If you are planning a visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, here’s a tip for an improved experience. Do it in reverse! Here’s why. Once […] Read More
Category: Trips in the Odyssey Van Camper
I have a confession to make…I’ve been sleeping around. No, not in the “I need to get a shot for this,” sense. I’m talking about […] Read More
Truck Stop showers have come a long way in recent decades and now offer a convenient way to get clean when traveling by RV. Even […] Read More
Where is the 2020 Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR)? It’s that time of year again and Bob Wells has released the dates and location for the […] Read More
Located directly south of The Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park, and Mount Rushmore is Wind Cave National Park. After you’ve toured enough […] Read More
Did you know that London Bridge is now in Arizona? I first became aware of this when watching the 1993 movie Falling Down. Robert Duvall’s character […] Read More
Located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park is one of the weirder national parks that I’ve visited. Comprised mostly of early 20th century […] Read More
If you are taking a trip to Mount Rushmore, may I suggest you stay at least one night at the Palmer Gulch Resort? I’ve now […] Read More
It’s almost time for the 2019 Rubber Trap Rendevous (RTR) and I’m planning out my trip. I’ll be stopping in Austin, TX first and then […] Read More
I’m sure you’ve seen the “bragging rights” maps on RVs that show all the states it has traveled to. I don’t have the space for […] Read More
Whenever possible, I prefer to dry camp (no hookups) on BLM land, or in National Forests. However, there are times when a stay at a […] Read More
When it comes to barbecue, everyone has a favorite regional style. You might like wet style ribs from Memphis or a pulled pork sandwich with […] Read More
I covered 8800 miles in the Odyssey Camper, boondocking often, while traveling to the 2018 Rubber Tramp Rendevous (RTR). One of my favorite sites was the Aguirre […] Read More
Did you know that you can camp for free on public lands right outside the Pinnacles entrance to the Badlands National Park? Dispersed camping is […] Read More
Between December of 2017 and January 2018, I covered 8,800 miles in my 2013 Honda Odyssey Camper. Actually, it was more than that, but I forgot […] Read More
Although I enjoy boondocking in my Honda Odyssey, sometimes it’s worth it to spend a little money to stay at a special place. The Grand Canyon […] Read More
I appreciate every visitor to my website, but sometimes that’s not the best way for my readers to follow along. So, now you can also […] Read More
I sometimes get asked how I cook in a minivan camper. The answer is, “with hot water”… I’m not much of a foodie, so I […] Read More
Fall colors, scary sounds, and foggy lakes await you in Huron Forest! I’m originally from New England and that probably makes me jaded when people […] Read More
I love the Honda Odyssey for its reliability and features, but they also have great marketing. Check out these Odyssey commercials and I guarantee you […] Read More
On my return from the Badlands, I went through the upper peninsula of Michigan and found a quiet place to sleep at the Flowing Well […] Read More
Effigy Mounds is a sacred site for many Native American tribes. Here you will find over 200 mounds in the shape of various flora and […] Read More
There is nothing Pro about this video, but I think it’s worth sharing. I sent a friend a time lapse that I made in the […] Read More
How would you like to have the best camping spot for a view of Devils Tower? I usually prefer remote camping or “boondocking” in my […] Read More
What is there to do in LeClaire, Iowa you ask? Well maybe you didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway. Quite a bit, […] Read More