We’re just days from Minnesota now, on the home stretch as they say. This will be our last post in 2025. There’s more beauty to share. Who doesn’t love canyons?! They’re my favorite. Visiting the famed Shoshone Falls drew us to southern Idaho as our path for heading eastward. We’re glad we made the effort….
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Bend-ing in Southern Oregon
Mountains, canyons, lava fields oh my! Visiting Bend truly surpassed our expectations! Our basecamp was the LaPine State Park, a pristine forest along the Deschutes River. First up, we visited the High Desert Museum which hosts a remarkable ensemble of exhibits explaining the geological evolution of this high desert, its volcanic origins, the native peoples…
Pristine Perfection
Of all the photos we’ve taken in our 4.5 years of RV travel, that ^^ may be my favorite ever! Visiting Oregon has been quite nostalgic for me. I lived in Portland for my first two years out of college. Returning to this gem of the northwest afforded an opportunity to reconnect with dear friends…
Exploring the Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula is deemed by many to be the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. With its lush rain forests, soaring mountain peaks, crystal clear lakes, colossal coastal cliffs and stunning waterfalls, we found much to explore and enjoy. Hopefully these photos will convey the beauty we’ve experienced and make you smile! First up,…
Crabs and Whales in the San Juan Islands
Upon returning from Boston, we hitched up our rig and continued our trek into the Pacific Northwest. We headed northwest to Anacortes, a sweet town along the coast of the San Juan islands. In fact, Anacortes and Washington Park where we camped are located on Fidalgo Island. Our campsite was a tight fit. With great…
Joy Overflowing, Majesty Abundant
From the joy of our niece Heidi’s wedding to the beauty of the North Cascades, our travels continue to bless us beyond our expectations! Leaving our rig in Washington, we boarded our flight to Boston at SEA TAC. Now that’s a crazy busy airport! We met up with Skip’s brother Phil and his wife Lynn…
Go West Young Man
Well… you get the idea. “Go west retired folks in your RV” didn’t seem like a catchy title. After months of planning, we finally embarked on our 2025 Pacific Northwest Adventure on July 8th. We’ve already covered more than 1,700 miles, traversing North Dakota, Montana and northern Idaho. Lack of good internet access has kept…
The Ark. The Creation Museum. It’s a Wrap!
FINALLY! We’ve wanted to visit the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter ever since we began our RV life. We had plans last year, but our decision to upgrade our rig’s suspension usurped that leg of our trip. Alas. It was worth the wait. Both were fabulous and even better, Erik and Haley flew up…
Almost Heaven!
Driving through the mountainous beauty of West Virginia reminded me of John Denver. I loved his famous song “Take Me Home Country Roads.” In fact, Skip chimed in on the chorus as I belted it out: “take me home country roads to the place where I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home down…
Appreciating our American History
Pop quiz: Which American president died on July 4th? Some of you may have answered John Adams. Correct. Some may have answered Thomas Jefferson. Also correct. In fact Adams and Jefferson died on the very same day. But… did anyone answer James Monroe? He, too, died on the 4th of July, yet years later. Isn’t…