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 …
Ideal for RV Travelers who wish to store quality food in their campers Allow me to share a treasure I encountered in my travels. While I was searching for eggs during the “great egg shortage” a few months back, I ran across Back Forty Farms. As I explored their website, I discovered they are an …
While I was visiting St. Regis, Montana, one of the more spectacular explorations was to Hot Springs, Montana. Hot Springs itself is a town that looks like a “throw-back” to the 1950’s. The Symes Hotel and Hot Springs is a landmark that began operations in 1930. The town itself it quite compact. It has a …
Is my trailer’s condition typical after 8 years? AND… what can YOU expect from your RV Camper over 8 years of full time use? Underlying theme: RV Maintenance! The answer is: It depends upon how well built your camper is. IF it is well built, an 8 year old camper that has been well maintained …
