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The Great Plains of our country are expansive. On Saturday, we traveled across mile upon mile of crop fields and pasture, some flat, while others rolled across once-fertile hills. Many acres were parched and brown, criss-crossed with stressed corn stalks trying to endure the August heat.  The southern wind rattled our rig as we crossed…

From the pine-scented, crisp air of the Colorado mountains to the corn fields of Nebraska where the sweet smell (in Skip’s opinion) of cow manure wafts through our RV windows…what a magnificent and diverse country we live in! Ninety-two degrees greeted us. We were in need of refreshment! We arrived on Friday in the early…

A riddle: When fellow hikers stop you on the trail and explain they just saw a rattlesnack on the path, do you: a) continue forward, b) turn around and head back to the truck, c) pick up rocks to throw at the snake if encountered or d) put your husband in front of you on…

When I wonder what heaven might look like, I image serene meadows surrounded by mountains draped with sunlight. Horses are grazing with cattle and sheep in the distance. Monday evening, we arrived at just such an idyllic location. The Ladder Livestock Ranch in Savery, WY is nestled along the southern edge of the state. In…

THIS.  This (above) is the reason we are loving the RV experience…waking up to incredible beauty. After two very grey, chilly, cloudy days in Jackson, we were thrilled to see blue peeking through the clouds. As I write this blog, the warmth of the Wyoming sun keeps me comfortable while a gentle breeze flutters across…

Oh how we love Wyoming. Having left Casper and the Oregon Trail in our rearview mirror yesterday, we meandered to Jackson through vast open country and smaller towns until we reached Dubois. Seemed like a good time to stretch. When I saw the sign for homemade pies, well… you guessed it. Though we’d sworn off…

After a stormy night including wind gusts up to 46 mph, we awoke at the Quivey Ranch this morning to calm skies. The smoky air birthed a rich red sunrise. I peeked out our RV window to see horses grazing in the nearby paddock. With a cup of tea in hand, I soaked in the…

As I write this post in the early morning, a strong breeze is blowing through the corn fields just outside of our RV. Feeling the breeze on my face and smelling the clean air nourishes my body and spirit. Blue skies are peaking through as the wind blows the hazy air further east. Though the…