Travel
thoughts and observations about traveling from here to there
Treat your feet well and they’ll take you far!
My dad was in the Army. My childhood seemed to be divide by the wonder of him being home and waiting for him to return. I was my dad’s “Princess” and he always had time for me, helping to do this, explaining how that worked, and answering my unending string of “Why” questions. There were Read More >>
No Problem Biscuits
It had been a very long, cold and damp day. Fred started setting up our rig in a downpour while I heated a pot of beef stew for dinner. The beefy aroma filled the trailer with images of drier times. “Hmmm, something smells goods,” Fred said as he entered the cheery warmth of our travel Read More >>
Monsoon
For years my girlfriends have been raving about the Monsoon season. The general rule of thumb, Monsoon begins in the July 4th week and continues to Labor Day. First, let me define what I see is a Monsoon? It is more than a rainstorm. It is an event brings change to the constant heat that Read More >>
Ski areas galore in national forests
In the USA, there are 122 ski areas in 13 states using a total of 182,095 acres of Forest Service-managed land offering downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities. How many can you name? Don’t feel bad if you can only name a handful. Most Forest Service employees can’t do much better. Click here for Read More >>
Don’t be a headline this winter
Headline from last winter: Family in their recreational vehicle rescued from Oregon’s snow-covered wilderness There are lessons to be learned. Lesson 1 – Check the weather forecast. Storms can surprise even the most experienced. A weather radio is essential to any traveler. I remember enjoying a delightful stay at Gooseberry Lake Campground in Fishlake National Read More >>
Is my MH a Black Hole for things?
Every year I debate my hair-style for the upcoming season. I like a shoulder-length pageboy style but a really short cut means less water needed to wash it and drying is faster. However, if I don’t cut it, I’ll be able to pull-it back into a ponytail or braid. But than there is the problem Read More >>
Apple and Cranberry Crisp
In my opinion, one of the trademarks of the RV lifestyle is innovation. Those innovations can range from repairing a broken screen door latch to a recipe using a little of this and a little of that. This recipe comes from the later. Tucked way in the fridge was some jelly cranberry sauce, while in Read More >>
Make this a summer of no sunburns
Summer is here. Can sunburns be far behind? The application of a protective sun blocking skin product is critical: for your comfort and health. You already know about selecting the “right” sun block with the appropriated SPF but do you know how much to put on? It is recommended one applies about a shot glass Read More >>
Tips for a relaxing camping trip
For many of us. a camping trip is as close to a vacation to Disneyland as we can get. I mean, for many of us, unless we are staying at a relative house, the price of a motel room and eating out is not something we can manage comfortable. Now a vacation should be, by Read More >>
Young Families Camping Medicine Kit
The majority of First Aide Kits I have seen in the stores focused on adult travelers. If you have young ones, say Elementary School age and younger, here’s my suggestions for a young family’s camping/traveling medicine kit: 1. Any medication(s) your child needs such as a EpiPen or antihistamine. 2. A fever reducer/pain reliever such Read More >>
