Blogs

  • No Breath of Fresh Air
    Posted by Rick: Itchy eyes, scratchy throat, tight chest, headaches, and the smell of smoke. That is what we have been dealing with here for the past 4 days at the Tillamook Elks RV Park. We are not alone as I know all up and down the West Coast there are so many forest fires burning.   It … Read more No Breath of Fresh Air
  • Enjoying the journey
    by Jenn: Raymond, WA  – Although we didn’t go full time until May of 2019 we’ve been RVers for several years and have taken some great trips. Rick and I follow a great couple on YouTube, FB and now Twitter. Since we’re heading to TX soon we’ve been re-watching some of their videos and catching up with some … Read more Enjoying the journey
  • A Whole Year
    Posted by Rick: Hard to believe that it has been a whole year since we have written. Six months of it was spent in two separate campgrounds. Three months spent during the winter at Deerwood RV Park that was close to most of our children. The second three month stay was in Robbins Nest RV Park in Bandon, … Read more A Whole Year
  • Harvest Hosts
    Posted by Rick:  What do we get for our yearly fee? Well we can choose from over 830+ vineyards, farms, museums, breweries, and other attractions and stay for free. If you choose the golf upgrade that adds about 350 more locations. These locations are spread all across North America. Yes it’s free, but as good etiquette campers should … Read more Harvest Hosts
  • Lizzie’s Park Reviews
    Posted by Lizzie 🐾: Netarts, Cannon Beach & Astoria OR – Well mom and dad have really dropped the ball so I’ve taken it upon myself to write these reviews.  In July we came up the Oregon coast from Seal Rock for 4 fun weeks at the Netarts Garden Bay RV Resort. Mom and dad thought avoiding driving … Read more Lizzie’s Park Reviews
  • Friendships on the Slow Road
    Posted by Rick: Oregon – This is our third full month on the road. Our pace is slow and laidback. The best thing about that is that we can make friends and connections in campgrounds that we would miss if we only stayed for a night or two. Of course we always have those waves and smiles by … Read more Friendships on the Slow Road
  • Oceanside with Friends
    Posted by Rick: Oeanside, OR – This past weekend we had friends drive down from Washington to camp with us. It was Lindsay, Sean, and their son Weston. And of course their three fur babies also. They pulled in late on Friday evening as it was getting dark after a long drive from their home near Tacoma, WA. … Read more Oceanside with Friends
  • July 3rd – 7th
    Posted by Rick: Netarts Bay, OR area – For some time we have talked about how we want to travel. We did a rather long trip 4 years ago when we took a 2 1/2 months and generally were in campgrounds 1-3 nights per stop.We were in total tourist mode as being in each place only a short … Read more July 3rd – 7th
  • Jacobsen Salt Co.
    Posted by Rick: Just 3 miles down the road from our camping spot in Netarts Bay, OR you’ll find Jacobsen Salt. 🦓 This place would make all my adrenal insufficient friends salivate. This due to the fact, that in addition to the inability to make cortisol, many with adrenal insufficiency also lack aldosterone, which manages all the electrolytes … Read more Jacobsen Salt Co.
  • Saying Goodbye
    Posted by Rick: This past week has been a very tough week for us. We had to say goodbye to my sister Barb as she passed away on Wednesday the 26th of June. She will be missed dearly. She was the oldest of us four siblings. When I reflected back about her what always came to mind was … Read more Saying Goodbye
  • Seal Rock RV Cove
    Posted by Rick: We are ending our two week stay here at Seal Rock RV Cove in OR. It has been a beautiful two weeks minus one day of rain. Most days were sunny and in the low 60’s with a little bit of overcast, fog, and that one day of pouring rain and high winds. The park … Read more Seal Rock RV Cove
  • Beaver Creek
    Posted by Jenn Located just North of Seal Rock Oregon we found this little gem of a trail. Turning inland at Ona Beach State park it’s a short drive to the info center where we got a map of the trails. While Ona Beach was packed, we had this place all to ourselves. Although two other cars were … Read more Beaver Creek
  • Eleven years married!
    Posted by Jenn: Waldport, OR – June 21st was our anniversary. Rick cooked me breakfast under Lizzie’s watchful eyes. Then we went to Waldport the Pacific Sourdough Bakery for some amazing dessert we ate last night. I had blueberry cheesecake and Rick had chocolate black forrest cake. We also had a chocolate cookie sandwich as a snack earlier … Read more Eleven years married!
  • Public House
    Posted by Jenn: Springfield, OR – Time sure seems to fly by when you’re trying to move out of a 1500 sq.ft. house into an RV. At long last here’s a post about a local spot in Springfield, OR. Rick and I have visited several times and never been disappointed. The people are friendly and atmosphere, despite the … Read more Public House