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Doug and I were relaxing outside the RV on the 4th of July when I casually mentioned that I had applied for a spot at a travel conference taking place in November. Since the conference is in Carlsbad, California, I was thinking it would be a great time to drive Route 66. In the RV. My thought process : the deserts won't be too hot... it's just before Thanksgiving so Doug … [Read More...]
Camping is one of my family's favorite vacations. Whether we're in a plush resort like KOA or in a state park with limited amenities, we love being able to get away … [Read More...]
It's been a wet summer. I can count on one hand- using one finger- the number of camping trips we've taken when not a drop of rain fell. And, a couple of times, the … [Read More...]
Camping is one of my family's favorite vacations. Whether we're in a plush resort like KOA or in a state park with limited amenities, we love being able to get away … [Read More...]
“Mom, please can I take Bubbles home with me—I’ll carry him the whole way. Pleeeeeease,” pleaded my daughter who’d just become BFFs with a green sea turtle circling … [Read More...]
Few realize there is a big canyon in Texas. In fact, Palo Duro Canyon, just 30 minutes outside Amarillo, is the second largest canyon in the US. And it is stunning. Capitol Peak in Palo Duro Canyon Dozens of hiking, mountain biking, and … [Read More...]
Not only is the Key Underwood Coon Dog Cemetery the first of its kind, it remains the only final resting place of this special dog breed in the world. What began as one owner’s attempt to memorialize his best friend has grown to include a graveyard full of … [Read More...]
As I look out my window at yet another grey, wet, and chilly day, I can't help but wish for sun. And warmth. Just enough to melt the remaining winter ice from my bones. Two weeks ago we had a brief taste of summer during a long weekend at Palo Duro Canyon … [Read More...]
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Jody Halsted is a Midwest based freelance writer specializing in family travel. Described by colleagues as “a positive influence on the tourism industry in Iowa” who “consistently over-delivers”, Jody … Read more....