The RV park cheat sheet nobody gives first-timers 🚐📝 Check these 5 perks before you book!
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Sold everything, bought freedom instead 🌅 Life on wheels hits different.
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/1146298/ BLUETTI Debuts SORA 500 Portable Solar Panel in the U.S. for Peak RV Season #BLUETTI #PortablePower #RVPowerChallenge #RVStorage #RVTravel #SolarGenerators #SolarPanel #Sora #UnitedStates #us #USA
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Our Journey Begins
On Wednesday morning, we will be on our way. First, we’ll take a couple days to travel to my favorite place, Pentwater, Michigan. There, we’ll spend two weeks with family. This is our time to be with our family, with our grown children and other family members all the way down to our great niece and nephew.
When we leave Michigan, for the first time ever, we won’t head home. Rather, we’ll take 15 days to journey to the Grand Canyon. There, we’ll volunteer as camp hosts for two and a half months. I feel like we’ve moved heaven and earth for this possibility.
A couple of years ago, we took a cruise to Alaska. This was a long held hope and dream of mine, and I could hardly believe we’d made it. I kept thinking something would prevent us from reaching this personal frontier. Once on the cruise ship, headed north, I had to pinch myself to know for sure, this was really happening.
I feel the same way about volunteering at the Grand Canyon. To be and live in this iconic National Park almost seems too great of a thing that could happen to me. Even now, I hope I’m not jinxing myself – as we are not there yet.
We applied for this volunteer position back in September. Amanda, the NPS Park ranger for the volunteers, contacted us expressing interest and wanting to set up an interview.
Then the government shutdown happened.
I knew we wouldn’t hear anything for a while. However, we did receive an email from Amanda saying she would contact us after the shutdown ended. That shutdown now seems like a distant memory, doesn’t it?
Long story short, we eventually interviewed and were selected. This was a surprise because I thought we’d be eliminated since the date range for the position was five months, and because of our Michigan tradition, we were only available for the second half. We’re not giving up Pentwater, even for the Grand Canyon.
But this didn’t knock us out. Instead, out of 70 applicants, we were some of the ones chosen. We got the lucky ticket in this lottery.
We had more paperwork to do, including some online forms and creating a resume for both Dan and I. Then, they requested for Dan to get fingerprinted. Not digital fingerprints, like we did for LBJ National Historical Park. Rather, real ink fingerprints with an authorized agency. We found an agency 30 minutes away from where we were in Big Cypress. Then we had to take a picture of the prints and various forms and email that in through a protected server. Once all was approved, we then had to FedEx everything to … somewhere. I don’t even remember where anymore. The FedEx was another 30 minutes away from where we were in Big Cypress.
It puzzled us that they only asked Dan to do this. I should have asked about why they didn’t ask me.
However, they did ask me. Except I didn’t know as it was sent to an incorrect email. So, back to the ink fingerprint joint, email extravaganza, and finally to the busy FedEx office on Marco Island. This process from being accepted to getting this all done took about four months, keeping in mind that each 30 minute trip was a week or more given our volunteer work schedule in the Preserve. Factor in communication time, and it’s just about four months.
Finally, we were all set up and approved!
Then we found out Dan has prostate cancer.
A scheduled biopsy turns into two unscheduled stints in the hospital. Once through that debacle, a consultation. Then a decision to “wait and watch”, but a later PSA test turns up the heat, and he decides for surgery. Another consultation, all the while waiting, wondering, will we still get to go?
The surgeon, based on the results of Dan’s genetic testing of the cancer cells, confirms, it is just fine for us to wait until November, after our Grand Canyon expedition. So, then we ask, can we wait until March or April? You know, Dan really doesn’t like cold weather. The surgeon says…”Well, you could…”, but then wavers a bit, throwing cold water on the idea. So we count our blessings and stick with the November schedule.
This is good with us. We had been in the process of setting up a gig with an Arizona State Park, but once we learned of the cancer diagnosis, we bowed out. We wanted to give the coordinator plenty of time to find other volunteers.
