While there is no way to make this an all-inclusive list, and to date, my only experience camping is car camping, here is a list of campgrounds and places we’ve seen in Washington State and a little bit about them from our perspective. Yakima Sportsman State Park Built around a bit of an oasis in the Yakima Valley, Yakima Sportsman State Park was an overnight stay when we ventured to
This is the second installment of the parks and other places we’ve been to and explored in Washington State. Sadly I wasn’t as great of a shutterbug with these locations, so it will be a bit more word and a bit less image. Big Pines Recreation Area and Campground Yakima River Valley Tucked into the Yakima River valley this campground was less than ideal. We reserved one of the drive-in
As I’ve written before our family is going from a house to a Skoolie, so I’ve decided to start writing an in-depth series about what a skoolie is, how they work, and chronicle our transition. Timeline view. What is a Skoolie? In short, a Skoolie is a retired bus. Often times a school bus, but sometimes tour or transit buses are used too. The bus gains a new life as
I was recently watching an episode of “Just Shoot Me” and the main characters kept throwing around a quote. “Sometimes on the way to your dreams, you get lost and find a better one.” I thought it was uniquely powerful for people in our position, transitioning from one paradigm to a radically different one. This particular shift is moving from a “sticks and bricks” home to a nomadic lifestyle, leaving
As many of you are aware our launch has been hit by delay after delay, unexpected twist after unwanted turn. Through it all I’ve done my very best to keep a level head, a laissez-faire attitude, and exude calm for my family to draw from. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click on it and make a purchase I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to
When it comes to survival and comfort on the road one needs to consider three main things; power, water, and waste handling. Power and water are pretty straightforward. Water can be stored in tanks, brought in bottles, or just locally sourced via a hook-up or fill. Power can be more variable; storage in batteries, generation with a generator or solar, or again locally sourced via hookups. Waste on the other
That is a huge question and one of the ones we struggled with before making our choice. Let me list the main options in quick succession. Let’s break these down type by type Class A: AKA the BIG ONES. These types of RVs look like buses, drive like buses, drink fuel like water, but have the most options for slide-outs (extra living space when parked) and total amenities. However, passenger
As we contemplate the transitions from living in a home to moving into the bus one of the biggest changes to consider this time of year is Christmas decorations and traditions. Our home has been no stranger to change in these regards, considering its size and our already non-traditional attitudes. Our first Christmas when it was just me and “mom” we didn’t even have a tree but made a “Christmas
One of our reasons for going with a skoolie vs getting a nice Class A RV is the ability to keep the whole family together on travel days. Yes, some Class A RVs have seating for passengers, however, they are not well regulated and are often added as an afterthought. Additionally, there is usually not a wall between the driving compartment and the living area, turning your rack of McCormick’s
When you have kids you have toys. They go together like bratwurst and sauerkraut. It’s possible to have one without the other, but do you think it will be a pleasant experience? As I said in a previous post, we’re stepping down from a 1281-square-foot home to a less than 250-square-foot Skoolie. The kids will have roughly 40 cubic foot bunks for personal space to call their own. This is