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Sep 17, 2026
Explaining My Absence, The Worst Winter, Ohio Bigfoot Adventure, New Song
Struggling through grief, celebrating birthday with an adventure & campout in Ohio, sharing new videos
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Stories from the road, camping tips, thrifty travel ideas, and inspiration for living life on your own terms
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Sep 17, 2026
Happy New Year! Adventures, Hurricane Helene, Unbelievable Campground & Product Reviews
Hello Gal Pals! Answered Prayers Happy New Year! It's been a while. Either I have lost my mind, or the draft of my last post is missing! Both are a good possibility. So much going on all the time it seems. At this writing, my youngest dog is getting over an illness. I feared the worst for a while...
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Sep 17, 2026
A Winter Miracle! Off-Grid Gadget Lit Up the Dark, Ice Claims Gutter, Good Attitude in the Bad
Hello Gal Pals! Winter 2025 will be one to remember and it's not even over yet! I'm writing this as I look out my patio door at yet another snowfall AND and a flooded river that thankfully is making its way back down the bank, away from my house...but that's a story for the next blog, so stay...
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Jul 3, 2026
Favorite Things 2025, Discoveries in VA & WV, Minivan Boondocking & Girl Camper News!
Hello Gal Pals! Here we are nearing the end of December! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season. Though Christmas gift buying is over now, you can still check out the annual 'My Favorite Things 2025' video...maybe find some cool items for yourself or that next gift you...
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Jul 3, 2026
Fall (not what you think) 2025 Floods, Natural Health Care, Music Project, SC Camping
Hello Gal Pals! November is coming to a close and winter will be here soon! Hope y'all are doing well. After an extremely hot summer, I've been relishing in this cooler weather; taking advantage of every moment! Running behind as usual, so doing a little catching up here from earlier events. At...
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Sep 5, 2024
Girl Camper Adventure...I Survived Shawshank! Festival Hopping & Embarrassing Accident!
Hello Gal Pals! I'm writing this with a swollen nose, black eye and a stoved up thumb! "Did you fall?' everyone asks. If only that were true...I wouldn't have to tell you about one of the most embarrassing things I've ever done! Yes, I know I don't have to tell you, but the Gal is real y'all! In...
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Jul 27, 2024
YouTube Channel Over 1,000 Subscribers! Hot Shower in a Bucket, Mini-Van Tour & Rock Pot?
Hello Gal Pals! It's been a while! Once again, I have fallen behind on my blog posts....but the good news is I've been busy with new adventures, working on new projects, and developing new ideas; all of which I hope you will enjoy. I just got back from Gal Gone Camping's first official caravan trip...
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Aug 21, 2023
Lake Erie Adventure, Travel Center Boondocking, Re-Living The 70's, Best Hotdog Ever & More!
Hello Gal Pals! Hope you're enjoying the remainder of summer. Cannot believe August is nearly gone already! One of my favorite activities is to float in nature's swimming pools...so relaxing. Not sure you can call that an "activity" since you're technically not doing anything. Milking summer for...
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Jun 15, 2023
Minivan Camper Tour, Off Grid Product, Mine Adventure Park, Gal Pals, Singing Camper & More!
Hello Gal Pals! You're All Now Gal Pals! From here on out, this is how I will address y'all. What do you think? I like it...should've thought of it sooner! Beautiful weather here at my home base in east KY! Hope the weather is nice wherever you are too. Hello Gal Pals! Amazing Off-Grid Cooker When...
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Apr 18, 2023
Blue Ridge Mountains, Rainy Van Days, Outdoor Show & Staying In A Castle!
Hello Friends! I just got back from a quick Easter weekend trip; visiting my kiddos. The rain was intense on the way there, but absolutely beautiful coming back. I took a break to enjoy the scenery and linger in those Blue Ridge Mountains as long as I could. Love those Blue Ridge...
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Mar 15, 2023
Black Mountain, Bears & Bigfoot, Off Grid Gadgets, Selling Camper & Poke Sallet?
Hello Friends! We're one step closer to spring and I can't wait! I'm finally able to function somewhat after losing my sweet Pepper girl. That experience just about took me out. Thanks to everyone who sent love, prayers, and encouraging comments. I appreciate it so much! Enjoying the morning with...
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Jan 14, 2023
Sad News, Noah Mania, Bigfoot, Chained Rock Trail & Kingdom Come
Hello Friends! Life Happens I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I was on my way to getting my blog posts all caught up, when once again, life happened; taking a hard, sad turn. Pepper in my first camper van, 2009 Around the middle of October, I took my oldest dog, Pepper, to the vet to...
