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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A visit to Harlowton Montana and more… I’m sharing this part of my journey with you from Harlowton Montana on May 6th, 2026. Last night the temperature dropped to 20F by dawn – yeah, really, 20F on May 6! That was after a day (May 5) where temps stayed in the 40’s with periodic snow …
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. …
It’s Saturday April 11th as I share this end of ski season post. It’s pouring outside at the Beanery where I’m writing and enjoying a coffee. Lookout Pass Ski Area is in its final hours of operation for the season. The lifts are scheduled to stop at 1pm tomorrow, April 12th. For me, I was …
Reflecting back to Spring 2025… A 4 day excursion with Isaac into The Swell – each day was an adventure! A focus on RV Life, what Central Utah has to offer and into true friendship… But first… a quick note about Winter Life in the Silver Valley of North Idaho ’25-26… As I prepare this …
Winter and RV Life in the Silver Valley – WHAT winter? Ok, ok, it HAS been a weird winter. RAIN at Jackson Hole (Wyoming) during Christmas at 6000 ft. (and higher.) Temperatures WAY above normal on many days. Recently, in mid-January, Billings Montana reached 66 with widespread 50’s and 60’s across SKI country in the …
