Full-Timers!
Feb 04, 2014Well, it's finally has happened; we are now full-timers.
We returned home from our summer trip on October 10th and immediately when into fast motion prepping our home so we could put it on the market to sell. There were a bunch of small projects, because of procrastination, that got put on the bac...
R.I.P. Flash
Jan 15, 2014Flash – 1995-2014
Flash had many good adventures traveling with us in our travel trailer, but unfortunately, she could not continue her journey with us when we switched to full-time traveling. She's missed!
*Pics clockwise: Enjoying a sunny afternoon in the Catio; Looking for chipmunks in a Wyo...
The Big Picture 2013
Oct 21, 2013Here's the overall view of our summer/fall 2013 trip. Below are postings that have more details for each section. Additional info will be added as time passes.
Campgrounds:
Nehalem Bay, OR
Sep 18, 2013Nehalem Bay State Park – Planned on driving a tad more today, but Hwy 101 with a combination of heavy traffic, rain, and fog made us change our mind. There's a bunch of yurts across from us. — Nehalem Bay State Park.
Kalaloch Campground, WA
Sep 18, 2013Kalaloch Campground – We couldn't find a site in this campground that backed up to the ocean, but we're pretty darn close.
Mora Campground, WA
Sep 18, 2013Mora Campground – We have arrived at the most western point of our trip -- after this, we will be heading south. Our campground is on the Quillayute River and a couple of miles from Rialto Beach on the Pacific Ocean. Another amazing place -- lots to explore.
Heart of the Hills Campground, WA
Sep 15, 2013Top Photo: Tucked into our campsite.
After two months and one day on the road, we have reached our main destination, Olympic National Park. The RV gods rewarded us with another sweet site. At this point, I'm not sure how we are going to get the trailer out (it's a pull-through with a weird angle), but I have about a week to come up with an idea.
Fort Townsend Campground, WA
Sep 10, 2013Top Photo: Our campsite at the State Park. Looks spacious—not so.
Newhalem Creek Campground
Sep 09, 2013Another short drive day -- went a measly 57 miles. But what a difference: it's very lush, and everything is covered with moss. The campsites are tucked in a very dense forest at Newhalem Campground. Nice. — North Cascades National Park.
Klipchuck Campground, WA - 2013
Sep 04, 2013Top Photo: Looking towards North Cascades National Park from the south.
Getting to Klipchuck Campground, just east of North Cascades National Park, early in the day had its advantage: we pretty much had our choice of campsites.
Bonaparte Lake Campground, WA
Aug 27, 2013As the journey continues, we landed at Bonaparte Lake Campground in north-central Washington on Friday.
Big Creek Campground, MT
Aug 19, 2013Found a fantastic campground on the North Fork Flathead River. Our site backs up to the river, and across the river is Glacier National Park. Got lucky once again! — Big Creek Campground, Montana.
Rombo Creek Campground, MT
Aug 13, 2013Top Photo: Entrance to Rombo Creek Campground
Bakers Hole Campground, MT -2013
Aug 12, 2013Bakers Hole Campground, MT - August 8-12. Site #11. Forest Service Campground with water nearby. Elevation 6575 ft. 73 total sites.
Granite Creek Campground, WY
Aug 08, 20139:Granite Creek Campground, WY - August 4-8. Site #5 - Forest Service Campground with water nearby. Elevation 6939 ft. 58 total sites.
Canyon Rim Campground, UT
Aug 04, 2013Hiked the Canyon Rim Trail along Flaming Gorge. What a wonderful view.
Riley Creek Campground, ID
Aug 03, 2013Landed again—this time at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground in Idaho. We started the morning knowing the general direction we were headed but had no idea where we would end up. We got fortunate as only three campsites were left out of the 67 total. First water & electric hookups in five weeks. What a luxury! Since leaving NM, we have been dry camping (water nearby & running the generator) at Forest Service campgrounds. — Riley Creek Campground.
Lodgepole Campground, UT
Aug 01, 2013Got driving over for now. Found a nice campground in the Ashley National Forest just south of Flaming Gorge. — Lodgepole Campground
Dumont Lake Campground
Jul 28, 2013We landed in Dumont Lake Campground just past Rabbit Ears Pass and about 22 miles from Steamboat. Elevation: 9607 ft. The trail that goes to the top of Rabbit Ears is next to our campsite. Saw several other trails go from the campground. It looks like a lot of exploring here. Life continues to be good.
O Haver Campground, CO
Jul 21, 2013The RV gods were once again kind to us. Found a super cool campsite on a small lake outside Poncha Springs CO. Elevation: 9325 ft. Life is good!