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We quit our jobs, sold our house, bought a trailer, GOT MARRIED, and hit the road!

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Alaska, hiking, RVs, Small towns, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Girdwood, the Coolest Ski Town in Alaska

Girdwood Girdwood is a ski town located about 45 minutes south of Anchorage along the Seward Highway. Upon our arrival, … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Girdwood, the Coolest Ski Town in Alaska

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Valleys, Mountain Goats, Glaciers, and More on One of Alaska’s Prettiest Trails
Alaska, hiking, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized, wildlife

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Valleys, Mountain Goats, Glaciers, and More on One of Alaska’s Prettiest Trails

Considered part of Chugach State Park, Crow Pass is regarded as one of the best hikes in the Chugach Range, … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Valleys, Mountain Goats, Glaciers, and More on One of Alaska’s Prettiest Trails

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Steep Hike up Slaughter Gulch, Byron Glacier, and a Trip Back in Time
Alaska, hiking, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Steep Hike up Slaughter Gulch, Byron Glacier, and a Trip Back in Time

The Kenai Peninsula is often referred to as “Alaska’s Playground”. Much of the draw to the peninsula for visitors is … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Steep Hike up Slaughter Gulch, Byron Glacier, and a Trip Back in Time

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Reaching Land’s End in Homer, AK
Alaska, day trips, hiking, RVs, Small towns, state parks, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Reaching Land’s End in Homer, AK

Homer, Alaska: Where land ends and the sea begins. Well, technically it’s where the Sterling Highway meets Kachemak Bay at … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Reaching Land’s End in Homer, AK

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Visit to Ninilchik
Alaska, RVs, Small towns, Travel, Uncategorized, wildlife

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Visit to Ninilchik

Ninilchik, Alaska is a small Russian-influenced village on the Kenai Peninsula. Located just an hour north of the ever-popular coastal … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Visit to Ninilchik

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: On Top of the World via the Harding Icefield Trail
Alaska, hiking, National Parks, RVs, scenic byways, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: On Top of the World via the Harding Icefield Trail

Kenai Fjords National Park Kenai Fjords National Park was designated as a national monument in 1978 and as a national … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: On Top of the World via the Harding Icefield Trail

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: An Ice Climbing Adventure!
Alaska, hiking, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: An Ice Climbing Adventure!

Alaska is known for its glaciers. 600 glaciers in the state have names and an estimated 100,000 more are unnamed. … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: An Ice Climbing Adventure!

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Spectacular Day Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized, wildlife

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Spectacular Day Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park

Breaking Down Tour Options for Glacier Day Cruises in Alaska When RVers – or any visitors – come up to … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Spectacular Day Cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Mind-Boggling Views of Denali from the Air
Alaska, National Parks, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Mind-Boggling Views of Denali from the Air

Talkeetna is a small, character-filled town about mid-way between Denali National Park and Anchorage, a few minutes off the Parks … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Mind-Boggling Views of Denali from the Air

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Denali National Park
Alaska, Craft Beer, hiking, National Parks, RVs, scenic byways, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Denali National Park

We were honestly not terribly excited leading up to our visit to Denali National Park. Well, we were, I guess, … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Denali National Park

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Denali State Park
Alaska, hiking, RVs, state parks, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Denali State Park

We had a few days between Fairbanks and our reservations for camping at Denali National Park, so we stopped by … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Denali State Park

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Midnight Sun Fun in Fairbanks
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John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Midnight Sun Fun in Fairbanks

The Fairbanks metropolitan area has a population of around 100,000 people and is the largest in interior Alaska. After having … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Midnight Sun Fun in Fairbanks

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Hiking and Hot Springs in Chena State Recreation Area
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John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Hiking and Hot Springs in Chena State Recreation Area

Where We Stayed Our first night in the Fairbanks area was spent at the Walmart with about a dozen other … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Hiking and Hot Springs in Chena State Recreation Area

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Tombstone Territorial Park
Alaska, hiking, RVs, scenic byways, state parks, Travel, Uncategorized, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Tombstone Territorial Park

While making our way up the Top of the World Highway (2) en route to Dawson City, we’d had a … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Tombstone Territorial Park

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Crossing the Border into Mainland Alaska, Our First Flat Tire, and the Town of Chicken
Alaska, RVs, scenic byways, Small towns, Travel, Uncategorized, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Crossing the Border into Mainland Alaska, Our First Flat Tire, and the Town of Chicken

