We browsed around Morro Bay, a pristine small town close to Hearst Castle. It was a last chain of volcanoes. The huge rock in the background, covering 50 acres at the base and 576 feet tall, is the remains of the volcano. We loved the charming town with many sailboats tied to moorings in the bay. The plants were amazing! We toured William Randolph Hearst's castle, a magnificent architectural structure composed of his art collection from the period of BC to the 1930's. Th

October 22-24 2023: Reflecting on our time in Carpenteria, its hard to imagine a nicer place with its small, pristine town. But, we headed on down the road south along the coast. With so many people and so much traffic, it took most of the day to drive through L. A. We both agreed we were grateful to make it through the city to our lovely campground in Oceanside, Ca. It was a jewel of a campground with a pool, hot tub (where we made new friends), gas fire pits, and a specia

After waking up to 29 degrees and frozen water, we decided to postpone biking for the day. We decided to be a "peeper" ( thats what they call visitors who browse through Crested Butte. With its charming historical shops and restaurants, I can see why many people visit the town year -round. It's a great place for the adrenaline junkie in the winter with the steep mountain slopes surrounding the town. Armed with hot coffee and so many layers we could hardly move, we explored Cr

After leaving the Airstream Rally in Sedalia, Missouri, we stopped over in St Louis for a few days. I did’nt know what to expect, but it turned out to be so much fun! The Gateway Arch stood 630 feet high on the banks of the Mississippi River! It was completed in 1965 and is secured in the ground by 60 feet of concrete, 30 feet in a rock bed. I wouldnt let my fear of heights stop me from going to the top! I told myself it would be like riding in an airplane, but it was actua

Airstream provides free tours at 1 PM Mon- Fri at their factory in Jackson Center, Ohio. Reservations are required . They even offer a first come campground on the property complete with water, electricity, and a dump station for $20 a night. The new, ‘Mothership’, Airstream factory, containing 750,000 square feet opened in 2019 after outgrowing their previous location close by. In addition to providing a detailed one- hour tour of the plant, it also has a gift store, coffee

Driving from Oceanside, Ca, we saw miles and miles of citrus trees and many workers harvesting the fruit. Our new destination, Sequoia RV Ranch, was charming with a mountain stream that flowed next to our campsite. The music of the rushing waters made for some really good sleeping! The drive to the Sequoia National Forest and for miles inside the forest was characterized by rocky mountains and small hardwoods. We questioned if we were even in the right area to see the trees.

Monterey and Carmel, Ca October 14-18 Cruising down the Monterey Coastline Bike trail on our bikes was magnificent as we watched the waves of the Pacific ocean slam against the rocky coastline. It was a great bike trail that took us along the coast and through the towns of Marina and Seaside before reaching the Fishermen's Wharf in Monterey where we were greeted by sea lions lounging on the rocks making those weird noises. We realized that must have been what was making the n

Leaving Nevada, we drove through the beautiful winding mountains of Oregon, where we saw real cowboys herding cows! There were many cattle ranches along the way Entering California, we saw the remains of raging forest fires. There was alot of equipment trying to salvage some of the redwoods. It was a sad sight. Eventually, the forest turned green and beautiful again with tall, sturdy redwoods. The campground was beautiful with lots of privacy as we were surrounded

The rustling of the fallen 🍁 leaves, the crisp mountain air warmed our souls as we stepped into our front yard. Home... is that feeling like no other place in the world. After traveling cross country for almost 2 months, we arrived home! Lili ran around hopping like a rabbit , grinning from ear to ear to be home! She covered the perimeter of the yard, eagerly sniffing to smell those familar scents that she loves to wake up to every morning. As amazing as the trip was, the

Santa Barbara, Montevito, & Carpenteria, California October 20-22., 2023 Wow, just wow! The beauty of the Pacific Ocean meeting the mountains was amazing. With the city and surrounding towns nestled in the valley of the mountains, there were beautiful views all around. Although we were a bit disappointed none of the celebrities showed up for lunch with us on famous State Street, it was thrilling to explore their city. This area is home to many celebrities: Kevin Costner, Opr

