On our recent trip to Texas, I found myself with plenty of time to think. The long solo drive to San Antonio gave me hours to reflect, and those quiet morning walks along the beach in South Padre Island only added to it. I’ve always enjoyed walking on the beach. Whether I’m alone or with…
Planning the Journey For most people, buying an RV means they plan to travel. Sure, some RVs spend their lives on seasonal or permanent sites, but most of us bought ours to see new places. Years ago, traveling was a little more spontaneous. On travel days, you could decide a couple of hours before stopping…
Camping or Looking? First, I should mention that we tow a 40 foot fifth wheel ourselves, and there are times when you simply have to take whatever parking spaces are available. But situations like the one in the picture give many RVers a bad reputation. Along the Oregon Coast, beautiful overlooks and scenic pullouts line…
We recently began our month long adventure to the West Coast, including our very first cruise. Our journey started aboard Amtrak from St. Paul to Seattle. The trip takes about 37 hours and departs late in the evening, so you spend two nights on the train. We booked a sleeping room. It was considerably more…
I’m not really sure how we first heard about the GuideAlong app, but I’m very glad we did. GuideAlong is essentially an interactive tour guide for road trips. We first used it a couple of years ago during our trip to Banff, Alberta, and quickly became fans. The app offers narrated tours along popular routes…
While traveling, I’m continually surprised by some of the decisions people make. As RVers, we often use truck stops for fuel and, occasionally, as a place to get a few hours of rest before continuing down the road. Because of that, I think it’s important to remember who those facilities were designed to serve. Professional…
With several trips planned this year, including Sault Ste. Marie, Door County, our favorite Minnesota destinations, and Fort Myers, Florida, we’ll be putting plenty of miles on Casa Roll. That also means buying a lot of diesel fuel. With fuel prices continuing to fluctuate, finding ways to save money at the pump has become an…
I recently got a call from Joe, one of the friends we camp with most often. Joe and Kathy joined us on our Yellowstone trip last year and were on their way to Florida for a month of snowbirding. Earlier that day, I had sent him a text asking how the trip was going. When…
As I sit here today reflecting on another Minnesota winter, I’m reminded of just how much my relationship with the season has changed over the years. When I was younger, I watched the weather forecast hoping for snow. The more the better. Snow meant we could get the snowmobiles out and spend another weekend on…