When we realized we would have to return to Florida to install the new engine in about three weeks, we needed to find a place close enough to disperse camp. We decided to head up to the Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia. Wow, did we get lucky. There are several campgrounds where one canContinue reading “Camping In Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests”
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Florida: Part I
We were headed to Florida because we had an oil leak, and there was an automotive shop with experts on Delicas. Florida became our 11th state in one month of travel. Let me start by saying that I have never been to Florida and never had any intentions of visiting before now, Part of theContinue reading “Florida: Part I”
Sunrise On The Gulf Shore
After spending the day driving through Mississippi we arrived in Alabama. Another new state. Almost as soon as we crossed the state line we started seeing small handwritten signs about a fresh produce stand. On one of the signs was “Boiled Peanuts.” I had never eaten boiled peanuts. I kept expecting to see it aroundContinue reading “Sunrise On The Gulf Shore”
Laurel, Mississippi
While we were n Oklahoma we had an overdue oil change. We were told we had an oil leak. Not sure if it was the minor leak our mechanic had told us about or a bigger issue, we decided to go to Florida. Karr Automotive (Good Karrma) is in Fort Myers and the mechanics areContinue reading “Laurel, Mississippi”
Exploring the Ozarks
After leaving Joshua Tree National Park and staying at rest areas on the interstate, we were more than ready for some more camping. We headed to the Ozarks in Arkansas. Our only previous experience in Arkansas was staying in a rest area on the way to California. I was excited to see what Arkansas hadContinue reading “Exploring the Ozarks”
KOA Nostalgia
With visions of snow in our heads and cold in our bones, we were determined to drive the more southern route back to Ohio. Even if that meant driving through Oklahoma again with its lack of rest areas on I-40. Despite already blowing our budget on excessive travel in such a short period of timeContinue reading “KOA Nostalgia”
Starwagon Lands In Roswell
We were ahead of schedule getting back to Ohio. A fun side trip off of the interstate was in order. Roswell was calling the Starwagon. Off the interstate, we went. We drove through several small towns that were mostly abandoned. We could tell that at one time these were stops for tourists on the wayContinue reading “Starwagon Lands In Roswell”
Joshua Tree National Park, a Missing Campground & a 4wd Adventure
We’ve always wanted to visit Joshua Tree National Park, and it’s crazy that in all of the years that I’ve visited Palm Springs, I hadn’t. Well, that all ended during this trip. Although Joshua Tree is only about an hour away from Palm Springs, we arrived at the dispersed campground outside of the park’s southernContinue reading “Joshua Tree National Park, a Missing Campground & a 4wd Adventure”
The Search For Butane & Other (Mis)Adventures
If you read my previous post about our off-road, 4wd, rock-crawling adventure, you may see that we are two people who live by the seat of our pants and don’t do too much research or planning before plunging into something. The following post expands on that theme and follows our usual modus operandi. It startsContinue reading “The Search For Butane & Other (Mis)Adventures”
Palm Springs, the Nude Bowl, & Endless Beauty
The ultimate destination of our first week of travel was to get to Palm Springs to visit my parents. I had originally hoped to visit for one of the following: Thanksgiving, my birthday, Christmas, or New Year’s. We finally made it though. I have loved visiting my parents and more since they moved to PalmContinue reading “Palm Springs, the Nude Bowl, & Endless Beauty”
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