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Jun 16, 2022
Heatwave! Divine Intervention, Storage Idea, Target Shooting & Stealth Camping
Hello Friends! Heatwave! Hope you all are doing ok in this heatwave. It usually doesn't get this hot till July and August. What's up with that?? Global warming? I'm sitting here now with a Cool Rag around my neck, making a mental note to put it on the packing list for my next adventure coming soon....
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Apr 29, 2022
Be Prepared! On The Road, On The Trail Or At Home...Off Grid Tips
Hello Friends! Spring is finally here! I thought I'd go ahead and write this post about preparedness. Winter may be over, but tornado season is in full swing in a big section of the US. If it's a weather related event or any other disaster, you need to be prepared as much as possible...whether...
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Jan 31, 2022
Guilty! Don't Do What I Did! Missing The RTR, Ice Mishap, Sorry For What I Said & Travel Tray
Hello Friends! Don't Fall On The Ice! Last day of January! One day closer to spring! Praise Jesus! Y'all might get tired of hearing me bitch about winter, but I have one more reason: ICE...especially the kind you can't see or the kind mixed with mud. Yea, that's right, this old gal took a pretty...
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Jan 10, 2022
Happy New Year! Catching Up...Backroads, Hocking Hills, G-Baby, New Campground & More!
Hello Friends! Happy New Year! Hope ya'll are doing well. Just wanted to say Happy New Year, and catch up a little. Even though I have continued to publish videos on the YouTube channel and posts on the GGC Facebook page, I haven't updated the blog in three months! So sorry about that...this time...
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Sep 19, 2021
Female Solo Travelers, Why The Stigma? Tips To Overcome Society's Fear
Hello Friends! Fall is here y'all! Best time to travel! I love a festival anytime of the year, but it seems fall festivals are the best. I just attended Septemberfest , our fall festival in my hometown of Louisa, KY, (solo) and Poage Landing Days in Ashland, KY (solo). I love to plan a trip around...
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Sep 6, 2021
Why Big Rigs? Shortage of RV Sites? New Harvest Host Locations, & Favorite Travel App!
Hello Friends! Happy Labor Day! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Just a quick post to mention a few things... Happy Labor Day! Big Rig Movement? I recently read an article that may have answered a question I had on my Greenville, OH adventure during the Annie Oakley Festival. If you...
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Aug 22, 2021
Solo Traveling/Minivan Camping, "Ticket Booth Tent," Friday the 13th Campout & A Western Hero Adventure In OH??
Hello Friends! As I look back at my last post, I realize I'm behind again...no surprise there right! Well I've been busy y'all! What can I say? Work stuff, home stuff, family stuff....but a lot of fun stuff too! How is everyone? Hope you are all doing well. "I ain't afraid of no ghosts!" Who Camps...
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Jul 20, 2021
FREE City Camping on the Kanawha River, Salute to Rosie the Riveter & Favorite Travel Apps/Sites
Hello Friends! As you know, I'm backed up...no, not that kind LOL! (although I do have that problem occasionally!) I'm backtracking, trying to get blogs and YouTube videos published; where I got behind due to three months of technical problems. The video from this adventure–I just plain forgot...
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Jul 13, 2021
Explore Your Own Backyard! Where My Heart Lives, RV Flea Market & Summer Holidays
Hello Friends! Things are heating up now y'all! How's your summer going? I know my winter loving pals are ready to kill me, but I LOVE every minute of spring and summer! I'm a barefoot, long day loving, sun worshipping, water dog who will someday Lord willing, spend the winter season in the great...
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Jul 1, 2021
Tech Saga Continues, Contest Winner, 37 Yr Reunion? It's A Girl, Camp Nelson & 1st OFFICIAL Test Video!
Hello Friends! Happy July! 2021 is half over! Can you believe it?! I'm tellin ya, June was an absolute blur for me; I had so much going on...just about shot my nerves! Hopefully July will be less stressful. Hey Y'all! Technical Issues...Ongoing Saga As you know, I've had technical difficulties...
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Jun 9, 2021
Saying Goodbye To EMII, Conversion Van Advantages/Disadvantages, Tips For Buying Old & PRIZE GIVE-A-WAY!
Hello Friends! Saying Goodbye... "Parting is such sweet sorrow." Although Juliet said this to Romeo in the famous Shakespearean play, she surely didn't know it could also relate to parting with another kind of love...like that of a 30 year old van! A few days ago I said "goodbye" to 'Etta Mae II,'...
