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...
Visiting Chaco Canyon with Dogs
What is Chaco Canyon? The Chaco Canyon, in northwest New Mexico, was a hub of Native American cultures from around years 800-1100. It's now protected by the Chaco Culture National Historic Park as a World Heritage Site. It contains...
Visiting White Sands National Park with Dogs
White Sands had been on our must-see list since the start of our RV travels in 2017. And ever since we became New Mexico residents in 2019, it's been nagging at us that we hadn't been there. So for our...
Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs
A few months ago, my husband and I moved from Denver to Phoenix. While house hunting, I found several homes that bordered the desert mountain preserve, but I didn't want to look at them. Why? I was afraid of my...
RV Trader: Everything You Need to Know About RVing with Pets
Traveling in your RV is great; what could possibly make it better? Traveling in your RV with your fur babies, of course! Camping with your pets may sound like a lot of fun, but there are specific precautions to take...
Visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park with Dogs
Truth be told, I didn't really know Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado existed until we moved to nearby New Mexico. Formerly classified as a national monument, Great Sand Dunes was established as a national park in 2004. The...
Visiting the FMCA Campground
There are a lot of benefits to FMCA membership, among them tire and fuel discounts, the FMCAssist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program, and a monthly subscription to Family RVing magazine. But did you know that members also can stay...
Dog-Friendly Day Trip to New Mexico’s Bisti Badlands
Dog-Friendly Day Trip to New Mexico's Bisti Badlands Ever since we bought our house in New Mexico, we've been wanting to visit the nearby Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness (aka the Bisti Badlands). Winter can be a tricky time to visit since it...
Choosing a dog-friendly Class B
Choosing a dog-friendly Class B We are no longer full-time RVing, and as part of that transition we downsized from a diesel pusher class A motorhome to a class B van. As you may have already noticed, our lives often...
Howliday Gift Guide (Gifts for Dogs)
Howliday Gift Guide In search of the perfect gift for that RV dog or dog parent in your life? We've got you covered with a list of products we use and love, or that are on our wishlist! Sorry cat...