Tag: beauty
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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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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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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,…
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Embracing the RV Lifestyle: Our Launch Day Story
It’s launch day—well, a couple of days later than we originally planned—but the moment has finally arrived. To be honest, tensions have been running high in the Garland household. A last-minute electrical issue set us back, and while I know setbacks are part of the process, this one felt especially unsettling, almost as if we…
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Upgrade Your RV: Creative Modifications and Tips
Interior RV Modification Each time we travel in our Grand Design 2600RB, we come up with ways to make the rig more comfortable and put it “on the list” to do before next season. Our most recent mod was taking out the divider between the recliners and putting in a storage unit at one end…
Garlands on the GO 