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It Starts at Front Royal

It Starts at Front Royal

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia's Skyline Drive, Mile Marker 51, Big Meadow Campground, Site C-131. Walk In only, non-reservable, no hookups, generator permitted, nicely situated for solar but with shaded area for chairs. Back in site with woods behind for a degree...

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Land Between 

Land Between 

See History of Park Video For millennia it was the land between the rivers, bordered by the north flowing Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers. According to the ranger at the Land Between the Lakes North Welcome Center, the land was visited by Native Americans but because...

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The Call of the Canyon 

The Call of the Canyon 

See Park Video Oak Creek Canyon has been on our radar since 1973. Mr. Carr at Owen Cotter Jewelers in downtown St Petersburg mentioned it as we were planning our honeymoon trip but today was our first visit here. We drove south from Flagstaff planning to enjoy the...

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Burlington 53

Burlington 53

Back in October 2008 we camped in Burlington Campground in a tiny tent next to a hollowed out redwood big enough for the tent. In July 2014 we stayed again in this most magical place but it was crowded and to get a spot for one night we had to be at the ranger station...

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Arcata

Arcata

See Park Video See Land of Giants Park Video After yesterday's bust we reconnoitered and decided to do a deliberately long day today. Out of Oregon and into the California Redwoods.  A stop at the post office and general store in O'Brien and another one at The...

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Multnomah and More

Multnomah and More

Our home last night was the Vancouver RV Park, a distinctly urban park with tight sites, full hookups, and a prohibition against tents. It served our purpose nicely yesterday. Today we took advantage of the location and after pulling out we drove a few short blocks to...

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Chuckie & Judy’s Day Out

Chuckie & Judy’s Day Out

One evening  in September 1975 at Patrick Henry Inn after a long day of touring Williamsburg VA along with hordes of tourists, we watched a report on the evening news of two chimps, named Chuckie & Judy that had escaped from the local zoo. Just opened the...

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Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot

Hurricane Ridge Parking Lot

After some deliberation and a stop at the Visitors Center at Port Angeles for information, we decided to make the drive up to the highest point in Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge. The ranger told us that at the entrance they would not permit more vehicles to...

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One More Walk

One More Walk

And when the rain let up enough, who could resist one more sunset stroll on Kalaloch Beach?

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Got Rain?

Got Rain?

Early this morning we opted to skip the early morning Ranger Talk on the beach thinking we'd catch it tomorrow before we pack up. Then as we were cleaning up after breakfast the rain started. We tucked the generator in under the T@B for shelter then we tucked...

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Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.

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Magerøya Island

Magerøya Island

We made it to the Top of the World, or at least the northernmost land mass in Europe, Magerøya Island. On our coach tour we learned much about the natural history and the cultures of this starkly beautiful place.

Tromsø

Tromsø

A quick walking tour of Tromsø and and a great visit to Macks Ølbryggeri, the northernmost brewery in the world, gave us more insight into the culture of Norway.