Going off-grid in the Bighorn Mountains for a weekend was literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air. Even though we do our share of exploring and adventuring, we balance work, camper maintenance, raising a toddler, laundry, grocery shopping, and all the general life things, so going to the mountains where we had nowhere toContinue reading “Star Gazing in the Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming”
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Campground Review and Hike at Maumee Bay State Park, Ohio
Our first stop after leaving Pennsylvania was at Maumee Bay State Park in northwest Ohio. The park is situated along Lake Erie just outside of Toledo and was an unexpected gem. Due to Memorial Day weekend, we stopped here for 1 night before moving on to the campground where we would spend the holiday. However,Continue reading “Campground Review and Hike at Maumee Bay State Park, Ohio”
Paddleboarding with Turtles on the Guadalupe River, Texas
I never see turtles in the wild, so imagine my surprise when I see turtles at every turn after sending prayers to God for guidance and patience.
Weathering Winter Storm Uri in Columbus, Texas
We have been so lucky to dodge storms and stay mostly out of freezing temperatures, but when you are going to face a storm, why not make it the biggest storm the area has seen in over 30 years?
Stopping to Smell the Cookies: a relaxing start to our time in Texas
Life was catching up to us in ways we had not had time to recognize as we pulled into this Texas campground, so having this break in the action was a very welcome reprieve.
Putting Our Thousand Trails Membership to Work
We have done our best to use our Thousand Trails membership to the max! In this blog, we highlight the pros and cons of belonging to this group of campgrounds.
Kitching Creek Nature Walk at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
We visited Jonathan Dickinson State Park to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Atlantic coast, even for just a few hours.
Halloween at David Crockett Birthplace State Park
We spent Halloween at David Crockett Birthplace State Park and celebrated with a hike and pumpkin carving.
Baby-Friendly Camping
We have made quite a few adjustments throughout the camper and in our outdoor space to ensure Little Bird’s safety – and our sanity.
Our First Boondockers Welcome Stays
We are meeting some incredible people along the way, and some of the best people we are meeting are our hosts through Boondockers Welcome. We learned about this membership early on in our planning process and knew it would pay off big for us. We stayed with Boondockers Welcome hosts in both Vermont and NewContinue reading “Our First Boondockers Welcome Stays”
