While we were in Joshua tree the kids had the best time climbing on all of the boulders and trails the park had to offer. Jane who wasn’t really physically adventurous before this trip would often climb up boulder piles 40 feet off the ground while our backs were turned. She was scooting down so […]
Sunrise Sessions with Wilson
Remember that post when I talked about the challenges of a family of four sleeping in an RV? Well, we’re still having some challenges establishing a routine while roaming the country, but our sleeping habits have normalized a bit. Every morning, Wilson wakes up about 6:00am. Sometimes 5:30am, and more rarely 6:30am. He doesn’t just […]
Is This Real Life?
Last time I asked myself this question, it was with a “Holy ¥#%*” tone. I couldn’t believe I was living in a trailer with my family. I felt very lacking. I wanted my big house back. I wanted my every day comforts back. I even found myself missing the routine of work. We had the […]
So many parks, so little time
As we make our way across America to southern California, I have become increasingly comfortable with the fact that we can’t experience every great place and park that America has to offer. One year is a long time, and it seems like enough time to see it all. Not so. We’re realizing just how much […]
Home Is Where You Park It.
The other day Jane and I were playing on the playground for a special “girl time” while Wilson napped and Mark worked. Back home we would have girl time once a week and go do something special. I’m trying to do the same on our trip. This particular day was supposed to be rainy so we had […]
Leaving Behind My Girls, Squad, Tribe…..whatever trendy words we’re calling it.
One of the hardest parts of this whole voyage is taking a break from my friends. Sure, I can promise to keep in touch and so can they but when you don’t have cell service or internet for days and weeks at a time, IT’S HARD! I’d love to commit to weekly phone dates and […]
Life in the Slow Lane with a Beat Up Airstream
Without towing a trailer, I drive pretty fast. I’m mostly in the left hand lane going at least ten over, pushing cars out of the way and always watching for a state trooper around the next corner. When towing the trailer, I’m much slower, for many reasons, but for one awesome reason. I no longer […]
Real Time Ramblings from Katie – Dealing with Stress on Adventure
I’m not sure how I’m feeling about this. Don’t get me wrong. I’m grateful. What we’re doing is really cool. But the moments of fun are about half and the moments of fear, dread, and anxiety make up the other half. I’ve been pretty good about crying. Maybe once a week? What’s stressing me out […]
Is Life Better in an RV?
Prior to embarking on our one-year tour of US state and national parks in a vintage Airstream travel trailer, we’d never spent a single night in an RV. Not a single one of us, not even as a kid. Needless to say really, we had (and still have) a heck of a lot to learn. […]
A Valuable Lesson for Adventure When Storms Roll In
With a week and 800 miles completed of our 2,000 mile shakedown trip to the Everglades before making a loop around the United States, we have endured some challenges which have reinforced a valuable lesson about succeeding on an adventure. Every adventure has unexpected and difficult challenges. Some of ours on the first leg of […]