"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
Tag: USA travels
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 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
Sep 13, 2024 – One River, Three States
There are people out there old enough to know what a broken record sounds like, so when I say that the RV is the best way to travel in this country, you know I'm sounding like a broken record. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, there is no better way … Continue reading Sep 13, 2024 – One River, Three States
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
Jun 8, 2024 – Electra’s Collection in Vermont
The United States is filled with hidden gems and I guarantee you won’t find them unless you travel by RV. It seems every place we visit has a hidden gem and quite often, it comes with a fascinating story and/or fascinating person. And here is one of those hidden gems from Shelburne, Vermont. Electra Havemeyer … Continue reading Jun 8, 2024 – Electra’s Collection in Vermont
Jun 7, 2024 – Impressions of Vermont
Vivian has, but I have not been to New England. Yes, you heard that right – Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island – nope, nope, nope, nope, nope and nope. Not even Boston. I’ve been close; upstate New York and New York City, Baltimore and other parts of Maryland, somewhere in New … Continue reading Jun 7, 2024 – Impressions of Vermont
Changing Views From Our RV 