On Top of the World We started this day with the ferry crossing in Dawson City, Yukon (free and necessary … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Crossing the Border into Mainland Alaska, Our First Flat Tire, and the Town of Chicken

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Expensive Gas and a Little Vaudeville in Dawson City, Yukon
History, museums, RVs, scenic byways, Small towns, Travel, Uncategorized, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Expensive Gas and a Little Vaudeville in Dawson City, Yukon

Moving right along on our trek up to Alaska, we left beautiful Fox Lake Campground (an hour north of Whitehorse … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Expensive Gas and a Little Vaudeville in Dawson City, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Few Stops in Carcross Before Hitting Whitehorse, Yukon
Alaska, museums, RVs, scenic byways, Travel, Uncategorized, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Few Stops in Carcross Before Hitting Whitehorse, Yukon

Leaving Teslin Lake Yukon Government Campground in the morning, we weren’t planning to cover a ton of ground on this … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: A Few Stops in Carcross Before Hitting Whitehorse, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Finally Hitting the Alaska Highway and Crossing into the Yukon
British Columbia, RVs, scenic byways, Travel, Uncategorized, Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Finally Hitting the Alaska Highway and Crossing into the Yukon

After some midnight sun canoeing on the turquoise waters of Boya Lake Provincial Park, we continued North on the Cassiar, … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Finally Hitting the Alaska Highway and Crossing into the Yukon

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: The Cassiar Highway and Midnight Sun Canoeing on Boya Lake
British Columbia, RVs, scenic byways, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: The Cassiar Highway and Midnight Sun Canoeing on Boya Lake

After having a good amount of cell reception along 16 and in Stewart, BC, we had zero once we left … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: The Cassiar Highway and Midnight Sun Canoeing on Boya Lake

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Stewart, BC & Hyder, AK – Bears, Glaciers, and Getting Our Mail by Floatplane!
Alaska, British Columbia, RVs, scenic byways, Small towns, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Stewart, BC & Hyder, AK – Bears, Glaciers, and Getting Our Mail by Floatplane!

Driving 37A to Stewart, BC and Hyder, Alaska After heading west on 16, and north on 37, many travelers en … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Stewart, BC & Hyder, AK – Bears, Glaciers, and Getting Our Mail by Floatplane!

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Prince George Costco and Driving 16 to Smithers, B.C.
British Columbia, hiking, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Prince George Costco and Driving 16 to Smithers, B.C.

Covering Ground and the Canadian Costco Experience We had just spent quiet and uneventful night at Lac La Hache Provincial … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Prince George Costco and Driving 16 to Smithers, B.C.

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
hiking, RVs, scenic byways, state parks, Travel, Uncategorized

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

About an hour’s drive north of Whistler, British Columbia on 99 is popular Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Another gorgeous stretch … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Joffre Lakes Provincial Park

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip: Whistler, British Columbia
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John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip: Whistler, British Columbia

Our first stop en route to Alaska across the Canadian border was the town of Whistler, British Columbia. Most known … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip: Whistler, British Columbia

John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Crossing the Border into British Columbia
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John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Crossing the Border into British Columbia

Venturing across the U.S. border was something I had only done twice for day trips into Victoria, BC and Boquillas, … Continue reading John and Katie’s Alaska RV Trip 2017: Crossing the Border into British Columbia

The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, Washington
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The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, Washington

Located in Central Washington state just south of the North Cascades lies a little slice of Germany called Leavenworth. While … Continue reading The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, Washington

A Visit to Ancient Lakes in the Washington Desert
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A Visit to Ancient Lakes in the Washington Desert

The agricultural-heavy desert of the Yakima River Valley is another area that would surprise some people as being part of … Continue reading A Visit to Ancient Lakes in the Washington Desert

Oregon: Take 2 – Hot Springs in the Alvord Desert and Bend, Revisited
Craft Beer, RVs, Travel, Uncategorized, waterfalls

Oregon: Take 2 – Hot Springs in the Alvord Desert and Bend, Revisited

We made two stops on our second traverse across Oregon, one repeated, one new – though we could have done … Continue reading Oregon: Take 2 – Hot Springs in the Alvord Desert and Bend, Revisited

Craters of the Moon National Monument
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Craters of the Moon National Monument

