Finally – relief from the scorching temperatures. We are boondocking among the Ponderosa trees and fields of yellow wild flowers. The high altitude is providing a more bearable climate. Like Florida, the west has had unusually high temperatures and finding the 70’s has proved difficult. We enjoyed our time here...
It’s been a while since we camped in an RV park. Thankfully, the sites had concrete pads, full hookups, and best of all, there were trees. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but when you are in temperatures in the 100’s, the shade of the trees is a godsend. ...
The road to get to this campground was a long, lonely experience. We could count the number of vehicles we passed, which were not many. As we passed the Lake Tahoe area, we could see and smell the smoke from the fires burning our beautiful forests. Our sympathies go out...
Imagine driving down the road, and acres of vineyards provide a 360 view. Over 700 wineries are ranging from palatial buildings to small, quaint family dwellings. The best part of the trip was having my daughter join us as we spent four days enjoying several wineries. The knowledge gained from...
At times, driving can be stressful. Uphill, downhill, windy curves, heavy traffic takes their toll, and there is no preparation for it. Early on, we decided we would not go more than 300 miles or 3 ½ hours on those travel days. It is those times when we have to...