But here we are. Ready to go. Fingers crossed and God willing.
I can’t help but think when I look out over that canyon for the first time and try to take in its immense beauty and splendor, I’ll stand there with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. It will be a moment when I thank God for getting us there, giving us this opportunity, and amazing us with the glory of His creation. It will all be worth it. Don’t you think? Of this, I have no doubt.
#Alaska #ChallengesToTravelPlans #faith #family #featured #gratitude #Michigan #OvercomingObstacles #Pentwater #ProstateCancer #retirement #RVLifestyle #RVTravel #RVTripToMichiganAndTheGrandCanyon #travel #volunteering -
https://www.wacoca.com/tour/1000038/ 10 Things Nobody Tells You About RV Travel In Japan #DriveInJapan #DrivingInTokyo #DrivingJapan #FullTimeRvLife #FullTimeRvLiving #FullTimeRving #HowToDriveInJapan #japan #JapanDriving #JapanGuide #JapanTravelGuide #JapanTravelTips #JapanTravelVlog #JapanTrip #JapanVlog #LifeInJapan #LivingInAVan #RoadTripJapan #RvLife #RvLivingFullTime #RvTravel #VanLiving #北海道 #北海道ツアー #北海道観光 #留別村
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Bullyan RV updates spring inventory in Hermantown with reorganized displays of adventure campers, off-road models, and compact RVs for Minnesota travelers. #RVTravel #Minnesota
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This is what slowing down actually looks like. 🚐🌸
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#travel #traveltips #travelhacks #roadtrip #slowtravel #rvtravel #campervantravel #wanderlust
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Life's better at a slower pace—especially on the road. 🏔🚐
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#travel #traveltips #travelhacks #travelessentials #roadtrip #rvtravel #campervantravel #wanderlust
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Budget campervan travel in Tasmania is totally doable 🌿🚐
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#travel #oceania #australia #tasmania #campervan #rvtravel #wanderlust
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Khám phá Hải Nam bằng RV: tự do đỗ xe ven biển, ngủ êm trên giường bánh xe, bếp tiện nghi, và khám phá làng chài Haitang. Đọc bài đầy đủ: vietworldnow.com/travel/20260122-song-dao-di-dong-kham-pha-hai-nam-bang-rv/ #DuLich #RVTravel #Hainan #SốngĐảoDiĐộng #HaitangBay https://ift.tt/KxPtMYF
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Canadian RV shipments drop 14.7% in Q2, but industry remains strong. CRVA calls for fair North American trade policies to support economic growth and tourism. Domestic RV travel continues to rise. #RVTravel #CanadianTourism
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Map Helps Get Clearwater RV Resort Layout
https://rvcampinglover.mplkd.com/getting-to-know-the-layout-using-the-clearwater-rv-resort-map
#ClearwaterRVResort #RVResortMap #RVNavigation #RVAmenities #RVLayout #RVTravel #FloridaRVing
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Clear RV Resort Hookups: The Full Story
https://rvcampinglover.mplkd.com/getting-the-lowdown-on-clearwater-rv-resort-hookups
#ClearwaterRVResort #RVHookups #FullHookups #RVLife #ClearwaterFlorida #RVTravel #RVSetup
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Smart Ways to Find Clearwater RV Resort Deals
https://rvcampinglover.mplkd.com/finding-clearwater-rv-resort-deals-and-discounts
#ClearwaterRVResort #RVDeals #FloridaRVing #BudgetRVTravel #RVDiscounts #ClearwaterFlorida #RVTravel
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Clearwater RV Resort rates: Worth a look!
https://rvcampinglover.mplkd.com/checking-the-latest-rates-for-clearwater-rv-resort
#ClearwaterRVResort #RVRates #FloridaRVPark #ClearwaterFlorida #RVTravel #RVBooking #RVLife
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The Best Definitive Buyer's Guide to RV Electrical System Components: All You Need to Know
Discover the ultimate guide to RV electrical system components. From generators to inverters, we've got you covered....
