Eureka Farms in Palmyra, Maine is our FAVORITE Harvest Host so far! See for yourself why Harvest Hosts and its sister club, Boondockers Welcome, are the BEST ways to RV for free in some of the most beautiful places in the USA. This short video shows some of what make Eureka Farms so special.Read More →
There are so many things to see and do around Cape Cod, but we think we found some of the best including Plymouth Plantation, the Mayflower, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, The Black Whale restaurant (for scallops), and bicycling both the Cape Cod Canal and the Shining Sea Bike Path. Which is your favorite? What did we miss? Please leave a comment here or in the comments section of video on YouTube! Read More →
Installing an Automatic Generator Starter so the AC stays on when shore power goes off. One of the great joys of RVing is being able to bring our dogs with us wherever we go. But sometimes we need to leave our furry friends “at home” in the RV while we visit museums, eat out at wonderful restaurants, or head out for a hike or bike ride. If it’s a hot day, of course we leave the air conditioners running so that our puppies can remain cool and comfortable. But what if there’s a power failure at the campground? What if the circuit breaker on theRead More →
We’ve added two new videos since our last blog update, and we think that they’re both a lot of fun. In the first video we invite you along on our visit to St. Augustine. St. Augustine is the oldest city in Florida, and full of beautiful things to see and fascinating things to do. We only had a couple of days to camp at Anastasia State Park, but we managed to enjoy the beach, a tour on the Old Town Trolly, and a visit to the St. Augustine Light House and museum. We definitely want to go back again when we have the opportunity! InRead More →
When we first started traveling in our RV, the concept of “boondocking,” or camping without water/electric/sewer hookups, was downright intimidating. In fact, it wasn’t until our second year that we got up the courage to spend a night – just one night – boondocking at a Walmart. Eventually, after many nights at Walmarts, Cracker Barrels, and Harvest Hosts, we got up the courage to book a week of boondocking at the Bayside Wildlife Management Area near Navarre, Florida. Unfortunately, due to unusually cold weather, we had to pull up stakes and head back to hookups before the week was over. The biggest issues we facedRead More →
In May 2020 we left Florida for home. Because of covid-19, we just didn’t know how or when we’d get there! Along the way we saw a goat tower, enjoyed a beautiful sunset at an unexpected location, bought a new-for-us AC, and discovered a new favorite campground, Come along on our Trip of Uncertainty! Read More →
In this video we share tips on free camping, enjoy the free Deep Creek Preserve campground, take the Babcock Ranch Eco Tour (lots of Alligators) and explore the Punta Gorda Military Heritage Museum. Read More →
As RVing becomes more and more popular, it’s getting harder and harder to find a nice campsite – or any campsite – during the high season in popular areas. And RV destinations don’t get much more popular than Florida in the winter. More and more RVers are making reservations at their favorite Florida campgrounds a full year in advance. Others find themselves constantly on the phone, spending three nights here, and two nights there, wherever they can find a vacancy. And did I mention that most Florida campgrounds are expensive? This year we made it our goal to spend as little as possible on campsites,Read More →
In this video we invite you to travel with us from New Jersey to Jekyll Island, Georgia to attend an Xscapers Convergence, enjoy a sunset dolphin tour, and have some good eats (BBQ, Sweet Georgia Shrimp, and a Low Country Boil). Along the way stayed at Castle Glen Winery in Doswell, VA through Harvest Hosts. And, there are some AMAZING sunsets! IN THIS VIDEO: Xscapers RV Club: http://www.xscapers.comCastle Glen Winery: https://www.castleglenwine.com/ D&H BBQ in Manning, SC: https://www.facebook.com/dandhbarbquemanning/ Jekyll Island Campground: https://www.jekyllisland.com/lodging/jekyll-island-campground/ Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: https://www.captainphillip.com/City Market Seafood, Brunswick GA: http://www.citymarketseafood.com/ We’re eager to hear from you. Please leave comments, questions, and suggestions below!Read More →
In this blog we explain why we bought a Renogy 200 watt solar suitcase, and how to decide if portable solar power is right for you. You can see a great summary in our video! Although Kathy and I have camped almost exclusively in state, county, and private campgrounds, we know that some of the most beautiful campsites in the U.S. are free. Most of these are on state or federal land, often in remote locations with stunning views. Most allow two-weeks stays. But there’s a catch. No hookups! No running water. No electricity. No sewer connections. This is affectionately called boondocking. Now, in ourRead More →