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.
Going Mobile John Nelson
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023
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.
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
On the road again, celebrating north of the border
Like Willie Nelson, we couldn’t wait to get on the road again.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023
RV travel has changed the way we stay in hotels
We’re committed to the RV lifestyle, but we still love hotels, especially in varied getaways, from Maui to West Seattle.
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
RV Routes: Explore the PNW coast inside and out
If you’re itching for the perfect spring RV getaway that takes in some of the best of the Washington and Oregon coasts, we have just the road trip for you.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023
Six essential truths on the journey to ‘know thy RV self’
It takes a few years to know who you really are in the RV world.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023
Getting a handle on cooking for one
One is the loneliest number, especially when it comes to making dinner.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023
Lessons learned while taking the long way home
Don’t you just long to get home after an extended trip?
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023
Feeling renewed after visiting Grand Canyon, Death Valley
If you walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon, all sorts of emotions pop up.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023
In gorgeous Sedona, we’ve found a home
We are confirmed Washingtonians, but we have several favorite places we like to think of as “home” scattered around the West.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023
Heading to Arizona for a farm stay and Mariners spring training
Watching Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert warm up in the bullpen, the scene seemed so wonderfully familiar.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
A podcast inspired a sweet trip down memory lane
There’s a popular pastime on social media that goes like this: You post pics of “how it started” and then “how’s it going.”
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2023
Mind-blown again at the Seattle RV Show
We’ve come a long way in five years since we first attended the Seattle RV Show.
FRIDAY, FEB. 17, 2023
What type of RVer are you?
Around the RV park in the sunny southwest, we see a lot of people -- ourselves included -- who fall into categories or “types.”
FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 2023
FRIDAY, FEB. 3, 2023
Palm Springs is perfect for hosting guests
While John’s been getting some much-appreciated time on the ski slopes, Leslie’s been soaking up the sun in SoCal.
John Nelson is a freelance writer.