Year Eight Begins: From the Atlantic to Utah Red Rocks (Spring 2026)

Spring 2026 meant it was the beginning of our eighth year of this adventure, which brought with it the time to renew our Florida drivers licenses. While we could have done it through the mail, we took the opportunity to also change our domicile because of issues related to the Escapees RV Club. Once we got this done, we traversed almost the entire southern US border to meet up again with offroad friends in Yuma, Arizona, on the California border. We successfully overnighted our first time in the Jeep in Utah, and made our way back to Wisconsin after another annual Moab Escapees Jeepers BoF event. We put on over 5,000 miles in just the first few weeks of 2026! Continue reading Year Eight Begins: From the Atlantic to Utah Red Rocks (Spring 2026)

When the Jeep Keeps Going but the Motorhome Says Nope

What began as a two-week off-road adventure in Apache Junction stretched into nearly three, thanks to a cracked motorhome hitch and a botched window repair. We hit the trails with the Escapees Jeepers BOF group near Cottonwood, made new friends with ice cream in the desert heat, and battled trail damage to Rubi. Back at camp, delays from an unprepared glass company and a failing hitch forced us to cancel Flagstaff plans and stay put for emergency repairs. At least Barb got to show off her expert parking skills at Golden Sun. Continue reading When the Jeep Keeps Going but the Motorhome Says Nope

Ruby’s Big Milestone: From Rescue Stray to Lap Cat

After finally leaving our Phoenix Airbnb and reclaiming our motorhome after two weeks of repairs, we bounced between Benson, Tucson, and Casa Grande, seizing the chance to explore the deserts that lie between. We had lunches beneath towering saguaros, wandered Trail Dust Town’s dusty boardwalks, and even found comfort at a sunny cat lounge.  We meet a different Ruby, one that warms our hearts! Continue reading Ruby’s Big Milestone: From Rescue Stray to Lap Cat