Oh my, where do I start? Breaking down is probably the number one thing that keeps so many people from even starting on a road trip. We freak ourselves out with the “what-ifs” and the “I don’t know how to’s…”
There’s Something About a Breakdown…
Fall is Brilliantly Beautiful in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
My first real road trip without my traveling buddy, Dinah Dog, was three days in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. Dinah and I camped out here last year, along with Mark and Nick and their dog, Isabelle Pug. Going back
Free Camping on Government Land and Other Places – Revisited
Note: I posted this article last year as Dinah Dog and I were getting ready to head out on the road with Li'l Homey. Even though we live in our trailer all year 'round, a lot of people are just
Cape Disappointment State Park ~ What a Disappointment!
I can usually find the positive in whatever is going on, no matter what's happening – it's fairly easy for me. But this time, I really had to look harder and dig deeper to find anything that was not disappointing
Fort Stevens – Just One Part of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
A few years ago, the National Park Service collaborated with the states of Washington and Oregon to create a new park – the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. This new park encompasses numerous sites along the Columbia River and
Olympic National Park – a Mini-Pictorial
I thought we were just going to spend a few days in Olympic National Park up on the Olympic Peninsula in the State of Washington. Ha! Two weeks later, Dinah and I were still there. No cell signal, no service,
Champoeg – an Oregon Gem
Just south of Portland, Oregon, is a place where you can walk and bike on multi-use scenic trails along the Willamette River, visit the Pioneer Garden next to the Visitor Center, camp out in your tent or RV for a