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May 25, 2021
Following DB on the Sheltowee Trace, Technical Nightmares, SOTF Fun, Contest & More!
Hello Friends! Well, we are nearing the halfway mark into 2021! How can that be?? You know time is not actually speeding up; guess we're just slowing down–at least I am. I'm finding it harder and harder to keep up! I hope you all are well and have enjoyed the beautiful spring weather (is starting...
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Mar 19, 2021
Goodbye Winter, Ice & Flood-Hello Spring! Missing Power Station & Turning 55 In Style!
Hello Friends! Happy Spring! Can you believe it? SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! Thank you Jesus! I just got back from my latest adventure and crossed off another bucket list item! Will be sharing that with y'all soon–along with some great money saving tips! Goodbye winter, hello spring!!! Ice Storm So we...
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Feb 11, 2021
Super Bowl & Kansas City; Power Bank, Food Preservation, COVID & More!
Hello Friends! Super Bowl LV Well, Super Bowl LV is in the books! Did it go your way? I was rooting for the Chiefs, but the Brady bomb struck again! Y'all know my team is the Pittsburg Steelers; have been a fan since the 70's, but I have always liked the Chiefs–even when they weren't any good. I...
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Feb 2, 2021
No Oven? No Milk? No Problem! HOMEMADE Camper Stove Cornbread & Magic Ingredient! Plus Urban Adventure!
Hello Friends! Is It Spring Yet??? Happy February! We're one month closer to spring praise God! I'm sitting here covered up with a warm blanket, with my fur babies in my home state of KY; writing to y'all, dreaming of sunshine filled days and long summer evenings by a campfire somewhere. OK, so I...
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Jan 18, 2021
Sneak Peek Of The 2021 VIRTUAL Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR)! My Gypsy Heroes!
Hello Friends! I Hate Winter! Have I mentioned that I HATE winter?! When my full time gypsy life begins, I swear I will NEVER set foot where it is cold ever again! As beautiful as the snow and ice can be, it's much more of a problem than a pleasure–for me anyway. My body does not tolerate cold...
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Jan 9, 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2021 Plans, Updates, Adventures & LIVING Outside The Chaos
Happy New Year Friends! Greetings from the GGC Office! I'm "working" this Saturday morning, writing the words of this blog from the GGC office! That's right–just added my laptop, phone, paper, pen and a cup of coffee to my portable table and walah! I have an office in here! However, what really...
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Dec 19, 2020
Great Gifts For Christmas Or Any Occasion...Here's 8 Of My Favorite Things (actually 9) PLUS My "Special" Hot Chocolate!!
Warming up with my "special" hot chocolate! Hello Friends! A Few of My Favorite Things! Well, Christmas is upon us! Can you believe it? There's just a few more shopping days left for you gift-givers out there, and if you're still trying to come up with some ideas, I thought I'd share a few of my...
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Dec 8, 2020
Got The Blues? What Makes You Sad? 10 Tips To Defeat Depression
Hello Friends! Merry Christmas! I know you're all feeling jinglely jolly and totally in the Christmas spirit right? What–you're not??? This is the most joyful time of the year isn't it? Aren't we all supposed to be singing Christmas carols and running around all merry and bright? Well, unless...
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Nov 27, 2020
Happy Holidays! Sorry...I Did It Again! A Look Back On 2020, Thoughts For 2021
Hello Friends! Well, I did it again y'all, I let too much time lapse since my last post. It would be very easy to blame it on 2020, but that would be a lie. The truth is, this gal just has too many irons in the fire! It also seems to take me longer to get things done these days. Why does my mind...
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Aug 17, 2020
Stay Calm, De-Stress, Simplify...12 Tips To Make Your Life More Peaceful!
Hello Friends, I know! It's been a while since my last post! I've been busy trying to get my YouTube channel going...shewww, that is work, and I need your help! If you all would be so kind to hop over and subscribe to the Gal Gone Camping YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2a...
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Jun 2, 2020
Kicking Off Summer With A Big ANNOUNCEMENT & PRIZE GIVEAWAY!
Hello Friends! I hope this post finds you all doing well through the ongoing pandemic. As the country begins to reopen, it feels like there is a light at the end of the tunnel, so stay positive, stay safe, keep praying, and as I always say... "Don't Wait To Live!" So happy to be back on the road!...
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Apr 16, 2020
Tidbits, Tips & Info on Assorted Travel/Camping Topics...11 Ideas You May Want To Try!
