When you don’t make reservations, you can (& must) be flexible. Attractions close for maintenance, and campgrounds are sometimes booked, but you may also decide to visit a place you didn’t even know existed. I prefer to follow a plan, but am trying to embrace going with the flow. So far, we’ve changed our ‘plans’ … Continue reading To Plan or Not to Plan
Month: January 2026
Quartzite
We've heard about Quartzite, AZ from many of the YouTube camping folks we follow, so it's been on our list to check out. Our travel schedule this season provided an opportunity to not only visit/camp at Quartzite, but also to attend the Quartzite RV Show... and take our little buddy, Finlay, with us while his … Continue reading Quartzite
Arizona
As you all know, we love military, air, and space-related museums. After arriving in Tucson, we visited the Pima Air & Space Museum. At the Tucson KOA, our van, Axel, looked like a baby next to all the big rigs. The state of Arizona is a favorite. In addition to the beautiful scenery, interesting attractions, … Continue reading Arizona
National Parks
Whew... we've covered a lot of territory. AI says you can drive across the U.S. "Cannonball Run" style in 25-28 hours, in 2-4 days with multiple drivers and minimal stops, or comfortably in 5-10 days if you include sleep, eating and sightseeing. We chose the comfortable pace - 8 days - and visited a lot … Continue reading National Parks
Memphis, Little Rock, Hot Springs, and WorldSprings
I know it's crazy, but we had never been to Graceland... but now we have! We enjoyed the visit, touring the house/property with only about a dozen people, and listening to an Elvis playlist when we got back on the interstate to Little Rock, AR. Next stop: The Clinton Library Next stop: Hot Springs, AR … Continue reading Memphis, Little Rock, Hot Springs, and WorldSprings
Heading West
After a wonderful visit in Sylva with Matt's friend, Chris, and lunch in Dillsboro at the Haywood Smokehouse, we traveled to Chattanooga for the night. Breakfast in north Chattanooga at the eclectic Aretha Frankenstien's... Matt's review: breakfast burrito and potatoes, great. Pancake, great. Blueberry butter on said pancake, hit of the meal. After breakfast, our … Continue reading Heading West
Stevens Pack 