Jul 11, 2025 -Taking the Scenic Route in Quebec

Our tour of the Gaspé Peninsula did not begin in our favor. But, there’s always a silver lining - Vivian and I learned that we can change a flat by ourselves on our full ton pick up! Our first evening on Gaspé Peninsula, before the flat. The good news doesn’t stop there. If not for … Continue reading Jul 11, 2025 -Taking the Scenic Route in Quebec →

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 4, 2025 – Say Yes (or Oui) to Canada

Fortress of Louisbourg NHS circled red, Alexander Graham Bell NHS circled green. Canada - French or English? Or both? Coming from south of the border, I’ll not pretend to know much about Canadian history. But what I have learned since traveling in an RV through many of Canada’s provinces, is that it has a very … Continue reading Jul 4, 2025 – Say Yes (or Oui) to Canada →

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 →

Jun 14, 2025 – Canada’s Home Away from Home

We were enjoying delicious soups after a morning of hiking and bracing the winds on a boat ride across Red Bay, Labrador when I asked the young server about the polar bear skin hanging on the wall. “They show up here sometimes. In fact, there was one here in April”, she tells us with a … Continue reading Jun 14, 2025 – Canada’s Home Away from Home →

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 →

Jul 10, 2024 – The Cape

Heading toward Cheticamp Campground along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Fog over the Bay of Fundy adds to the beauty of it, whereas fog over Cape Breton completely devours it. That’s what we learned after arriving at the Cheticamp Campground within Cape Breton Highlands National Park. During the first four days there, … Continue reading Jul 10, 2024 – The Cape →

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 →