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Grand Tour 2021
In early 2021, we left safe little Vermont and set off into the teeth of Covid country (Florida). Then we kept going. We put 28,000 miles on Stanley crossing through and delving into 28 states. To read about some of our adventures see the posts below.
Nomads & Pirates in Sedona, AZ
Sedona is a bit like a perfectly poured, dry martini. It's pretty as a picture, but it's not going to quench your thirst.
Mar 3, 2022
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Best of the West
The question we have been asked the most since our recent tour across America is: what was our favorite place? It’s a tough one.
Nov 12, 2021
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This Bud is Not for You
One has to be careful when kindly strangers offer magic beans, or bud.
Nov 2, 2021
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End of Trail
The journey was long, but felt short. After 9 months, 28,000 miles and 28 states, it felt like we had been gone a week.
Oct 22, 2021
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Livin' in Tin - Where to Camp
Want the skinny low-down on where you can put your trailer, tent or RV across the U.S.?
Oct 10, 2021
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Mecca on the Miami River
We couldn't actually see where Stanley was actually made (closed for Covid), but the gift shop was definitely open for business!
Sep 29, 2021
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Red Rock(s) n Roll
All the great ones have rocked at The Rocks. The Beatles & The Allman Brothers Band. The Dead & The D (Tenacious D).
Sep 24, 2021
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The Black Canyon
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is aptly named. It may be the deepest, narrowest canyon in the world. It’s more crevasse than canyon.
Sep 11, 2021
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Enchanted
"We stopped over in Santa Fe. That being the point just about half way."
- Me and My Uncle
Aug 28, 2021
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Beets, Bears & Battlestar Galactica
Dwight Schrute, as impersonated by Jim Halpert, insists that Black Bears are the best bears.
Jul 16, 2021
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Where I Make My Stand
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. It’s 1,943 feet deep, which is pretty god damn deep.
Jul 16, 2021
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Naked & Afraid
Sometimes after too many miles, the most relaxing and freeing thing you can do is simply remove all of your clothes.
Jul 8, 2021
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Riding to the Sun
When we arrived in Glacier National Park, the legendary Going to the Sun Road was not yet open. A blessing in disguise if there ever was one
Jun 20, 2021
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A Tale of Two Springs
Hot springs literally dot the American West, but they are not all alike as we would learn.
Jun 14, 2021
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And a River Runs Through It
“Stanley” our travel trailer got his name in 2017, just after he came into our lives. We did yet know that he had a geographic soulmate.
Jun 10, 2021
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Gaiters, Knickers, Whatever
Part of being a real life wilderness action figure is being flexible when it comes to gear.
May 26, 2021
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Ramble On Rosie
Many people bring pets along in their RV. Not us, we brought a plant.
May 24, 2021
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In the Zion's Den
Everyone decided in 2021 that the only safe Covid vacation was at a national park. Still, Zion was another level altogether.
May 20, 2021
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Texas Forever
Big place Texas. By all accounts, it's even its own republic. Whatever that means.
Mar 14, 2021
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Deep in the Heart of Texas
Texas has a lot of churches.They are a God-fearin’ folk. But they aren’t too particular about the edifices that house them it seems.
Mar 1, 2021
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Keep Florida Weird(er)
The stories are true. Florida is the weirdest place on the planet.
Jan 20, 2021
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