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    Full Time RVing in -10 Degrees: RV Winter Tips & Tricks

    September 24, 2024 - By Jen

    The timing of moving out of the park house into the camper wasn’t the best weather-wise, and it was a little rushed on getting the camper ready. So we decided to winter over in the RV at Josh’s dad’s house. This meant our first winter in the RV was in…

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    A Step Back in Time at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum

    September 20, 2024 - By Jen

    During our time camping near Indiana Dunes National Park, we decided to check out a local museum just a short drive away: the La Porte County Historical Society Museum. This spot offers an eclectic mix of local history, quirky collections, and fascinating exhibits. Whether you’re into antique cars, local folklore,…

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    Calumet County Park Campground: Tips, Reviews, and Activities

    September 18, 2024 - By Jen

    Nestled on the eastern edge of Lake Winnebago, Calumet County Park offers a peaceful getaway, as well as easy access to nearby Appleton and Oshkosh. In this guide and review, we’ll cover everything you need to know for the perfect camping trip at Calumet County Park. We’ll share our personal…

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    5 Free Downloadable Camping & RV Themed Pumpkin Carving Stencils

    September 17, 2024 - By Jen

    It’s no secret that we love spooky season, and now that we’re living full time in the RV we’ll be experiencing Spooky Season on the road! I decided I needed more RV and camping themed pumpkin carving stencils to go with our new life- so I made some! And, of…

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    Exploring Astico Park: A Complete Guide to Camping Near Madison, WI

    September 13, 2024 - By Jen

    Welcome to our guide to camping at Astico Park in Dodge County, Wisconsin! Nestled along the beautiful Crawfish River, just a short drive from Madison, this charming campground offers a perfect escape into nature with its scenic views, spacious campsites, and plenty of outdoor activities. In this guide, we’ll cover…

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    Exploring Abandoned Illinois: 5 (Legal) Spots You Need to Visit

    September 11, 2024 - By Jen

    There’s something about abandoned places that pulls us in every time. Maybe it’s the history, the quiet, or just the sheer thrill of exploring something left behind. Over the years, we’ve tracked down some pretty cool spots in Illinois that are just waiting to be rediscovered—think old military bases, forgotten…

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    Exploring Taliesin: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy in the Heart of Wisconsin

    September 10, 2024 - By Jen

    Last time we were in the Spring Green area, for a spring break trip back in 2018, we missed the opening of the Taliesin season by one day. So when we were looking at camping in a nearby town, I was super excited to finally get a chance to visit.…

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    History in Stone: 10 Remarkable Illinois Cemeteries To Visit

    September 4, 2024 - By Jen

    Cemeteries are often overlooked as places to explore, but we love visiting them not only for their rich history but also for the fascinating statues, monuments, and intricate headstones. Illinois is home to some truly remarkable cemeteries, each with its own unique character and stories. In this post, I’ll take…

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    Cheeseheads for a Month: August 2024 Recap & Reflections

    September 4, 2024 - By Jen

    Welcome to another monthly recap! I skipped writing June and July recaps because they were mostly spent either at home preparing for Croatia, in Croatia, or at home recovering from Croatia. But August was almost fully spent back on the road! We spent the month exploring Wisconsin and packed in…

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    Hiking Southern Illinois: 15 Iconic Trails You Can’t Miss

    September 3, 2024 - By Jen

    We spent almost two months in Southern Illinois and the focus of our trip was hiking and exploring the region’s outdoor offerings. The landscape of this part of the state is so different from where we grew up in the north that it felt like we were in a different…

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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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