Drive Around Lake Tahoe and Nevada's Capitol - #SUMMER2019 Episode 21
While staying in Carson City for scheduled maintenance and work, we drive around Lake Tahoe, see Nevada's Capitol and drive to Petaluma for a viewer meetup.
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The Pitfalls of RV Life, Tuolumne Meadows and the Road to Lake Tahoe - #SUMMER2019 Episode 20
A desperate search for reliable internet, a dead RV battery, a flat tire, a bumpy dirt road, and some of the most beautiful landscapes the Sierra Nevada has to offer.
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Yosemite National Park - #SUMMER2019 Episode 19
After an overview of the Valley on my first day, I decide to hike Upper Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Point. Definitely one of my top 10 destinations in the USA.
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Amazing Hikes near Bishop, California - #SUMMER2019 Episode 18
Bishop, California. Small Town with a Big Backyard https://www.bishopvisitor.com/
Using Bishop, California as a home base we explore several lakes in the Sierra Nevada, including Lake Sabrina and Convict Lake.
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Sierra Nevada: Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Manzanar - #SUMMER2019 Episode 17
Driving on the Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway, we camp near Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Contiguous United States. The explore the Alabama Hills, hike to Mobius Arch, and Visit Manzanar National Historic Site.
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Day Trip to San Diego: The Wall, Old Town, and Cabrillo - #SUMMER2019 Episode 16
After reaching the southwesternmost point in the contiguous United States, by the Mexican border, we explore Old Town, Cabrillo National Monuments and Sunset Cliffs, in San Diego
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Revisiting Las Vegas - #SUMMER2019 Episode 14
We spend several days in Las Vegas for celebrating Independence Day
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High in the Rockies - #SUMMER2019 Episode 11
After a wonderful time in New Mexico, we enter Colorado. I visit Durango, briefly, and after an unpleasant experience at the campground, I continue north towards Silverton and Ouray "The Switzerland of America". We end the day as we arrive at the Valley of the Gods, in Utah.
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Grand Canyon National Park: North Rim - #SUMMER2019 Episode 13
I finally get to see the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and it does not disappoint. Exploring the Grand Canyon Lodge and the several viewpoints.
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Southern California: VidCon, Long Beach, Disneyland - #SUMMER2019 Episode 15
I spend a week in Southern California, attending VidCon, the largest online video conference in the world. While we're there we're going to explore the area, visiting Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, Long Beach and even an unplanned visit to Disneyland.
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Exploring Taos, New Mexico - #SUMMER2019 Episode 10
We explore some of the many attractions in the Taos area, including Taos Pueblo, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Black Rock Hot Springs, the Earthship Community, Historic Downtown and the Plaza Farmers Market.
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Hiking to Mexico at Seminole Canyon State Park - #SUMMER2019 Episode 8
We drive from San Antonio to Seminole Canyon State Park, near Del Rio, Texas and hike the canyon rim trail all the way to the Rio Grande. The onto New Mexico.
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New Mexico: Caverns and UFOs - #SUMMER2019 Episode 9
We visit Carlsbad Caverns, Roswell, New Mexico and stay at Bottomless Lakes State Park
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The Rest of San Antonio and the Rally - #SUMMER2019 Episode 7
I return to San Antonio to attend and host the RV Caravan With Us Rally.
We visit the San Antonio Mission, Historic Menger Hotel, the Observation Deck at the Tower of the Americas, and take the mandatory cruise on the Riverwalk.
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Exploring Austin, Texas - #SUMMER2019 Episode 5
We explore Austin, the capital of Texas. We see the bats on Congress Avenue bridge, we walk around downtown, see the Capitol Building, a famous historic hotel, and the Oasis on Lake Travis, among other things.
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New Braunfels to San Antonio - #SUMMER2019 Episode 6
We spend some time in New Braunfels, as we make our way back to San Antonio for the RV Caravan With Us rally.
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An Afternoon in San Antonio - #SUMMER2019 Episode 4
We spend an afternoon in San Antonio, Texas. Then Fredericksburg, a brewery and a winery in Hill Country, and delicious barbecue as we make our way towards Austin.
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The Sunshine State - #SUMMER2019 Episode 1
The cross-country #SUMMER2019 road trip begins.While still in the Sunshine State, we visit Fort De Soto, in St. Pete Beach, on the gulf coast of Florida. Also, Cedar Key, and Suwanee River State Park.
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Driving to the West - #SUMMER2019 Episode 2
Departing Suwanee River State park, we drive by Taylor county, Florida scouting a possible future homesteading location. We then continue west on the Florida Panhandle towards Pensacola. We stay at Big Lagoon State Park and visit famous Flora-Bama Bar, on the Florida-Alabama state line. On the next day we change the trailer tires in Mississippi, spend the night at a casino in Louisiana and eventually arrive in Texas.
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Preparing for the Long Trip - #SUMMER2019 Episode 0
Performing some maintenance and upgrades for the upcoming #SUMMER2019 3-month-long road trip.
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Valley of the Gods, Utah - #SUMMER2019 Episode 12
I finally realize my dream of camping in the Valley of the Gods, Utah. I also visit Goosenecks State Park, Mexican Hat, Monument Valley, and Lees Ferry.
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Houston, Texas - #SUMMER2019 Episode 3
We spend two days exploring Houston, Texas. After enjoying the amenities at San Jacinto Riverfront RV Resort, we visit the San Jacinto Monument and the Kemah Boardwalk. We spend the next day walking around downtown, and spend most of our departure day visiting the Space Center, thus saving the best for last.
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Little Rock and a Winery in Arkansas - The West 2019 Part 21
As I arrive in Arkansas, the Natural State, we overnight at a winery, see the Eiffel Tower of Paris, Magazine Mountain, the highest point in the state, and spend some time in the capital Little Rock
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One Day in Oklahoma City - The West 2019 Part 20
We spend a day in Oklahoma City, and then drive a segment of historic Route 66
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The West 2019 Part 6: Fun in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Apache Junction
After almost six days boondocking in the desert, I was ready for some full hookups and a long shower, so I checked into an RV park in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear. Join me for two days of breweries, saloons, butte climbs, and tacos in Tempe, Scottsdale and Apache Junction. We also drive the Apache Trail to Tortilla Flat.
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