Mount Whitney Backdrop – The Portal
The two lane highway is plenty wide for even the workhorse with another vehicle passing, it's just the steep road with drop off's of Straight down over the cliff Straight down over the cliff hundreds...
View ArticleA Welcome Visitor
"Haven't you ever heard of the 'Velcro Dog'? That's what they call Aussies, they don't want to be too far away from you", she says. It turns out she trained dogs most of her life. While talking, I went...
View ArticleTime Out
When I return from my chore I get out the vacuum before remaking the bed and do a thorough vacuuming job high and low. While Jagger relaxes and watches me clean up his mess...
View ArticleHangin’ at Horton
That's when a dog, probably a lab-rottweiler mix comes through the brush on the creek side of our Coach, it's owner nowhere to be seen. Jagger growls at him, jumps off the table and approaches the dog...
View ArticleFamily Reunion Twin Lakes
When I arrived at my Twin Lakes Campground site, I was so excited to see two of my grandchildren bouncing across the campground to greet Jagger and I. They were so excited, full of energy jumping...
View ArticleFallen Leaf Lake – A Friend Visits
Today, after many days of stressing out my analytical side, I ask Sydney if she would like to take a drive into Carson City for a little shopping. It's a pleasant drive, about an hour away down the...
View ArticleGenerator Decision
Today, after many days of stressing out my analytical side, I ask Sydney if she would like to take a drive into Carson City for a little shopping. It's a pleasant drive, about an hour away down the...
View ArticleWater Canyon A Quiet Place
My setup here will be sparse, since we are moving again in the morning. On completion of the Coach's setup Jagger and I go for a walk down the canyon. I let Jagger off leash briefly and he enjoys a...
View ArticleThe Oregon Trail – Farewell Bend
This area became famous in the 1800's as the final resting spot for settlers who had traveled the Oregon Trail from Independence, Missouri. Those stopping here knew they had a rough trail ahead and...
View ArticleStop Over Hood Park Washington
Travel Journal – June 16, 2016 Thursday we traveled North again. This time our destination was in Eastern Washington at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Hood Park Campground (Review –...
View ArticleFinally Montana – Thompson Falls
After setting up our camp for the week, I tie Jagger up between two trees and stretch out on my lounger. Does it get any better than this Jagger? Staring up at the blue sky and being thankful for all I...
View ArticleUnexpected Visitor – A Bear
I then left Jagger outside on his lead while I unloaded a few item from the Workhorse and got settled. When I came back outside I met one of the campers from the Montana Corps walking by our camp. She...
View ArticleKootenai Falls Montana
On my hike back I encountered many visitors heading to the falls. I was glad I had an early start today. I may be a bit of a hermit at times and enjoy the solitude of the mountains, without all the...
View ArticleLewis and Clark Caverns State Park
My plan for camping here was to book a Montana State Park site to get us past the Forth of July holiday. With my resident discount and the senior discount, it's very affordable. I didn't make...
View ArticleTraveling Central Montana History
Many of my ancestors were Cherokee. I know, I know world history - the survival of the fittest. I think I understand most human behavior. But the ultimate process of two civilizations fighting against...
View ArticleThe Little Bighorn Battleground
Travel Journal – July 7, 2016 Our day started off with a hazy morning, something unusual lately for Jagger and I. We left the Coach for our morning walk around the park. When returning I prepared to...
View ArticlePompey’s Pillar – The Tick
Today was a cooler day for traveling, sunny early with thunderstorms predicted this afternoon. Jagger was excited about that. After loading up in the Workhorse. I did a final check on Google for our...
View ArticleTraveling to Hellgate
I'm trying to experience as much of Montana as I can this year before heading back South for the Winter. It's such a big state. I could probably travel Full-time here for a year and not see it all.
View ArticleExploring The Missouri Headwaters – Hellgate
Travel Journal – July 14, 2016 This is our third day at Hellgate and there’s not much going on, so I ask Jagger if he want’s to do some exploring with me. Of course he jumps up and down at the thought...
View ArticleGreat Falls – Not So Great During The Summer
Sorry I left you hanging. The past few weeks I’ve been distracted by my family. Specifically my grand children who have once again met me on my travels South. Being with them always reminds me just how...
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