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    2024 Wrapped: A Full Year of Exploring Atlas Obscura Sites

    December 11, 2024 - By Jen

    Atlas Obscura has long been one of my go-to resources for travel planning. If you’re not familiar with it, the site is a treasure trove of weird and unusual places to explore. Both users and editors contribute entries, and you can create lists of places you’ve visited, plan to visit,…

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    Harvest Hosts for RVers: 7 Unique Stays Reviewed

    December 9, 2024 - By Jen

    When we hit the road full-time in our RV, one of the things we were most excited about was trying out Harvest Hosts. If you’re not familiar, it’s a membership program that lets RVers stay overnight at unique spots like wineries, farms, breweries, and even museums. Over the course of…

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    Our 2-Week Maryland Itinerary: Exploring Washington, D.C. and Beyond

    November 25, 2024 - By Jen

    We spent about a month in the Washington DC metro area. Our first two weeks were spent on the Maryland side of things. We visited DC itself a few times, as well as saw some Maryland historic sites. One of our main reasons for being in this area is that…

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    Black Friday Deals for RVers of 2024

    November 23, 2024 - By Jen

    Looking for Black Friday Deals in 2025? They’re posted here: Best Black Friday Deals for RVers 2025 It’s that time of year! Whether you’re looking for deals for yourself, or shopping for friends and family, we’ve put together this page to share Black Friday deals for RVers. We’ll try to…

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    Ultimate RV Holiday Gift Guide: 80+ Ideas in 10 Unique Categories

    November 19, 2024 - By Jen

    Finding the perfect gift for the RVer in your life can feel like a daunting task, but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! As full-time RVers who also spent years RVing casually before hitting the road full-time, we know firsthand what makes life on the road more comfortable, fun, and convenient.…

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    Breaking Down Our Monthly Budget as Full-Time RVers: October Edition

    November 14, 2024 - By Jen

    Living full-time in an RV comes with its own unique set of financial considerations, and many people wonder, “What does it really cost?” In this post, we’ll be sharing our October budget and actual expenses as a way to answer that question. We’ll go through each line item, from campground…

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    A Day of Revolutionary History: Must-See National Park Sites in Philadelphia

    November 5, 2024 - By Jen

    During our 10 day stay in southeastern Pennsylvania (more on the whole trip here), we spent a Sunday exploring Philadelphia. I (Jen) have been here before for a long weekend as a teenager, but it was all new for Josh. Since we only had one day in the city, we…

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    How We Spent 10 Days in Southeastern Pennsylvania

    October 28, 2024 - By Jen

    When we planned to spend 10 days in Southeastern Pennsylvania, it wasn’t just a vacation—it was life on the road. As full-time RVers, we’re always balancing work, everyday chores, and adventures, so this trip was a mix of everything. In between Zoom meetings, laundry, and grocery hauls, we explored museums,…

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    A Day at Gabis Arboretum: The Magic of the Railway Garden and Beyond

    October 17, 2024 - By Jen

    During our stay near Indiana Dunes National Park, we decided to check out Gabis Arboretum in nearby Valporaiso, and I’m so glad we did. Tucked away on 300 acres of natural beauty, it felt like the perfect spot to slow down and really connect with nature. From the restored prairie…

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    Explore More: 10 Hidden Gems Near Indiana Dunes National Park

    October 16, 2024 - By Jen

    If you’re heading to Indiana Dunes National Park, you’re already in for some incredible outdoor adventures, but the fun doesn’t stop there! The surrounding area is packed with great spots to explore, from fascinating museums to peaceful gardens and a few surprises along the way. Whether you’re taking a break…

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Come with us to check out the art of Amarillo ! F Come with us to check out the art of Amarillo !

First stop: Cadillac Ranch, one of the most iconic Route 66 spots. And yes, we had to grab some spray paint and leave our mark.

Then we checked out the Giant Legs of Amarillo (complete with a whole fictional backstory).

Made a quick stop at Combine City before heading to Slug Bug Ranch, this one was actually moved recently when the original property sold. Bonus: it’s a more accessible spot if you still want that classic “spray paint a car” experience.

Amarillo might be known for a lot of things, but the roadside art scene is seriously underrated.

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Before this was a Route 66 stop, it was a full-on Before this was a Route 66 stop, it was a full-on mining boomtown.

The Galena Mining & Historical Museum tells the story of this tiny town tucked into the corner of Kansas, built on galena, a lead ore that once drove everything here.
We showed up just in time to catch a docent giving a quick overview, then wandered the exhibits on our own. And honestly, it has a little bit of everything: minerals, cars, local art, old cameras, clothes, toys, appliances…you name it.

It’s one of those small-town museums that ends up being way more interesting than you expect.

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Trying a new way to fill our RV water We don’t a Trying a new way to fill our RV water 

We don’t always have hookups, and moving the whole trailer just to refill isn’t ideal, so we tested out an Everbilt drill pump to transfer water instead.

It wasn’t the fastest option, but it worked! We'll keep this in our back pocket for off-grid days.

Link for the drill pump kit is in my bio!

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This is my favorite bunk room I’ve ever seen in an This is my favorite bunk room I’ve ever seen in an RV 

We saw this Forest River @impressionbyforestriver 36BR3 at the Chicago RV Show, and just look at this setup.

Two twin beds, and each one has its own little nook, with a TV, storage, and actual personal space.

If you’re traveling with kids, this is such a fun and functional layout. Not your average RV bunk room at all.
This small-town museum holds stories you won’t fin This small-town museum holds stories you won’t find in your history books.

Baxter Springs became Kansas’s first cowtown after the Civil War when longhorn cattle were driven through, but its history goes back even further. The Osage Nation believed the area’s springs had healing properties long before settlers arrived.
It was also the site of the Baxter Springs Massacre, where around 100 U.S. soldiers were killed during the Civil War.

We learned all of this and so much more at the Baxter Springs Heritage Museum during our Route 66 trip, and it’s free to visit (open Tuesday–Sunday), which makes it an easy stop to add.
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