April 8, 2024 On our bucket list was viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Where to go to see it was the topic of many of our discussions – New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas. At the last minute, we decided to head to Paducah, Kentucky, which was in the path of totality. Land Between the Lakes (LBL)… Continue reading 2024 – #3 2024 Solar Eclipse Day
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2024 – #2: Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky – waiting for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
March 25 – April 9, 2024 This post is long, but Land Between the Lakes is a unique hidden gem. If you’ve lived all your life as generations before you in a town as lovely as its name, Golden Pond, in the foothills of Kentucky, and the government says you must move, sadness, discouragement, and… Continue reading 2024 – #2: Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky – waiting for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Blog Post 16 – New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and a Nearby Hidden Gem
October 25- November 2, 2023 Going south down the trail, which was Interstate 81, headed to Seneca Rock in West Virginia, we made a last-minute decision and turned west towards Roanoke and onto Interstate 64. New River Gorge National Park was our destination. That new plan was a satisfying and pleasant surprise. History of the… Continue reading Blog Post 16 – New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and a Nearby Hidden Gem
2024 – #1Free Beach Camping in Texas on Brazoria County Beach and Bolivar Peninsula – Ringing in the New Year with New Friends and delaying moving on due to a Hitch with our Hitch.
2024- Post #1 Dec 29, 2023- Jan 9, 2024 There is no better way to ring in the New Year 2024 than watching fireworks over the rolling waves with a big group of new friends! This year we celebrated with great people, some new and some from last year. Last December 2022, Marc and the… Continue reading 2024 – #1Free Beach Camping in Texas on Brazoria County Beach and Bolivar Peninsula – Ringing in the New Year with New Friends and delaying moving on due to a Hitch with our Hitch.
Blog Post #15 – Fall in Virginia
George Washington National Forest in the Alleghany Mountain And a surprise on Massanutten Trail October 17-24, 2023 Down the Trails to Virginia The first evening in Virginia, we pulled into a dispersed campground in the George Washington National Forest near Harrisonburg, Virginia. The area is popular with hunters, and we could hear the gunshots until… Continue reading Blog Post #15 – Fall in Virginia
Blog Post #14 – Brilliant Colors of Fall Leaves in the Cranberry Mountain Wilderness of West Virginia
October 11 – 16, 2023 We intended to start our fall journey early in the color-changing season, mid-September, and head to Maine. However, circumstances prevented us from leaving until mid-October. Our plans changed to visit West Virginia’s fall colors in the Allegheny Mountains. Hundreds of pictures of the dazzling colors filled our camera. But, like… Continue reading Blog Post #14 – Brilliant Colors of Fall Leaves in the Cranberry Mountain Wilderness of West Virginia
Blog Post #13: Columbia River Gorge – Part 2
Part 2 – Second week exploring Columbia River Gorge – and camping on the Washington side of the river. Day 6 – Change of plans brings a pleasant surprise! Spontaneous plan changes bring unexpected pleasures when journeying around the country, except when those deviations are due to a blown tire or something. On day six… Continue reading Blog Post #13: Columbia River Gorge – Part 2
Blog Post #12: Columbia River Gorge – Part 1
May 10 – 24, 2023 Years ago, our oldest son, Michael, moved to Portland, Oregon. Mike and I took a quick trip to see him one weekend, leaving from our home in Casper, WY. It was a long and tiring drive until we drove along Interstate 84 and the Columbia River Gorge Highway 30. I… Continue reading Blog Post #12: Columbia River Gorge – Part 1
Blog Post 11: Part 2 Exploring the Oregon Pacific Coastline from Florence to Tillamook.
Another day of exploration Despite popular belief, sleeping in our camper is very restful, especially after a full and fun day of sightseeing. We give the fur children treats in the morning so we can drink our coffee in peace. Midway on the Oregon Coast, a few miles north of Florence, is the Sea Lion… Continue reading Blog Post 11: Part 2 Exploring the Oregon Pacific Coastline from Florence to Tillamook.
Blog Post #10: Oregon Pacific Coastline – Part 1 Gold Beach to Port Orford
May 2 – 9, 2023 Along Highway 101 and crossing the California border, we caught glimpses of the Pacific Coastline in Oregon. We traveled up the coast for a week and saw many beautiful sights we wanted to share. So, we broke our visit into two blog posts. The days were foggy, so it gave… Continue reading Blog Post #10: Oregon Pacific Coastline – Part 1 Gold Beach to Port Orford