Campground Reviews Were we idiots for staying at a 3.8/10 rated campground? And what we learned about Colorado state parks that you need to know After a fantastic stay outside Rocky Mountain National Park, it was time to start making our way south through Colorado and into New Mexico. We had a choice of a couple routes: We could either head toward Colorado Springs and then make our way west to Albuquerque, or we could
National Park Adventures Turning dream into reality at Rocky Mountain National Park Despite having a less-than-optimal day getting our trailer back, we were able to stick with our plan to head up to Rocky Mountain National Park, somewhere we had been looking forward to visiting for a very long time. Everything seemed extra precious there, probably because we weren't sure
RV Life Season 2 Our top 5 scariest experiences while living in our RV It's Halloween, and that means it's prime time for some scary tales by the campfire. As we near the end of our second season of travel, we have lots to reminisce about. We always say that our life as full-time RVers is not without its drama,
RVing With Pets A rocky start to our Rockies adventures Our Airbnb stay was coming to an end and our trailer would be ready for pickup later that day. When repairs are part of the plan, things can go awry quickly, and so we're always hesitant to book anything big right before or after service appointments. The last
City Life Displaced in Denver When living the full-time RV life, there will inevitably be times where we need to leave our trailer and find other accommodations. It's much easier when it's planned, but sometimes it's an emergency situation. Either way, things can get stressful, so we've
Campground Reviews A full-service campground at Cabela's?! We left South Dakota and had just a couple of days before we were due in Colorado for a mountain of repairs (see what I did there?), so we figured we would take a drive through Nebraska and check off a new state. Now, western Nebraska isn't as
Country Life Going to Wind Cave...without going to Wind Cave Before we left South Dakota, we had a decision to make. As you probably know, we try to make it a point to go to National Parks because we collect pins for our pin board - something we started doing before we hit the road. Wind Cave is right near
Country Life Badlands National Park: Half-Day Itinerary We were set up in Wall, SD, at an RV park so we could get electricity. Our batteries were all but dead, and despite troubleshooting them to try and recharge them on shore power, we didn't trust them. We couldn't risk moving over to the Buffalo
Country Life An RVer's rite of passage: Visiting Wall Drug! We were really in the thick of RV problems. Just days after repairing our generator and getting a brand new water pump, we found ourselves without any power in our trailer. Our batteries were acting like they had been totally discharged, and they didn't have enough juice to
RV Life Season 2 Catastrophic failure of our batteries! No power in 90-degree heat 💡We attempted to travel through the entire state of Wyoming entirely self-contained, with no campground hookups! If you missed those stories, we'll link them here and here. We took all the necessary steps to ready our RV for a life of freedom: We installed a hefty solar system
Black Hills and Beyond Series Black Hills and Beyond: Needles Highway and Cathedral Spires/Black Elk Peak Hike 💡It's the final post in the Black Hills and Beyond series! Did you miss any part of our journey? Find the recaps here: Part 1: Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, and the Museum of Geology Part 2: Custer State Park and Reptile Gardens Part 3: Stratobowl and Bear
RV Life Season 2 Black Hills and Beyond: Crazy Horse Memorial Labor Day Weekend was drawing near, and after a few days of work, we were ready to explore the Black Hills some more. We had already visited one of the famous mountain carvings in the area, Mount Rushmore, but we also wanted to dive into learning about Native American history.
Black Hills and Beyond Series Black Hills and Beyond: Stratobowl and Bear Country USA A rainstorm dampened our plans to spend our first Sunday mostly outdoors, and with it brought the next warm front. The weekend was over, but we wanted to squeeze in some activities between morning work calls and the afternoon heat. With no time for a substantial hike, we opted for
Country Life Black Hills and Beyond: Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, Hikes, and Reptile Gardens We were taking full advantage of our first weekend in and around the Black Hills of South Dakota. That Saturday led us to Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, and the Museum of Geology. If you missed our recap of those adventures, you can find it here. Sunday was another early
Black Hills and Beyond Series Black Hills and Beyond: Mount Rushmore, Iron Mountain Road, and the Museum of Geology After an incredible visit to Devils Tower, we officially completed our trek through Wyoming and crossed the border into South Dakota. It was our first border crossing since May. We had plans to stop in the Rapid City/Black Hills area for about 2.5 weeks. There was lots to
Summer to Remember Drives, bikes, hikes...and a cold plunge?! Summer to Remember 2023 Continued from A Summer to Remember in 2023 From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we set out to complete 20 summer goals in order to keep excitement and adventure at the forefront of our season. Some goals were easy to check off, while others met some adversity, usually in the
Foodie Fun A Summer to Remember in 2023 For the third year in a row, we have joined up with other members of the RV Community to tackle a summer bucket list challenge. It's headed up by full-timers Keep Your Daydream, and the beauty of the list is, you can make it anything you want! Of
Campground Reviews A couple of lucky devils We were pushed to our limits this summer as we boondocked across Wyoming, battling heatwaves and their health-compromising consequences, and constantly feeling like we were being pulled in multiple directions. Should we continue camping with no hookups, or should we get some shore powered electricity so we could run the
Country Life We gave up! What happened next? We experienced a lot of ups and downs during our trip across Wyoming. The ups? Unbelievable campsites with some of the best views we've ever had, where we could bask in the beauty of nature. The downs? Horrendous heat waves that trapped us inside most days and eventually
Country Life Boondocking across Wyoming was a lot harder than we thought Before we started RVing full-time, we tried to take as many trips as possible, many of those being road trips. When travel wasn't in the cards, I used to like planning "trips for the future," as I would call them, and I had a little pink
Campground Reviews We camped at a 10,000-year-old archaeological site Our second year of full-time RVing is halfway complete, and over that time, we've learned a lot about how we like to travel. We have found some of our favorite campgrounds to be in state and federal parks, and we love to find unique experiences that are off
RV Renos and Mods Toilet Water Conservation: TP vs. Bidet We bought a new RV toilet out of necessity and a new bidet out of extravagance. It's weird to say, but these upgrades to our bathroom are quite exciting, mainly because with our old toilet leaking water into our holding tank, we were limited in our ability to
RV Life Season 2 The long list of toilet-related debates in the RV community When we decided to buy an RV, we understood that we'd be thrusting ourselves into the unique position of handling waste. Typically in a house, you do your business, flush the toilet, and never need to worry about seeing your waste again. RVers need to dump their own
Country Life We hit our breaking point After leaving the Grand Tetons, we had plans to travel across the state of Wyoming. We were well equipped with everything we needed for a summer of boondocking. We had our solar setup, new toilet, and with the exception of a few minor issues, everything in the RV was working
RV Life Season 2 The Bidet Saga When our life involves living in 250 square feet with one bathroom and often no other toilets in a several mile radius, it's imperative that we make sure our plumbing is functioning properly. You may recall that after months of dealing with a finicky toilet, we decided to
