7 Things to Know Before Visiting Carlsbad, New Mexico
There were several things I wish we had known about Carlsbad New Mexico and seeing Carlsbad Caverns and Guadaloupe Mountains National Parks. First, although one is in Texas and the other in New Mexico, they are literally right across the border from each other, so it’s relatively easy to see both (plus Sitting Bull Falls) from the same campsite. We didn’t give much planning to our visit to Carlsbad which turned out to be a big mistake – we just wanted to see the cave and make a quick stop/look around in Guadaloupe Mountains...
read moreThe Dark Side of Towing a Travel Trailer with a Toyota 4 Runner
We towed our Lance 1685 with our trusty little Toyota 4 Runner over 10,000 miles through the mountains, out west and back with no problems, but we might have just been lucky. Read on for a tale of a totaled Lance 1885 being towed with a slightly heavier and more powerful (8 cyl) 4 Runner. Thanks to Tom S. on the Lance Owners Forum (LOA) for sharing his experience towing a Lance 1885 (3700# dry) with an 8 cylinder Toyota 4 Runner. As Tom says … “So, lesson’s learned from all this? I think the most valuable lesson is to...
read moreBest Campsite in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park offers three different campground opportunities as diverse as the park itself. Chisos Basin in the mountains, Rio Grande Village and Rio Grande RV Village on the far east side and Cottonwood Campground on the west side. So which is best?
read more10 Fun FREE Things to Do in Big Bend National Park
It’s true! The best things in life are FREE! From the best place to catch a sunrise … or sunset …. to how to leave the country in a rowboat (OK, so this one is almost free…), don’t miss our Top 10 Fun FREE Things to do in Big Bend National Park!
read more12 Essentials Before Visiting Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is actually 3 parks in one, Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains and Rio Grande Oasis – in a remote west Texas location. A bit of extra planning and some essential tips to know before you go will make your adventure even more memorable!
read moreVisit a Dark Skies Park Before They’re All Gone!
Have you ever visited a dark skies park? Just like the glaciers, dark sky parks are vanishing at an alarming rate due to human light pollution. Visit now!
read moreUncork & Unwind in Texas Hill Country
Full of pleasant surprises, from wildflowers to German food, to WINE! Texas Hill Country was our best “accidental” discovery as Winter Texans.
read moreWhen is a US Post Office Also a Dance Hall? Only in Luckenbach, Texas…
Population 3. When is an US Post Office also a Dance Hall??? Meet Luchenbach, Texas!!!! Where everyone is somebody!
read moreTwo Days in San Antonio
How to make the most of two outside days in San Antonio … not really long enough, but when our week’s weather turned rainy and cold, we managed to enjoy the two days of nice (if chilly) weather we were given. So many things to do in San Antonio … so little time. If you’re a foodie, you could really really OD! Luckily, we’re not foodie’s, but we do have a couple of suggestions. Day 1 – Classic San Antonio: The Alamo & Riverwalk Day 1 features what everyone comes to San Antonio for … the...
read moreOff to Big Bend Nat’l Park!
We’re “off the grid” for the next few weeks as we explore Davis Mountains State Park (and the McDonald Observatory Starry Nights Party!!!), Big Bend National Park & Guadeloupe Mountains National Park! TrailerTraveler posts will resume as soon as I have a wifi or cell phone connection again! Until then …. Cheers! Jan No I did not take this photo …. yet. Photo: Courtesy of National Geographic.
read moreFavorite Gear
Active & Carrying a Camera?
Ever take your camera hiking only to find you need two hands - for hiking poles or to scramble across a rock collapse in the trail. The camera swinging on its strap might upset your balance and there's a LONG cliff below? Check this out!
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Amazingly easy setup, 3 sizes, sturdy enough for wind, big enough for a picnic table plus no more bugs at dinner ... if it's easy we use it more!
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