We’re going back on the road! This time, more of a North-westerly direction because it’s too damn hot in my beloved Southwest. I’ve got an opportunity to work remotely for a couple of months, so I’m taking advantage of this and going explorin’ First stop is southern Illinois to visit mom and old friends, then north. I’m thinking of heading up through North Dakota on I-90 (visit the Minuteman Missile Visitor Center, Badlands, Crazy Horse Memorial), over to Wyoming for…
I thought about making it in three days, but the beautiful spot I boondocked at Roosevelt Lake was marred by the proximity of the highway. It is a quiet highway, but nonetheless, a decently traveled road with views of my campsite. My first night was initially difficult. Pugsly had a little mishap in the truck. I took her pillow out and washed it in the lake, then set it on the truck hood to dry. Her bottom was kinda poopy…
…Still at Buckeye hot springs A veritable herd of FourWheelCamper (FWC) neighbors! THIS is what it’s about! We all camped together! My acquaintance from one of my campering forums arrived late afternoon. Argos and his goofy 5 year old Golden ran and ran and ran and… after the dogs had their dinner, us people were standing around chatting and tail-gate snacking when Argos fell over! It looked like his front legs collapsed under him. He had the look of a…
One thing I noticed as my days passed is that I wrote less and has much less ennui. I was more invested in the immediate exploration, and the “where to camp tonight?” and “what to do tomorrow?” questions. Oct 1 : The Pads, just East of Death Valley Now I can say I’ve been to (through) Vegas. Had some awesome chicken BBQ there! My love affair with road trips and traveling started in utero I’m sure. I was born on…