The magnificent carve in the earth, the Grand Canyon, was a sight to see. Pictures can't capture the vast beauty of it all! It's size alone is astounding! At 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep, the Grand Canyon can be seen from space! It was a cold day, waking up to the 20's and only warming up into the 40's., we bundled up to explore. Thankfully, we rode a shuttle bus to most of the scenic views, but we managed to hike to 3 different scenic locations. What w

With only 24 hours to spend in Oklahoma City, we decided to visit the botanical gardens. Built in an enclosed conservatory bridge over the water in downtown Oklahoma City, the greenhouse plants were a........... spectacular sight, complete with a cascading waterfall and many types of plants. Wow, God created so many beautiful flowers and plants!! We are blessed to to enjoy Gods beauty together. There was even a section for desert plants upstairs. The surrounding grounds wer

October 2-5, 2023 Still heading west! Left Colorado, drove through Utah, and stopped over for the night in West Wendover, Nevada. We saw lots of rocky mountains and salt lakes in Utah. The drive from the Nevada state line to the Royal Peacock Opal Mine became more isolating the closer we got. The last 80 miles, we passed only 2 cars. We turned off the highway and onto a 10 mile skinny, bumpy, sometimes muddy dirt/gravel road that ended at the rustically western, comfortab

Arriving in Steamboat Springs, Co on Friday was magical with its bustling downtown area, cool campground, and gorgeous Aspen trees lining the rapidly flowing river. The downtown district was home of electic shops, art galleries, and restaurants. We spent Friday walking through the city Saturday was a biking day for us on the beautiful Yampa River Trail that wound through the city along the river, over bridges, and through tunnels. It was stunning with the fall foilage and

The drive from Durango to Crested Butte, Co looked like pages from a fairy tale book. We had to keep pulling over to marvel at the vast beauty. It was truly the most scenic drive I've ever experienced! The Million Dollar Highway that connects Durango, Silverton, and Ouray is rated #2 Most Dangerous highway in America and I believe it-- not sure I could handle #1. With very few guard rails on the sides of the roads, nor a shoulder to pull off on, I was white knuckling my pret

The roads leading to New Mexico were lined with miles of cotton fields turning into miles of windmills with occasional huge mounds of red clay. After 6 hours, we arrived at the campground, set upon camp, and went for a walk about. Ouch! 💕 Follow along at www.lovingpetite.com for more adventures, fun with food, petite fashions over 60, and Georgia Vacation Rentals.

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Aww! The peace and serenity that is found at the Serenity Lake Cottage, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a small lake on Saint Simons Island, Ga. is truly a hidden gem and is the perfect location for your next vacation. This well-stocked rental close to many restaurants, golf courses, and historical sights is biking distance to the beach and pier village. It fulfills every aspect for a relaxing vacation for couples or families. The Serenity Lake Cottage is located on a

With so many new puppy accessories available today, these are the puppy accessories you must have for home and travel to keep that new member of the family! We did it! We have a new baby, puppy that is! Jack at 1.6 pounds and 10 weeks of age, brought a bright light to our family after the loss of Lili, our 15-year-old chihuahua. Prior to picking up Jack, our wonderful breeder provided us with a list of accessories to ease our new pup's transition and of course, we added mor

The 2025 Airstream International Rally in Sedalia, Missouri was full of surprises! Upon arrival, we knew this would be a huge event with over 1,000 Airstreams camping at the Missouri Fairgrounds. Our Campsite-Doug and Belinda One of our favorite events was the Vintage Airstream Show. They held a parade and then allowed everyone to tour the airstreams. They had to be 25 years old to be considered vintage. It was amazing to see how people had worked so hard to res

We love country music from George Jones to Morgan Wallen and everyone in between! But, with only 2 days to spend in Nashville and perfect weather, my husband, Doug, and I chose to check out the historic mansions to learn more about the history of the area. Day 1: We visited the Belle Meade Historic Mansion & Winery. This Greek Revival mansion built in 1853 was gorgeous from the stunning carriage house to the beautiful mansion. We enjoyed the lavish antiques and decor. We

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AMAZON SOLO SMOKELESS BONFIRE PIT WITH REMOVABLE ASH TRAY How about that bonfire! You can poke it, roast a marshmallow, gaze at it, get warm, and just be mesmerized. There is just something about a bonfire when you are camping that makes the day complete. We look forward to a bonfire at the end of a day filled with exploring, biking, or hiking. That is the time to relax and enjoy the sounds and smells of nature while just sitting around the fire. Yes, the Solo smokeless b

