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Underground and Undeterred: Our Day at Meramec Caverns
A few weeks ago, my friend Helen and I pointed the car toward Missouri to visit some old friends, and…
Baseball-sized hail, a tarped roof, and one tough old Dodge pickup
I was not in my RV when the worst of the hail hit, and looking back, that may have been…
Route 66 Turns 100: Where Is the Real Birthplace?
In 2026, U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old. A full century of stories. Of movement. Of second chances.And along…
Route 66 Car Museum in Springfield: Go Before This Treasure Is Gone
There are some stops along Route 66 that feel like a quick photo opportunity. And then there are places that…
Ultimate Guide to Traveling Route 66 in 2026
(100th Anniversary Edition) In 2026, U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years oldāand there has never been a better time to…
What Does It Really Cost to Start Full-Time RV Life? My Complete Year 1 Numbers
This post is part of a series on the real costs of full-time RV living. Start with My $2,130/Month Operating…
The Mother Road Turns 100: Why Missouri Is the Place to Be on Route 66 in 2026
There are some roads you travel⦠and then there are roads that change you. Route 66 is one of those….
3 Things I Canāt Live Without in My RV
Life on the road in my RV isnāt just a journeyāitās home. After thousands of miles, unexpected weather, cozy mornings…
What Iāve Spent (and Why) Upgrading My 2002 Winnebago Brave 32V ā Real Costs Every RV Owner Should Expect
When I bought my Winnebago Brave 32V in May, I didnāt buy her because she was perfect. I bought her…
A 20-Degree Night: How I Prepare My RV for Winter Living
I woke up to a heavy layer of frost coating the windows ā the kind that sparkles like powdered sugar…









An extensive career in marketing, website and social media creation and management, project management, videograpy and more coupled with a love of road trips has led to the creation of this site. It's been around for a few years, but neglected for months at a time. I'm hoping to write more since I gave up the 9 to 5. Wish me luck! I am thrilled that you are here!
~Margaret


