Tag Archives: Kayaking

Sand Springs, OK – A City Built with a Purpose – April 2016

We decided to camp near Sand Springs, OK because it was the right distance from our last stop in Branson.  We found a Corps of Engineers campground on-line called Washington Irving South that seemed like a nice site to relax, … Continue reading

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Shows, Shows, and More Shows – Branson, MO April 2016

As we were planning our route from Florida to Washington State I noticed that we would be traveling close to Branson, MO.  I had heard stories from my dad about his visits to Branson and we decided that would be … Continue reading

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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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The Leelanau Peninsula and Mackinac Island, August 2015

After spending most of the summer in Bad Axe or Rifle Lake, we decided to do some traveling on our own. Earlier this year I met (virtually) Jim and Diana Belisle.   Jim and Diana are also fulltime RVers from Michigan … Continue reading

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Raleigh, NC – April 2015 – Part One

We arrived at the Holly Point Campground, Falls Lake State Recreation Area on March 30th, but we would not officially start as Camp Hosts until April 1st. The loop of the campground that we were in was not even open … 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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Key West, FL – February 2015, Part One

While we were in Tampa, we got word that, for the first time, the RV park on Sigsbee Island was turning people away. However, one of our friends checked it out and found that if you arrived at Sigsbee Island, … Continue reading

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Tampa, FL – January 2015

As we worked our way south to warmer weather our next stop was Tampa. We normally stop here as we go south to spend time with our niece, Robin, and her two kids. While there are quite a few campgrounds … Continue reading

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