July 23-28 The first time we visited Oregon was way back in the fall of 2012. We had left Vermont only a few months prior and made a beeline west with…
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Northwest String Summit 2018
by Amanda August 6, 2018July 19-22 A few years ago we snagged some RV passes for the multi-day Delfest music festival in Western Maryland and ended having a blast hanging out in the sun listening…
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Suttle Lake & Moving West to Salem
by Amanda July 30, 2018July 8-18 From our peaceful spot in the forest near Sisters, we moved about 30 minutes northwest to Suttle Lake. This small, narrow lake has three national forest campgrounds along its…
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Hiking Mania Near Sisters, Oregon
by Amanda July 24, 2018July 1-7 So far this summer we’ve been managing quite nicely with our no reservation policy. The plethora of national forest campgrounds with first come, first serve sites combined with…
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Friends, Beer, & More Airstream Updates in Bend
by Amanda July 10, 2018June 24-30 Bend, Oregon is very popular among the RV crowd. My guess would be that the affinity stems from the fact that so many RVers enjoy an outdoor lifestyle,…
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Hiking South Sisters
by Amanda July 3, 2018June 23 Topping out at 10,363 feet, South Sisters is the third tallest mountain in Oregon and the tallest of the three Sisters Mountains. Unlike so many of the surrounding…
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Two Weeks Exploring the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
by Amanda June 28, 2018The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway travels for 66 miles through a striking volcanic landscape dotted with lakes, lava-filled meadows, and towering snow-capped mountains. The entire area is a haven for outdoor…
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Highs and Lows at Diamond Lake
by Amanda June 19, 2018June 4-7 After our fantastic hike at Crater Lake National Park, we drove north to Diamond Lake where we planned to spend the rest of the week. With no cell…
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6 Years on The Road
by Amanda June 15, 2018Today we celebrate six years on the road. Six years of seeking out adventure and discovering new places. Six years of overcoming fears and obstacles, pushing ourselves to go the…
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Crater Lake – Take Two
by Amanda June 11, 2018June 3 We first visited Crater Lake National Park in the fall of 2013. It was the end of September, but judging by the weather you would have thought it…
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Lake of The Woods, OR
by Amanda June 6, 2018We spent our first week in Oregon at the Aspen Point Campground on the shores of Lake of the Woods. There are three campgrounds on the eastern shore of the…
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Eagle Lake + Exploring Lava Beds N.M
by Amanda May 31, 2018May 20-27 We spent our last week in California camped next to Eagle Lake at the Merrill National Forest Campground. The theme of the week was rain…again. It rarely rained…
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Exploring the Lakes Basin of Plumas National Forest
by Amanda May 26, 2018May 13-19 It rained nearly every day of our week-long stay near the Lakes Basin Region of the Plumas National Forest. As a result, we spent a lot more time…
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Schoolhouse Campground & Bullards Bar Reservoir
by Amanda May 18, 2018We continue our slow journey north with a long, winding drive along CA-49. This route covers the area famous for the gold rush of 1849 and every town we pass…
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A Quiet Week at New Melones Lake
by Amanda May 14, 2018April 30 – May 5 Just like last summer, we’ve decided the best travel plans are those that we make up as we go along. So far our only commitment…