Category: Travel

Time Among the Giant Redwoods

We left Howonquet, in Smith River, CA at 6:10 am to ensure we made it through the construction area on 101 PRIOR to the road being shut down completely from 8am – noon. We made it through, but there were a couple additional construction areas where it was one lane at a time, but luckily… Continue reading Time Among the Giant Redwoods

Elks – No Vacancy- Now What?

Enjoying the views on today’s drive… from a cool bridge to nice welcome signs to the water’s edge multiple times. Brookings Elk Lodge RV Park does not take advance reservations. When we were about an hour out I called to let them know we were coming. Unfortunately, I was told they were full and they… Continue reading Elks – No Vacancy- Now What?

South Jetty Adventures

South Jetty adventures began with the drive getting there! Aug 10Barry really got his turn at tight curves, narrow roads, etc. today. I’m so glad I agreed he should go ahead and drive again today. Selfishly, I THOUGHT I’d have some quality time to catch up on the writing of a blog post or two…wrong. … Continue reading South Jetty Adventures

Washington Visit Part 3: Quality Time with a Few Friends

KEEPING MY VISIT LOW KEY:All states have basically opened up from the pandemic, but the world is still dealing with Covid-19 (and new variants). Most people are not wearing masks anymore whether vaccinated or not. I am not vaccinated due to personal concerns of immediate and long term effects, therefore, I need to be careful.… Continue reading Washington Visit Part 3: Quality Time with a Few Friends

A Week at Seaside

THOUSAND TRAILS SEASIDE (TT)Barry planned for us to be at the Seaside Thousand Trails for a week that included the 4th of July, so we could stop by the beach house to spend some time with Grandma Nancy (the first Nancy Patrick. 🙂 ). TT Seaside is one mile from the beach. We scored a… Continue reading A Week at Seaside

Multnomah Falls and 115 Degree Temp w/Best Friends

I was so excited to meet up with Lynne and Eric Ogren – my best friends from Oak Harbor. Barry and I had an incredible visit with them when they lived in Wrangell, Alaska. A few years later when we retired and became full-time RVers, they were our first planned stop in Lewistown, Montana, which… Continue reading Multnomah Falls and 115 Degree Temp w/Best Friends

Bend/Sunriver Resort (TT)

Flexibility and creating a Plan B and C are always important when living the nomad lifestyle full time or for several months at a time. However, if you have certain obligations or appointments that you need to work around, it can make it a bit more challenging, but there will usually still be options. Early… Continue reading Bend/Sunriver Resort (TT)

Crater Lake National Park – Unfiltered

On June 24, 2021, we arrived at Crater Lake National Park. It was a pleasant drive with some gorgeous scenery. Drove through WEED, CA. I loved driving alongside Upper Klamath Lake. We arrived at Crater Lake National Park. Our plan was to stay at Mazama Village for three nights. This would allow plenty of exploration… Continue reading Crater Lake National Park – Unfiltered