The Keweenaw is my happy place. Seriously. It’s an untouched, natural playground, a peninsula surrounded by the powerful waters of Lake Superior (Gitchigami) and packed with history, adventure, and some of the most down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet. It’s got Finnish roots, deep mining history, and more snow than you can imagine in the winter—like,…
We love national parks. We love U.S. public lands. Even Frank is a Bark Ranger. On our trip across the U.S., we hiked, camped, and explored so many national parks, forests, and monuments. Keweenaw National Historic Park, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Redwoods, White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns, Mount Rainier—the list…
RV life has a way of keeping you humble. No matter how many times you’ve done this, mistakes still happen. There’s a lot to remember every time you set up, break down, and hit the road, and sometimes? You get a little too comfortable. You assume you won’t forget anything… and that’s when it happens….
The Instagram Expectation vs. The Reality Before we started RVing, we had this pipedream: we’d wake up, open our door, and step out into a private, secluded campsite on a river. Maybe there’d be a natural pool made out of rocks, crystal clear and perfect for a morning dip. Total peace, no neighbors, just nature….
Every year, I swear to my accountant that this is the year I’ll be organized. I’ll track every receipt, write things off properly, and file early. And every year? I do the exact opposite. Today is already February 7th, and the only tax-related thing I’ve done is open one random 1099 and immediately get stressed…
This is a bit different than my usual content, but it’s something that’s been on my mind since the election. As someone who supports public lands, national and state parks, public schools, single-payer healthcare, reproductive freedom, and protecting our planet, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the next four years could look like for…
Frankie wasn’t always an RV dog. Before we rescued him, he spent a few months surviving on the streets after Hurricane Michael. When he was found by his rescue org, he was matted, skinny, and unsure about everything. But once he moved in with us, he quickly figured out that life with us meant soft…
Let’s get one thing straight: we are not cold-weather campers. Sure, I’m from Michigan, I love the Upper Peninsula, and my Finnish roots mean I probably should thrive in freezing weather. But, I don’t. If it’s below 50 degrees, you’ll probably hear me complaining. That said, weather can surprise you. You could head out expecting…
When we picked up our R-Pod 192, we thought it was road-ready—and technically, it was. But after our shake down trip, we realized a few things needed to change. Whether it was about comfort, safety, or making day-to-day life easier, these upgrades made a huge difference in how we travel. If you’re new to RVing…
If there’s one thing RV life has taught us, it’s that nothing ever goes exactly as planned. Campgrounds are unpredictable, and no matter how carefully you plan, something will inevitably go sideways. RV Spots get taken, hookups are in the wrong place, or a water main breaks right when you need clean socks. But here’s…