Hello Friends! Like many of you, I am staying close to home base, even though I am outside nearly every single day; enjoying this beautiful spring weather! (See my latest adventure on the Gal Gone Camping Facebook and Instagram pages–please Like & Share!) Since my on the road adventures are on hold...
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Mar 25, 2020
Harvest Hosts
Best kept secret in RVing! With a low cost yearly membership you have access to tons of locations across North America that allow you to park overnight for FREE! Places like wineries, farms, museums, breweries, golf courses and other attractions! Two membership plans available. I am no longer an...
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Mar 18, 2020
FEAR-Real Or Imagined? 5 Ways To Work Through Those Worries & Stay Safe!
Hello Friends! I've always said "The farther away from people I can be; the better." Who knew there would someday be something known as "social distancing," and just like that–I am suddenly COOL!? Not that I'm a complete introvert, I just require a lot of alone time. "Social Distancing" at its...
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Feb 19, 2020
Notes From Nashville! 12 Tips To Make Your Music City Moments The Best, Trivia Question That Scored Me A Free Trip!
Hello Friends! I just got back from Music City USA a few weeks ago and although I've been there several times, this trip was extra special because I got to go with one of my dearest friends, Mary. We were in high school band together and one year we went to Nashville for a concert competition. We...
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Jan 21, 2020
2020 Seminars, Workshops, Fellowship & Downright Fun Events!
Hello Friends! I am a little late getting the 2020 dates posted for these events–I apologize. These are events I am familiar with, have connections to, or have learned about and want to share with you.... Womens Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (WRTR)–Jan. 14-17, 2020; Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) Jan....
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Jan 5, 2020
Is This Your Year?-2020 RV Shows-State By State Listing! Fun & Educational!
Hello Friends! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope 2019 was good to you and here's to 2020 being much better! I can't believe we are entering a new decade–unreal! Is 2020 Your Year??? Dreaming about a real one? Have you been thinking about a new rig or purchasing your first one? If one of your goals for 2020 is...
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Dec 30, 2019
BEST KEPT SECRET IN RVing! STILL TIME TO GET IN ON BEST DEAL OF 2019!
Hello Friends! Free, Unlimited Overnight Stays–What Would That Be Worth? Before I reveal to you the best kept secret in RVing, let me ask you this: How much do you spend on campgrounds throughout the year? If you could have FREE access to super cool locations all across North America with UNLIMITED...
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Nov 29, 2019
Gal-Gone-Camping Too Good To Be True? Wake Up To Incredible Views Fohttps://workamper.com/r Little Or No Money?! Camping On BLM Land & Another Great Virginia Adventure!
Hello Friends! Too Good To Be True? What would you expect to pay for a campsite like this– $35-$45 per night maybe? How does between FREE and $20 sound? Too good to be true? I'm here to tell ya'll, it's TRUE! You can wake up to stunning views like this in campsites all across the country that cost...
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Nov 4, 2019
Discovered A Treasure!-The Colonies RV & Travel Park, Ft. Monroe, VA
Great campground! Hello Friends! Today I want to tell you about a campground I discovered a few years ago. My plan was to attend the Blackbeard Pirate Festival in Hampton, VA, camp in a beach campground, and search for Blackbeard’s treasure. So I started researching beach campgrounds in that area...
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Oct 30, 2019
12 Mistakes That Can Haunt Your Camping/RVing Trip
Hello Friends! It's that bewitching time of year again; as Halloween is quickly approaching. Some of you are probably winding down your camping trips and have maybe even begun winterizing your rigs. I know–it's horrifying to think about! Spooky October outing in the woods Some of you though, like...
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Oct 25, 2019
Hikers & Bikers Paradise Found In OH, Star Of Yellow Springs,Tips Discovered While Boondocking!
Hello Friends! Finally Fall! After enduring what may be have been the hottest September on record, Fall is finally here! I hope everyone out there is enjoying it–I certainly am! I just got back from an awesome weekend trip with one of my dearest childhood friends in the whole universe; am still...
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Sep 15, 2019
10 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Travel Plazas, Visitor Centers & Rest Areas!
Hello Friends! Can you believe it is September already? Fall will be here soon–great camping and travel weather! I just got back from Texas and discovered some super cool places in OK and AR as well. Will tell you more about that later, but right now I wanna talk to you about getting the most out...
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Sep 8, 2019
Here's Your Sign! DON'T DO WHAT I DID! Good Time At Bad Branch Falls-Trail Magic Is Real!
