Trees of Mystery – must family stop in Redwoods
When you are driving along U.S. Highway 101 in northern California, definitely stop at the Trees of Mystery. For more than 50 years, this…
Redwood Highway Scenic Drive — great family road trip
Redwood Highway Scenic Drive is one of the most amazing sections of U. S. Highway 101 in northern California. It runs is the between…
Memorial Day — A humble thank you
For all the men and women who have served our country in the military–a profound thank you. We are grateful for your service and…
Habitat’s International Women Build Week in March & RV Care-A-Vanners
It’s been more than 25 years since I worked on my first Women Build house for Habitat for Humanity with the Americus, Georgia Habitat…
RVer Jimmy Smith reflects on living small, gratitude, sunshine
After more than five months and 10,000 miles on mostly two lane roads, RVer Jimmy Smith reflects on living small, gratitude and sunshine. “Living…
Gilbert Ray Campground: outstanding RV destination west of Tucson
Gilbert Ray Campground is one of those gems that you might never experience unless someone tells you about it. That’s how we first landed…
Snowbirds flock to the Tucson Gem Showcase in early February
The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is underway now and through Feb. 16. More than 45 different shows and events, each offering different materials…
Once again at South Llano River State Park in Texas Hill Country
We have camped at the South Llano River State Park on the southwestern edge of the Texas Hill Country on many occasions. One time we…
‘First Day Hikes’ popular at state parks across USA
Say goodbye to 2019 and a healthy hello to 2020 by heading outdoors for one of the “First Day Hikes.” This is part of…
Happy Winter Solstice from our journey around the lower 48
In terms of daylight, the winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2019, it…