Author: Traveler

  • Mount Shasta

    Mount Shasta

    November 12-18,2014 We were very sad to leave Bend so quickly, but very happy to be in Mount Shasta. This holy mountain has been pulling us to her for some time now. And she didn’t disappoint! Upon arrival, Wade set to work fixing the thermostat. I am very blessed with Wade’s handyman skills. Not only…

  • Mount Shasta City KOA

    Mount Shasta City KOA

    Mount Shasta, CA Website: http://koa.com/campgrounds/mount-shasta/ Overview: This is a very nice KOA RV resort in downtown Mount Shasta, California. The location is ideal as you can walk to the downtown shops and restaurants and can see Mt Shasta from the campground. We do not stay at too many KOAs as in our experience they are…

  • A series of unfortunate events in Bend, Oregon

    A series of unfortunate events in Bend, Oregon

    November 11-12, 2014 When the universe wants you to be somewhere else, the easiest thing to do is to go. Bend is a town that many travelers along the way have told us we would love. We had been looking forward to exploring Bend since we arrived on the west coast. We arrived in Bend…

  • Bend-Sunriver RV Camping (Thousand Trails)

    Bend-Sunriver RV Camping (Thousand Trails)

    Bend, OR Website: http://www.thousandtrails.com/oregon/bend-sunriver-rv-campground/ Overview: This is a very nice RV park about 20-30 minutes to downtown Bend. The sites are fairly large with lots of shade trees. The Little Deschutes River runs through the property. Unfortunately, we only stayed one night at this resort due to freezing temperatures. Campsites: Level gravel/dirt pads with water…

  • Armitage Park Campground

    Armitage Park Campground

    Eugene, OR Website: http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/PW/Parks/Pages/Armitage%20Park%20Information%20Page.aspx Overview: This is a gem of an RV park in near downtown Eugene.   The sites are very nice and well maintained. It is a short drive to downtown Eugene or to the RV repair/factory facilities. For a more detailed review check out fellow RV blogger Wheelingit’s review here. Campsites: Full hook-up…

  • Beaches, rain, and mushrooms!

    Beaches, rain, and mushrooms!

    Pacific City, OR October 22-November 4, 2014 “The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination & brings eternal joy to the soul.” [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] With a name like Pacific City who would have…

  • Pacific City RV and Camping Resort (Thousand Trails)

    Pacific City RV and Camping Resort (Thousand Trails)

    Pacific City, Oregon Website: http://www.thousandtrails.com/oregon/pacific-city-rv-camping-resort/ Overview: We really liked this campground. The best part about it was that you could walk to the beach! Wizard especially enjoyed this amenity. The sites are very private. You r most nosy neighbors are the rabbits. It is located along Oregon’s 3 capes scenic route, so there are numerous…

  • RVenture’s 2014 Reflection

    RVenture’s 2014 Reflection

    As 2014 comes to a close we decided to reflect on our first year on the road. What an adventure RVenture has been. It has been some of the best times, some of the worst times, and all that lies between. Ah, the life on the open road. When we set out on this journey…

  • Whale-a-pa-looza

    Whale-a-pa-looza

    The remainder of our time on San Juan Island was spent in search of whales. Since we spent 10 days in the islands we were in daily contact with local whale watching vessels. We wanted to make sure that we choose a good day to search for the magical creatures of the sea. Unfortunately, day…

  • Enjoying ‘Slowpez’ Island

    Enjoying ‘Slowpez’ Island

    Lopez Island, San Juan Islands, Washington While in the San Juan Islands we also ventured over to Lopez Island. This island is nicknamed ‘Slowpez’, as it is a laid-back bicycle-loving island. It encourages bicycling so much that it hosts a Tour de Lopez Bike Ride every year. It only has one very small ‘town’ with…