Bisti Badlands Wilderness One place that my wife Anne has wanted to go visit for years is the Bisti Badlands up in northwestern New Mexico. But, being that the Bisti Badlands Wilderness is located up at around 6000 feet it is too cold during much of our typical Nov-April snowbird season. This year though we … Read more
Wow, This Looks Cool! We were making our way north on highway 54 in New Mexico and had turned left onto highway 380 at the little town of Carrizozo. In a few miles we saw a sign for Valley of Fires National Recreation Area and to our left perched up on a ridge were many … Read more
Introduction Another fun-filled snowbirding season is winding down and we now head for our summer haunts on Vancouver Island, BC. I thought it would be a good time to look back at the places we visited and pick out my Top 10 Campsites from 2013/14 Snowbird Season. Of the ten that I picked out only … Read more
Introduction I’ve driven Highway 395 through the little town of Lone Pine, California several times and was totally unaware of the Alabama Hills and the unique landscape hiding just to the west of town. It wasn’t until I read about it on a few other blogs that I was clued into this gorgeous boondocking opportunity. … Read more
Introduction I’ve always enjoyed boondocking even back in my camper van RVing days when it was just camping to me. Back then I explored the many back roads of Vancouver Island camping on what is called in Canada “Crown land” or at primitive camp spots run by local native bands and forestry companies. I loved … Read more
Ever since I was a small boy I loved to find treasures. I remember scouring the neighborhood in search of pop bottles or lost coins. When I grew up and metal locators became available I bought one and was hooked. Nothing like the thrill of unearthing that rare coin, gleaming gold ring or historic artifact. … Read more