Author: RVLife
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The Black Hills In My Rear View Mirror
The buffalo calves were being born on the cold prairie when I arrived to volunteer at Custer State Park in mid-April. Three and a half months later, spring has morphed...
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Five Years RV Living and Traveling Full-time
With my truck backed under my fifth-wheel RV, it was early on the morning of June 15, 2018 that I pulled out of the Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington,...
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The Start of Summer in the Black Hills
The intimacy of exploring the Black Hills through the spring has been abruptly interrupted by the start of the summer tourism season. And I’m not sure how I feel about...
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Finally, Spring in the Hills!
The spring vibe is palpable throughout the Black Hills as seasonal workers trickle in and hurried preparations are underway amid the slightly warming temperatures. The peak tourist season is merely...
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Early Spring in the Black Hills
After tolerating the cold while exploring Nebraska, I eased into South Dakota just as the weather moderated slightly and started resembling early spring. Well, that really did not last more...
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Spring Road Trip to South Dakota!
Watching sunsets while strolling the beach and feeling the cool Gulf waves splash over my toes was a pleasant experience, especially considering it was winter. A six-week journey across 2,000...
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Four Years and the Journey Continues
An eclectic array of destinations and new experiences have made my journey absolutely amazing. Over the last few weeks, I have traveled by planes, trains and automobiles, ventured into the...
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Adventures Continue
The adventures continue as I have been traveling, exploring, studying and volunteering. I can fly! My studying and preparation paid off and I nailed a 97% on my FAA Part...
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Three Helen Keller Inspirational Anecdotes
Exploring and learning continue to be the highlight of my fulltime RV adventure. I am genuinely amazed by people, history and the natural world. I approached the birthplace of Helen...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving approaches, I reflect on how I occasionally catch myself taking things for granted. During my 700 miles backpacking the Appalachian Trail, I rekindled my appreciation for simple things...