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October 26, 20264 min read

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Dog Travel

National Dogs in Politics Day — September 23rd

Did you know September 23rd is National Dogs in Politics Day? From FDR's Fala to Biden's Major, dogs have always had a place in the halls of power — and in our hearts on the road.

Sep 23, 20243 min read

Art & Culture

There's Art in Crisfield, Maryland

We got our e-bikes off the rack and rode over to Crisfield — a small Chesapeake town known for seafood history. We found a lot more than we expected.

May 11, 20245 min read

RV Life

There’s Art in Crisfield, Virginia

It’s May and we are staying in Janes Island State Park near the Chesapeake. Weather is mild, crabbing is starting, and the campground has beautiful sites with m

May 11, 20242 min read

Opinion

Greater Civility and Ethics Amongst Politicians

The author expresses frustration with politicians, yearning for more civility and ethics, and whimsically suggests that dogs might make politics more enjoyable.

Jan 25, 20242 min read

Art & Culture

Hansi: The Alsatian Artist Who Captured a Region's Soul

Jean-Jacques Waltz, known as Hansi, was an Alsatian artist and illustrator whose whimsical, patriotic images of Alsace became iconic symbols of the region's identity.

Jan 1, 20243 min read

RV Life

A Farm Stop in Hernando, Mississippi

Rolling through Hernando, Mississippi, we stumbled upon a roadside farm that stopped us in our tracks — curious pigs, open pastures, and the kind of slow-down moment that makes RV travel worth it.

Jan 1, 20243 min read

Small Business

Artisan versus Mass-Produced

Trying to find something different from the trinkets mass-produced for tourists can be difficult. But it is worth pursuing — and the road is full of makers who still do things the old way.

Dec 28, 20235 min read

RV Life

Artisan versus Mass-Produced

I love travelling and visiting new destinations with their unique cultures, including their history, food, architecture, and art. And of course it is fun to pur

Dec 28, 20232 min read

RV Life

Old World Christmas in Colmar

There’s nothing I have experienced in the US like being in Colmar at Christmas. People stroll along the cobbled streets between century old buildings and church

Dec 26, 20232 min read

Travel

IT’S THURSDAY, MUST BE COLMAR

It’s early Thursday morning at the Gare D’est train station in Paris, which means we’re off to the town of Colmar. But before I elaborate, let me briefly tell y

Dec 23, 20232 min read

Dog Travel

LES CHIEN IN PARIS

As a dog lover, I was curious about what dogs I would see when visiting Paris. I saw fewer than I expected but those I did I encountered in different locations,

Dec 23, 20232 min read

RV Life

Holidays and Full Kennels

Holidays can be difficult for managing your pets, especially when travelling.

Nov 29, 20232 min read

Food & Culture

Clamming on PEI and the Canadian Maritimes

Travelling to the Maritimes means a great opportunity for fresh fish. But we wanted more than a restaurant — we wanted to dig our own clams on Prince Edward Island.

Nov 13, 20236 min read

Dog Travel

Clamming on PEI

Travelling to the Maritimes means a great opportuinity for fresh fish. But besides eating out at restaurants, you can buy fresh fish from local grocery stores t

Nov 13, 20232 min read

Dog Travel

Aboard the CAT to Maine

Map of CAT Route from CAT Website Today, we are on the CAT from Yarmouth Nova Scotia to Bar Harbor Maine. It’s about a 3.5 hr ride. CAT’s Stern Deck After loadi

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Dog Travel

Crossing Northumberland Strait

Northumberland Ferry from Ferry Website This morning we were up bright and early to catch the Northumberland ferry from Wood Islands on PEI to Nova Scotia. The&

Sep 25, 20232 min read

Beach

New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia

We will be taking off for the Canadian Maritimes in a few days. Our path will be to cut across Maine to Calais to explore the Bay of Fundy, followed by a ride a

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Dog Travel

Making RV Travel Fun for Your Dogs

We didn't know if our dog would take to RV life. Here's what we learned after thousands of miles on the road with Bella — and why dog beaches changed everything.

Sep 6, 20237 min read

Dog Travel

Making RV Fun for Your Dog(s)

Walking the Dog Beach by Rincon Parkway (Pacific Coast Hwy Ventura, CA) In the middle of planning our first trip in our RV, we suddenly wondered, will our dog l

Sep 6, 20233 min read

Art & Culture

Donn C. Morris: Painting the American West

We met western artist Donn C. Morris at his studio in Oklahoma — a painter who captures the landscapes and people of the American West with a rare combination of skill and genuine feeling.

May 22, 20236 min read

Art & Culture

Donn C. Morris - Painting Western Art

I grew up in the northeastern United States. My only exposure to the American West was watching TV westerns of the 1950s and 60s. I really had no clue other tha

May 22, 20232 min read

Art & Culture

A Unique Learning Center in Talihina, OK

Ursa Minor Curiosities, Talihina, OK On Dallas St., the main drag in Talihina, Oklahoma, there is this antique shop, named Ursa Minor Curiosities . Talihina cou

Feb 22, 20232 min read

Small Business

How a Parking Spot Can Bring in New Customers

Getting new customers can be difficult for small businesses. But there is a free service that lets your business offer value to travelers — without giving away your products or services.

