The Travels

Our weekend getaway turned into both a fun adventure and a learning experience with the Thor. The Campground: We stayed at Heritage RV Park, located near Augusta National Golf Club. Because The Masters Tournament was coming up the following week, we couldn’t extend our stay, but the park itself was wonderful—very well maintained with a…

What started as a simple weekend trip turned into a full week away—thanks to us getting more comfortable with the Thor. Since it was our 30th anniversary, we decided to make the most of it and enjoy some extended time on the road. The Campground: We booked our stay at Thousand Trails Oaks at South…

In the middle of June, we landed in our old hometown, West Jefferson, NC. Everyone in town is familiar with Greenfield Campground, and that is where we chose to stay. Setup is definitely getting easier, and the short drive was not bad at all. We need more blocking. This weekend we took time to ourselves…

This time at Moody Bluff we stayed a full week and worked remotely the days we were scheduled. This gave us an opportunity to test Star Link internet in our work environment. The sites are Moody Bluff are only partial shade. This allowed Star Link to work with very minimal obstructions. Like most of the…

Mount Airy, NC, has always been fairly local for us, but we’d never taken the time to visit. Now that we’re embracing the road life, it felt like the right next stop. Naturally, we chose Mayberry Campground, a nod to the town’s Mayberry legacy—simple, classic, and welcoming. Mayberry Campground turned out to be a great…

Now that we have had our new Class A for a few weeks, we found some items that just were not working as expected. Maintenance needed to be planned very carefully since we full time in ours. We were able to get an 8am appointment with our dealer. The plan was to leave it with…

Our first long trip of two weeks took us to Carolina Landing in Fair Play, SC. A Thousand Trails location, this stay only cost us travel fees. Not ever having been to the area, we were excited to explore. For this trip, we surfed the web for weeks before we got to the area, to…

Our second week brought us to the peaceful setting of Moody Bluff, where the focus shifted to what matters most—friends and family. Thursday, 4 September 2025: We arrived from Carolina Landing in Fair Play, SC, to rain and wind and much colder than what we left! Set up and hunkered down for the night. Friday,…

After three full weeks in Lenoir, we were finally back on the road again! While we originally hoped to head out a bit sooner, life had other plans—birthdays, work commitments, and a round of cat sitting made sure we stayed put just a little longer. Wednesday, 1 October 2025: Wednesday finally rolled around, and we…

With just under four hours of driving ahead, we figured there was no need to rush. The plan was simple: leave by noon, take our time, and still arrive with daylight to spare for setup. Sounds easy, right? Well, travel days have their own opinions. Before we could even think about hitting the road, we…

Our stay at Thousand Trails Lynchburg marked another memorable trip — one we had originally planned for April but never made it for reasons now forgotten. This time, though, we made it, and although we didn’t get to everything on our list, we made some great memories along the way. Monday, 6 October 2025: We…

Day 1 – The Arrival Wednesday, 15 October 2025: We arrived at Endless Caverns RV Resort around 3 PM, after a necessary stop at Walmart. We are here for the next seven days and plan to take advantage of the on site cavern tours. Setup was smooth and easy—gravel sites, full hookups, and large spaces.…

If you’re planning an RV trip through Virginia’s coastal region, make room on your itinerary for Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay. From historic Yorktown and Gloucester to peaceful Bethel Beach, this weeklong stay blended work, exploration, and relaxation in perfect balance. Along the way we uncovered small-town charm, Revolutionary history, local flavors—and one unforgettable view over…

Thursday, 30 October 2025: We took advantage of an offer from friends between Chesapeake and our next stop, and arrived in Red Oak, VA, at Kennon and Denise’s place. Kennon has told us many times to come up, and true to his word, he made sure he could accommodate us. We let them know we’d…

Sunday, 2 November 2025: Smokey was overdue for a bath, and as luck would have it, our route took us right past a Blue Beacon Truck Wash. Quick service, friendly folks, and before long both Smokey and Goose were sparkling clean — ready for the next leg of our fall adventure. The drive was pure…

We knew heading back the weather was going to be extremely cold this week, but the arrival was very pleasant. Of course, no changes at Green Mountain Park. The roads are still blocked off from the flood several months ago, so we go with what we have said for the last few years. “It is…

We headed back to Moody Bluff on Friday. A wet morning caused some delay and a little bit of a reroute from the norm. Since we were traveling through Mountain City, TN we found lunch just across the state line, Sharpie’s. Kevin’s parents have talked about Sharpie’s for years, but each time we traveled through…

Wednesday, 7 January 2026: We arrived around 4:30 on Wednesday after turning what should have been a three-and-a-half-hour drive into a leisurely six-hour trip. We took our time, stopped at Cracker Barrel in Rock Hill, SC for lunch, ran Smokey through the Blue Beacon Truck Wash in Columbia, and then headed on to the campground.…

Since June of last year, we have looked forward to returning to Thousand Trails: The Oaks at Point South. From there, we are about an hour from Savannah and Charleston, about 35 minutes from Beaufort and Hilton Head. The drive was good and even better that it was only a two hour drive. You know,…