Hello Friends! You know, I have traveled a lot in my lifetime and one thing I've found to be the same everywhere, —-poor signage! Not just road signs either, there's no discrimination when it comes to this issue, including trails. Here's Your Sign! Well, I'm glad you asked! So, I finally made it to...
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Sep 1, 2019
Mobile Jobs-10 More Ways To Earn Money While You Travel!
Hello Friends! If you've been keeping up with my blog, you know one of the subjects is ways to make an income on the road. For full or part-time nomads or even if you are just looking to make some extra money from home, you can find some ideas in the 'Working Mobile' category of the Gal Gone...
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Aug 25, 2019
Looking For A Rustic Getaway? Follow West Virginia's "Country Roads" To Rustic Ravines!
Hello Friends! I gotta share with y'all a little secret hideaway I found in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia a couple months ago– BUT let me tell ya, it is NOT gonna be a secret for much longer! Owner, Joe Boffo, in partnership with others, purchased 300 or so acres in the remote...
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Aug 18, 2019
Take A Walk On The Wildside (Winery)! Free Overnight Stays At Awesome Locations With Harvest Hosts Membership, SAVE 15% With Gal Gone Camping!
Hello Friends! I 'm So Excited! I just got back from HippieFest, one of the coolest events ever!–Complete blog post coming soon on that, but right now I have some EXCITING NEWS to share with y'all! How would you like to stay overnight in your RV or van at awesome attractions in beautiful locations...
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Jul 27, 2019
Hot, Hot, Hot!-16 Tips To Keep Cool While Boondocking, Living Off-Grid
Hello Friends! I'm Running Behind! It's been a little longer than usual since my last post, but I have been busy–busy on the business end of GGC! The website is undergoing a few changes and rearranges, I've also been doing product reviews, destination/travel research, am working on other social...
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Jun 25, 2019
Celebrating 1 Year! Thank You!-Enter Contest, Message Recap, Future Plans
Hello Friends! Celebrating My 1-Year Anniversary! Wow–I can't believe it's been one whole year since I launched Gal Gone Camping! Don't wait to live! What started out as an idea to connect with campers, nomads, travelers and those interested in simple living with my passion for writing, has become...
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Jun 8, 2019
Cooking & Eating On The Road/Trail-Low-Carb Tips That Helped Me Lose Weight
Hello Friends! If you're like me, trying to keep your weight in check is a chore! Figuring out what to eat everyday is exhausting. Eating right when traveling is even harder whether you're on the road or trail. I have tried just about every diet there is, and for me, low-carb is easier and seems to...
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May 29, 2019
Grand Canyon Adventure-Be Prepared! My List of Do's & Don'ts, Camping Options
Hello Friends! Another Check Off The Bucket List! This past March I got to check off a bucket list item! To make it even more special, I got to do it with my son, daughter-in-law and grandson. I flew to Dallas where they live, then we drove out West–which as many of you know is my second home. I...
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May 10, 2019
Planning Your Nomadic/Tiny Space Life-Getting Rid Of STUFF! What You Can Do Now, My Ideas For Letting Go
Hello Friends! Getting Rid Of Stuff So you've made the decision to live mobile or in some sort of tiny space. Whether it's a camper, van, motor home or some other type of RV, or a tiny house, you are gonna have to learn to let go of a lot of things. My camper is small, but even a large one will not...
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Apr 29, 2019
Hide Out In Hiddenite, NC! Great Adventure Camping, Prospecting For Emeralds And More!
Hello Friends! Deep in the northwestern part of North Carolina lives the Brushy Mountains, kin to the Blue Ridge Mountains, separated by the Yadkin River. It is here that I found one of my favorite adventures! Emerald Hollow Mine, Hiddenite You may have heard that North Carolina contains emeralds,...
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Apr 9, 2019
Simplify Your Life! De-Stress With Camping, Nature, Simple Living...What I Did To Find Freedom
Hello Friends! Are You Stressed Out? On a scale from 1 to 10, how stressed are you? I'm guessing most of you would say 11 right? Oh yea, we're just going to 10, so 10. It's a fact, stress is a killer. It has been medically proven that stress is directly related to heart disease, obesity, depression...
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Apr 4, 2019
Go Wild! Camp & Cruise Alaska-Part 4-Ketchikan, Lumberjacks, Totems, Salmon, Camping, Free Jewelry & BEARS!
