Tag Archives: fifth wheel trailer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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



