The 2023 Eugene Marathon at Tracktown USA
We survived the 2023 Eugene Marathon! Finally, 21 weeks of cold winter training paid off with two more cool medals from one of the best races in the country.
Rants & Raves
Rave reviews and personal rants about the best and worst products, places, and people living a full-time RVing nomadic lifestyle
2010 Arctic Fox 27-5B Fifth Wheel for Sale or Trade
Our 2010 Arctic Fox 27-5B fifth wheel is officially for sale, but we aren’t quitting full-time RVing anytime soon. Check out our 4-season RV and contact us for details.
Why Do Hard Things (Like Running or Wintering in Alaska)?
Why do hard thing like winter in Alaska when you can fly south instead? Because even full-time RVers need to get uncomfortable and push their limits to the max.
Winter in Alaska Inspiration: Blame it on 2 Awesome Books
These two life-changing books about money and discomfort are the source of my winter in Alaska inspiration to reverse snowbird in the Mat-Su Valley next season.
Is AI Generated Art Royalty Free?
AI generated art is exciting, scary, and sad…but who owns the copyright? And what does it mean to real artists and content creators?
Is ChatGPT the End of Blogging?
Is the end of blogging here with the advancement of ChatGPT and AI generated content? Or, can AI tools help niche bloggers?
Adventures of a Tramp Printer is Must-read for Any Nomadic Graphic Artist
What is a Tramp Printer? Learn about early itinerant typographers and how Jim totally relates to Adventures of A Tramp Printer.
No More Free Camping, Please
The days of free dispersed campsites are over. No more free camping is the only way RVers will enjoy clean, safe, beautiful public lands in the United States.
My Norcold NA8LX Problems Rant
My rant about a list Norcold NA8LX problems, including altitude issues, bad compartment design, and lack of attention to what customers want from RV appliances.
Our Lava Beds RV Bucket List Experience
We passed up on Lava Beds RV camping many times over the years. This year, I’m glad we didn’t. This remote destination is a bucket list California experience.
Buy an RV Park Co-Op Lot? Nope.
Two months after checking into the idyllic Timber Valley Escapees Co-Op RV Park, our plan to buy an RV park co-op lot has changed. Here’s why we are moving on.
Eco-Friendly RV Wash Gear Gets Bugs Off, Fast!
We hate RV washing, but just discovered Eco-Friendly RV wash gear to get bugs off the RV faster without wasting tons of water.
3 Reasons Why We Won’t Buy Starlink for RVs
Mobile satellite internet for RVs is great, but we won’t buy Startlink Internet for RVs for several good reasons you might want to consider if you’re tempted.
Running on Empty
See our 2022 Eugene Marathon times and watch the finish line video from University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.
Is Escapees Discount RV Fuel Card Worth It? (Updated June 2022)
The cost of RVing is going up, but the new Escapees Discount RV Fuel card brings it down a notch with lower diesel and gas costs that help us save money RVing.