During the last 30 days we looped around Lake Michigan touring many of the small coastal communities along the way. After surviving the 4th of July weekend-rush, we decided it …

Its never easy finding free camping on a holiday weekend. On Friday night we stayed at a Harvest Hosts location near Green Bay. It was a goat-milking farm with a …

We drove from Ishpeming, Michigan to Door County, Wisconsin with hopes of exploring more of the Lake Michigan waterfront. We set up camp at Tranquil Timbers in Sturgeon Bay – …

June was an amazing month; we visited three states, three great lakes, and did it all with our lowest monthly expenses to date! While this is cause for celebration, we …

We finally made it to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! Setting up camp at Country Village RV Park in Ishpeming, we were centrally located for exploring the Lake Superior coast. Here’s the …

We camped at Waterways Campground as we explored Cheboygan, Michigan; the last stop  of our “lower peninsula” tour. The park was beautiful and well-kept, featuring a waterfront dock and grassy fields. …

We’ve had our eyes on French Farm Lake since entering Michigan. There aren’t many free camping options in the state, so when we spotted this one on FreeCampsites.net, we knew …

We left Frankfort and trekked 20 miles north to Empire, Michigan. Ready to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, we made Indigo Bluffs RV Park our home-base for a few …

We love hiking National Park trails. They’re well maintained, wide enough for multiple hikers, and offer some of the most scenic views. The only downside – its hard to find …

We’re inching north everyday, and the views become increasingly beautiful. We pulled into Betsie River Camp Site in Frankfort, Michigan and fell in love with the area. The coastal community …

Last week we discovered Saddle Lake campground in the southern tip of the Hoosier National Forest and thoroughly enjoyed our boondocking experience. Thanks to freecampsites.net, we found Blackwell Horse Camp …

Finally, we found some quality boondocking on our way to the Great Lakes! The Hoosier National Forest stretches 100 miles – from Tell City to Bloomington, Indiana – and offers …

Before we focus on getting up to the Great Lakes for the summer, we are attending a molded-fiberglass camper rally in Hiawassee, Georgia. Last month we made reservations for the …

After six weeks of driveway surfing in our hometown, we’re finally back on the open road. It took us a few days to rediscover the rhythm of nomadic life. Our …

We’re finally out of the desert and loving it! Spring is in full bloom in Texas. We’ve been enjoying roadside wildflowers, green grass, and the sound of waves rolling into …

Making our way from Arizona to Alabama, we decided to scope out Austin, Texas. The city was bustling with the energy of SXSW and the parks were swamped with spring …

Roswell, New Mexico has been on our list of places to visit since we began our journey in September. We’re both intrigued by the supernatural and the idea of alien …

Earlier this month a couple of fellow campers told us about Three Rivers Petroglyphs BLM Site in Tularosa, New Mexico. Swayed by their description, we decided to give it a shot! The …

After leaving Patagonia, we made our way east toward Bisbee, Arizona. It’s a historic mining town with unique charm, drawing tourists from all over the country. Unfortunately, our typical boondocking resources turned …

We’ve been slowly moving east through southern Arizona in search of the best free campsites – working on our tans while we escape the winter blues. Using a few search tools (Campendium, …

We stumbled upon one of Arizona’s secret beauties and her name is Arivaca. We have been getting to know these rolling hills for about a week now and are in …

We stumbled upon La Siesta Campgrounds in the Rollin’ Oldies Vintage Trailers Facebook group. The campground was mentioned for its unique offerings – an RV park with electric & water …

We knew nothing about Fiber Stream campers when we stumbled upon the Craigslist post that led us to our “home on wheels”. However, the breadbox shape, bubbled front window, and …

There’s a lot of information about Snyder Hill BLM scattered throughout internet review sites. Reading as many of these as possible, I had some concerns about the campground before we arrived. …

After leaving Casa Grande, our month-long “Arizona Borderland” sightseeing tour began in Tucson. Our plan is to explore the historic southern Arizona cities and towns rich with Spanish & Mexican …

