode:Our review of Mystic KOA HolidayHow Mystic compares to Fredericksburg KOAWhy location plays such a big role in campground valueExploring coastal ConnecticutOur Black Hawk Sport Fishing tripPorgy fishing on Long Island SoundCaptain Greg and the Black Hawk crewWhether we’d return to Mystic KOA🎣 Black Hawk Sport Fishing Niantic, Connecticut https://blackhawksportfishing.com/🏕️ Mystic KOA Holiday https://koa.com/campgrounds/mystic/🌲 Camping with the Innies Website: https://www.campingwiththeinnies.com Instagram: @camping_with_the_innies Email: [email protected] up in our KOA series: we’re heading to Orlando to talk about two KOAs we think are hidden gems for visiting Disney and exploring Central Florida.Then, in Part 4, we’re sharing one of our favorite travel hacks—using KOA Camp Cabins instead of hotels when we’re traveling with Monty and Gadget.Rich’s Retreat is a place you never want to leave—even if it’s just the backyard. We’ll see you around the campfire.