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The San Juan River, in northern New Mexico, is known for it’s world-class trout fishing. It includes 3.5 miles of “Quality Waters” with...

After our first night of boondocking at Simon Canyon Recreation Area, Tom booked a campsite at Cottonwood Campground. We discovered...

The Simon Ruin Trail offers a short but beautiful hike in Simon Canyon Recreation Area, near Navajo Lake State Park in Northern New...

Tom and I spent the first night of our April road-trip to New Mexico at one of our favorite boondocking locations. The Simon Canyon...

Tom and I recently stopped at the Crossroads Welcome Center in Poncha Springs, Colorado. It’s at the intersection of Highway 50 and...

After a month at home, Tom and I were anxious to hit the road again. We only have time for a short trip so we decided to head down to...

I was first introduced to Swiss Cheese fondue 30 years ago and it immediately became my favorite food EVER! Whenever I traveled,...

When Tom and I boondocked at the Sierra Grande Rest Area in New Mexico, we were less than four hours from home and excited to finish the...

After visiting family near Oklahoma City, Tom and I continued our journey home along county roads and state highways. We zig-zagged...

Tom and I continued our drive north on Interstate 35 to visit family near Oklahoma City. We enjoyed camping on the farm where my dad grew...

After leaving Austin with what was left of our Texas Donut, we continued our drive north on Interstate 35 toward Oklahoma. Aly’s Tour of...

After leaving San Antonio, we took Interstate 35 north a relatively short distance to our next destination, Austin, Texas. Aly helped Tom...

Tom and I started our return to Colorado from South Padre Island with a 2-day visit to San Antonio, Texas. Kingsville Dog Park About...

South Padre Island (SPI) is as popular with sea turtles as it is with tourists. Every year thousands of sea turtles hatch on the dunes...

This is the second winter Tom and I road-tripped to South Padre Island (SPI), Texas. Last year we spent most of January on the island but...

South Padre Island, located on the southern tip of Texas, is a popular vacation destination known for its pristine beaches and warm Gulf...

I love researching interesting facts about the places I visit. Here are a few for South Padre Island, Texas. 1. South Padre Island (SPI)...

After an unplanned week in Fort Stockton, Texas, Tom and I were happy to be on the road again. Our truck was running well and we were...

Still stuck in Fort Stockton and waiting for new truck parts to be shipped from Odessa, the local dealer informed us that it would be at...

We arrived in Fort Stockton, Texas on a Thursday afternoon, after our truck indicated serious trouble with the exhaust system. Friday...

After four wonderful days visiting friends and exploring the Tucson area, we were back on the road. We drove east on Arizona Highway 80...

We enjoyed an afternoon of exploring Tombstone, Arizona after our morning in Bisbee. It’s only a 25 minute drive between them. The wild...

Tom and I first experienced Bisbee, Arizona by accident. We were visiting our friends in nearby Hereford and wanted to buy a few...

After six days of driving and sleeping in a different place every night, we were relieved to reach our friends’ home south of Tucson. We...