For the majority of US national parks in the contiguous states of America (the lower 48), it takes dedication to ignore the summer overflow of visitors. The more scenic, the more dedication required. That’s been our experience in the almost four dozen national parks we have explored; yet, the absence of masses of visitors is…
At 1:28am while parked in an isolated national park campground, the 12-volt smoke alarm sounded. Seven-plus hours later, I accidentally discovered and in two seconds solved the problem. Starting this tale of desperation with the symptoms, we were hooked up to 30-amp shore power. Our battery output reading had been indicating about 13.7 for our…
Stories from the Road Less Traveled… There comes a point in RV travel when it’s time to ask the critical question: “How far to the next service station that sells diesel?” It was beyond critical when we stopped at a very remote fishing lodge to ask where we could get diesel on the narrow road…
Tucked in the fold of the map between Central and Southern California is the newest treasure in the US National Park system, Pinnacles. In 2014 it was designated the 59th park in an effort to preserve its unique beauty. Pinnacles National Park, first designated as a National Monument in 1908, was one of the magnificent…
You’ve fled the comfort of your home, off to exotic places. Many of your friends think you’re following in the footsteps of Davy Crockett or Lewis & Clark, having driven away in your RV from the paved streets of the suburbs or city to challenge the wilderness. Of course you know better. You’re visiting new…