#rvlifestyle #rvsolar #camping #surgeprotector #solarpanels #inverter #batteries #converter #RVTravel #rvdoityourself
https://thisoldcampsite.com/rv-electrical-system-all-you-need-to-know
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I got the $180 air filter for the Cummins to replace the one that's too plugged, and I got the silicone spray to lubricate the hoses that go onto the filter.
And of course the wind is blowing and is forecast to be gusting to around 35mph, complete with blowing sand/dust, for the entire week.
It's a conspiracy! Has to be!
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"We’re 100% glad we did it. You don’t know what you’ll like or not like until you try it. Although living full-time in an RV isn’t something we’d want to do again, we still had a lot of fun together and created so many memories to share."
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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Explore the Rugged Beauty of Lassen Volcanic National Park in California
Discover the breathtaking wonders of Lassen Volcanic National Park, where rugged landscapes and awe-inspiring volcanic formations await. Experience the beauty of California's hidden gem today! Plan your adventure now.....
#nationalparks #rvlifestyle #RVTravel #Californiatravel
https://rvtravellife.com/beauty-of-lassen-volcanic-national-park-california
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"It was weird and not my thing at all… but I decided to make it my thing. We needed something a little different on this loop, so we followed the signs and stopped off in Casey, Illinois."
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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Got to enjoy some hiking at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, TX yesterday (near Amarillo). It's the second largest canyon in the U.S. and it's beautiful to see. We did our hiking in the morning before it got too hot. It's a cool place to visit if you're ever out this way!
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #earlyretirement #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #paloduro #palodurocanyon #statepark #canyon #hiking #gooutside #outdoorlife
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"Friendships are great, but friends you’ve built a history with from your childhood are in a whole different ballgame. You have a history together and it’s like you never miss a beat."
#friendship #travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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Discover the Landscape of Joshua Tree National Park California
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park, California. Discover the hidden treasures, unique flora, and stunning rock formations in this awe-inspiring wilderness.....
#RVTravel #nationalpark #california #rvlifestyle #joshuatree #nationalparks #campgrounds
https://rvtravellife.com/discover-joshua-tree-national-park-california
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The Best Definitive Buyer's Guide to RV Electrical System Components: All You Need to Know
Discover the ultimate guide to RV electrical system components. From generators to inverters, we've got you covered....
#RVTravel #batteries #rvdoityourself #inverter #solarpanels #surgeprotector #rvsolar #converter #rvlifestyle #camping
https://thisoldcampsite.com/rv-electrical-system-all-you-need-to-know
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The Best Definitive Buyer's Guide to RV Electrical System Components: All You Need to Know
Discover the ultimate guide to RV electrical system components. From generators to inverters, we've got you covered....
#RVTravel #rvlifestyle #surgeprotector #inverter #rvdoityourself #batteries #camping #solarpanels #rvsolar #converter
https://thisoldcampsite.com/rv-electrical-system-all-you-need-to-know
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Pretty incredible sunset in Raleigh this evening!
#sunset #travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #raleigh
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"That was a punch in the face because we planned to do a lot of outdoor stuff (hiking, walking around, exploring, campfires, etc.) but we just couldn’t get the weather to cooperate. We did manage to make some of those things happen, but it was limited."
https://www.routetoretire.com/rv-trip-shift
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #florida #georgia #ameliaisland #bigfoot #okefenokee
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It may have only been 60°at the beach yesterday but I'll take that ambiance anyday over an Ohio winter!
Amelia Island in Florida is a really cool place with 13 miles of free beach access along with a cool small-town feel in the historic district. Glad we stopped to check it out. We'll definitely be back again sometime!
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #earlyretirement #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #beach #ameliaisland #fernandinabeach #florida
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We spent four nights in Blue Ridge, Georgia and I gotta say... that place is beautiful! This photo was taken right outside of our RV.
We had some of the coldest weather they ever get there and it was still incredible. I could only imagine how amazing it is outside of the short window of cold weather they get there.
