Tag: Trailer life

  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park is divided into three areas. We opted out of the gravel road to the Elkhorn Ranch section, the site of one of Rosevelt’s ranches. Having explored the southern area Wednesday, we drove the 65+ miles from our campsite to see what the Northern area of the park had to offer. Interestingly,…

  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    We rolled into Sully Creek State Park outside the little village of Medora, North Dakota, looking forward to a three-night stay. Once parked, we realized the promised water hookup was missing. What the heck? After a quick chat with the ranger, we realized that we must have received bad intel. Nobody else in the campground…

  • North Dakota – Be Legendary

    Be Legendary. I love it…but just what does that mean? Was it a suggestion or a requirement? I turned to North Dakota’s official website for an explanation. BRAND PROMISE The Be Legendary brand celebrates the land, the legends, the adventurous spirit, the vibrant communities, the scenic places and the genuine people of North Dakota. The…

  • Hop, Skip And Jump

    With Mount Thielsen in the rear view mirror, we began a hop, skip and jump series of one-night-stands as we traveled farther north, closer to the spot where the real fun begins. We hit the jackpot in Roundup, Montana at Cowbelles County Park. An uncrowded free-for-all sort of a setup where we tried out several…

  • Who Were We Kidding?

    Who Were We Kidding?

    The discussion began last fall when we had time to kill while camping on the Oregon coast. Always curious about new RV floor plans, Reg pulled into a dealership where we were able to wander through a variety of models without a salesperson breathing down our necks. We’d been mostly happy with our Winnebago. At…

  • Fledgling Snowbirds

    Fledgling Snowbirds

    We are one month into our first-time snowbird experience, having ditched the cold, gray Oregon sky in exchange for brighter, warmer winter days in Tucson, Arizona. We spent three nights here last March, which is when we decided to reserve the same site for our 2-month stay this year. We liked the lemon tree – the roots…

  • The Joys of Trailer Travel Life

    The Joys of Trailer Travel Life

    For years we debated the pros and cons of owning a travel trailer. The pro column was easy to fill. The freedom to travel where and when we wanted while towing our tiny house behind us. Our own bed and bathroom…cooking our own meals…it all sounded wonderful. The biggest con was the financial investment; purchasing a truck in addition…

  • Civilian Conservation Corps Does It Again – Bastrop State Park

    One of the benefits of traveling this time of year has been the ability to reserve and enjoy a variety of state parks in multiple states…without the crowds of high season. We pulled into Bastrop State Park, southeast of Austin, Texas for a three-night stay, and were pleased to see that the forest was making…

  • Yes, We Were Party Poopers

    The Gulf Coast of Florida offered us much more than we expected. Interesting trails, mostly perfect weather and a great beachside seafood restaurant right across the street from our campsite. As the morning rain began, Reg hitched up the trailer while I battened down the inside…it was time to move on. Our reservation at Fountainbleu…