"At its core, minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of everything that distracts us from it." - author Joshua Becker. The RV lifestyle can be described as minimalism. When Vivian and I began living full time in an RV, we promoted the things we value most and … Continue reading Mar 10, 2025 – What We Value Most
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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
Oct 27, 2024 – A Bittersweet Ending to our 2024 Travels
Since 2018, crossing Florida’s state border line marks the beginning of the end of our travels for the year and reminds us we are coming home to Chokoloskee Island for the winter. This year following several months of traveling, we crossed the state line with our fifth wheel in tow for the last time. Florida … Continue reading Oct 27, 2024 – A Bittersweet Ending to our 2024 Travels
Oct 12, 2024 – Where the Eighth Wonder of the World was Born
Like most people my age, I heard Lynyrd Skynyrd’s song “Sweet Home Alabama” a hundred times or more during my high school years. And like most people that listened to popular rock songs, I didn’t understand the words to most songs. To wit, I had no idea what to make of the line “Now Muscle … Continue reading Oct 12, 2024 – Where the Eighth Wonder of the World was Born
Oct 3, 2024 – Hurricane Avoidance
Watching from a distance. By the time we left Kentucky, Hurricane Helene had carved a path of destruction and devastation. We are the lucky ones, far enough away and having only the inconvenience of rain that stole a day of sightseeing and kept us indoors. As we arrived at our campground in Tennessee, Milton was … Continue reading Oct 3, 2024 – Hurricane Avoidance
Sep 26, 2024 Stories From Kentucky
A - Berea College, B - Fort Harrod State Park, C - Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. A total of 50 miles. Road traveling has given Vivian and I the most valuable lessons in history, nuanced by the many stories told across the country. What strikes us most is the number of fascinating stories that … Continue reading Sep 26, 2024 Stories From Kentucky
Sep 22, 2024 – Horsing Around in Kentucky
Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky's horse headquarters. Bucked off a horse many years ago, I have a healthy fear of the large animals. But over the years, my respect and admiration for them has grown. In fact, one of my most memorable and profound wildlife encounters as a photographer occurred in Theodore Roosevelt National Park where I … Continue reading Sep 22, 2024 – Horsing Around in Kentucky
Aug 17, 2024 – Familiar (or Family) Territory
A) Shipshewana South Campground, INB) Marken Glen Campground, Kalamazoo MIC) Friends Jim & Denise, Columbiaville, MI D) Happy Acres Campground, Angola, INE) White River Campground, Cicero, IN I’ve never been to Uranus, until now. Vivian and I have stayed at a county campground north of Indianapolis many times as it is conveniently located near our … Continue reading Aug 17, 2024 – Familiar (or Family) Territory
Aug 13, 2024 – The Windiest Spot in America
It was our intention to spend a few days in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, do some hiking and visit the Mount Washington summit. We did both of those things, but with only one day to do them. As it were, our plans to be in New Hampshire for a few days were thwarted for the … Continue reading Aug 13, 2024 – The Windiest Spot in America
Jul 21, 2023 – The Sea Bound Coast
Having been in Canada for 34 days and parked mostly within national parks, Halifax (the most populous city in Nova Scotia) would be the beginning of the end of our Canadian Maritimes tour. In another week, we would be back in the states and saying goodbye to our travel companions Spencer and Lorraine. Our route … Continue reading Jul 21, 2023 – The Sea Bound Coast