Though the landscape may have you thinking you are on another planet, Craters of the Moon National Monument is in … Continue reading Craters of the Moon National Monument

A Retreat Outside of Salt Lake City: Antelope Island State Park
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A Retreat Outside of Salt Lake City: Antelope Island State Park

At this point in our travels, we had just spent several weeks in the captivating deserts of southeastern and central … Continue reading A Retreat Outside of Salt Lake City: Antelope Island State Park

Scenery and Living History in Capitol Reef National Park
hiking, History, National Parks, RVs, scenic byways, Travel, Uncategorized

Scenery and Living History in Capitol Reef National Park

Yet another early start As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, the increasing popularity of Utah’s natural wonders requires some pre-dawn … Continue reading Scenery and Living History in Capitol Reef National Park

Little Wild Horse Canyon
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Little Wild Horse Canyon

While visiting Goblin Valley State Park in central Utah, we made sure to also stop at the most popular (and … Continue reading Little Wild Horse Canyon

Goblin Valley State Park
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Goblin Valley State Park

Goblin Valley Goblin Valley is a popular state park in central Utah despite it being in a pretty isolated area. … Continue reading Goblin Valley State Park

Canyonlands: Island in the Sky
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Canyonlands: Island in the Sky

An immobile Katie Despite being closer to the gate to Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands, we spent our … Continue reading Canyonlands: Island in the Sky

Our Visit to Arches National Park
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Our Visit to Arches National Park

When we went to Zion and Bryce Canyon last year – as amazing as these parks are – we knew … Continue reading Our Visit to Arches National Park

Canyonlands Needles District: Squaw to Lost Canyon
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Canyonlands Needles District: Squaw to Lost Canyon

After wandering among the needles on the awesome Chesler Park/Joint Trail Loop the day before, we followed the crowds and … Continue reading Canyonlands Needles District: Squaw to Lost Canyon

Canyonlands Needles District: Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail
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Canyonlands Needles District: Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail

The Early Bird Gets the Utah Campsite This day started out with an early morning for us. Having stayed a … Continue reading Canyonlands Needles District: Chesler Park Loop/Joint Trail

BLM Camping at Valley of the Gods: A Gem in the Utah Desert
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BLM Camping at Valley of the Gods: A Gem in the Utah Desert

Monument Valley vs. Valley of the Gods As we approached our journey into Southeast Utah, I kept finding information about … Continue reading BLM Camping at Valley of the Gods: A Gem in the Utah Desert

Getting Over a Fear of Heights: Balcony House, Mesa Verde National Park
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Getting Over a Fear of Heights: Balcony House, Mesa Verde National Park

Covering a lot of ground for the first time in a while Coming from the Amarillo, Texas area after having … Continue reading Getting Over a Fear of Heights: Balcony House, Mesa Verde National Park

Our Texas State Parks Tour
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Our Texas State Parks Tour

Up until we were in the thick of it, we really didn’t know where we wanted to spend the winter … Continue reading Our Texas State Parks Tour

Crawfish Boils, Rodeos, Family and Free Beach Camping…Our Southeastern Texas Experience
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Crawfish Boils, Rodeos, Family and Free Beach Camping…Our Southeastern Texas Experience

While planning out our travels, we had originally thought that we would spend a good chunk of our winter on … Continue reading Crawfish Boils, Rodeos, Family and Free Beach Camping…Our Southeastern Texas Experience

Madison: A Charming Stop in Central Georgia
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Madison: A Charming Stop in Central Georgia

Not only is it home to some of John’s sweetest relatives, this little town of 4,000 where everyone knows everyone … Continue reading Madison: A Charming Stop in Central Georgia

Savannah, Georgia, we like your style…
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Savannah, Georgia, we like your style…

Our next stop along the East Coast was the city of Savannah, Georgia. Not a huge city by comparison to … Continue reading Savannah, Georgia, we like your style…

Across the Border at Big Bend: Boquillas, Mexico
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Across the Border at Big Bend: Boquillas, Mexico

While in Olympic National Park last summer, we struck up a conversation on a trail with a group from Philadelphia … Continue reading Across the Border at Big Bend: Boquillas, Mexico

It’s our 100th post! Where are we now?
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It’s our 100th post! Where are we now?

We have officially reached post number 100! Thank you to all of you for following our journey of a lifetime … Continue reading It’s our 100th post! Where are we now?

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