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RV Refrigerator Replacement Made Easy: Choosing the Dometic RML8330
If you’ve owned a camper van or RV long enough, you know the day will come when something important stops working — usually at the worst possible time. For us, that “something” was our 10-year-old refrigerator. Our original 3-way Dometic fridge had been with us since the beginning, quietly doing its job on AC, DC,… Read more
Cathedral Rock Sedona: A Short Climb with Big Rewards
If you’ve spent any time in Sedona, you’ve seen Cathedral Rock, with its red spires rising from the desert like a natural cathedral. On a clear April morning with mid-70s temps and a light breeze, we decided to tackle this short but challenging trail. The climb was steeper than expected, but the views from the… Read more
Exploring Fay Canyon Sedona: The Hidden Canyon and Natural Bridge
We thought Fay Canyon would be an easy, end-of-the-day hike — a quiet walk in the woods before heading back to the van. After a long morning on the trails, we were looking for something light and shaded. What we didn’t expect was that this short hike would deliver two of our favorite Sedona discoveries:… Read more
Jordan to Soldier Pass Sedona: A Scenic Loop to the Seven Sacred Pools
Our first hike in Sedona was the Jordan to Soldier Pass Loop — and it couldn’t have been a better introduction. The moment we stepped out of Alice (our Sprinter van) and looked up at those red cliffs glowing in the morning light, we knew we were in for something special. We started from the… Read more
Vortex Hikes Sedona: Discover the Magic of Energy and Epic Views
If you’ve ever visited Sedona, you’ve probably heard people talk about its “vortex energy.” At first, I wasn’t sure what to think — was it real or just part of the town’s legend? But after hiking several of Sedona’s vortex trails, I can tell you this: whether or not you believe in energy centers, these… Read more
Conquer Bear Mountain Sedona: A Must-Do Hike for Epic Views
There are hikes that make you sweat, and then there are hikes that make you pause in complete awe. For us, Bear Mountain was both. Rising high above Sedona’s iconic red rock valley, this trail delivers one of the area’s most challenging climbs—and one of its most breathtaking payoffs. From the moment we stepped onto… Read more