The secret to keeping camping fun and romantic is maintaining a cozy, well-organized camper with touches of all of the comforts of home. Doug and I bought our 19ft. 2021 Caravel Airstream just over two years ago on our honeymoon while traveling in our Nucamp teardrop camper. We were at the end of our 6 -week camping honeymoon and met a nice couple who showed us their Caravel Airstream. We loved our teardrop camper, but the space and layout of the small Airstream was inviti

Life in retirement gives you the flexibility and freedom to make some really great choices! ​​ give praise to the Lord, our father savor the joy of sharing life with the ones you love enjoy the beauty of nature and simple pleasures choose happiness at every angle use timeless wisdom share your beliefs embrace new opportunities strive to expand knowledge embrace the present, respect the past, and look forward to an amazing future be a blessing to others make your health a prio

Celebrating our 2nd anniversary at the Valhalla Resort Hotel in Helen, Ga was amazing! The only thing better than being together is being together at a resort that treats you like royalty! J Crew Striped Blouse Lilly Pulitzer White Shorts Straw Hat Michael Kors Sandals It wouldn’t be resort wear without the hat! Summer is heating up in Ga! Ok, now I’m ready to go! Oh my goodness! It looks like a castle… and yes, we are still in Georgia! The Valhalla Resort Hotel is a pet

We entered the beautiful rolling hills of the vineyards. As gorgeous as they were from a distance, the close up view was even more amazing with clusters of grapes hanging on the vines ready for harvest! We rode bikes through Sonoma valley to get an up close and personal experience with the vineyards and had a lovely picnic while watching Lili browse around and inspect all of the new smells of different plants. Lili was in heaven! We visited the oldest vineyard in California

Day 14: The scenery changed from bright green, yellow, and orange to desert mountains as we drove from Crested Butte to Glenwood Springs , Co. We also experienced a temperature change from 33 to 90 degrees on Wednesday . Yesterday, we set out on an awesome bike ride on the RioGrande Bike Trail. This is a 42 mile paved bike trail, most of this trail was an abandoned train track from Glenwood Springs to Aspen which captures amazing views as it meanders close to the rushing

Durango, Co after the long drive through the windmills of Texas and the res clay mounds of New Mexico, was a real breath of fresh air! You could just feel the cool, crispness of the air with no humidity. HTR Campground was nice! They could not help it if the creek was dry! We still got a creekside site, then set out to explore the historic district of Durango. Durangos's historic district was a bustling tourist town with unique shops and restaurants. We had a blast! We had o

Days 4-6: Making the drive through Arkansas to Hastings, Ok was smooth riding as we admired miles of farmland dotted with large windmills. Oh my! ALOT of cows are in Oklahoma! I immediately felt like I should be decked out in full western wear complete with stirrups on my boots! Now that's a blue sky! Beautiful sunflowers danced im the wind along the roads! These lush green cedars paired with the bluest of skies were a sight as we ventured out for a bike ride to explore! The

Turtle RV Park. Eufala, Ok Day 4: After driving 5 hours from Memphis, we spent the night at a gem of a private campground, Turtle RV Park. The place was immaculate! We were not expecting such a nice place out in the middle of nowhere. We woke up to a beautiful sunrise and a nice, cool temp! Windy and cool!! After a good breakfast and a good ol' workout utilizing our airstream, picnic table, and resistance bands, we explored the grounds. Nevermind the hair- we haven't got that

Graceland! Wow! We arrived at the Graceland RV Park and Campground with so much excitement! Even though they didn't have our reservation, they had a site for us. Browsing around the office/store, I kept seeing "TCB" on the souvenirs. "What does that mean?" The clerk said, "Taking Care of Business...with a flash." Oh my, I remember ZZ Top's song of Taking Care of Business, but I must have missed that! It was hard not to dance our way to Graceland as they played Elvis musi

California or Bust!! Here we are one year, 3 months, and 5 days later after our wedding, all packed and heading out to California with many trips along the way! First stop is Graceland in Memphis, Tenneesee. "Whatever I will become will be what God has chosen for me."- Elvis Presley