Exploring Canyonlands – the journey continues…

Traveling and exploring with a good friend I think this trip solidified Isaac and me as lifelong friends. Our first day “on the road” included an early start (at dawn), then a 5 hour drive from Parowan, Utah to the San Rafael Swell. Once we arrived, we spent the rest of the day exploring “The …

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What I learned from folks who think Forest River and Thor campers are a quality product…

Seeing Life Through Rose Colored Glasses Yep, there are actually owners of campers made by Forest River and Thor who think these campers are an example of a quality build! They even acknowledge the numerous issues they’ve had with their campers and accept them as a “normal part of RVing and RV life.” We’re not …

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Medicare Coverage for RV Travelers – What REALLY works for “on the road” travelers…

I’m a full time RV traveler living in a fifth wheel. I have been on Medicare for just over 3 years now. When I first signed up for Medicare, I knew I needed my Medicare plan to provide several important coverages. These included: As I explored the various Medicare programs and options… I quickly learned …

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Early Summer in Saratoga – Rodeos – Independence Day Events – Kayaking – and of course Hot Springs Soaks…

A story about RV Travel, RV life, Active Recuperation and Saratoga Lake Campground July Update Thanks to all the well-wishers and those who wrote and called after reading the story about my recent heart attack. I can now say it occurred “last month.” Yesterday was my most active day yet, after a morning soak in …

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RV Traveler reality… Lightning Strikes Twice – I had a heart attack on June 2nd – please allow me to share…

RV Traveler HEART ATTACK… What you may wish to consider IN ADVANCE — and when it occurs… I’m in Saratoga Wyoming – ACTIVELY recovering. For me that means Biking, Walking, Kayaking – and of course soaking in the world famous (110F) HOT springs here Well, it happened again. And, there IS some concerning plaque in …

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It was 84F 36 hours earlier…then I awoke to HEAVY SNOW! (Casper, Wy. – Late May 2026)

Truth be told, snow happens in Casper Wyoming at almost any time of year. So, when I wake up on May 18 and see it “nuking” outside my camper, I should NOT be surprised! THIS YEAR however, when temperatures reached the 70’s in early March and virtually no snow fell in Casper all winter, experiencing …

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Eastern Montana and Miles City

I am nearing the end of my “pilgrimage” from the Silver Valley of North Idaho to Rapid City. The reason for my pilgrimage is simple. I need to renew my South Dakota license. It’s a 5 year requirement to remain a SD citizen! Come, spend a night, and get your license updated for 5 more …

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White Earth Campground – Helena, Montana

About 30 miles east of Helena, Montana is Montana’s third largest lake. Canyon Ferry Lake was created in 1896 when a dam was installed across the Missouri River. This action created a 35,000 acre water body that is now surrounded by numerous campgrounds. A more modern dam was built around 1950 and still stands today. …

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Wow… Just Wow! Yet ANOTHER RV Camper disaster. Learn how to AVOID the mistakes these buyers made…

In this post, you’re going to get lots of RV Buying Advice and Tips (and some previews of upcoming posts detailing my exploration of the Silver Valley here in North Idaho!) Today’s post will help us to learn from a buying experience shared by an RV owner in this Liz Amazing video. After careful review, …

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