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When I first put this blog online back in 2014 I wrote “This site is about adventure and exploration: my adventure and exploration of the USA in a motorhome named Charlene and with my little blue motorcycle, PeeWee…” I had no idea what this blog would grow to be. Later, after the blog took on more substance and shape I added “It’s also about campground reports, great photography, photo tips, product user reports, and interviews with people I meet as I travel the USA.”

Charlene at Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

Not knowing if my trip would last even as long as 18 days, my journey with Charlene & PeeWee began in May of 2014 and concluded in October 2015, some 18 months later. After a break of over a year, in June 2017 I was on the precipice of another full-time RVing adventure, this time with a brand new diesel pickup truck and Arctic Fox 5th wheel.

Here it is, March of 2023 as I write this and I’ve been across the country, back, and more in the 5th wheel and have added more Campground and User Reports, Photos, RV Repair & Modifications, etc. Much of the time since I bought the 5th wheel I have spent in it, cumulatively logging years living in it plus the year and a half I lived the road in my Class C, Charlene. That’s a fair amount.

Diane models for me standing between the waves of sandstone at ‘The Wave’, Coyote Buttes North, AZ.

The adventure started in 2013, long before ever hitting the open road. It began with renting an RV for a few days more than a year before I actually purchased an RV, just to see if I liked it, then it continued with the process of shopping for one, learning about and making modifications to it, and learning about blogging so I could share what I’ve learned with you. Most importantly, now that I’ve been RVing as long as I have, much in the way of campground reports, photos and photo tips, product user reports,  interviews etc. has been added. As my adventures unfold I’ll add them to the blog. As I edit this page on Nov. 8, 2014 in March of 2023 I have just begun my seventh month on the road living full time in my RV I have been involved in RVing for about 10 years.

Newhalem Campground, North Cascades National Park, WA, camped in site 83 which is in Loop C. It was long enough for the 53′ total length needed and then a little. Very little direct sun but delightfully amidst the forest.

If you’re thinking about RVing yourself but haven’t yet started, then some of my experiences will certainly be informative and help pave the way. If you’ve been RVing for years perhaps some of my product reviews will prove useful, my interviews entertaining, or modifications or repair info helpful. Whether you’re new or a veteran perhaps I’ve written about some place I’ve visited that you’ll decide you’d like to visit–or stay away!– once you’ve read what I’ve said about it. Maybe you’ll just like reading about my adventures, or looking at the photos I post. Maybe you’re someone I know who’d like to catch up on what I’ve been doing. Whatever your reason for stopping by I’m glad you did, hope that you’ll value what you find here and that you’ll return again. It would be great to hear from you too with your comments, questions and suggestions. I’d like that.

I was in photographer’s heaven at White Sands National Monument. My friend Tim and I accidentally walked into an area that was off limits. Before the park rangers came and booted us out we managed to get off a few shots. This area had plants and zero footprints except those from birds and animals. Almost everywhere else we went was littered with human footprints, people, had little if any plant life, and was thus uninteresting.

I don’t edit this page often, so if you’re reading it at a date later than March 2023 it’s likely that things have been added to the blog since. Give it a look.

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That’s about it for now. Thanks for stopping by.

Russ

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