After a repair stop in the Four Corners, we’re firing on all cylinders
Let’s cut right to the chase: The rig is all right.
Going Mobile John Nelson
FRIDAY, OCT. 27, 2023
FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 2023
Best of the campsites so far on this slightly bumpy ride
Our sixth year of wandering around the West hasn’t exactly gone off without a hitch.
FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2023
FRIDAY, OCT. 6, 2023
What happened to fall? Winter hits early at Crater Lake
As we entered Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park in late September, it felt like we had skipped fall and gone immediately to winter.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29, 2023
We’re ready to hit the road with these new food finds
One of the daily pleasures of life on the road is sitting down to dinner in an ever-changing landscape.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 2023
Celebrating a birthday at these special Seattle-area lodges
We’re now both part of the whole Medicare cohort and pretty darned happy about it!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, 2023
RV Route: Take a Lewis and Clark-themed journey through Washington
Ready for an epic journey through history?
FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 2023
Score! We take the RV out to the ballgame
As longtime fans of the Seattle Mariners, we’ve been on a giddy ride as they surged to the top of the standings this summer.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1, 2023
FRIDAY, AUG. 25, 2023
Visiting friends and family on a fruitful Eastern Washington trip
Gee, it’s good to be back home again.
FRIDAY, AUG. 18, 2023
FRIDAY, AUG. 11, 2023
Don’t overlook this mind-blowing destination in Eastern Washington
Dry Falls doesn’t look like much as you drive along U.S. Highway 2 near Coulee City.
FRIDAY, AUG. 4, 2023
Say hello to this summer’s cutest campers
Let’s hear a “woof, woof!” for some of the cutest fur babies to hit the campground this season.
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023
We’re in awe of this DIY camper van
Jaws dropped when Jillian Foster pulled her camper into Spencer Spit State Park for a summer job as a park aide.
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023
Taking a deep dive into Whidbey Island
How long does it take to feel at home in a place? That’s the million-dollar question.
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023
RV Routes: ‘Triangle of Fire’ delivers unforgettable ocean access
Three of the most beautiful state parks on the West Coast sit within a few miles of each other at the entrance to Puget Sound.
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023
How a memorable backpacking trip led to the RV life
Back when we were in our 20s living in Spokane, we’d take the occasional backpacking trip.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
Getting fired up for summer grilling
Many road trippers live by the motto: Home is Where You Park It.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023
Grateful for great visits while we camp host
We love life on the road, but sometimes we miss friends and family.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023
RV Routes: Explore the summer highs of beautiful Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is waking up for another summer season and it’s the perfect time to plan a trip to Washington's most popular national park.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023
Boating is a lot like RVing - should we take the plunge?
As much fun as we have living the RV dream, there’s the occasional conversation that usually begins: “What would you think about becoming boaters?”
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023
We’re bubbling over with tips for successful summer RV road trips
“Did you remember to wash the sheets?”
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023
We love glamping, San Juan Island style
One of the many joys of camp hosting at Spencer Spit State Park is that we can easily island-hop among the San Juans.
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023
Such a sweet return to camp hosting
Driving into the lovely campground at Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island felt a little bit like coming home.
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023
RV Routes: From Lake Chelan into the scenic North Cascades
One of the nicest gifts of spring is when the snow melts in the Cascades, opening one of the most beautiful cross-state highways in Washington.
John Nelson is a freelance writer.