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #earlyretirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #blueridge #hiking
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"We’ve only done one of these so far… we stayed at an alpaca farm for a night. Faith and Lisa are animal lovers so this was something unique, fun, and really cool."
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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"We’ve seen our net worth grow by over half a million dollars ($511,314.91) since I retired. That’s even after we’ve drawn about $50-50k each year to cover our living expenses."
https://www.routetoretire.com/wellness-wealth-wanderlust
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #personalfinance #money #spending #FIRE #financialfreedom #financialindependence #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #cruise #travel #workout #exercise #networth
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"We spent the first night shining a spotlight out the window nervous that the tide would sweep us away!"
https://www.routetoretire.com/ups-downs-rv-life
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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💫🪐 FIND OUT WASS 'APPENIN'! 🪐💫
Tune in TOMORROW at 9PM EST for the NEWWW WAWTC - "Traveling Robert Interview Part II" + Sum Tecno Cubana! LISTEN HERE ---👉 https://slackradio.org/shows/wassappenin/#radio #travelingrobert Traveling Robert #travel #traveling #rvliving #rvlife #rving #rvtravel #youtuber #adventure #adventuretravel #interviews #Cuba #slackradio #wawtc
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Please help us grow our YouTube Channel and Subscribe today! Even if you are not an RVer, you'll love the adventures and places we have been to! Our latest video is below and is sure to make you laugh! Thanks for subscribing!!!
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Pics from our time at the Natchez Trace Parkway (Meriwether Lewis Campground) in TN a couple days ago. Beautiful area with the fall leaves and the stay was free (dry camping) but the bees were EVERYWHERE. Not a fan so we cut our visit short after only a couple of nights.
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #natcheztraceparkway #meriwetherlewis #boondocking #stargazing
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Making our way south to the Gulf Coast slowly but surely!
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #mammothcave #stonelick #nashville #hothicken
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"Wait – a company that’s aiming to help people with privacy and technology and is not trying to suck every penny out of their living souls? What???"
https://www.routetoretire.com/calyx-institute-internet/
#calyxinstitite #travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #personalfinance #pf #money #spending #FIRE #financialfreedom #financialindependence #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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Well, we just wrapped up our test run of living in our RV for almost a month in a couple local campgrounds.
Today was the day for us to push off though on what will probably be an 8-month adventure driving across the country. After waking up to a truck and trailer covered in snow this morning, there was no argument from me on this one!
We're now at a state park in Cincinnati just for the.
Let the fun begin!!
#travel #rvtravel #livingthedream #lifeisgood #permanentvacation
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Ever wonder what Hwy 187 to Percha Dam Rd looks like in New Mexico? It's just a 3.2-mile scenic drive, but wow! Check it out! #travel #newmexico #scenicdrives #desert #youtube #rvtravel https://youtu.be/Qo3FJbi1adY?feature=shared
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Discover 🎌 Japan’s Hidden Gems: 11 Best Places to Visit | Sushi, Samurai, Ninja, and Nintendo! https://www.alojapan.com/944188/discover-%f0%9f%8e%8c-japans-hidden-gems-11-best-places-to-visit-sushi-samurai-ninja-and-nintendo/
#bestplacetotravel #flying #jets #Okinawa #Okinawadestinations #Okinawatour #okinawatravel #Okinawatrip #Okinawavacation #rv #rvtravel #top10placestotravel #top12 #travel #traveltoAfrica #traveltoasia #traveltoeurope #traveltonorthamerica #traveltosouthamerica #travelling #usatravel #whereshouldItravelto #worstplacestotravel #沖縄
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"Rather than spending most of our time hopping from RV park to RV park, we’re planning to utilize the majority of our time boondocking. That should make our trip even more amazing and save us a ton of money over staying at RV parks full-time."
https://www.routetoretire.com/rv-boondocking/
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #financialfreedom #financialindependence #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #boondocking
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"The major problem with big life-changing adventure planning though is that it’s pretty easy to just slip on those rose-colored glasses and only focus on what things will be like during the actual adventure."
