Follow us as we travel around the country. Below are my recent posts about our travels.
- Towing in the Wind October 11, 2023
After three days with the wind in Kansas and eastern Colorado blowing and gusting against the left side of our trailer as we traveled west gave me time to think about towing against the wind. When we headed west from Abilene … - Rain, Rain, Go Away August 11, 2023
When the rain threatened to spoil activities when I was a child we would chant: “Rain rain, go away! Come again another day!” Our hope was that the rain would go away. Now, as an RVer, that chant has a very different meaning. - Camping Diary 2023 June 30, 2023
This year we are planning our trips as a series of excursions, each having a different objective. Each section describes an excursion and includes a map. - The Best One-Mile Hike March 17, 2023
This trail had me on my knees more times in an hour than any other hike! Every few steps we saw a wonderful example of a plant in bloom, a great view of the desert, or wildlife. - King Canyon – Saguaro National Par… March 11, 2023
What a difference a three months make in the Sonora Desert! We previously hiked this trail in December and it looked dry and tan. In March, after a wet winter, the desert looked lush! Many of the flowers are very … - Flowers in the Desert March 2, 2023
Following a few warm days and light rains we dashed a few miles north to see the flowers that had bloomed at Picacho Peak State Park. Several other people had the same idea. Fortunately the local rangers had made additional parking available near the most popular trailhead. - Four Big States in Four Days November 13, 2022
We did not intend to travel this far this quickly on this trip. Yes. Before we became RVers we typically drove four to eight hours every day as fast as the road would allow. In those days we might have covered even greater distances in the same time. - Visiting versus Traveling May 10, 2022
Now that we live in a Travel Trailer you might think we are all about getting to our next destination and traveling long distances. Recently a friend was shocked to hear how far we typically drive between campsites.
States Visited while RVing
We have visited all 50 states and lived in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Connecticut, Washington, New York, Kentucky, and Indiana. Now we are touring with our trailer to visit at a more leisurely pace.
| Year | States visited for the first time in our Trailer | Camp- grounds | Towing Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Florida | 4 | 500 |
| 2021 | Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Alabama | 27 | 3,700 |
| 2022 | South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona | 50 | 6,250 |
| 2023 | Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Kansas, Colorado | 63 | 8,040 |
| 2024 | Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah | 45 | 6,550 |
| Totals | 32 States visited | 189 | 25,040 |
