Tag: national parks

Jul 8, 2025 – Three More on the Parks Canada List

Three national parks - Kouchibouguac in red, Forillon in yellow, and La Mauricie in green. Here’s a fun fact - Parks Canada was established in 1911, the world’s first national park service.  So far, Vivian and I have been to 8 Canadian national parks (including Newfoundland’s Gros Morne) . We love Parks Canada. So, when … Continue reading Jul 8, 2025 – Three More on the Parks Canada List →

Jul 3, 2025 – Goodbye Newfoundland, Until Next Time

One last view of Newfoundland as the ferry pulls away. “You’ll know the Newfoundlanders in heaven; they’re the ones that want to go home.” And I have to say, one month after leaving the island, we miss it and want to go back. Vivian and I felt that as soon as we boarded the ferry … Continue reading Jul 3, 2025 – Goodbye Newfoundland, Until Next Time →

Jun 16, 2025 – Somewhere, there is a Sad and Lonely Mountain

Somewhere in the western part of Newfoundland within the Long Range Mountains, a continuation of the Appalachians, a mountain stands alone. At 2644 ft, It isn’t particularly tall; but when veiled in fog, it looked sad and lonely to the French settlers who, centuries ago aptly named it ‘Gros Morne’. A view from Norris Point, … Continue reading Jun 16, 2025 – Somewhere, there is a Sad and Lonely Mountain →

Apr 27, 2025 – Testing the Casita While Gathering Rosebuds

If you need to haul your Casita back home over 1000 miles, you may as well take your time and do a little sightseeing along the way. After pulling a 33’ fifth wheel around the country for seven years, the 17’ trailer would be a whole new experience for us. So, from Rice, Texas to … Continue reading Apr 27, 2025 – Testing the Casita While Gathering Rosebuds →

Mar 2, 2025 Our Favorite National Park Photos

As Vivian and I prepare for a big change, I've been reflecting on our RV travels which gives me an excuse to bring out the photos. So, I thought it would be fun to reminisce here. This blog is about some of those fabulous national parks we have visited. During our RV travels, Vivian and … Continue reading Mar 2, 2025 Our Favorite National Park Photos →

Aug 2, 2024 – The Northeasternmost State

When we are not traveling around the country, our RV is parked on Chokoloskee Island, in southern Florida and on the Gulf of Mexico. We are surrounded by a subtropical saltwater wilderness of mangrove forest islands and sandy beaches littered with shells and hurricane tree debris. The highest elevation is sea level. Mostly, sunrise and … Continue reading Aug 2, 2024 – The Northeasternmost State →

Jun 28, 2023 – The Island

After leaving Fundy National Park, we crossed the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward island. When sustained wind speeds reach 40 mph, high-sided vehicles can be restricted. The bridge is 8 miles long, the longest in the world to cross over icy waters. It replaced ferry service to the island in 1997. Upon arriving at our … Continue reading Jun 28, 2023 – The Island →

Jun 20, 2024 – Time for Some Fundy

The 450-mile route from Quebec City to Fundy National Park (red circle), with one stop along the way (yellow circle). It was a pleasant drive through some scenic areas of New Brunswick. There are few things in RV traveling that come with sweeter anticipation as a reservation at a national park campground. Prior to arriving … Continue reading Jun 20, 2024 – Time for Some Fundy →