When I last updated you, we were boondocking outside of Ehrenberg, Arizona, and had just replaced our worn trailer tires after a fast leak event. As I planned our course northward this spring, I wanted to explore the HWY 95 route up the western side of Nevada. Looking at the long-range forecast, I could see … Read more
Last weekend, I took a break from RV maintenance and headed out for a little adventure in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. My destination? Alamo Canyon, a quiet spot just a 3-mile drive down a gravel road from the main highway. I’d never filmed this particular area before, so I thought I’d share a quick … Read more
This video captures serene and captivating wildlife scenes from the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, located at the southern end of the Salton Sea in California, not far from Palm Springs. To celebrate our first wedding anniversary and 21st year as a couple, we decided to immerse ourselves in one of our favorite … Read more
Today, I have some photos to share from our trip to Joshua Tree National Park. This park, located near Palm Springs, is one of our all-time favorites due to its spectacular scenery and iconic Joshua trees. Our main focus for this trip was the Belle Campground, a small and quiet campground surrounded by beautiful rock … Read more
Experience the beauty of free RV desert camping at Trona Pinnacles National Natural Landmark in Southern California. This stunning location is perfect for a peaceful and unique camping experience. The video was taken in late November and early December. I will show you our camping site at the Trona Pinnacles. Also included is a look … Read more
In this video, we look around and provide information on a sweet, low-cost BLM (Bureau of Land Management) campground in the northwest corner of Arizona. It is just off Interstate 15, about 20 miles from St. George, Utah, and Mesquite, Nevada. We visited in mid-March 2024, and the temperature was ideal for dry camping: mostly … Read more
Quick update on our snowbird trip from November 2023 to January 2024. Stops in Death Valley, Las Vegas, and Ajo, Arizona. We got married! For more pictures and videos, check out this LYRV forum thread.
March update video for our 2022/23 Snowbird trip. If you haven’t caught up on our previous videos, check them out. So, when we last talked, we had just arrived at Death Valley National Park, where we spent most of our time exploring the park and the surrounding areas. The Southwest, particularly California, was being hit … Read more
While visiting Death Valley National Park, California, in the late winter of 2023, we took a little side trip to check out the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Ash Meadows NWR is located just over the border in Nevada, about an hour’s drive from Furnace Creek in Death Valley. I was impressed with the modern … Read more
Updates on our 2023 February snowbird trip journeys and camping locations. We finished our 14-day camping limit on BLM land near Ajo, Arizona, then moved back west to camp across the street from the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. After about ten days, we headed to Death Valley National Park with stopovers at the Salton Sea … Read more
In this video, an update from our Snowbird trip this January. For those who missed my previous updates, I’ll link them at the end of this post. The video includes photos and video footage, including the BLM campsite, the drive-through Organ Pipe, and much more. I hope you enjoy the pictures and the trip update. … Read more
This video takes you along on a scenic drive up into the Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park. It’s March 9th, 2022, and there is still some snow clinging to the huge red rock formations. Kolob Canyons is part of the world-famous Zion National Park but not in the main section that everyone visits. It … Read more
As we passed through the Mojave desert backcountry, we needed a place to stop over for a day or two. I had read that RV overnight parking might be allowed in the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a National Natural Landmark. We visited the site in early February 2022 and were pleasantly surprised by the … Read more
Late September 2021, we headed out to explore Canada’s spectacular Pacific Rim National Park. Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the park is home to scenic rainforests with towering ancient cedar trees and vast sandy beaches. The area is a mecca for cold water surfers. Other popular activities include hiking, kayaking, … Read more
We head back in time to mid-May 2012, during our first year as full-time RVers. For one full year, we traveled around North America. At the time, I didn’t have a YouTube channel or a blog but did take some clips and photos with a little point-and-shoot camera. I thought since we can’t travel south, … Read more