During our Wyoming travels, we spent a few nights at the Sinks Canyon National Forest Campground just outside of Lander. The campground sits along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River in a beautiful canyon surrounded by towering rock walls and forested slopes. The campground itself was quiet, shaded, and well-spaced. We could hear…
Lower Calf Creek Falls is one of those rare desert hikes that delivers from start to finish. A flowing creek, towering canyon walls, and a dramatic 126-foot waterfall are tucked deep inside Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. The 6-mile round-trip hike is mostly flat and approachable, though the wide-open canyon and limited shade make it best…
When we rolled into Escalante on our fall road trip, we were looking for a campground that was central to all the hikes and scenic backroads we planned to explore. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park turned out to be the perfect choice — quiet, beautiful, and close to everything on our list. Because we visited…
The art of Boondocking off the grid is popular by many van and recreational vehicle (RV) owners. Simply put, the people who boondock are choosing to camp without electricity, water or sewer hookups. Although this method of RV camping has it’s challenges, it has many advantages too. One of the biggest advantages to boondocking is…
Our van Alice is nimble on pavement, but she can get bogged down quickly in less-than-ideal conditions. Before visiting the area, I wouldn’t have even considered driving her through sand for a South Padre beach camp out. After spending three days on the island and assessing the risks of getting stuck, we decided to go…
When visiting with others about our travels, we are sometimes asked, “Do you like to camp?” The question always throws us a bit because we don’t see ourselves as campers. We see ourselves as adventurers. Many folks who RV camp want to be in nature but they also want some of the conveniences of home….
