Let’s celebrate these primo camping spots in Washington
A new list of outstanding outdoor recreation spots just hit the internet courtesy of The Dyrt, a campground listing service, and Washington is well represented.
Going Mobile John Nelson
FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024
Celebrating summer solstice on Mount Rainier
The magnificent mountain best known as Rainier was the destination for our first trip from the new home base on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
Here’s why Seattle is best explored by bike
Is Seattle the best bike city in America? “Yes!” says John enthusiastically.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
RV Route: Explore Oregon from Mount Hood to Crater Lake
Oregon, your coast sure is beautiful. But let’s not overlook those impressive mountains.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024
We have a new home base in our old neighborhood
Back in 2018 when we started our nomadic adventures, we thought we were done with Seattle.
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024
Soaking up knowledge during our month-long stay on Whidbey Island
Just when you think you know a place, it surprises you.
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024
Meet the Palmers, on the road for RV adventure
It’s nice to meet people who enjoy the RV lifestyle as much as we do.
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024
How we solved our mouse-in-the-house mayhem
Nothing freaks you out quite as much as seeing a mouse racing around inside your RV.
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
Interested in camp hosting? Here’s the skinny
Hooray, it’s camp-hosting season, that time of year where we have the honor and privilege of living for free in gorgeous natural settings while volunteering for Washington state parks.
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024
Gearing up for outdoor grilling season
It’s the glorious time of year when fresh wild salmon hits the market and the greenest local produce makes its reappearance
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024
A bouquet of good times during a spring swing through Eastern Washington
Spring was in full flower during our swing through Eastern Washington last week.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
These all-time favorites now feel like home
How many times can you go back to a favorite destination?
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024
Bare bones RV parks are all about the location
We’ve parked our RV in some pretty posh places in the six years we’ve been on this journey.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
It’s pedal to the metal for the trip home
We’ve all heard about how the journey should be as enjoyable as the destination -- but half the team thinks this philosophy absolutely stinks.
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024
Believe it: A camp spot so beautiful you’ll love doing the dishes
We have a new champion for Going Mobile’s coveted title of Favorite All-Time Campsites Ever (FACE). Drumroll, please:
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
The hits keep coming from this coastal Cali quartet
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve discovered a groovy California quartet that’s playing our RV-lifestyle tune.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024
Despite a few lows, we’re high on Santa Monica Bay’s coastline
Like so many love stories, this one’s complicated.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024
Looking toward the future, admiring the history of RV culture
At the recent Seattle RV show, a few trailers got our attention for very different reasons.
FRIDAY, FEB. 23, 2024
We had a fun-filled blast from the past in Seattle
It’s been six years since we had an address in the Emerald City, but a recent visit felt like the best kind of homecoming.
FRIDAY, FEB. 16, 2024
New experiences during a visit to an old fave
A weekend in Joshua Tree National Park was chock full of a whole lot of firsts.
FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 2024
How to be an excellent neighbor at the RV park
Our nomadic journey involves a whole lot of moving on down the road, but there’s one notable exception:
FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 2024
Flying solo in snowbird country and the PNW
We’ve said it many times, but it bears repeating: Leslie is a confirmed snowbird while Johnny is a ski bunny.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 2024
These midwinter coastal escapes will cure any groundhog blues
We’ve reached the official middle of winter.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19, 2024
FAQs from a life on the road
Questions, questions, questions. As mostly full-time RVers, we get an array of queries:
John Nelson is a freelance writer.