It was hot when we arrived in St. Charles yesterday. Today, in Jefferson City, “hot” wasn’t nearly a strong enough word. Our thermometer read 102 degrees, and with the humidity the heat index was 113. The moment you stepped outside, it felt like opening… Continue Reading “Wicked Hot”
We are only a couple of days into Adventure 2026, but the trip is already teaching us things we never expected. The driving has gone smoothly, the trailer is towing well, and we’ve reached each campground without incident. But as with any adventure, reality… Continue Reading “On the Road Again”
We went for a local two night camping trip to ensure we tried out everything in the trailer. Regis cooked some trout on the stove and it was delicious. We both took showers and found that the hot water heater shuts off before we… Continue Reading “Final Camping Dry Run and Monkey Grooming”
We took our second “dry run” camping trip with the trailer to Silver Springs State Park – a chance to test systems, settle into a rhythm, and see what worked. I brought the kayak. The dogs came too, of course. The campground has a… Continue Reading “Silver River Camping and Kayaking”
I have been wanting to take the trailer out for a test run and found a one night opening at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area on the ocean. It is an hour from our house, so if anything went wrong, we could get… Continue Reading “Sand and Water”