Happy 4th of July, fellow Americans! Hope you're having a safe and relaxing holiday as we celebrate the birthday of our country! July 4th just happens to also be our wedding anniversary, and today marks 28 years since we tied the knot on a hot summer day in Houston, Texas. We've had a lot of … Continue reading Our 28th Anniversary, Flagstaff Folk Festival, Forest Fire Awareness
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Springtime Catches Up to Us, Arizona Snowbowl, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
It's another beautiful morning here in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona. Our current location is just over 8100' in elevation, so the weather is pretty near perfect. The highs have been in the 70's and the nighttime lows in the high 30's and low 40's, with very low humidity and just an occasional … Continue reading Springtime Catches Up to Us, Arizona Snowbowl, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Weekend Sunshine, Old Lady Climbs Red Butte, More Snow (Really??)
We're still camped on Forest Road 320 about 20 miles south of the entrance to the South Rim of Grand Canyon. After all the rainy and snowy weather we had last week, we finally caught a break. This past Saturday and Sunday were absolutely beautiful! The skies were clear and blue, and while it was … Continue reading Weekend Sunshine, Old Lady Climbs Red Butte, More Snow (Really??)
Getting Itchy Feet
It's another beautiful morning here at the Pilot Knob BLM LTVA in southern California, just west of Yuma, Arizona. We've been here for almost 10 weeks now, and while we're still enjoying it, our time here is winding to a close. This past week the afternoon temperatures hit 80° a couple of times, and it's … Continue reading Getting Itchy Feet
Gut-Check Tour – Day 16, Back to Sticks and Bricks
This entry is part of a series recounting our experiences on a two-week RV trip we took to southern Mississippi, Alabama and northern Florida. The goal of this trip was to test ourselves, our two cats, and our rig to make sure we all have what it takes to be full-timers. While we posted highlights … Continue reading Gut-Check Tour – Day 16, Back to Sticks and Bricks