After a week of shower-less boondocking in Quartzsite, Olivia and I were ready to clean up and make our way toward Tucson. We were searching for an affordable campground, within …

After a couple days of boondocking at American Girl Mine, Olivia & I were ready to shower (and have some hookups)! We pulled into Mayflower Park in Blythe, California expecting …

We spent the first eight days of 2016 camping at RV resorts in El Centro and Yuma. It was time for a dose of nature and space. American Girl Mine seemed …

After spending two months in the comfort of southern California we decided it was time to venture across the border into Arizona. Our plan was to explore Yuma for a …

Greetings From Slab City, USA During our time camping around the Salton Sea, we were able to take a walk around what some people call “The last free place in …

Location:  Niland, California (East Salton Sea) GPS: 33.39971, -115.66347 Price: $9.95 (first time visitor promotional price) Overview: After leaving Desert Hot Springs, our plan was to stay in the California …

Location: Desert Hot Springs, California GPS: 33.90211, -116.36185 Price: $25 (with the 50% Passport America discount) Overview: We stayed at Desert Pools Resort during our first week in Desert Hot …

Location: Desert Hot Springs, California GPS: 33.92339, -116.43405 Price: $22.50/day (with Passport America 50% discount) Overview:  The RV Park is located about 6 miles from I-10. There are numerous RV …

During our last month in Piru, California we weren’t able to do much quality hiking. We trekked through the Hollywood Hills and the shore of Malibu – both were new …

Piru is fading into the distance and Desert Hot Springs looms just beyond the horizon. We really enjoyed our month long stay at Lake Piru; It gave us a chance …

As we move across North America in our vintage Fiber Stream camper, we continue to learn lessons of fulltime RVing life. Being frugal is a necessity. Managing the tanks, managing …

Last week the Esty Sales Group on Facebook invited us to do a live Q&A session regarding our mobile Etsy shop. The conversation included everything from storage & shipping to life on …

During our first month as fulltimers we were in all-out vacation mode. Speeding from park to park, we burnt through miles and money. We bought snacks and drinks at every …

Whether you’re a fulltimer or a weekend-warrior, finding the perfect campsite is essential to the camping experience. Amenities, location, community, and budget are the main factors in our decision making …

We’ve been on the road for two months! Driving from Alabama to California and stopping at 22 campgrounds, we’re now comfortable calling ourselves “fulltimers.” Here’s our Travel Log with links …

We’ve found a cozy campground at Lake Piru that is as beautiful as it is inexpensive. Camping in California is pretty pricey, especially so close to Los Angeles, but we …

We’ve been on the road for 50 days now, and its been over two months since we’ve “worked a job”. While we’re continuing to learn new lessons about daily life …

We live fulltime in a 16 foot, 1985 Fiber Stream camper. Its self-contained, complete with a composting toilet, shower, 30 gallon fresh water tank, and 15 gallon grey water holding …

Location: Afton Canyon BLM Campground – Ludlow, California (37 miles northeast of Barstow, on I-15) GPS: 35.03784, -116.38446 Overview: The campground is 3.5 miles off of I-15. Afton Canyon Road (sand/dirt/gravel) leads directly …

Location: Tecopa Hot Springs, California GPS: 35.87229, -116.23273 Overview: There are three campgrounds in the area. We stayed at the “Tecopa Hot Springs Campground” with the rate of $18 a night or …

We’re Olivia & Kyle – owners of The Wooden Earth on Etsy. We’ve been operating our online shop for almost two years. It began as a hobby, but has transformed …

From Alabama to California, we officially have one month under our belts. We’ve learned as much in the first month of “fulltiming” as we had in a year of planning …

Location: Overton Wildlife Management  GPS: 36.51662, -114.42454    Overview: There are multiple boondocking locations in Overton. This campground allows visitors to stay for free for eight consecutive days. There are …

Today we departed Mesquite, Nevada where we stayed at a casino hosted campground, right across the border from Utah. We stayed the night to catch up on laundry, wash dishes …

We made it to the Grand Canyon and it was one hail of an adventure! A week earlier we reserved a three-night stay at Mather Campground located inside the National …