Category Archives: RV

RVing in Alaska

RVing in Alaska is so different it is a story to tell.  First of all you notice RVs are everywhere.  Everyone seems to be traveling in an RV.  Then you notice nothing is crowded.  Except of course the Fred Meyer … Continue reading

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Homer and the Kenai Peninsula

The Kenai Peninsula is Alaska’s playground.  Located south of Anchorage it is easily accessible to locals and visitors.  We found it to be the busiest area of Alaska.  We visited with our grandson, Graham, from July 15 to July 23. … Continue reading

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Valdez Alaska

As many of you know, Dianne suffered a broken leg at a campground near Anchorage.  We found a top notch orthopedic and got her patched up but she is dealing with many follow-up appointments and a long recovery.  It definitely … Continue reading

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California Central Coast

They call the central coast of California “the original road trip”.  We call it the nature coast.  From Morro Bay to Monterey, this part of California offers spectacular rugged coast interspersed with beautiful beaches and mountains.  We found state parks … Continue reading

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Ventura California

Ah Ventura!  The real California.  Thats the slogan around here and it kinda sums up how we feel about this place.  When we thought about spending some time in Cal. this was the kind of place we had in mind. … Continue reading

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San Diego

San Diego will keep you busy.  We found a great place to stay at the Elks Lodge in Chula Vista.  Full hookup site at a good price close to many touristy things to do.  You just don’t want to venture … Continue reading

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Borrego Springs

Who ever heard of Borrego Springs California.  We hadn’t until our RV blogging friends at Wheeling It told us it was a great place to boondock.  Its just East over the mountains from San Diego in a desert bowl.  The … Continue reading

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Boondocking near Yuma or 3:10 Get me out of Yuma

Boondocking or dispersed camping is  the practice of setting up your RV in unmarked sites and unimproved areas usually BLM land.  BLM is the largest landowner in the West and much of this federal land is desert.  When boondocking there … Continue reading

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