POW Camp in National Forest

POW camp in the DeSoto National Forest

Sometimes a place triggers our imagination and we have to go check it out.  When we read about the remnants of a WWII German POW camp in the DeSoto National forest we had to go! We left Whitney Plantation with no specific plans for the night other than to boondock in the National Forest.  We … Continue reading POW camp in the DeSoto National Forest

Winter Travel- Will We Do It Again?

When will our troubles end? We left our last post after we successfully fixed our frozen pipe and clogged drain at home.  after everything was fixed and we were able to get some much needed rest, we started emptying the van and preparing for winter storage again as there is aplenty of winter left.  We … Continue reading Winter Travel- Will We Do It Again?

7 Simple Ways To Share Your Location When Traveling

Our last post did not generate much discussion, but was successful in raising concerns for our safety with our family and friends.  A lot of it stemmed from pictures such as the one above that suggested remote locations.  In line with that, some of the discussion on the different social media forums veered towards how … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways To Share Your Location When Traveling

To Share Or Not To Share – How To Evaluate A Missing Person Situation?

We would like to interrupt our picturesque travel report to discuss a disturbing situation that had unfolded this week.  As much as we love sharing beautiful pictures and fun travel stories, we realize that there may be a darker side to RVing, and to how we, as a community, deal with emergency situations. The goal … Continue reading To Share Or Not To Share – How To Evaluate A Missing Person Situation?

Burros, Cacti, and Rocks (The Desert Is Boring They Say…)

If you don't don't like donkeys, cacti, or rocks, don't even bother clicking on this link or reading on! We started a slow retreat east, and at one point we will sadly have to start heading north.  in the meantime, we were able to boondock in a few areas that we would really like to … Continue reading Burros, Cacti, and Rocks (The Desert Is Boring They Say…)

Sonora Sunsets Amid Vet Visits

First off, an Emma update.  We were very concerned about her condition as she did not seem to improve, so we made an appointment with a vet in Blythe, California (the closest vet clinic to us).  The animal hospital was very accommodating and the vet saw us within an hour of our call.  She felt … Continue reading Sonora Sunsets Amid Vet Visits

Just when the weather was getting better…

We are back in Yuma.  The temperatures are climbing and the weather forecast for the next few days  will be sunny and warm.  But we have a bit of a situation on our hands. Finally we go boondocking! We headed out to Fortuna Pond, just north of Yuma, to boondock on BLM land. There were … Continue reading Just when the weather was getting better…

Tombstone To Yuma (Via San Diego)

We left Willcox to continue our journey west in what seemed to be a futile sun quest.  There was a new storm system behind us that we needed to avoid, but we had enough time to make a detour south to visit Tombstone, “the town that wouldn’t die”.  Tombstone didn’t die because it lives for … Continue reading Tombstone To Yuma (Via San Diego)

How often should you wash your hair? 33 tips for water management in a small campervan

Class B campervans have fairly small tanks.  That's just the reality of having a smaller Class B.  The Carado Banff has a fresh water capacity of 17.6 US gallons (66.8 liters), a 6 gallon hot water tank (about 22 liters, and a combined Black/grey/galley capacity of 29.5 US gallons or 111.6 liters.  In comparison the … Continue reading How often should you wash your hair? 33 tips for water management in a small campervan