Starwagon Lands at Craters Of The Moon

Our original plan after leaving Yellowstone National Park was to drive up to Glacier National Park. However, ever since we camped in Shoshone National Forest, we were having trouble starting the van each morning. The very first time was a little nerve-wracking because although we were at a developed campground, we had no cell reception,Continue reading “Starwagon Lands at Craters Of The Moon”

Hiking The Black Hills With Poppy the Mountain Goat

Misadventure Ensues When we adopted Poppy, we knew she had a lot of energy and loved to go for walks, but we weren’t sure how far she could go since she is on the smaller side (not quite 14 lbs). We started with the 1.5-mile Stockade Lake Trail loop to warm her and us upContinue reading “Hiking The Black Hills With Poppy the Mountain Goat”

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”

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”

Diversions During Delay

So here we sit, four months after our planned departure for an epic adventure. I have not been idle, however. Below are a few things I’ve been doing to keep me busy. Knitting I finally finished knitting the prototype of the hat pattern I started in August. I am thrilled with how it turned out,Continue reading “Diversions During Delay”