Our Camping Adventures

As a self-proclaimed "nature girl", I have embraced the RV experience. RV Travel Boomers allows me to share that with you, our readers!  Even though I have retired from my full-time job, I still have a part-time job that allows me some flexibility.  Wray still works full time in the school system, so his time is limited to weekends, school breaks, and summers.  That hasn't stopped us from enjoying new and interesting places.  During some weekends, we pack up our trailer and off we go to explore the many state parks here in Virginia, North Carolina, and other locales that are within an easy driving distance for a quick get away.  We don't have to go very far to enjoy the outdoors!  We travel and camp as often as we can! 

I am always excited to explore new places.  We mount our E-bikes, sometimes our kayaks, and head on out to a new adventure!  The RV lifestyle gives you the freedom to explore on your own time and at your own pace!   

We have had many adventures in our converted 6' x 12' trailer.  It has taken us to many wonderful and fun places! We have experienced so many neat opportunities and learned a few things on the way!  Because of the size of our camper, we have been very lucky to be able to fit into most campsites fairly easily, even those designated as tent sites. We have all we need and have been on many camping adventures together in this camper.  

With our new rig, the Retro 135, we continue to explore new places and enjoy the camping lifestyle.  This rig is a little larger than the converted trailer with a full dry bath.  We love that feature.  This rig is about 7 feet wide and 16 feet long. It is larger than our converted trailer and gives us more floor space.  We have many more experiences to come!!!

We put on a lot of miles with our old converted trailer. Now, with our new Retro 135, we continue to explore and discover new places.  It is our preferred lifestyle!

Our Happy Place!!!

Home.jpgMe with our old converted trailer
Wray_ArchieCamper.jpgWray and Archie with the new Retro 135

Oh the Places we have gone! The adventures we have experienced!

Our adventures have given us so many interesting critter experiences.  From iguanas, gators, armadillos and cute little deer in Florida to black bears in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, to the wild ponies at the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and to the huge bison in Kentucky!  Each location has had some unique experiences and very amazing wildlife!  I love seeing the wildlife in their natural habitat. I am an animal lover!  Seeing these amazing critters has always been my favorite part of our camping adventures in so many different places.  Enjoy!!

Iguanas in FloridaIguanas running wild in Key Largo, FL. Our campsite!
mama bear in treeMama bear in tree with cubs a few branches above her in Tennessee
key deerCute little Key Deer at the Florida Keys
bisonBison outside our car window at Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky
wild ponyWild pony on Assateague Island, Maryland
campsite Piney Campground Tennessee and geeseOur site at Piney Campground in Land Between the Lakes Tennessee with some feathered friends
Squirrel on backHe decided to jump on me as we were leaving Salt Springs Campground in Florida. Took me by surprise!