Hello Friends! I'm finally getting to the last of the 4-part series of my Alaska experience from a few months ago. Time is going by so fast–I'm half a year older since I visited Alaska! That's why I always sign off with DON'T WAIT TO LIVE! Ketchikan–Salmon Capitol of the World! The last stop on...
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Mar 25, 2019
Survival Workshop-Winter Adventure Weekend...Gadget Nearly Gets Me Arrested!
Hello Friends! As I said in my last post, I've been on the road a lot lately–which is good cause I have more info to share with y'all, but have gotten a little behind on blogging, so am now playing catch up–and not the kind that goes on fries either! (Yes, I'm here all week folks! LOL). This post...
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Mar 22, 2019
Survival Skills Are For EVERYONE, Lost Kids, Where To Get Training, Resources
Hello Friends! Survival training is a topic that I am passionate about. I strongly encourage campers, hikers, cyclists, hunters, or anyone who spends time in remote areas to take a survival skills workshop or class periodically. You should then practice those skills so you don’t forget. Kids Need...
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Feb 16, 2019
RVillage Rally 2.0-Spirit of the Road, Live Oak, FL, March 27-31, 2019
Connect with fellow RVers at this group's 2nd rally. Last year's event was held in Elkhart, IN–the birthplace of RV manufacturing. I am a member and had plans to go, but had to cancel at the last minute. I hear it was GREAT! This year, enjoy five full days of fun in sunny FL!...
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Feb 1, 2019
Go Wild! Camp & Cruise Alaska-Part 3-Glacier Bay-Serene, Otherworldly Experience...and BEARS!
Hello Friends! Welcome to the 3rd in my 4 part series on Alaska! Glacier Bay–A Beautiful Learning Experience The next stop on this incredible Alaska adventure was actually not a stop at all, but a slow, captivating cruise into Glacier Bay and definitely one of the most spectacular sights I have...
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Dec 9, 2018
Go Wild! Camp & Cruise Alaska-Part 2-Skagway, RV Parks, Backcountry, Whitepass Railroad, Klondike, Yukon, and BEARS!
Hello Friends! Welcome to 'Go Wild! Camp & Cruise Alaska,' the 2nd in a 4 part series. "North, to Alaska!" The second port of call on my cruise to Southeast Alaska was the one I was most excited about, even though the entire trip was beyond words! My first view of Skagway Skagway. ..in my mind,...
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Nov 23, 2018
Go Wild! Camp & Cruise Alaska-Part 1-Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, Camping, BLM Land & BEARS!
Hello Friends! Beyond Beautiful! I recently took a trip to Southeast Alaska! I can’t even begin to describe the beauty of it—and I’m a writer! Majestic, wild, peaceful, remote, rugged, and spiritual are a few words that immediately come to mind. This is God’s country and you simply have to...
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Aug 7, 2018
Bus Tours Provide Great Low Cost Travel Option; Not Just For Old People!
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to travel, check out tour bus companies in your area. If you think bus tours are just for "old people," think again. With my travel club, Rambling Fever Travel, I used to offer charter bus tours. I had folks on those trips from 18 to 80! It's true that a...
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Jul 24, 2018
Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina-Salvisa, KY
Hello Friends, Greetings from Cummins Ferry Resort Campground & Marina in Salvisa, KY! Where is Salvisa you ask? I had never heard of it either, and I'm from KY! I discovered this place while searching for a campground near Danville, where my son was living at the time. I thought I had pretty much...
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Jul 20, 2018
Adventure in Van Camping-Meet Etta Mae II
Hello Friends, Welcome to my blog! Meet Etta Mae II In this post I'm going to talk about my second van camper, the one I have now–the Etta Mae II. I will share the details of her along with a very memorable adventure. This lady is a white 1992 Ford Econo Line E-150 high top conversion van with baby...
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Jun 17, 2018
Van Camping With Etta Mae; Ten Plus Years Of Road Adventure Begins
Hello Friends! Welcome to my blog, so glad you’re here. In my last post I told you the first thing I was going to write about was van camping and some of my adventures. So, I have been van camping (vamping), for over 10 years now, and am on my second van. In this post, I will talk about my first...
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Jun 14, 2018
What Type of RV Should I Purchase?????
Yay! You are ready to purchase an RV!...OK, what kind? Not as easy as you thought it would be is it? There's so many to choose from! Motor Home–Class A, B, or C? Trailer–Slides or no slides? How long? Bunks or no bunks?.... 5th Wheel–You're gonna need a bigger truck! Pop-Up–You thought it was the...
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