Visited States

2005

Our first RV trip was in 2005, in Alaska, in a rented Class C.  We had the freedom to choose what to do and when we wanted to go, and we were HOOKED! The wildlife in Denali NP is inspiring - we were really up close and personal with Mama Bear and her cubs . We even caught a glimpse of Mt McKinley, the tallest peak in North America.  We camped for the night where ever we wanted to - even adjacent to a glacier!  Alaska is astounding and sooooo big, that it'll take a few trips there to see all we want to!

2006

Another trip was "out west"  in 2006, with Danny and Margie.  What a great trip!  Now we were getting the hang of this RV thing.  We flew into Denver and picked up a large Class C, and off we went, north to Cheyenne, WY for a visit and a little shopping , of course!  We caught a Gunfight in town, too!  Spent a few hours, then found a place to camp for the night.  It was downwind from a cow pasture, so we were treated to the scents of nature!   In the morning, we were off to South Dakota, to check in to Mt Rushmore KOA as our base for a few days.  We drove through nearby  Custer State Park, where the wild mules and buffaloes rule.  Just be sure to have some treats for the mules, or you won't be able to pass them.  We loved Mt. Rushmore! It is immense and photos do it no justice.  Just imagine the time and effort it took to carve these 4  tremendous faces out a mountain.   Another day we drove up to Deadwood, and spent the day there.  Took a City tour, saw another shoot-out, the guys did a little gambling, saw the re-enactment of Wild Bill Hickcock's last card game, when he held Dead Man's Hand - aces and eights - which is still called that today.  Then on to Crazy Horse Memorial for the nighttime laser show.  Now THIS is a work in progress!  Wonder if we'll ever see the finished product??

Left the area, and drove west to see Devil's Tower- the huge flat topped rock formation filmed in Close Encounters of the Third Kind - in Wyoming.  Then a day later, we visited Custer's Last Stand in Montana.  Could have spent a couple of days there.  Took a ride out to see the battlefield, where markers indicate where the men fell. Custer's last mistake.  Listened to Rangers give talks about how the Native Americans lived.  

Back into Wyoming, and west to Cody for a couple of days.  The museum is actually 5 museums in one.  Fabulous!  Also did a city tour, and caught a Rodeo one night.  

Into the west entrance of Yellowstone NP, for a couple of nights.  The first night we camped in the North Loop, and did the bus tour.  Here, there are more wild animals than in the south, where we spent the second night.  The Park is an active volcano, with hot springs and "paint pots", and Old Faithful never disappoints the tourists.  Truly a national treasure!

Out through the south gate, and on to Grand Teton National Park - another beautiful place.  We stayed near Jackson Hole and spent some time there, before ending our trip.  We left by way of Utah and Idaho, staying at Bear Lake for the last night, where the lake is as blue as the Caribbean   Sea.

We drove on to Salt Lake City, and returned the RV, and rented a car to drive around the city on our last day.  Had to kill some time and it was sooooo hot that we saw TWO movies.  Then, the red-eye back home!  We killed the last of the Vodka in the waiting area, and we all had a good sleep all the way home!

2007

This was the last time we rented , and we chose a Class A Motorhome this time.  We went with Doreen and Bill, and we were on a mission to find a retirement home in the Carolinas.  Saw some gorgeous new homes for half of what they'd be in our area, and found a nice area - Calabash NC. Bob Carberry visited us in the car we all rented, and we drove around the Raleigh area for a few days.   Spent some time in Myrtle Beach, saw a Legends show, and MORE new homes.  Visited with Maryann and Mark in Hampstead, NC and Roy and Mary in Sunset Beach, NC.

Then, in May, we learn of a "friend of a friend" who is selling a Class A down in Okeechobee Florida, or Yeehaw Junction to be exact!  By now, Tony and I realize that we love RVing, and ask for info and photos of the motorhome.  We checked price guides, and flew down to check it out.  It was immaculate.  A 2001 Reflection by Forest River, Diesel Pusher, with 26,000 miles - not even broken in.  We flew home, arranged for a RV Doctor to check it out, and got the financing in order.  Flew down in June to pick it up and drive it home. Now, THAT"S another Post!!