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, …

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tcaERxg29k%5D 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 …

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 six, …

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 …

After Moab, we backtracked a bit to explore Mesa Verde. It didn’t feel right to move on without visiting the ancient cliff dwellings, just two hours away. We stayed in the …

We’ve covered a lot of ground in our first two weeks on the road – almost too much ground. When leaving our home in Alabama, we also wanted to leave …

After our stay in Hot Springs, we were rested enough to make the 320 mile trek to Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Osage Beach, Missouri.  Scenic highways twisting …

We finally made it out of the workshop and onto the campground! We worked extra hard this past week moving out of our house and into the camper. It was …

Only 35 days until our projected departure date! The wiring in our camper was outdated and damaged, so we decided to rewire the entire camper to ensure we don’t have any difficulties or …