Pueblo KOA: Pueblo, CO
Once again our stay at a KOA park was a disappointment. Thankfully our reservation at Pueblo KOA was only for two nights as we travel…
Deadwood
I have never been an aficionado of the old west. While I've enjoyed my share of spaghetti westerns, I've never seriously studied the history and…
Loveland RV Resort: Loveland, CO
We stayed at Loveland RV Resort while visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The park is about an hour's drive from the city of…
The Crazy Horse Memorial
History of the Memorial The Crazy Horse Memorial is sort of the Native American answer to the Mt. Rushmore monument. A Lakota Chief by the name…
Prairie View Campground – Lusk, Wyoming
Our stay at Prairie View Campground was brief, only two nights on our way to Colorado. This is another campground we chose largely because there…
Mount Rushmore
On the whole, Mount Rushmore feels like some mix between a roadside tourist attraction and a national monument. Likely that is because it was first…
Pirates vs. Wenches
Ere we set forth from the shores of Wyoming proper, Trail an' meself set our eyes on a bit o sport in the landlocked port…
First time work camping
As we were checking into Mountain View RV park in Sundance Wyoming, we were asked "the question!." The one all RVers seem to ask one…
Mountain View RV: Sundance, WY
We came to Mountain View RV intending to stay a week and visit Devils Tower. When we arrived, they offered us a chance to work…
Little Bighorn Battlefield
On our way through Southern Montana, we decided to spend a day checking out the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Like many of the historical…
7th Ranch RV Camp: Garryowen, Montana
We stopped at 7th ranch on our way through southern Montana to check out the memorial for the Battle of Little Big Horn. True to…
Big Timber KOA: Big Timber Montana
Fortunately, we only stayed at Big Timber KOA for two nights. I say that not because it is an especially poor RV park but because…
Getting Organized: Kanban and Trello
Organizing life is something everyone must do, not just those living the RV life. I often feel overwhelmed by the number of things I need…
Glacier Peaks RV Park: Columbia Falls, Montana
We ended up staying at Glacier Peaks because it was the only RV park near Glacier National Park where we could book a two weeks…
Airstream Security and Safety
Of the two of us, Trail is the one with a talent for worrying. She is good at imagining what could go wrong in life…
Indian Creek Campground: Deer Lodge, MT
We stayed at Indian Creek campground for only two nights on our way to Glacier National Park. With such a short stay it is difficult…
Valley View RV Park: Island Park, Idaho
Valley View RV was our home for a full month while we explored the wonders of Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding wilderness. We chose…
State Residency for the Full Time RV Traveler
Living full-time on the road can be tricky in the modern world. Most of our institutions are set up for people who live in one…
Pokemon Go on the Road
Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation, perhaps the world and Trail and I are among the very many playing this game. If you are curious…
First Day at Yellowstone
We decided to stay at Yellowstone National Park for a full month. It is America's first national park and covers more than 2 million acres. Chances…
Hitch Interviewed
A fine gent by the name of Heath Padgett asked me to do an interview for his podcast: The RV Entrepreneur. He normally interviews folks…
Hells Canyon: Oregon
Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in north America at just shy of 8,000 feet at its deepest point. It was carved by the…
Mountain View RV Park: Arco, ID
Mountain View RV park in Arco, Idaho is one of those parks that breaks the mold a bit and shows the initiative and personality of…
Going full time: Talking to Friends and Family
Relationships are essential to life, especially to living a good life. What happens to relationships when you become a full-time traveler is something we all…
Attack of the RV Swoosh Hooks
Swoosh Curious Prior to taking off and living full time in our Airstream, Trail and I paid little attention to the RVs we saw from time…
Country Corners RV Park: Caldwell, ID
Country Corners is a smallish RV park located near Caldwell Idaho, very close to the Oregon border. We booked a week here since it was…
Blogging Thoughts
I'm fairly proud of our blogging efforts to date and we've learned a few things along the way. I thought it was time to reflect…
The Great Courses: Great Ancient Civilizations of Asia Minor
Great Ancient Civilizations of Asia Minor is our most recent exploration of history through The Great Courses audio lectures. Listening to something educational while we haul…
Writing for a Living (sort of)
Many of my life's passions are those that don't make the most lucrative or reliable careers. I love playing games, acting, writing, and arguing. While…
Village of the Trees RV Resort: Declo, ID
Village of the Trees RV Resort is right off highway 25 near Delco Idaho. As you drive up, initial impressions are pretty good. There is…
Yuba Lake State Park, UT
On our way through northern Utah to Idaho, we decided to save some money and spend three nights in a state park campground on the…
Save money on RV parks: Escapees RV Club
There are quite a few RV discount clubs you can join. As full-timers, we've found them a good way to save money. Our experience with…
Dark Skies in Utah
Not only do the desert southwest states offer incredible views of geology and nature during the day, they also offer stunning views of the heavens…
Save money on RV Parks: Good Sam Club
There are quite a few RV discount clubs you can join. As full-timers, we find that nearly any club we join is going to save us…
Save money on RV parks: Passport America
There are quite a few RV discount clubs you can join. As full-timers, we find that nearly any club we join is going to save us…
RV Relationships: Experience and Advice
Living full time in an RV can certainly have an impact on the relationships of those living in the RV. In our case, it is…
OK RV Park: Moab, UT
OK RV Park is better than its name might imply, it really is an excellent confluence of good RV park qualities that makes for a…
RV Electricity Basics
For a person who's livelihood was rooted in computers, I knew very little about electricity. Early in our RV adventure, we did some mooch-docking with friends,…
Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground: Moab, UT
Moving in on Memorial Day Weekend, finding a good site near Canyonlands and Arches national parks was not easy. We ended up needing to book…
Thoughts on Conservation and Exploitation
When visiting national parks I can't help but think about the general topic of conservation, the nature of life, and humanity. Exploitation of nature is…
Wonderland RV Park: Torrey, UT
If you are heading to Capital Reef National Park, and I highly recommend you head there, then Wonderland RV is a good place to park…
RV Life and Personal Health
Living full time in an RV and traveling the country seeing the great outdoors has taught me just a bit more about my own state…
RV Tire Pressure
Whether you have a truck and trailer or a motorhome tire blowouts are one of the most common causes of RV road accidents. Keeping your…
Tea With Your Travel Sir?
Yes, please! One cream and two sugars if you will. Ahhhh, that's delicious! My love affair with tea goes back to my childhood though I can't point to…
Corbin-Laurel Lake KOA: Corbin, Kentucky
Corbin Laurel Lake KOA is typical of the KOA parks we have encountered in the southeast: pretty, well run, and a little expensive. We Paid:…
Hitch N Post, Panguitch UT
If you are looking for a decent place to park near Bryce Canyon UT and not a whole lot more, the Hitch N Post should…
Gatlinburg East / Smoky Mountain KOA: Cosby, TN
The Smokey Mountains are the most visited national park in the US. As a result of this, RV park prices are sky high here. Smokey…
8 Reasons to Go Full Time RV
Deciding to live full time on the road is a big, life-changing decision. To help you decide to go for it, here are some of the…
Hitch’s Six Month Check In
Trail had the notion that as we have just passed 6 months as full timers we should each create a post about how things were going…
Sweetwater Valley KOA: Sweetwater, Tennessee
Sweetwater Valley KOA is easily the nicest park in the network that we have visited. Every aspect of the park was pleasant and I found…
