Displaying posts 1 - 25 of 71 in total for category "journey"
Over Bridges & Mountains: Venturing to Vancouver
May 15, 2017 by Marie filed under Journey
I took a sans-RV, sans-Josh trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, where I skipped rocks from a beach, stumbled across a filming location from a great show, and walked along the side of a cliff. Read More →
Year Two Retrospective: Where We've Been
November 25, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
It's amazing how much ground you can cover in two years, and how many memories you can make. We look back on our time on the road (so far) and celebrate the highlights. Read More →
A Change of Pace
October 31, 2016 by Josh & Marie filed under Journey
The winds of change are blowing for Ardent Camper. See what's in our future, and why we've made this decision. Read More →
Eating Our Hearts Out Along Oregon's Coast
October 14, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
Fishing, flying kites, and feasting on food (OMG, so much food) -- that's the name of the game in the tiny town of Garibaldi, Oregon, our new favorite place on Planet Earth. Read More →
Beaches & Redwoods on Northern California's Coast
August 8, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
We've now driven our Jeep through the trunk of a living redwood tree. That makes us real Americans, right? We TOTALLY loved exploring Northern California's beaches and forests... but we'd find a new place to stay next time. Read More →
Relaxation and Reunions in California's Central Valley
July 11, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
If your mental image of California jumps straight from beaches and cities to the mountains, don't forget the Central Valley, which is a great retreat from all the busyness. Read More →
Traveling California's Route 395 Along the Eastern Sierras
May 17, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
Route 395 in eastern California and western Nevada is one of the best drives in the US. Even if you visit during the off-season, there's plenty to do, as we proved during our trip. Read More →
Avoiding Los Angeles
May 2, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
Fueled by a hatred of city traffic but a need to fly out of LAX, we spent our time near Los Angeles enjoying its outlying areas, hanging with friends, and taking care of business. Read More →
Much-Needed R&R in Southwestern Arizona
March 24, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
We took some time to boondock in the Arizona desert to reconnect with friends, slow down our pace, and remind ourselves why we're RVing. Read More →
Chilling in Las Cruces, New Mexico
February 22, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
Our visit to Las Cruces was brief, but we fell for this charming town in a hurry and can't wait to return. Read More →
Home for the Holidays in Texas
January 25, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
From snowstorms to sno cones, we had a wonderful holiday season all across Texas. We marveled at gigantic rock formations and multi-story illuminated lanterns, but most of all enjoying time with family and friends. Read More →
Hatchery Boondocking in Idaho
January 13, 2016 by Marie filed under Journey
We dry camped for nearly a week at Idaho's scenic Hayspur Hatchery. While we didn't go fishing, we enjoyed the scenery and took some time to relax. Read More →
Exploring Western Washington's Rural Landscape
December 29, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
From Mount Rainier to Snoqualmie Pass, the sights outside Seattle are a gorgeous break from city life, and the food straight from the farm is delicious. Read More →
Year One Retrospective: Where We've Been
November 25, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
What an incredible year this has been! We capture it in one blog post with a map, infographic and roundup of our favorite Journey posts. Read More →
City Kids: Adventures in Seattle
October 12, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
We packed in a lot of fun in Seattle, from visiting art museums to attending gaming conventions. We hung out with friends, sailed on a boat and soared into the sky. Read More →
A Little Mishap and Some Everyday Heroes
October 5, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
When we had a breakdown on the remote Stewart-Cassiar Highway in British Columbia, eight strangers completely saved the day. Read More →
Valdez, Alaska: Land of Waterfalls and Glaciers
September 17, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
If the word "Valdez" makes you think of oil spills, get ready to redefine the term: waterfalls, glaciers, salt marshes and canyons are the name of the game. Read More →
Moose, Yaks and an Alaskan Conservation Lesson
September 14, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
We spotted a bathing moose and a herd of yaks while driving along a quiet Alaskan highway. Then we were treated to a lesson about wildlife conservation in this beautiful state. Read More →
Experiencing the Alaska Frontier in McCarthy and Kennecott
August 27, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
It's a serious trek to the nation's largest national park in Kennecott, Alaska, but it's worth every step of the journey to hike a glacier, run with the dogs, party with the locals and experience a rare lifestyle. Read More →
Rafting and Mountain Views in Talkeetna, Alaska
August 24, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
We took a leisurely rafting trip down the Talkeetna River on a sunny day, so we were fortunate to see North America's tallest mountain standing proudly without its usual curtain of clouds. Read More →
Sightseeing on Alaska's Sterling Highway
August 20, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
Through historic towns, across scenic beaches, past volcanic mountains and along tiny strips of land, we ventured from Soldotna to Homer on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Read More →
Seward, Alaska and Kenai Fjords National Park
August 17, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
From fishing for salmon and hiking to glaciers to sightseeing on land and water, our time in Seward, Alaska was some of the most memorable we've ever had. Read More →
Attractions Along the Parks Highway
July 27, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
Stunning views of Denali, trout fishing and soft serve ice cream galore await travelers on Alaska's Parks Highway. Read More →
Christmas in June at North Pole
July 25, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
Fishing, hanging with friends and visiting Santa's digs are the best things to do in North Pole, Alaska. Read More →
Endless Days in Fairbanks
July 23, 2015 by Marie filed under Journey
In the land of the midnight sun, the fun never stops and the baseball starts late. These are our adventures in Fairbanks during the Summer Solstice. Read More →