June 22, 2021 was our last full day in Yosemite, and it was epic! Today’s destination was the Tuolumne Meadows area. However, we made a couple of stops along the way. Olmsted Pt. This was yet a different view of Half Dome from what we have seen. It was equally impressive. I followed a path from… Continue reading Yosemite National Park – Part 2
Category: Travel
Yosemite National Park-Part 1
We arrived at Yosemite Lakes TT RV park on June 17th for six nights while we explore Yosemite National Park. Since Barry needed to be careful with his back, and we both needed to be respectful of the altitude and 100 degree heat, we decided we would do what we could, but we would not… Continue reading Yosemite National Park-Part 1
To Yosemite Lakes TT
The drive to Yosemite from Visalia Elks RV parking was initially quite pleasant as I drove 99 North to Fresno and then to the 41 North. But, OH MY! —once we were on the 49, it was hairpin curves, and tight “s-curves”, and switchbacks all over the place for over 30+ miles! VIDEOS:Feel the curves-… Continue reading To Yosemite Lakes TT
1st Trip to Los Algodones, Mexico
This morning Jimmy (pickleball Jimmy) and his wife Nancy took us with them to Los Algodones. The main reason was to meet their dentist, Jose. They have been going to him for several years and think the world of him. Nancy used to work in a dental office in the states and originally said, “There… Continue reading 1st Trip to Los Algodones, Mexico
Kayak Paradise
Sue and Paul Finney, who are our newest friends here at Fortuna De Oro, invited us to go kayaking. It didn’t take us long to say, “Yes”! So we loaded our kayaks into our Jeep and followed them to Squaw Lake which was about 25 miles from Fortuna De Oro. It was a very pleasant… Continue reading Kayak Paradise
A Quick Stay in Biloxi, MS
We needed to spend the night in Mississippi to be able add the state to our map. So Barry scheduled us one night at Martin Lake RV in Biloxi on our way through back to the west coast. We drove into town to check out the Biloxi Light House and the beach there. The visitor… Continue reading A Quick Stay in Biloxi, MS
Visit to The Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk
We stayed two nights at Braunig Lake RV Park off exit 130 on Route 37. We used our Passport America card to make it only $25 each night for full hookups with 50 amp power. It was a decent park for this type of stay, and only about 12 miles from The Alamo and River… Continue reading Visit to The Alamo and the San Antonio River Walk
Gulf State Park – Gulf Shores, AL: Amazing
This was our first visit to Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Perdido Key. OMG–this state park is incredible!! As we approached we could see some pretty cool bike/walk paths. The sites are quite spacious and a lot of them! There are 396 full-hookup sites with paved pads and 11 primitive sites. We… Continue reading Gulf State Park – Gulf Shores, AL: Amazing
Ragan’s Family Campground – Madison, FL
Even though we only stopped here for a quick overnight between travel days, I was impressed with the Ragan’s Family Campground. It used to be a Jellystone Park Campground. On our way into Florida we spent the overnight at Deerwood Campground which is off the same interstate exit, and on the same road. Deerwood was… Continue reading Ragan’s Family Campground – Madison, FL
Official Floridians!
We originally considered Florida for our full-time RVing domicile, but it wasn’t going to work out. We were still in Washington State putting the house up for sale while finishing up my last year of teaching, so we flew to South Dakota and did everything without needing either vehicle to be there! We saved about… Continue reading Official Floridians!