We would have loved to post more often during our 30-day stay in Bend, Oregon, since we could have filled a book with all of our stories and experiences. Instead, we spent quality time taking care of ourselves, working, and having a ton of fun. The good news is that this presents an opportunity to catch everyone up on our…
It would be pretty friggin’ sweet if we were both “Trustafarians” and could lazily float between locations without worrying about money. But, we have bills to pay and need to earn a living, just like everyone else in the real world. To accomplish this, Jamie produces shows for her company O2 Events, while Derek writes for his cycling blog at…
Helena, Montana – June 16–17, 2019 Note: This one’s written solely by Derek. Other than going through a decent-size thunderstorm a few miles north of Yellowstone, the drive from Jackson, WY to Helena, MT was largely uneventful, although we all had a good time. Once we arrived, however, the situation quickly devolved. From Calm to Chaos High Expectations Nestled between…
June 11–15, 2019 Up Close & Personal Flaming Gorge marked the halfway point between Fruita and Jackson, so we made the trip in a few hours. The landscape was mostly gentle and rolling, and the Teton Range started as nothing more than a small dot in the distance. As we moved closer, though, the mountains grew larger, until we entered…
June 9–10, 2019 Fruita was getting increasingly hot (it’s the desert, duh!), so we decided to skip Moab, UT and swing back around next spring when the weather’s cooler. Instead, we headed north toward Jackson Hole, WY with a brief stay-over at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area in the northeastern corner of Utah. We opted for the back roads…
June 3 — 8, 2019 Willing to Move Reudi’s chilly mornings and warm afternoons were terrific, but we were ready—and willing!—to move beyond the norm. So, we dropped down into Fruita, Colorado, just west of Grand Junction. We hadn’t had water or electric hook-ups for several days, so we decided to continue the trend and head into the West Fruita…
May 21–June 2, 2019 The weeks we spent downsizing and cleaning out our tiny rental home were filled with so much fast-paced energy that it was hard to believe the time had already arrived to launch. After a tearfully joyful going away party at our fave hangout Highland Tavern (you must try the tots!) and the most awesome cake (thanks…
After purchasing the RV in late April, we crash-coursed everything we could learn while purchasing obscene amounts of stuff on Amazon, and watching a shit-ton of YouTube videos about how to own one of these. Between the truck, RV, and umpteen different locks, our key ring looks like we’re some gatekeeper. It’s surprisingly easy to keep track of everything, though….
The Initial Thought Process After tent camping for many years, we had a straightforward—although broad–idea of what we did and didn’t want in our future home on wheels. We considered all the options: Van conversions – After taking a look at different models during RV shows and at local dealers, we decided these wouldn’t offer enough space for four humans,…
“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” Denver, Colorado is a magical city, set in an enchanting landscape, and filled with extraordinary people. After renting homes for six years, though, we still wrestled with questions like: Should we buy an older home, renovate, and remain in the city? Should we…
