Stranded In the Forest & the Interloper

It should come as no surprise that a couple days into our dispersed camping in Nantahala National Forest, the nighttime temperatures hovered in the teens. Once again the diesel heater came into use at night and in the morning. On our third morning, the diesel heater threw an error code indicating low voltage. We quicklyContinue reading “Stranded In the Forest & the Interloper”

Camping In Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

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”

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”

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”