On May 1st 2025 ... the ADVENTURE began! 

We pulled out of our driveway with the camper packed with everything we will need for the next 3 months (hopefully). Our goal is Yellowstone National Park by May 17th where we will begin our two month seasonal job at Fishing Bridge General Store. But first, we had a few important visits to make: Santa Cruz, CA to visit our son Brock and his wife Heather and Vancouver, WA to see our son TJ, his wife Emily and our granddaughter Riley June. 

We have learned flexibility is an important component on every trip and within hours of leaving we got a phone call that our son Brock, was not feeling well (fever, bronchitis) so we delayed our arrival time by a few days and detoured through Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks. It was a tough detour!

First Night - Lake Isabella - beautiful & quiet



Yosemite

This was our "church" Sunday morning - holy





Such a massive wall - hard to get a photo perspective

We finally arrived in Santa Cruz and had a wonderful quick visit with Brock & Heather


After a quick stop in Medford, OR to visit our niece Sommer and her family, we made it to Vancouver. TJ & Emily left for a quick getaway to NY and we got to spend some amazing time with  our granddaughter Riley!









It was tough to say goodbye ... but we are off on our travels toward Yellowstone.

Just checked the weather and our first week on the job the lows are predicted to be in the 20s - highs in the 40s with rain/snow showers.

 Adventure here we come!



Comments

  1. Linda BuusMay 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM

    LOVE that you’re doing a blog. Love the pictures! Love the content!

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  2. RoxMay 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM

    Amen, to Lin's comment. So glad you can enjoy!

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  3. cbakerMay 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM

    Good stuff. Nice balance between wrods and pics. Wil we get notice when you post something? Are you linking it to Facebook?

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  4. Cindy SageMay 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM

    This is fantastic and it's gonna be so fun to "follow" your adventures!!! Keep 'em coming girlfriend! This could turn into a publishable book!!!

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  5. Crystal WireMay 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM

    Wow oh wow! What an adventure! It’s so fun to see all these amazing pictures and hear about all the fun! Thanks for the invite and I’m so looking forward to being on this trip with you via this fantastic blog!! Hugs! 🥰

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  6. Christy Coverdale StewartMay 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM

    What they said :) So happy to be able to join you on this beautiful adventure... thank you for the delightful photos as well... so much love and happiness to you both....

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  7. Judi MeermanMay 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM

    Beautiful scenery and family memories 🥰

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  8. DianaMay 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM

    Love Love Love this for you both. Beautiful pictures💗

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  9. MargaretMay 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM

    Looks like so much fun! I’m so happy for you guys!

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