Oro Valley, Arizona
We rolled into Oro Valley on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, right on schedule at about 4:30 p.m., which in RV terms qualifies as both punctual and mildly miraculous. We tucked the trailer neatly into our…
Lake Livingston State Park, Texas
On March 11, 2026 we hitched up at Bayou Segnette State Park and pointed the truck west toward Texas. Our destination for the day was Lake Livingston State Park, a pleasant forested park about seventy…
Gulf State Park, Alabama
On March 7 we traveled a couple of hours west along the Gulf Coast to Gulf State Park near Orange Beach, Alabama. By about noon we were pulling into the large and well-organized Gulf State…
Camping on the Gulf, Florida
On March 4, 2026 we stopped at Camping on the Gulf. I would describe it less as a campground and more as a full-fledged RV resort. The place has just about every amenity imaginable—ball courts,…
Long Pine Key Campground, Everglades National Park, Florida
We arrived at Long Pine Key Campground in Everglades National Park on February 20, 2026, and were assigned Site B4. After the relative bustle of Titusville and rocket launches, the Everglades felt quiet, wide, and…
Zion National Park, Utah
On October 15, 2025, our entire family gathered at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, nestled near the east entrance of Zion National Park. Our group included my wife and me, our seven children, their six spouses,…
Mickelson Trail, South Dakota
On September 30, 2025, we traveled to Deadwood, South Dakota to take advantage of the unusually wonderful October weather for riding the George S. Mickelson Trail over the next few days. The forecast for October…
Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado
We left our home on June 12, 2024, for a 25-night outing with three main goals: Our first destination was Cherry Creek State Park near Denver, Colorado. We settled into our campsite in the Cottonwood…
8 States, 24 Nights, and 2,923 Miles
On June 12th, 2024, we embarked on a thrilling journey with our truck and trailer. Over the course of 24 nights and 25 days, we traversed eight states, covering nearly 3000 miles. The map below…