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    Ruins and Reactors: A Double Feature Adventure in Lemont, IL

    March 27, 2024 - By Jen

    We did a double feature adventure day visiting both the ruins of the Lincoln Park Nursery and the burial site of the first nuclear reactor in Lemont, IL. These sites are located within Waterfall Glen preserve in DuPage County and Red Gates Woods preserve in Cook County, respectively- but only…

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    Hidden Gems of Northwest Illinois: A Two Day Roadtrip

    March 20, 2024 - By Jen

    My best friend Liz and I took a mini roadtrip through Northwest Illinois, with stops in Byron and Freeport, before camping at Apple River Canyon State Park. This corner of the state is full of quirky roadside attractions, local history, and scenic views. Our itinerary could be done as a…

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Welcome! We’re Josh and Jen, full-time RVers exploring the country. Join us on our adventure as we share all the amazing places we visit, RV living tips, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

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Josh grew up doing Memorial Day ceremonies with Bo Josh grew up doing Memorial Day ceremonies with Boy Scouts, so when we happened to be in the Washington DC area for Memorial Day we wanted to find something special to do. 

Sunday we visited Arlington National Cemetery for Flowers of Remembrance- the only time that the public is allowed to walk up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to place a flower. Then we caught the end of their Meet a Sentinel event, a lecture on the history of Memorial Day, and a walking tour focused on Army history in honor of the Army's 250th birthday.

Monday, we went into DC proper. We didn't get to everything we wanted to, but we got to watch the Memorial Day Parade- which is considered the largest Memorial Day event in the country. The parade itself was neat, but walking around before-hand through the setup might have been even cooler. Everywhere we walked there were bands rehearsing and it was pretty wild to witness (and hear!). 
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We’ve stayed at wineries, farms, breweries, and We’ve stayed at wineries, farms, breweries, and even camped next to a UFO, all thanks to Harvest Hosts 🍷🐐🌻

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While in Alabama, we, of course, had to do the tra While in Alabama, we, of course, had to do the track tour at Talladega Superspeedway and it was actually SO cool. Josh is a big NASCAR fan, so of course he was loving every second- and now he’s convinced we have to come back someday for a real race. 🏁

I’m not a racing person at all, but getting the behind-the-scenes tour, checking out Victory Lane, and seeing the garage area up close was honestly really interesting. And riding the shuttle bus on the actual track?? Those turns are STEEP- like, way more intense than they look on TV! 👀

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Last month we made it to the top of Alabama! 🏞️ Cheaha State Park surprised us with its rich history, incredible views, and some truly unique finds (Bigfoot, anyone?). Whether you're chasing mountain air or a quiet campsite in the woods, this place is worth the stop.

Here are a few highlights from our visit:
🗻 Alabama's highest point
👣 Bigfoot Leave No Trace Trail
🏛️ CCC Museum
🌿 Interpretive Center
🪶 Native American Museum
🌄 Breathtaking views across Alabama
⛺ Camping & cozy cabins available

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