An overnight MID-OCTOBER SNOWSTORM Anaconda, Montana October 13, 2025 Monday Morning – change of plans… As I share my thoughts, it’s nearly Noon. I was PLANNING by now to be pulling out of the Big Sky RV Park in Anaconda. In fact, I should be well on my way to my next destination, Philipsburg. The …
What you NEED to know about Motorhomes and VIN Numbers (and Newmar’s mess) For the SECOND time in recent months, I find myself addressing a potential blockbuster problem in the RV industry. In May of this year I shared with you a Potential Knockout Punch to the RV industry. A class action lawsuit regarding frame …
Clark Canyon Reservoir – a truly historic location Clark Canyon Reservoir is my first real camping location after leaving the Idaho Falls region. Be sure to check out my post about Jefferson County Lake if you want to get the inside scoop on some great stuff in and around Idaho Falls. Clark Canyon Reservoir is …
My journey on September 11, 2025 was stormy in numerous ways. Nine-eleven has been a powerful day in many lives, mine included since the towers came down in 2001. This year, it was amplified 1000-fold by the “turning point” that occurred the day earlier. And on that day, I had travel plans that could not …
RV camping at any time of year is a great experience, but late summer is special. I was out paddling on Jefferson County Lake in Rigby Idaho early this morning before traveling into “IF” (Idaho Falls) to grab a latte and get a few things done. Days here at nearly 44o North are steadily getting …
Tips for Optimizing your RV Travel Experience over the long run… Quick update (September 2025) – Hernia Surgery: Done! Skin Cancer “Fix”: Done! I’m back “on the road” (again) It’s been 14 years since I started full time RV life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything, nor do I miss living in a “stix and …
It came into crystal focus while traveling across Wyoming. I was somewhere between Saratoga and Casper. I’ve made that drive just a couple of days ago. It was not the first time I’ve traveled this stretch. Wyoming highway 487 runs between Medicine Bow and Casper. It is a somewhat mountainous road and has been (mostly) …
Some (most) RV Manufacturers do NOT deserve your hard earned money Keystone, an RV manufacturer has outdone themselves this time. I’ve been VERY aware of numerous quality issues with Keystone for years (as with most Thor campers), but this situation is the WORST I’ve ever heard about. What’s even more SERIOUS is Keystone’s response to …
Purchasing an RV and expecting a positive outcome involves several steps to ensure a successful experience. I’m referring not only to the purchase process, but the (ideally) years of ownership that follow. A few of the critical actions to ensure a positive outcome include knowing I’m going to share with you some details from a …
WITH RV Tips for where to RV Camp Sand Caves – a short and potentially perilous hike On our way out of Sand Hollow State Park (check out my earlier post), neither Isaac nor I was interested in calling it a day, so we took a “brief” drive to Kanab. “Brief” turned out to be …
