Journey Posts

The blog is back after a 4-year hiatus, and things have changed. Here's what I've been up to and wha…

Vancouver is an emerald gem. I walked on bridges, hiked up mountains, drove along the coast, and mar…

Two years of full-timing! It's an exciting and humbling milestone to reach, and the places I've visi…

Full-time RVing has led to burnout, so it's time to slow the pace and get off the road for a while. …

The food in the Tillamook area was off the charts good, and the scenery certainly didn't disappoint,…

Coastal Northern California offers lovely, rocky beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and towering redw…

The California Central Valley can get some flack, but everything is better with friends, arboretums,…

Death Valley is an iconic, gorgeous national park, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here are my …

Route 395 in California's Eastern Sierras is one of the most stunning drives in the country. Here ar…

I was near LA, but I was citied out. So I found ways to avoid the traffic in outskirts and Palm Spri…

Joshua Tree is a beautiful national park, and even though it's not huge, there can be an overwhelmin…

Among RVers, Quartzite, AZ is a winter gathering spot due to its annual RV show. But there's a lot m…

I met up with a bunch of RVing friends near Quartzsite, Arizona for some winter off-grid camping and…

I spent some time exploring Las Cruces, New Mexico around the holidays, enjoying delicious food and …

I spent the holidays in Texas, with Thanksgiving in Amarillo and Christmas in Houston. I hiked in Pa…

I spent a peaceful time boondocking at a scenic fish hatchery near the Sun Valley area of Idaho.

I loved hiking around rural Washington, mostly in the Snoqualmie region. I found the little towns c…

These are my favorite places I visited during my first year of full-time RVing, from 2014-2015. I ho…

With a year of full-time RVing under my belt, here are the top lessons I've learned and what I'm pla…

I spent a gorgeous autumn in the Seattle area, going to museums, eating seafood, exploring Lake Unio…

On the drive back down to the Continental US from Alaska, the RV broke down. I was so grateful for t…

The drive to Valdez, Alaska is dotted with stunning glaciers and waterfalls. The town, itself, is ch…

I met an interesting yak farmer (and his interesting yaks!) at Circle F Ranch in a quiet stretch of …

McCarthy and Kennecott, Alaska might be the most fascinating places I've ever been. The best way to …

I took a leisurely rafting trip down the Talkeetna River in Alaska, with stunning views of Denali in…

The western part of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is accessible via the Sterling Highway, which travels a…

The Kenai Peninsula of Alaska is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever been. I walked the beach,…

Under the shadow of America's tallest mountain, Denali, the Parks Highway is a gorgeous route throug…

I spent some time celebrating Christmas early at North Pole, Alaska. I enjoyed the lake and Santa's …

The first Alaskan city I had a chance to explore was Fairbanks, home of the Midnight Sun baseball ga…

Driving through British Columbia and Yukon Territory was a singular experience. It's so gorgeous, an…

I was in Phoenix, Arizona when I decided to spend the summer in Alaska. Three thousand miles with a …

On the way from Sedona to Salt Lake City, I stopped in Page, St. George, and Leeds. This gorgeous ar…

"Blown away" is really the only way to describe my reaction to Snow Canyon near St. George, Utah. It…

Planning to drive your RV from Washington to Alaska? Learn from my experience! Here are my 15 top ti…

Nestled under towering red and white striped rock formations, Sedona, Arizona is a haven for outdoor…

Carved by the Virgin River, above its placid banks rises Zion Canyon. Explore the Emerald Pools Trai…

El Dorado Hot Springs in Southern Arizona was a lovely setting to relax in the desert.

1.8 billion mind-boggling years ago, the Earth was beginning to shape itself in ways that would lead…

I'd heard of Flagstaff before we visited, but I knew absolutely nothing about it. That's the best wa…

600 years ago, the Sinagua people built homes at sites that were as beautiful as they were defensibl…

How does wood petrify? What does it look like? Is it really as beautiful as they say? During my time…

Homolovi is the largest of Arizona's state park archaeological sites, featuring a kiva and 1,200 roo…

Two Guns, Arizona is an expansive, easily-accessible ghost town with a fascinating history and ever-…

From Albuquerque, I explored Santa Fe one day, and went hiking at the gorgeous Kasha Katuwe Tent Roc…

I loved Albuquerque's Southwestern charm, tasty eats, vintage style, and easy access to beautiful pe…

After passing by the frosty Guadalupe Mountains National Park, I descended underground to explore Ca…

Driving through Big Bend National Park is sure to stun and amaze. I hit some of the main attractions…

Marfa, Texas is known for being remote and artsy. And it was. But it was also full of so much natura…

Del Rio, Texas is home to the lovely Amistad Reservoir and pictographs at Seminole Canyon State Park…

A trip to Texas Hill Country turned into a repair shop-o-rama. But we made the most of it while we h…

Texas Hill Country has so much to offer, like swimming holes, rivers, barbecue, architecture, and fu…

Houston is in the rear view mirror, and we're off on our grand RV adventure!

We spent some very cold evenings in the Texas Panhandle but made a quick, brief escape to Las Vegas,…

Nothing like a maiden voyage for your RV! We took ours in Livingston, Texas at Escapees Rainbow's En…

I hiked and primitive carside camped at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis in Texas. Here's what I did to…

I have a new RV and a new truck to tow it! But it's not always sunshine and roses. A tire blowout ca…

Turns out you can't go from a homeowner to a full-time RV owner with no house overnight! Life has be…

Let's just say I like to dream big. I love to hike, and I'm very satisfied with a scenic jaunt about…

Full-time RVing is more than a dream for me. I'm really going for it! The house has just gone on the…

Want to see my new home? Check out the interior of my 5th wheel and learn why I bought this type of …

Did you buy something from me at my garage sale? Thanks for helping fund my full-time RVing dream!

I'm just beginning the search for an RV to live in full-time and have no idea what I'm doing. Here a…

Looking for a lovely day trip in Colorado, where you get all the views without having to slog up a m…

Chattanooga is an outdoorsy, techy, vibrant town. Your whole family will love exploring the area, wh…

During my second trip to Longhorn Cavern in Texas, I went on a walking tour and discovered history a…

Thanks to the increasing availability of online work, I've decided to plan for a nomadic future that…

I got nominated for a Liebster Award for bloggers, so here's the interview questions I got and respo…

I recently traveled to Big Bend National Park, which is stunning in its physical beauty. What follow…

Did you know America's second largest canyon is two states away from the Grand Canyon in Texas? I hi…

Not all campsites are for tents and RVs. I got a chance to glamp on a houseboat. Check out the inter…

I recently sold my first tent (because I now have a newer, fancier one), and it sent me on a jaunt d…

Is there anything more peaceful than a quiet, wintery hike through the woods? Here are some images f…

I had my very first spelunking adventure at Longhorn Cavern in Texas! Look how muddy I got! It was a…

New Year's Resolutions can carry a lot of weight and "shoulds," but I do find I like to set intentio…

Route 66 is full of unique vintage and antique finds, including some that are great for camping! Her…

This unassuming RV museum is full of vintage campers, Americana, and even a little slice of Hollywoo…