We recently began our month long adventure to the West Coast, including our very first cruise. Our journey started aboard Amtrak from St. Paul to Seattle. The trip takes about 37 hours and departs late in the evening, so you spend two nights on the train. We booked a sleeping room. It was considerably more…
I’m not really sure how we first heard about the GuideAlong app, but I’m very glad we did. GuideAlong is essentially an interactive tour guide for road trips. We first used it a couple of years ago during our trip to Banff, Alberta, and quickly became fans. The app offers narrated tours along popular routes…
While traveling, I’m continually surprised by some of the decisions people make. As RVers, we often use truck stops for fuel and, occasionally, as a place to get a few hours of rest before continuing down the road. Because of that, I think it’s important to remember who those facilities were designed to serve. Professional…
With several trips planned this year, including Sault Ste. Marie, Door County, our favorite Minnesota destinations, and Fort Myers, Florida, we’ll be putting plenty of miles on Casa Roll. That also means buying a lot of diesel fuel. With fuel prices continuing to fluctuate, finding ways to save money at the pump has become an…
I recently got a call from Joe, one of the friends we camp with most often. Joe and Kathy joined us on our Yellowstone trip last year and were on their way to Florida for a month of snowbirding. Earlier that day, I had sent him a text asking how the trip was going. When…
As I sit here today reflecting on another Minnesota winter, I’m reminded of just how much my relationship with the season has changed over the years. When I was younger, I watched the weather forecast hoping for snow. The more the better. Snow meant we could get the snowmobiles out and spend another weekend on…
Today, Pat and I put the cover on Casa Roll for another Minnesota winter. Covering a thirty nine foot fifth wheel isn’t exactly a quick job, but this was our fourth time doing it, and we’ve finally developed a system that works. What once seemed like a major project now goes pretty smoothly. Still, putting…
While browsing one of the RV groups I follow, I came across another photo that made me stop and wonder, “What were they thinking?” The picture showed a truck carrying a camper that was clearly far too large and heavy for the vehicle. We’ve all seen combinations like this on the road. Sometimes they’re almost…
During our recent travels, we spent time in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks before returning home through a couple of our favorite campgrounds in Minnesota. Along the way, I noticed something that seems to be becoming more common, and I hope campground owners will take it into consideration. This isn’t about an individual camper….