Texas

Rich in the Redwoods

Catching Up: July 2014 – July 2015

You know the expression ‘time flies when you’re having fun’? This isn’t an exaggeration – the last 12 months have flown by in a whirlwind of campgrounds, family visits, hikes, exploring, eating great food, drinking great beer, and lots of…

Big Red Barn Bathroom

On to the Big Red Barn

We woke bright and early as we were planning to drive all the way from Tucumcari to the Big Red Barn RV Park in Carthage Missouri – a 600 mile day. I’ve driven farther in a day, but never in…

San Antonio River Walk

San Antonio River Walk

After spending the better part of a day driving through Texas, San Antonio comes as a bit of a shock. The terrain gradually shifts from flat and featureless, to gentle, tree-covered hills, and the traffic shifts from big rigs and…

Texas rest area

Don’t Mess With Texas!

During our drive across country, I’ve learned a few things. Don’t speed on Interstate 10, because there are lots of police looking to write you a ticket. There are some large bugs living in the southern states. And most importantly,…