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Approaching Chicago Illinois on Route 66
Jul 3

Jul 3 Approaching Chicago Illinois on Route 66

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We continue through the final state on our Route 66 adventure: northern Illinois

Our Route 66 trip through southern Illinois
Jun 26

Jun 26 Our Route 66 trip through southern Illinois

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We enter the final state on our Route 66 adventure: Illinois

Route 66 highlights in St. Louis, MO - plus Anheuser-Busch brewery tour
Jun 24

Jun 24 Route 66 highlights in St. Louis, MO - plus Anheuser-Busch brewery tour

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

As we continue our Route 66 adventure we spend some time in St Louis Missouri.

Route 66 in Missouri
Jun 24

Jun 24 Route 66 in Missouri

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

As we continue our Route 66 adventure we spend some time in Missouri. During the trip we visit Meramec Caverns.

Southern Missouri - the highlights of Route 66
Jun 21

Jun 21 Southern Missouri - the highlights of Route 66

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

As we continue our Route 66 adventure we spend some time in Missouri. During the trip we got to visit a number of stops that will definitely bring us back.

Oklahoma Route 66 stops
Jun 20

Jun 20 Oklahoma Route 66 stops

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

As we continue our Route 66 adventure we spend a bit more time in Oklahoma. During the trip we got to visit a number of stops that will definitely bring us back.

Goin' to Kansas City
Jun 17

Jun 17 Goin' to Kansas City

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We stopped in Kansas City, MO for a few days with family and also to get some work done on the trailer and found some great barbecue, a train-themed restaurant and more.

Texas and Oklahoma Landmarks along Route 66
Jun 12

Jun 12 Texas and Oklahoma Landmarks along Route 66

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

As we cross over from Texas to Oklahoma we visit some of Route 66’s most famous landmarks including the Big Tex steak house and the Cadillac Ranch.

Route 66 - New Mexico
Jun 8

Jun 8 Route 66 - New Mexico

Peggy Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

On this National RV day we find ourselves in Tucumcari, New Mexico after traversing Route 66 through the state. While a lot of the original items on the Mother Road are history there are still some spots well worth visiting.

Lions and Tigers and Bears on Route 66 - Oh My!
Jun 6

Jun 6 Lions and Tigers and Bears on Route 66 - Oh My!

Tony Barthel
Road Trips, Route 66

On our Route 66 road trip we stop in Kingman, Arizona at the Power House Museum and then spend the night with lions and tigers and bears, oh my, at Keepers of the Wild.

Route 66 - Official Day One
Jun 5

Jun 5 Route 66 - Official Day One

Tony Barthel
Road Trips, Route 66

We are finally on the Mother Road heading from LA to Chicago by way of Route 66, or as much of it as we can find. We’ll be looking for landmarks and history, kitsch and more and sharing those with you here.

Destination Route 66: the night before at MASH camp
Jun 4

Jun 4 Destination Route 66: the night before at MASH camp

Tony Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

We spent the night at Malibu Creek State Park where portions of the TV show MASH was filmed and then headed out to the start of Route 66.

Destination: Route 66 - the first stop
Jun 3

Jun 3 Destination: Route 66 - the first stop

Tony Barthel
Route 66, Road Trips

A day of adventure on the first night of our epic Route 66 road trip.

Rainbow Basin: California geological treasure trove
Jan 19

Jan 19 Rainbow Basin: California geological treasure trove

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

The RVing Geologist tours California’s high desert and visits Rainbow Basin. Peggy shares geological highlights and great dispersed camping ideas. Join her for this delightful trip through a geological rainbow where the weather is great while the rest of the US freezes.

RVing in Death Valley
Dec 20

Dec 20 RVing in Death Valley

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

The RVing geologist focuses on Death Valley and takes a look at the wonder that this California desert holds. Is it a great place to go RVing and what are the best places to camp?

Joshua Tree National Park
Nov 18

Nov 18 Joshua Tree National Park

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

The RVing Geologist explores Joshua Tree National Park.

The Mojave Preserve - a living landscape
Sep 15

Sep 15 The Mojave Preserve - a living landscape

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

The Mojave Preserve is definitely a desert but it’s a beautiful living landscape that deserves a further look - and definitely offers some great opportunities for StressLess Camping.

The California North Coast and Redwood Trees
Sep 2

Sep 2 The California North Coast and Redwood Trees

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

The RVing Geologist explores the Northern California Coast and the mighty redwood forests.

Visiting Mammoth Lakes during reopening
Jun 28

Jun 28 Visiting Mammoth Lakes during reopening

Tony Barthel
Road Trips

We had a chance to visit the town of Mammoth Lakes right as things started opening up following the Covid-19 pandemic closures. We investigate what’s open, what’s not and how the town is from a visitor’s standpoint.

Visiting Anza Borrego State Park
Feb 19

Feb 19 Visiting Anza Borrego State Park

Tony Barthel
Road Trips

There is surprising magic in the desert when you visit Anza Borrego, a sleepy but giant park in Southern California.

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