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #personalfinance #FIRE #financialfreedom #financialindependence #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure #gooutside
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"We’ve dropped about $30k in cash in a matter of weeks – that’s the majority of our annual spending money gone."
https://www.routetoretire.com/running-out-of-money/
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #personalfinance #pf #money #spending #FIRE #financialfreedom #financialindependence #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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"We've decided to wrap up the lease to our apartment here in Ohio later this summer, put our stuff in storage, and travel around the country with an RV travel trailer for 8-10 months."
#travel #rvtravel #rvlife #thisiswhyiretired #routetoretire #earlyretirement #retirement #retireearly #livingthedream #lovinglife #personalfinance #pf #money #spending #FIRE #financialfreedom #financialindependence #lifeisgood #permanentvacation #adventure
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Our 2023 Spring Camping Trip: Day Eight #Arkansas #bathhouse #brewery #Camping #cupcakes #Geocaching #HotSprings #QuapawBathhouse #RV #RVtravel #Travel
https://thoughtsfromthemountaintop.com/2023/03/25/2023-spring-camping-trip-day-eight/
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This is Raptor Lake in Alamogordo New Mexico, near the Holloman Air Force Base. The state wants to shut this lake down because the concentration of hazardous chemicals at the site poses a risk to public health and the environment.
Right now, it's a BLM managed dispersed camping site suitable for Big Rigs and 4 miles from White Sands National Park.
We stayed here for a couple of weeks.
#NewMexico #Sunset #Reflection #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #RVlife #RVtravel #Travel #Camping #Boondocking
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Explore historic RT 66 with us.
Spoiler, it's not my favorite.#rt66 #roadtrip #videos #youtube #rvlife #travel #roadsideamerica #rving #rv #rvtravel #usa #america #history #famousroads #roads #nostalgia #beautifulamerica #exploring #boondocking #offgrid #arizona #southwest
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This was our back yard this summer. It's called #Yonder, it's a resort in #Utah that has cabins, #airstreams, and #campsites. They have this cool drive in movie theater with a bunch of old classic cars parked out for you to watch a movie in every night.
Many resorts like this will give you cheap to free accommodations in exchange for part time work.
#rvlife #nomad #rving #rvtravel #travel #ustravel #mountains #landscapes #glamping #drone #dji #escalante #photography #roadtrip #campgrounds
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I'll shoot anything, but my preference is to shoot the stars.
#photography #milkyway #nightsky #astrophotography #stars #utah #darkskies #sony #explore #rvlife #rvtravel #nomad #exploreyourworld #outdoors #hiking #kanab #Thursday #pics #photo #photographers
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I thought there were #saguaros all over the southwest, but that's not true. They're actually pretty tightly concentrated around Tuscon #Arizona and down into #mexico.
#cactus are super cool, do they count for #thicktrunktuesday ?
#cacti #southwest #ustravel #uslandscape #landscapephotography #roadtrip #tucson #photography #nature #pics #rvlife #rvtravel #nomad #nomadlife
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I see things like this all around and every time I hear Jeff Goldblum in my head.
"Life finds a way"
#BryceCanyon #NationalParks #Utah #landscape #trees #canyons #christmastree #life #photography #saturday #rvtravel #travel #travelphotography #interestingplaces #roadsideamerica #southwest #geology #geologyrocks #lifefindsaway #jeffgoldblum #jurassicpark #nomad #usa #america #beautifulamerica
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Last year at this time, we were in Socorro New Mexico. It was a beautiful remote scenic byway with exceptional dark skies. I captured a few good milky way shots here that week.
We stayed in an inexpensive RV campground that was reserved and paid for online - there was no camp host or anything there. It was cool and I think it was $10 a night or something stupid.
#newmexico #rvtravel #photography #socorro #sunset #tuesday #wash #redrock #geology #southwest #travel #landscapephotography