Why Building My Own Camper Was Sort of a Good Idea

My love of the outdoors was cinched in 1986 on a white-knuckle white water rafting excursion on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. The wildness of the area, the sound of a million birds in the evenings...

Elkhorn Ridge Resort

Today’s post comes straight from Mark’s campground folder on his computer. Anytime someone raves about a campground, he puts the information into his campground folder. Boy, did his folder deliver! Elkhorn Ridge Resort is located just east of downtown Spearfish, South...

Maintaining A Home Base

A lot of people ask us if we live full-time in our RV. For a number of reasons, we have made the decision, at least for the time being, to keep a home base. Here are some benefits and tips...

Experience the Freedom of Simplicity: The Joy of RV Van Life

Travel is central to the human experience. For many RVers, it’s an escape from the monotony of everyday life. An RV travel van offers the perfect compromise between space, comfort, and flexibility. They are easy to maneuver and park in...

Antelope Slot Canyon

This had been high on our list for a while. It’s one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen. We originally planned on a fall 2020 visit, but we all know what happened to mess that up. We chose Ken’s...

Visiting Hovenweep National Monument with Dogs

After a long winter it was finally time for our first van trip of the season! After weighing our options, we decided that based on weather, it was best to cross Hovenweep National Monument off the list! Living in the...

Organizing Your RV Kitchen

June ignites the spirit of adventure in the hearts of RV enthusiasts. Embracing the open road, to explore and discover, etching new memories under the stars, and reminiscing around a campfire. The key to endless thrilling adventures, barbecues, and marshmallow...

Under The Big Top In Baraboo, Wisconsin

When it comes to the circus, no town is more steeped in that rich history than Baraboo, Wisconsin. Baraboos’ circus history started in 1884 when five Ringling brothers (Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John) from Baraboo established a circus and...

Working in National Parks

We started our journey to work camp in a national park the year we visited Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. We noted a consistent theme in both parks: they were shorthanded in the concessioner areas in and around the parks....