Lake Features Pyramid Lake, named for its cone-shaped formations in and around it, is an almost 30-mile-long haven sitting at the western end of Nevada. The Truckee River flows into Pyramid Lake. These crisp, blue saline waters can reach a depth of 350 feet. During the summer, average water temperature is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more
Donner Memorial State Park allows visitors to turn back the clock and experience a time period of exploration, tragedy, and triumph for not only the infamous Donner Party but the many diverse populations that inhabited this at times lush and other times treacherous terrain. Located in Truckee, California along Interstate 80, the park is a mere wrinkle … Read more
There is only one town that can cram all aspects of the Wild West within a span of a few blocks. Virginia City, once a place of hustle and bustle of everyday life for Nevadans, is now a tourist trap for visitors all over the world. Museums and train rides and souvenir shops, oh my! There … Read more
Every year, since 1982, the city of Reno has hosted a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to the celebration of flight and community awareness. Ever awe-inspiring, the Great Reno Balloon Race occurs once a year, the weekend following Labor Day, in the open fields of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. A reported 125,000 visitors attend this event … Read more
One of the countless perks of full time RVing is opportunity for new experiences, big or small! During our stay in Sioux Falls this past October (2017), we did a general Google search on things to do in the town and Heartland Country Corn Maze popped up. Neither Levi or I had ventured into a corn … Read more
We came across Falls Park in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this October (2017) on our way headed south for another stent in Wichita, Kansas as camp hosts. We had just completed several weeks in Minnesota with the Sugar Beet Harvest and made plans to meet up with Levi’s parents (also full time RVers) in Sioux … Read more
Have a yabba-dabba-doo time A dabba-doo time We’ll have a gay old time –Flintstones Theme Song Background on City of Rocks State Park The City of Rocks State Park IS a page right out of history. This natural wonder was created millions of years ago, a product of a volcanic monstrosity. The searing fragments piled … Read more
Mission, Texas was founded in 1908 after it became an addition to the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Early Spanish settlers’ influence and rich soil for growing all things citrus are the cornerstones of the city. Mission is my hometown. I was born and raised here before moving out of state after college. I have seen this … Read more
It seems like more and more cities are opening up their hearts and businesses to all members of the family, including our furry ones! Wichita is not lacking in this trend with its variety of dog friendly venues. With over 100 parks (a handful being off-leash), the many pet specialty stores, hotels, and community events, … Read more
Chicago was on our “Bucket List” of places to visit in the United States, so it only seemed logical to stop by in between work camping gigs, traveling from the Sugar Beet Harvest in Minnesota to Amazon Peak Season in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Traveling and finding a place to stay in the Windy City was not … Read more
