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Destin and Pensacola, FL – March 2016

As spring approached and the weather grew warmer, we began our trip across the country, traveling to Washington State.  We had stayed in the Emerald Shores area of Florida before, but normally in Pensacola.  Fort Benning maintains a site called … Continue reading

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Tampa, FL -2016

It seems like we often start the new year in Tampa, FL. Normally it is our last stop before we travel to Key West for the winter. This year we planned to leave the trailer in Tampa while we took … Continue reading

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Paddling the Weedon Island Preserve, January 2016

The Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive 3,190 acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. This coastal system, comprised of aquatic and upland ecosystems, is home to numerous species of native plants and animals, and has a rich cultural history. … Continue reading

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Tampa and Home for Christmas, Dec 2015

We stayed in the Raleigh area longer than we planned, and had to revise our trip south. The RV park where we wanted to stay in the Jacksonville, FL area was full so we spent a couple of days at … Continue reading

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Rifle Lake and Bad Axe, MI – July 2015

It’s always a pleasure staying in Bad Axe. It’s Pat’s home town and she gets to see family and old friends. We stay at her brother’s house, just north of the old family farm, and camp in his backyard. He … Continue reading

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Lansing, MI – May/June 2015

Lansing Cottonwood Campground is a gem in the south end of Lansing. It’s like being in the country even though you are still in the city. Tucked away off Aurelius Road, it has a pond for fishing and boating, many … Continue reading

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On the Road to Michigan – May 2015

It was great to spend so much time with our daughter in North Carolina, but we were anxious to get back to Michigan to see family and friends. The trip was a bit of a blitz, with only a few … Continue reading

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Raleigh, NC – April 2015 – Part Two

The last part of our stay in Raleigh seemed to fly by. Pat and I took part of a day to visit the North Carolina Museum of History. I was impressed with the way the history was displayed. As we … Continue reading

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The Road to Raleigh – March 2015

We left Key West early on March 17th on our way to the Manatee Cove RV Park at Patrick AFB near Cocoa Beach, FL. We had planned to make the trip in two days, but decided to make it a … Continue reading

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How Do You Get Mail? Communication and Technology on the Road

When we are talking to people about being full time RVers the one question that comes up most often is, “How do you get your mail?” Because we no longer had a physical address in Michigan we had to establish … Continue reading

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