Three weeks earlier than expected, our new motorhome arrived, a last-minute surprise in a year full of surprises . . .
The A list
In about a month, we will be moving all of our camping equipment and supplies into our new Class A motorhome, which is still under construction . . .
Vanscape Video #4: The road to Arches
The Silver Box wore its cinematographer hat one last time when we drove to Arches National Park in late August . . .
New directions: Getting from B to A
I’ve written many times about the lifestyle advantages of a small motorhome, primarily from the viewpoint of a first-time RV owner . . .
Vanscape Video #3: A scenic freeway through the Colorado Rockies
One of the most beautiful freeway stretches in the U.S. is Interstate 70 as it winds through the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Glenwood Springs . . .
Another map! Scenic RV Campgrounds
Prompted by responses to an earlier blog post ("Our ideal motorhome campsite"), I've set up a new crowdsourced map of RV parks where the campsites are scenic and/or peaceful . . .
Vanscape Video #2: A New England mountain drive
A Gordon Research Conference brought us to Waterville Valley in New Hampshire last week, and we had one sunny afternoon free to explore the White Mountains . . .
Making a Vanscape Video
Movies have been a fascination for me since I first used an 8mm camera for a high school project – a film based on a short story, with my classmates playing various dramatic roles . . .
Vanscape Videography
This past weekend, The Silver Box auditioned for a new part-time job as a cinematographer . . .
Motorhome parking for urban tourists: The app
Thanks to everyone who responded to my last blog post about a crowdsourced map called "RV Parking for City Tourists," which has now grown to 32 locations in North America . . .
Motorhome parking for urban tourists
I enjoy exploring new cities, but I dread hunting for an RV-sized parking space downtown . . .
Return of the Free Spirit
I’ve been waiting a long time for this day! Shortly after announcing changes planned for their Class C motorhomes (Unity/Serenity/Wonder), Leisure Travel Vans has now revealed that their Free Spirit motorhome line is being resurrected for 2017 . . .
Testing our Spring Break formula
It’s been a year since we took our first vacation with our motorhome, “The Silver Box" . . .
Indulging my inner gearhead
Confession: I am a data junkie. Yes, all scientists are data junkies, but my particular dependency is much worse . . .
In the shadows of volcanoes, a city that time forgot
Last week, I had an opportunity to fly to Guatemala’s former capital, Antigua . . .
Paddling under pressure
Well, I was all set to write up a review of our new inflatable kayak, based on our experience in the Florida Keys . . .
Finally, a kayak solution
We keep traveling to areas with beautiful lakes and bays and other waterways, and I keep thinking how much I would love to have a kayak with us . . .
Winter is coming
I thought I might be able to wait another month or so before winterizing our motorhome, but a cold snap predicted for tonight has left me no choice . . .
Toll roads made easy
I lost count of how many times I had to pay tolls during our last east coast trip . . .
A cool mod
One of the features I like the most about our motorhome is also one of the features I dislike the most: the cab windows . . .