Going around again in 2020
Yellowstone sprawls. It's the biggest of our National Parks .... and so I found it ironic that there's another National Park just outside its borders! When I heard this, my first thought was... "that's so goofy! Why didn't they just make Yellowstone a bit bigger and include the Grand Tetons?" But .. ah.. the product … Continue reading Grand Tetons… “Moody Beauty”
So far, I have to admit. RV life hasn't really been what I expected at the beginning of our adventure. It really has had its twists and turns (figuratively and literally) every day. So instead of writing a “typical” blog post, I’m gonna do a Q&A. How do you feel about riding in the RV … Continue reading RV Life Part II: Driving, Sleeping, and the Godawful Stenches that make you Sick
Hi, I'm Piper and I am going to be writing Part 1 of "RV life" and Alexander is writing part 2, so you can look forward to reading that as well. I am covering eating, riding in the RV, the pros and cons of riding in the RV, and my thoughts, without holding anything back! … Continue reading RV Life Part I: the Struggles of Living in Close Quarters.
Yellowstone is one of the most geothermally active places the world. We explored many areas in the park featuring geysers, hot springs, fumaroles and mud pots. Joe, being the kid at heart that he is, kept wanting to touch the run off at all the geysers and hot springs we visited to test the temperature … Continue reading Yellowstone: Geysers and hot springs and mud pots, oh my!
There are many different kinds of wildlife in Yellowstone including, bison, wolves, badgers, elk, bears, birds, squirrels, wolverine, lynx, pronghorns, Meese, mountain lions, coyote, and more. Sometimes, you see them from a distance minding their own business, sometimes you see their young almost drown, and sometimes, very rarely, you see them attacking our own species. … Continue reading Yellowstone Wildlife: America’s Serengeti
Kristina: "Get the 30' RV, not the 25' one... it'll be more comfortable for all of us to sleep in." Joe: "Whoa... hang on a second... we're not really gonna sleep in the RV, are we!? I thought you were pushing for an RV just so we'd have a toilet … (because you said you’re … Continue reading Glacier Nat’l Park: Welcome to the wilderness
When we had to abort our 4-month trip to Africa & the Middle East, Joe was crushed -- he was so excited for 4 months with family exploring more of the world. Since returning home, he has been brainstorming backup options. His parents used to dream about driving across the US in an RV... something … Continue reading YES! We’re On the Road Again!