Tag: adventure
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Exploring Lake Mead & Hoover Dam | Epic Desert Adventure!
Just a short drive from Las Vegas, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers an unexpected mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and fascinating history. One of the best ways to experience it all is on two wheels, specifically, by biking the Historic Railroad. We really enjoyed this ride and could see where the train…
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RV Camping in Joshua Tree: Tips, Trails, and Stunning Views
California Adventures & Family Connections! This week’s video takes us on an exciting road trip to sunny California, first stop: the one and only Joshua Tree National Park! 🌵⛰️ We hiked scenic trails, scrambled over epic rock formations, and tracked down the perfect spot to watch the sun melt into the desert horizon. Spoiler alert:…
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Adventuring in Arizona by RV: Catalina State Park and Surrounding Areas!
This week was packed with adventure, with 8 nights spent at Catalina State Park and 3 nights at McDowell Mountain, a Maricopa County regional park! We planned this extended stay to catch up on everyday tasks, like servicing the truck and taking care of our hair. But we also made plenty of time for some…
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2 Month RV Trip Review – The Stats, The Challenges & The Beautiful Places We’ve Seen!
If you’re considering extended travel, it won’t take long to realize it’s not all picture-perfect Instagram moments—there are definitely some challenges along the way. That said, we’re still incredibly grateful to be on this adventure, especially after the long Vermont winter we left behind! We wanted to share a bit about what it felt like…
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Exploring Arizona by RV: State Parks & Chiricahua National Monument Adventure
As we drove from New Mexico into Arizona, we were thrilled to start seeing mountains! Both of us couldn’t help but exclaim how much we had missed seeing real mountains. While these towering peaks weren’t as green as Vermont’s, we were still captivated as we seemed to drive straight toward them. Roper Lake State Park…
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Whirlwind RV Adventure; Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe and White Sands National Parks Along With More Weather and a Surprise Interview!
What a whirlwind of a week! And, no surprise, wind played a major role in our adventure. We arrived a day early in Whites City, New Mexico (just outside the Carlsbad Caverns) to settle in before a massive wind storm hit. We scored a budget-friendly, no-hookups site at the campground where we had a reservation…
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RVing Through Fredericksburg, TX and a First-Time RV Driver Experience!
See the You Tube Video at the end of the post What an unexpected gem! Fredericksburg wasn’t originally on our itinerary for this cross-country trip, but it ended up being a great find. After leaving San Antonio, we found ourselves with four unplanned days before our reservations in Whites City, NM, where we had timed…
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RV Road Trip: Exploring the Houston Space Center and San Antonio’s Free Attractions!
One of the main reasons we decided to visit Houston (or somewhere nearby) was to experience the Houston Space Center. Sam enjoys learning about all things related to space travel, so it was high on his list. We both had a great time there. While the center is smaller compared to Cape Canaveral in Florida,…
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RV Road Trip Through a Tornado Watch: Multiple Stops & Unforgettable Adventures!
We’re no strangers to snowstorms, but tornadoes? That’s a whole new ballgame! Our plan was to cruise through the southern states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, with a night in each state. However, Mother Nature had other plans, sending weather alerts our way. Long story short, we ended up skipping Alabama altogether, leaving our RV…
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Top Sail Hill Preserve State Park – A Must-Visit Destination on Florida’s Panhandle
YouTube Video at the bottom of this post. On Our Way!After spending some time in Disney and Orlando, we felt the need to unwind and relax on the beach for a while. So, we made our way up to the northwest corner of Florida, heading toward the panhandle. Our first stop was at Bernal Homestead,…
Garlands on the GO 