Wednesday, 4 February 2026: Our original plans had us heading to west Georgia for a week before turning north, but the weather has settled in at this latitude. So, we nudged a little farther south and found a new spot to call home for a bit. About two hours south of Yemassee, we landed at…

Sunday, 22 February 2026: We left Legacy RV Resort early Sunday morning, looking at a six and half hour drive per the GPS. Arrival time was predicted at 1:15pm. Not a chance! We had to make some stops for propane, since the weather was going to be cooler, for fuel, and for lunch at a…

Our Sunday drive started before daylight thanks to Daylight Saving Time kicking in overnight. We pulled out around 7:30 a.m. with an estimated arrival of 1:30 p.m.—so off we went. Traffic was light, the rain came and went, and we rolled into Legacy RV Resort at about 4 p.m. Perfect timing. The staff welcomed us…

Friday, March 13, 2026: Friday was our first day to really get out and explore the area. Our plan was simple—head toward Shellman Bluff and see what we might discover along the way. First stop of the day was at the Smallest Church in America on the way to Shellman Bluff. While the original church…

Tuesday, 17 March, 2026: Tuesday, 17 March, 2026: We ended the work days with another fun game of card bingo at Legacy RV Resort. We enjoy playing the game and conversing with the wide variety of campers during the games. Wednesday, 18 March, 2026:With a full day of treats ahead, we set out for Brunswick.…

Saturday, 21 March, 2026: To wrap up a great week, we took a short trip up the road to Shellman Bluff with plans to catch the 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade. The event, which began in 2001 thanks to a local couple, has grown into a beloved tradition. What started as a simple backyard gathering…

Monday, March 23, 2026: After much waiting—and one postponed attempt—we finally made it to Jekyll Island for the first time. We had skipped it during our earlier visit to Darien because there was simply too much to do in Darien, Brunswick, and St. Simons Island. This time, we held out for the perfect weather—and Monday…

Sunday, March 29, 2026; We spent most of the day around the campground preparing to watch Tennessee in the Elite 8 of basketball. We got lunch out at Sweet Tee’s Log Cabin Restaurant. Another excellent meal. However, the basketball game was not as good as it could have been. Michigan came to play. The end…

Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Date night took us to the restaurant at the Oaks on the River Boutique Hotel. As Olivia would say, “Fancy!” Our table had a cozy feel and a beautiful view of the river. Shortly after we ordered, we noticed other guests moving toward the windows. Moments later, we realized why—we could…

Sunday, April 5, 2026: Easter is upon us, and we chose to relax for the day. The morning was very peaceful and enjoyable. For lunch, we headed to Sweet Tee’s. For Easter, they had ham, turkey, and the works. We have learned to be there when they open to get in line. If you wait…

Friday, April 10, 2026: After a couple of long work days, we decided to hang out at camp. Beth spent most of the day working through her current Beth Moore Bible Study. Kevin and Drew, from the Legacy RV Resort, spent the day putting together a new playset for the campground. We did come together…

Thursday, April 16, 2026: A couple of days ago, we saw some personal watercraft in tow while on St Simons, so we and searched for the adventure. We booked a river tour with Coastal Backwater Adventures. Since the tour did not start until after lunch, we took advantage and headed to Cafe Frederica for our…

Tuesday, April 21, 2026: We woke up to severe smoke in the area. We learned that a large fire had broken out in Brantley County, GA, about 52 miles from us. The smoke was thick and filled the air inside and out. The reports we got were that the fire was about 500 acres and…

Thursday, April 23, 2026: After work, we headed into Darien seeking owls. Darien has created a collection of owl nesting boxes and has placed them throughout the town to support the owls that home in the area. Barn Owls, Great Horned Owls, the Eastern Screech Owls, and the Barred Owls in the area have been…

Monday, May 4, 2026: For our last day in the area for a while, we choose to visit Jekyll Island again. We spent a couple of days just enjoying the weather, being outside, and relaxing on the island over the last few weeks, and today gave us another opportunity. We started by stopping by Horton…

Friday, May 8, 2026: Friday turned into a full day of family visiting, which was a nice way to begin Mother’s Day weekend. Beth spent part of the day with her mom. They went to Bingo together and then spent the afternoon hanging out and visiting at the nursing home. Later that afternoon, Olivia and…

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Today was a travel day, which meant packing up, breaking down the site, fueling up, and getting ready to move to our next stop. Beth left the campground first for one final visit with her mom, while Kevin stayed behind to finish breaking down the campsite and refuel. Since our new…

Wednesday, May 27, 2026: With our car finally in tow, we headed out for Williamsburg, Virginia. We pulled out fairly early, stopped to fill the bus, and then we were off. Our time to beat on the GPS looked good, and we were ready to roll. Our plan was to make very few stops along…

After Margaret’s passing, the next two weeks were filled with a lot of waiting. Some waiting is peaceful. You sit by the river, watch the water roll by, and enjoy the quiet. This was not exactly that kind of waiting. This was the kind that comes after a hard week. The kind that comes with…

Thursday, June 25, 2026: We headed out toward our next stop: Thousand Trails Harbor View in Colonial Beach, Virginia. It was going to be a long drive, but thankfully we made good time. Some travel days feel like they drag on forever, while others move along pretty smoothly. This one was long but manageable. We…