In Texas Hill Country, stop by LBJ Ranch, stay at Lady Bird RV Campground

In Texas Hill Country, stop by LBJ Ranch, stay at Lady Bird RV Campground

| national parks, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2009-10, RV People, RV Short Stops, Women RVers
On numerous trips over the years to the Texas Hill Country (dating back to my college days a couple decades ago at the University of Texas) the Lyndon Baines Johnson National Historical Park, has always been a favorite destination. I have memories in the 1980s with
Tags: , , , ,
Comments Off
Carlsbad Caverns' 2012 Star Parties

Carlsbad Caverns’ 2012 Star Parties

| Lite / Green RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2009-10, RV Life, RV People, RV Short Stops, RV Types, Women RVers
This summer Carlsbad Caverns National Park has planned several free Star Party events. “The park is a perfect spot for viewing the wonders of the night sky due to its location miles away from the lights of the local communities.” Because the rangers are asking
Tags: ,
Comments Off
Update on solo RVer Joyce Caudell

Update on solo RVer Joyce Caudell

| Lite / Green RVing, RV Journey 2009-10, RV Life, RV People, Women RVers
We first met fulltime RVer Joyce Caudell when she was boondocking in a Bureau of Land Management longterm area near Quartzsite, Ariz., in January 2010.Although our physical paths have not crossed since then, thanks to e-mail, we've kept in touch over the past two years.
Comments Off
Solo RVer Jericho Walton's toured the West in her van

Solo RVer Jericho Walton’s toured the West in her van

| RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2009-10, RV Life, RV People, Women RVers
Jericho Walton popped onto my personal radar screen in the New Mexico desert. Well, actually, in the ladies shower room of Brantley Lake State Park a few miles outside of Carlsbad. I was amazed at how put-together and gorgeous she was ... standing in front of the bat
Tags: , , , , ,
Comments Off
Guide to firearm laws, state by state

Guide to firearm laws, state by state

| RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Journey 2009-10
 On our recent three-month camping trip through the West, it was common to meet RVers and other travelers who carry a firearm of some type in their RVs for safety. While most were aware of the gun laws in their home state, many were unaware of local laws which vary
Tags: ,
1 Comment
Diana and Jim Garot's motor home's cover protects against intense desert rays

Diana and Jim Garot’s motor home’s cover protects against intense desert rays

| RV Journey 2009-10, RV Life, RV People, RV Products, RV Types
On our RV journey through Southern California in early 2010, we traveled through Palmdale, Calif., to see longtime friends (dating back to junior high school) Diana and Jim Garot. It is wonderful to break bread and catch up with old friends. Jim and Diana retired ea
Tags: ,
Comments Off
Sunset on BLM land near Big River, Calif.

Sunset on BLM land near Big River, Calif.

| RV Journey 2009-10, RV Life
Sunset looking east, yes east, over BLM land near Big River, Calif. We were dry camping with other RVers just a few miles south of Parker, Ariz.Photo by Julianne Crane
Comments Off
Full-time RVers Thom and Dar Hoch explore USA

Full-time RVers Thom and Dar Hoch explore USA

| RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2009-10, RV People
Thom and Dar Hoch are still having a lot of fun after being on the road fulltime since July 2007. They have adjusted to living in 300 sq. ft. , "haven't killed each other, and really enjoy the adventures we experience while exploring America," says Thom. Jimmy and
Tags: , , , , , ,
2 Comments
Big Bend National Park RV, tent campgrounds busy during Thanksgiving weekend

Big Bend National Park RV, tent campgrounds busy during Thanksgiving weekend

| national parks, RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2009-10
The Thanksgiving holiday is always a busy time at Big Bend National Park. The National Park Service operates three developed frontcountry campgrounds. Limited campsites at Rio Grande Village and Chisos Basin campgrounds are reservable November 15-April 15. A conces
Tags: , , , , ,
Comments Off
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park RV Campground, Hill Country Texas near Fredericksburg

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park RV Campground, Hill Country Texas near Fredericksburg

| RV / Camping Destinations, RV Journey 2009-10, RV Life
What a find for Snowbirds. The Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is located in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, just three miles south of Fredericksburg, TX, on State Highway 16. On the mid-November day we pulled into the RV campground around 4 p.m., black clo
Tags: ,
1 Comment
« Older Entries