Destination Unknown

Utah is home to the "Big 5" National Parks: Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches, and Capitol Reef. These parks are spectacular to explore, with plenty of nearby camping options. The natural beauty, amazing rock formations, and breathtaking views make them worth visiting. Utah is the 13th largest state in the US but ranks 30th in population. With about 85,000 square miles (220,000 square km) of area to explore, I'd say every square mile is worth exploring. I've spent time at each of the 5 National Parks, camping, hiking, photographing, sitting on a rock meditating, and enjoying the scenery.  But my absolute favorite place in Utah isn't one of the "Big 5"; it's Goosenecks State Park in the southern part of the state. Located near the southern border of the state and close to Mexican Hat, Goosenecks State Park is worth checking out. I've been there three times and plan to visit again. Here are my top three reasons I love Goosenecks State Park: Never C...

Serendipity is the act of finding valuable or pleasant things by chance, especially when you are not specifically looking for them. It's a form of good fortune or "happy accident," where a happy discovery occurs unintentionally.    My life as a nomad has been full of serendipitous moments, too many to count or remember, but a few of these moments really stand out.  Coffee and Dog Watching Early one morning in Galveston TX, I decided to find a coffee shop and have a coffee and a bite to eat. I found a nice place that had outside seating. I was sitting there enjoying my morning coffee as two women approached the coffee shop with their cute black lab mix named Abby. They didn’t allow dogs inside so they were going to take turns going in to order.  I noticed their little dilemma and asked them if they wanted me to watch their dog so they could go in together. They said thank you and handed me the leash and went into the shop to make their orders. This sweet little puppy ...

Not my RV I see so many rigs driving around with stickers all over them, fine for them but not my style.  I really don’t like putting a lot of stickers on my RV, but I have   put a few on it that have so much meaning to me.  The first sticker is OCRK, Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls, my absolute favorite place to stay. Why you may ask…the people, the weather, the views, the peace and serenity. I can’t say enough about it. The next sticker is ‘I was Blessed in ’22. I was parked overnight at Katy Community Fellowship, in Katy Texas and in the morning they were having a men’s breakfast at the church so I walked over and joined them. There was a gentleman there that attends motorcycle rallies and blesses the riders and their bikes. I asked him if he’s ever blessed an RV and he said no but he would be happy to after breakfast. All the guys came out and laid hands on the RV and said a prayer for me and the RV. Pretty neat! The Yellow Bird is in honor/memory of my pal’s d...