Winter camping means one thing: more time spent around the campfire, as the weather is colder and daylight is in short supply. One way to enjoy your time spent around the campfire with friends is indulging in delicious food. Awhile back I shared how to cook breakfast on a stick. In this installment, we will […]
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This Map Shows Where You Can Find Free Hookup RV Sites
I have shared many times how I am compiling a national database on free places to camp or boondock in anticipation of that day when my wife and I have the opportunity to RV to the Midwest and East Coast. I have also shared how the farther east you travel, the more difficult it is […]
How To Avoid Winter Camping Problems In Your RV
Proper preparation and gear are essential to avoid winter camping problems. Let’s look at five winter camping challenges and how to avoid them. 1. Keeping holding tanks from freezing After a weekend of winter camping, the next step is to pull into the dump station to empty your tanks. You then pull the dump valve […]
Go On Longer, More Exciting Rides With An Electric Bike
If you qualify for a senior meal at Denny’s (like me) you probably remember the sitcom Mork & Mindy that debuted in the late 70s. You may recall that Mork was an alien from the planet Ork. The unique thing about Orkans is they aged backward, they are born old and get physically younger with […]
Hidden Gems In The Bighorn National Forest
A couple of entries ago we visited Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. In this installment, we will look at many more points of interest an adventurous RVer will want to visit while in the vicinity of the Medicine Wheel. First off are two nearby waterfalls of considerable size. The first you […]
State Park Discounts For Veterans & Disabled Patrons
One hundred years ago, the major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. A year later on the first Armistice Day, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson issued a message to the American People which in part said, “To us in America […]
Don’t Miss This Historic Site In The Bighorn Mountains
In the last installment, we looked at dispersed camping (aka boondocking) in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. Not only is the area very scenic and a respite from the summer heat of the lowlands that surround the range, but it has many areas to keep an adventurous RVer out and about exploring too. In this post, we […]
Why You Shouldn’t Store Your RV In The Forest
My wife and I had the privilege of RVing through Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains this summer. There are lots of scenic places to explore and the high elevation makes for comfortable weather when it is broiling hot at lower elevations. Prior to arriving, I had researched several large areas where boondocking is allowed and looked […]
How To Cook Breakfast Over The Campfire With A Stick
Fall has arrived, which means campfires are allowed again on most public lands and campgrounds after being banned over the hot dry summer. Man has been cooking over a campfire since he first discovered how to create fire. Most every RVer has enjoyed roasting marshmallows or hot dogs on a stick over a fire, but […]
Here’s Where You Can Camp For Free In Ohio
Those of you that follow this blog on a regular basis know that I am all about free camping and boondocking. I have encountered many RVers that feel free camping and boondocking opportunities are only available in the western United States where there is an abundance of federal public land. While I agree that the […]
15 Reasons Why I Like My RV Better Than A Hotel
My wife and I recently had to stay in a 4-star hotel while attending a business meeting. While nice, I quickly began to miss our RV. Here are 15 reasons why I like my RV better than a luxury hotel. 1. I don’t have to pack or unpack. 2. I know where to find my […]