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. …
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, …
Before I get into today’s main topic – the Spring 2026 RV Outlook, let’s take a moment to catch up It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted. While you haven’t heard from me, I’ve been doing LOTS of skiing at Lookout Pass this winter. Overall, it’s been a rough ski season with limited snow …
RV Life and RV Travel can be VERY economical – or very expensive – much of it is your choice! Let’s face it, times are tough all over. Rising costs in many areas are tapping our savings. The choice to enter the RV Lifestyle, especially as a “full timer” is one that CAN be affordable. …
ALSO… RV Buying Tips: What to look for in an RV Camper so you have the BEST chance of surviving and thriving during crazy winter (and summer) weather I’ve gotta share… THIS POST was INSPIRED by the recent winter storm that impacted much of the nation and especially the deep south… allow me to share …
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 …
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 …
RV Campgrounds have raised their rates to the financial breaking point for many RV travelers I’ve been an RV traveler, “on the road” since 2011. When I started, you could pull into many (most?) campgrounds, drop $20 or $30 for the night and receive full hookups and a safe place to stay. Weekly rates were …
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 …
