Category: Full Time RV Life
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Louisiana + The Florida Panhandle: Chasing Sunshine + Warmth
The next two months of our journey on the road found us chasing and finally catching warm and sunny days. It involved about 2.5 weeks of so so weather in Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Fairview Riverside Park, LA This became our home base for a few days to regroup and receive some much needed…
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Sunrises + Sunsets: Beach Camping – Part II
The beach camping continues. In case you missed Part I, click here. A short two day stopover at Brazoria Beach proved that not all days at the beach are perfect weather. Both days were foggy, overcast, and cooler. But they were also uneventful, which was fine with us. Ralphie’s First Ferry Ride After our quick…
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The Double Edged Sword of Beach Camping : Part 1
After leaving the Fort Worth area we headed south in search of warmer weather. With thoughts of beach camping on our minds we made our way to Padre Island National Seashore, where free camping awaited. Before you feel the jealously monster creep in, read on for tales of our first time beach camping. Yes it…
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Flat Tires + Cattle Drives
After departing Indiana we stopped in northwestern Tennessee to visit good friends of ours. We spent a few days catching up and enjoying quality time with Jim + Carrie. From there we had our sights set on Arkansas, this time with the intent of spending a bit more time exploring. However, that did not quite…
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Remembering Warmer Days of Summer
As the cold weather envelopes many parts of the country, I find myself reflecting fondly back on the warmer days of summer. Our last spot in the UP comes to mind and it makes me smile warmly. It was truly a special place and one of my favorites. Portage Bay is located on the Garden…
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A Return to Copper Harbor + Porcupine Mountains
Copper Harbor Copper Harbor, the upper peninsula of the Upper Peninsula, as I like to refer to it. This is the tip top of the UP of Michigan and it is a special place. Remote, rugged, beautiful, and awe inspiring landscapes all around. If you have never visited, I highly recommend planning a trip. This…
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UP Exploration Continues
Wow, how did it get to be October already? Last time I posted was early September. As I sit here writing this, we are currently parked in Shane’s parents’ driveway about to head south to Indianapolis for a visit with more family and friends. With our second tour of the UP complete I have much…
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Round 2 of UP Travels: Northeastern Edition
Currently we are exploring the wild beauty of the UP but I know some of you are awaiting the next installment of life on the road with Shamy. Let’s do a little catch up session. First up some of you may notice the website name has changed. That’s right Ralphie has his own domain name.…
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A Hiatus Away From Nomadic Life
Note: Playing catch up on the blog, as usual. This is from mid-May through mid-July time frame. Our trek back to Indiana was a quick one. We were back in Indiana after leaving Arkansas 8 days earlier. For us slow travelers it was a change of pace, only staying put 1-4 days at each place.…
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Arkansas Continued: Sam’s Throne + Buffalo National River
This would be our last big stop before making the trek back to Indiana. It did not disappoint. In fact it was one of my favorites and we just left a beautiful lakeside spot. Sam’s Throne is on a ridgetop on the northeastern side of the Ozark National Forest. It is beautiful! The drive in…
Ralphie Rough Road 