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We are currently in the Cottonwood Campground in Lansing, MI. We will see our dentist, and visit family and friends until we are ready to begin our journey south.
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Category Archives: Fulltime RV
Hiking Medallions
Hiking medallions have been a long-standing tradition in Europe and have become increasingly popular in the United States. I have been hiking and backpacking for years. One year I was with my Boy Scout troop (I was the Scoutmaster) and … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler
Tagged backcountry hiking, full-time RV, Michigan Traveler, RV Forums
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The Woes of RV Repair – June/July 2020
In May of 2019, as we were leaving our campsite at Elsworth AFB, our fifth-wheel trailer slid out of the hitch and dropped onto the bed of our pickup. I had visually checked it and we did our test pull, … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan, Michigan Traveler
Tagged full-time RV, General RV, Michigan Traveler, RV Repair
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Dealing With the Unknown of COVID-19, March-April 2020
While we were in Key West we did not have any television coverage. As a result our only real source of news was Facebook and links to online news articles. We saw some things about the Coronavirus, but it was … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan Traveler, Military RV Parks
Tagged Caladesi RV, COVID-19, Southern Comfort RV, Uchee Creek
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Just Another Day in Paradise – Jan-Mar 2020
This was our seventh winter of the last nine years in Key West. We have never found a nicer place to spend the winter. I don’t think you can get any farther south in the Continental US. As we have … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, Military RV Parks
Tagged Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Key West NAS, Sigsbee Island
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Watching the Navy’s Blue Angels, Pensacola, FL – October 2019
We always enjoy staying at Pensacola Naval Air Station. The Naval Air Station has two campgrounds, Blue Angel Campground on Perdido Bay and Oak Grove. Both are nice. Blue Angel is more rustic and away from built up areas, while … Continue reading
Soaking it Up in Hot Springs National Park – October 2019
Have you ever heard of the “Golden Age of Bathing?” In 1832 the U.S. government set aside four sections of land in what is now known as Hot Springs, AR to protect the natural hot springs for the nation. These … Continue reading
Hiking in Flagstaff and Standin’ on the Corner – October 2019
We planned to stop in Flagstaff because it was the right distance, but we had no idea what to do there. As we researched we quickly discovered there was more to do than we had time. I guess we will … Continue reading
Hiking Mount Rainer – August 2019
You can’t be in the Seattle/Tacoma area and not know about Mount Rainer. On a clear day it is visible from almost everywhere. In my opinion it is one of the best attractions in the area. We were able to … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, National Parks, Washington
Tagged backcountry hiking, Junior Ranger, Michigan Traveler, Mount Rainer, RV Forums
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Mount St. Helens – August 2019
For weeks U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey volcanologist David Johnston had been giving warnings that the volcano of Mount St. Helens was unstable and showing signs that it could erupt at any time. In his words, “The fuse has been … Continue reading
Posted in Fulltime RV, Michigan Traveler, National Parks, Washington
Tagged Michigan Traveler, Mount St. Helens, Ranger-led Hike, RV Forums
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