Love Your RV – Boondocking Basics

RV Boondocking Photo

Introduction These last few months traveling the US South West we have really embraced dry camping without hookups or also called Boondocking. We thoroughly enjoy boondocking. Usually there are little or no camping fees, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet and as large as you want camping area. Nowadays getting out and camping in a remote … Read more

RV Trip along Scenic Byway 12, Utah

Scenic Byway 12

After our terrific visits to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks we meandered our way down the world-famous Scenic Byway 12, Utah. We had read that this was one of the most beautiful stretches of road in Utah and the US for that manner. It did not disappoint, the concentration of amazing scenery was awesome. … Read more

Spring Visit to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Introduction to Zion In May of 2012 Anne and I had the extreme pleasure of visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.  These would be the first of five national parks we would visit in our month-long travels through Southern Utah. We decided to start with Zion National Park. We had read a few reviews … Read more

Joshua Tree National Park Video Clips

Joshua Tree NP

This is a companion piece to my earlier blog post on Joshua Tree National park. While  touring Joshua Tree National Park with my wife Anne I shot a bit of video footage to give you a sense of the place and the spots we go for her to get those great photos.  There are many … Read more

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree NP

Anne and I love the national parks.  There is a reason they are put aside, such special beauty.  Because of this we were really excited to explore Joshua Tree!  We packed up the trailer and left Palm Springs a day early to avoid a windstorm that was headed into the Coachella Valley.  I was concerned … Read more

Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park

Palm Springs

We have just spent a glorious three weeks in the Palm Springs area of Southern California soaking in the sun.  The weather has been fantastic for us, highs around 80 degrees which is 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. The Thousand Trails park we are in has a nice pool so we … Read more