Tag Archives: our story

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS We finally caught up with some warmer weather last January as we headed into Texas, and we had a blast exploring the San Antonio and Houston areas. This video has some of the highlights … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, RVing with Pets, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Camping, Church, Cowboy Church, Fleetwood, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, journey, motorhome, our story, pets, RV, San Antonio, Southwind, Texas, Thousand Trails, YouTube | 1 Comment

One of My Biggest Fears: Sick pets far from home!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Okay. There are a lot of things to be “afraid of” when on the road. Accidents. Breakdowns. Break-ins. Bears. Bugs. Robberies. Illness. Stinkbugs. But one of my biggest fears before heading out on our first long RV trip last December … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Journey, RVing with Pets, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized | Tagged Camping, motorhome, our story, pets, RV with pets | 2 Comments

Lions, and tigers, and… Krispy Kreme donuts? Oh my!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

This week’s short video highlights some of our favorite stops while traveling around southern Florida. Whether it’s drinking a fresh, frozen pineapple drink in Fort Lauderdale, marveling at the lions, tigers, and other big cats at Big Cat Rescue in … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, Stuff We Like, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Big Cat Rescue, Fleetwood, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro River State Park, journey, Krispy Kreme, motorhome, our story, RV, Southwind, Tampa, YouTube | Leave a comment

Finding the Real Florida

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park If you think of “Disney” when you think “Florida,” then you’re missing the REAL Florida. We hope you enjoy our latest video, which includes alligators, Homeland Security, a quick overview of different kinds of RV … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, Tips & Tricks | Tagged Alligators, Camping, Fleetwood, Florida, journey, Kissimmee, Kissimmee Prairie, motorhome, our story, pets, RV, Southwind, State Park, Swamp Buggy | Leave a comment

ARE YOU OVERWEIGHT?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

When driving a car, most of us rarely give much thought to how much it weighs. But when driving a full-size RV, knowing how much you weigh can literally mean the difference between life and death! FYI: This is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Journey, Tips & Tricks, Towing, YouTube Video | Tagged Camping, Escapees, Fleetwood, journey, motorhome, our story, RV, Safety, Smartweigh, Southwind, tire inflation, tires, Weight | 2 Comments

BBQ, Beaches, and Black Tape!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

We love eating BBQ and camping at the beach. We’ve come to love black tape too, by which we mean Gorilla Tape. Let’s go down the B list one by one, and you’ll find out why. Or, just watch the … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, Problems, Stuff We Like, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Barbecue, Barbeque, BBQ, bicycle, bicycling, Camping, Doug Sauls, edisto, Edisto Beach, Fleetwood, gorilla tape, journey, motorhome, North Carolina, our story, RV, South Carolina, Southwind, YouTube | 1 Comment

First Day, Free Camping, and Foul Ups

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Wow! When we started our trip south (back in November) we thought we’d be posting one blog and one video a week. Now it’s ten weeks later, and we’ve got so many great things to share. But for now, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Cabin Creek, Fleetwood, Free camping, Harvest Hosts, Heritage Farm, journey, Maryland, motorhome, our story, RV, Southwind, Sustainable Farming | 2 Comments

Five Great Gift Ideas for People who RV

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Here are five great gift ideas, for Christmas or otherwise, that can make RV travels easier, safer, and more fun! We have and love them all. For the sake of ease, we are listing these from least to most expensive. … Continue reading →

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Sun, Rain, and Falling Water—Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Looking for an ideal place for camping, biking, hiking, kayaking, or just wandering through quaint little shops in a village nestled in the mountains? We discovered such a place a few weeks ago, just an hour-and-a-half southeast of Pittsburgh: Ohiopyle State Park. Strange … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Journey, Towing, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Camping, cherokee, Falling Water, Fallingwater, Fleetwood, Geneva College, jeep, journey, motorhome, Ohiopyle, our story, Pennsylvania, pets, RV, Southwind, stuck, tow dolly, towing, Youghiogheny | Leave a comment

Bringing our RV Home for the First Time!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

They told us to anticipate problems with our RV. Little did we know that the first major (and dangerous) problem would happen less than five minutes after we left the lot! It’s hard to smile when you have to turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Buying an RV, Our Journey, Uncategorized | Tagged Fleetwood, journey, motorhome, our story, RV, Southwind | Leave a comment