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 …
Miles and Smiles
Life's a journey. Make every mile count!
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Deep in the Heart of Texas
Jeff & Kathy Wildrick
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One of My Biggest Fears: Sick pets far from home!
Jeff & Kathy Wildrick
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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 …
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Lions, and tigers, and… Krispy Kreme donuts? Oh my!
Jeff & Kathy Wildrick
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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 …
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Finding the Real Florida
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 …
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ARE YOU OVERWEIGHT?
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 …
BBQ, Beaches, and Black Tape!
Jeff & Kathy Wildrick
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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 …
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First Day, Free Camping, and Foul Ups
Jeff & Kathy Wildrick
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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 …
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Five Great Gift Ideas for People who RV
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. …
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Sun, Rain, and Falling Water—Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania
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 …
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Bringing our RV Home for the First Time!
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 …