Our time in Utah was not just spectacular because of the three national parks we visited. We experienced some of the best camping of our entire trip. We first boondocked in Dixie National Forest near Bryce Canyon National Park. We arrived later in the day, and after driving down the forest road, we picked theContinue reading “Camping In Utah: Forest To Desert, Dreamscapes To Dinosaur Tracks”
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Boondocking At the Grand Canyon
At first, we hadn’t intended to visit the Grand Canyon. I had read that you could only take a shuttle on the scenic road through the park during the time we would be there. I also had a misguided belief that you were driven to the edge of the Grand Canyon, oohed and aahed, andContinue reading “Boondocking At the Grand Canyon”
Boondocking, Sightseeing, Oddities and Learning Some History In Arizona
Our plan after leaving Nevada was to check out some of the national parks in Utah. My mom suggested we meet in Flagstaff. Arizona for a couple of days since we weren’t going to make it to California for a visit. Flagstaff wasn’t far from where we were and where we were going, plus itContinue reading “Boondocking, Sightseeing, Oddities and Learning Some History In Arizona”
A Real Gem In the Gem State
As we headed to Nevada from Idaho, it was getting later in the day and we needed to find a place to camp. I searched for free camping near where we were, and within 30 miles was Mary M. McCroskey State Park. We followed the directions that included driving about 7 miles down a washboardContinue reading “A Real Gem In the Gem State”
A Split Second Decision, A Chance Encounter
Despite the beauty of our dispersed camping site near Sundance, WY, it was time to continue our journey to Grand Teton National Park. The GPS ETA was 7.5 hours, but for us in our slow van, it would mean adding a couple of hours to that estimate. The day was hot, and there wasn’t muchContinue reading “A Split Second Decision, A Chance Encounter”
Dispersed Camping In The Black Hills National Forest: Hits and Misses
An essential part of our adventuring has been taking advantage of dispersed camping opportunities. We knew that there were plenty of forest roads to find places to camp in the Black Hills National Forest. We had picked up a forest motorized vehicle map for the Mystic Ranger District. After our first night at a paid Continue reading “Dispersed Camping In The Black Hills National Forest: Hits and Misses”
The Teton Range: Stunning Views, Incredible Dispersed Camping
On our way to find dispersed camping outside of Jackson, WY, we drove through a portion of Grand Teton National Park and stopped to take pictures of a bison herd. The camping we were headed to is in the Bridger-Teton National Forest outside of the National Elk Refuge. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see anyContinue reading “The Teton Range: Stunning Views, Incredible Dispersed Camping”
Death and Beauty: On the Road Again
After two months in Ohio, we were back on the road in the van. It was exciting. We were headed west to parts already visited, but mostly not. We were prepared with an updated van interior, additional solar, and the lessons learned from the first four months of life on the road. One of theContinue reading “Death and Beauty: On the Road Again”
Living In a 4Runner With Poppy
Our decision to adopt Poppy was easy but came with a temporary problem – Mark’s dad was not open to us bringing a dog into his house, where we were staying, until the modifications were done on the van. Fortunately, I have a good friend who runs a farm sanctuary where I could stay withContinue reading “Living In a 4Runner With Poppy”
An Unforgettable Day
We decided to spend a day or two in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Mark had spent many a vacation there with his dad and brothers. After walking a trail in one part of the park, we decided to spend the night at the very popular Cades Cove campground. The next day turned outContinue reading “An Unforgettable Day”
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