Feb 21, 20236 min read

Small Business

How a Parking Spot can Bring in New Customers

We stayed at farms like Gnarled Oak Farm Hernando, MS Getting new customers can be difficult for small businesses. Marketing can be expensive. But it doesn’t ha

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Food & Drink

Coolidge Family Cheese Factory

President Calvin Coolidge's Legacy Family Business Cheese, cheese, and more cheese, and all handmade. Still in operation today, the Coolidge family cheese facto

Feb 21, 20232 min read

Farm & Food

Four Sisters and Tempranillo

A grape worth pursuing Whether they grow their own or buy grapes from other vineyards, wine businesses that produce wine that is not only drinkable but challeng

Feb 11, 20232 min read

Food & Drink

Dreamy BBQ in Tuscaloosa

Great sauce! Have you ever been on the road, and get a hankering for BBQ? I have. This time we were traveling through Alabama. I had never been to Alabama so ha

Feb 11, 20233 min read

Southwest

Cave Wonders and Wild West Arizona

From the underground wonders of Kartchner Caverns to the dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona delivers history and geology in equal measure.

Jan 4, 20236 min read

Dog Travel

Cave Wonders of the World in Arizona

Karchner Caverns Whether or not you’ve gone exploring yourself, you may know of somebody who has gone exploring caves and discovered some of the delights they o

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Dog Travel

Tombstone, Az – A Throwback to the Wild, Wild West

If you’ve never been to Tombstone, Arizona, it is worth the trip, particularly if you, like me, grew up on a good ration of cowboy TV shows with gunslingers and

Jan 2, 20232 min read

Dog Travel

The Pros and Cons of California

Pacific Coast Highway OK. No matter where you are in the political or sports spectrum, there are some neat things about California. As we travelled through the

Dec 22, 20222 min read

Beach

Dog Beach Heaven

If you have a dog and haven’t been to a dog beach, you need to go. Dog parks are fun, but beaches are incredible! We have experienced multiple dog beaches along

Dec 18, 20223 min read

Dog Travel

When You and Your Dog Need a Ride

Stranded with no Car - What's a Dog to Do? We are on the road travelling, and needed repair work done on our RV in Barkersfield, CA. So, a few questions come to

Dec 8, 20222 min read

History

Minter Field Air Museum

Earily this year, we toured the Minter Field Air Museum in Shafter, CA near Bakersfield and stayed overnight in our RV in their parking lot (Minter is a Harvest

Dec 2, 20222 min read

RV Life

RV Levelers Not Working

Our rig’s levelers stopped working the other day. Fortunately we discovered this when trying to level verses trying to retract. RV Levelers I crawled under our

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Dog Travel

Wow! Great Small Batch Wine

From the Vineyard There are amazing wineries across America. But some are really special. Today we stopped T Sierra Roble Winery and Vineyard. Dave Low owner an

Nov 21, 20222 min read

Dog Travel

Great BBQ on Rt. 66

We have a friend whose bucket list includes a ride on Rt. 66 in his sports car. Well, if he ever gets to do do it, his ride needs fo include a stop at Watson’s

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Dog Travel

I’m in (Buffalo Farm) Heaven

There are those rare moments when you are somewhere incredible, and this was one of them. On a recent Harvest Host stay at Ratchford Buffalo Farm , that’s exact

Oct 28, 20222 min read

Dog Travel

There Are Still People Who Help

At the end of a good day of RVing, we arrived at our destination - a wonderful, beautiful Harvest Host location, General Burnside Island State Park - looking fo

Oct 24, 20223 min read

Dog Travel

Bourbon (Trail): Whiskey Thief Distillery

The Bourbon Trail in Kentucky includes several revered bourbon distillers, from Jim Beam to Makers Mark. However, these aren't the only makers of fine bourbon i

Oct 20, 20222 min read

Food & Drink

Bourbon Trail: Woodford Distillery

First stop for us on visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail was the Woodford Distillery. RV parking signs led us to parking next to a fancy building where you coul

Oct 20, 20222 min read

Dog Travel

Take Golf on the Road

Golf Threats RVing isn’t just about driving and viewing the sites. If you enjoy a round of golf, why not incorporate it into your travels. Take a Break from Dri

Oct 14, 20222 min read

RV Life

Finally on the Road: NH to Louisiana

Our planned trip has finally started. After battening the hatches and getting the house ready for winter, we set off on our search for America — and the first day alone was full of surprises.

Oct 13, 20226 min read

Dog Travel

Finally on the road - NH to LA

Our planned trip has finally started. Thanks for friends helping us with our plans and watching our house, we can finally leave on our search for America. We le

Oct 13, 20222 min read

RV Life

What Happened on the Way to State Inspection

Getting the State Inspection Once you get an RV, you want to start exploring. But you also need to have a plan for general maintenance and occasional repairs. B

Sep 28, 20223 min read

RV Life

Checklist for RV Setup

Adobe Stock How am I going to remember all this stuff When you are learning something new, it can be beneficial to use a checklist that provides the key steps t

Sep 21, 20222 min read

RV Life

Monument Grill

If you want a travel grill that is sized-right for a few travelers, here's a grill worth looking into. Monument Grill Highlights include: Competitively priced E

Aug 17, 20222 min read

Dog Travel

Keeping Pet Swimmers Safe

It is amazing how interested dogs can be about exploring new things. It's our job to make sure these new experiences are safe. For example, what if you have the

Aug 15, 20222 min read

About Us

How We Got Our RV

Anyone interested in traveling that is looking for an RV knows how difficult it is during this timeframe. Since COVID (or maybe before), RV sales have skyrocket

Jun 3, 20222 min read

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