The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is held every year and takes place over the course of nine days in October. The Balloon Fiesta always begins on the first Saturday of the month and goes through the week to the following...
Grand Canyon North Rim with Dogs
In September we loaded up the van to check off a bucket-list item: North Rim of the Grand Canyon We, like most people who visit the Grand Canyon, had only been to the more popular South Rim. We actually stayed there...
RV Trader: 5 Basics of Routine RV Maintenance
As we know, RVs are big vehicles with lots of parts, so it’s no surprise that a lot goes into RV maintenance. However, if you commit to keeping your rig properly maintained, it can last for years and take you...
And Like That, There Is No Going Back
With the first rip of the vinyl flooring, a wave of apprehension hit my gut. I had that same feeling when we began a big renovation project on our old house back in 2015 before our daughter Aurelia was born....
3 Great Southern Campgrounds for Fun Day Trips
Just as I chose my cruises to be a nice mix of cruise ships and ports of call, I also pick my campgrounds in a similar manner. My husband and I have been on the road for 130 days now,...
Acadia National Park- Exploring the Crown Jewel of the Northeast
It has been said that national parks are one of our greatest gifts the American people have been bestowed. They span the country and preserve America’s amazing natural beauty and rich cultural history. For many people, national parks are “bucket list”...
Winter is coming; now what?
Summertime is a great time for being outdoors, with clear, sunny skies and warm temps that provide fun RV outings. Trips to the ocean, the Grand Canyon, and state parks resonate heavily with RVers during this season. Now that the...
North Dakota- Be Legendary
Peggy and I had the pleasure to volunteer at the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery this summer. The hatchery is working closely with North Dakota Game and Fish. The purpose of this partnership is to keep the state attractive for...
Easy Pecan Pie
We’re going back to my mom’s Betty Crocker Cookbook for today’s post. As many of you know, this cookbook is a cherished item of mine. My dad thinks my mom got it when she graduated college, but he’s not really...
Putting the RV to Bed
It has been a very difficult year and a half. My family has not been able to travel for most of that time, and we have been unable to travel into the United States at all. The U.S. is our...