Technically, I have been on my sabbatical for 18 days, but that is close enough to 3-weeks. Besides, I am in the habit now of writing a summary on Sunday evening. This week, I am using the FAQ format based on questions asked by other campers/travelers. Why aren’t you afraid to camp alone? I am not…
I am camping near a lake again. This time I can walk a few minutes to a small sandy beach. Ahhhh. Tonight I thought I heard the water sizzle when my steaming, sweaty body slid under the surface. So wonderful. I want to camp at lakes when possible in the future. I am in a National…
Last night a small group of coyotes wandered along the creek next to my campsite. Their cries are always so beautiful. I fell asleep smiling. It’s moving day, however, to the other side of the Rocky Mtn Front. I was thinking about a trip 10 years ago to nearby Glacier National Park, when I camped…
Birding has been quiet. I am learning that the dog days of summer are not prime birding times. Spring and Fall migrations are better. However, birds are out there, it just takes more effort to find them. I am not really a serious birder and don’t make a great deal of effort, but I love…
I made it out of Billings to the Bluebird trail. Before writing about that adventure, here is my weekly summary: Big Horn Mountains, WY Greatest Find on the road: propane, water, van gas all in one place (Flying J) Biggest Duh: Trying for 5 minutes to light refrigerator (propane connection). Tried again and again later.…
Yesterday I decided to move on. I loved the remote setting; however, the lack of Internet made my work projects difficult, I had a run-in with my popup camper mattress (it lost), and I could not find any good birding places. The mattress from hell story is the most interesting. Before the trip I expected…
Yesterday Tango and I skeedaddled out of the high plains in far northern Wyoming. We headed for the stunning scenery of the Big Horn Mountains. My water tank was empty so I filled up with water in the campground using my hose and the campground drinking water. I was also certain that my propane was…
I have so much to share about week one and living in a popup camper, so I decided to tell the story in a condensed best of/worst of format. Best innovation: Hangers with clips to dry wet clothes Best camp food: Lentil stew cooked in dutch oven over the fire Best drink: Iced tea made…
Even though I am camping in northern Wyoming, today is a typical Saturday morning spent hitting the yard sales. I drove to the tiny town of Moorcroft, WY (pop 1200). It may seem silly going to a yard sale while camping, but I scored some important needs for the camper. The light is wacky in this…
I packed up and moved about 130 miles, back into my home state of Wyoming. Photos of my new digs tomorrow. I am in Keyhole State Park, and I found a huge site overlooking a lagoon. First thing I did after “popping up” was open all the windows. Ahhhhh. Then, I connected the solar panel…