2016, Northeast Journey

08.11.16 2017 Entegra and Fleetwood Motorhomes

Thursday, August 11, 2016 - Two of the motor home companies proudly displaying their 2017 models at the FMCA Convention were Entegra and Fleetwood. We toured several of them and I wanted to share here what we saw for those shopping for a motorhome. FIRST ARE THE ENTEGRA MOTORHOMES Outside second freezer that slides into… Continue reading 08.11.16 2017 Entegra and Fleetwood Motorhomes

2016, Northeast Journey

08.10.16 Gettysburg Battlefield Resort in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

August 10, 2016 - If you remember recently I wrote about the challenges we've had RVing in the Northeastern part of America.  Today it happened again but the outstanding front desk staff at Gettysburg Battlefield Resort really came through for us.  Mary Ann and Lisa we thank you! Two days without satellite television and/or 50… Continue reading 08.10.16 Gettysburg Battlefield Resort in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

2016, Northeast Journey

08.09.16 A day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 -  On Sunday we arrived mid afternoon at Quakerwoods Campground in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.  On Monday we toured Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We first went to the Independence Visitors Center where we picked up our tour tickets for Independence Hall.  It is located on Independence Mall at 6th and Market streets.  The tickets were… Continue reading 08.09.16 A day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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08.07.16 FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts

Sunday, August 6, 2016 - We arrived on Tuesday morning, August 2nd on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, known locally as the Big E.  The Big E is a massive place with several convention buildings all being used by the Family Motor Coach Association for this Convention which RVers know as a "Rally."… Continue reading 08.07.16 FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts

2016, Northeast Journey

07.30.16 – FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts next week August 3 – 6

Saturday, July 30, 2016 - We're in a fairly boring location right now so I'm really looking forward to next Tuesday when we drive over to West Springfield, Massachusetts for the FMCA Convention. The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the recreational use of motor homes.… Continue reading 07.30.16 – FMCA Convention in West Springfield, Massachusetts next week August 3 – 6

2016, Northeast Journey

07.29.16 Challenges of RVing in the Northeastern United States

Saturday, July 16, 2016 - We've experienced challenges RVing in the Northeastern part of the United States that we haven't experienced anywhere else. Don't let this stop you from traveling up here because what you see and experience far outweighs the challenges, just be prepared for it. We were not! If we were quite wealthy… Continue reading 07.29.16 Challenges of RVing in the Northeastern United States

2016, Northeast Journey

07.22.16 Goat Island at Niagara Falls, New York

Friday, July 22, 2016 - Goat Island is an island that splits the Niagara River, causing it to flow along both sides of it to form the American Falls on one side and the Horseshoe Falls on the other.  This is a good picture showing Goat Island's location.  You can either drive onto the island… Continue reading 07.22.16 Goat Island at Niagara Falls, New York

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07.20.16 The Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University of Buffalo in New York

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 -  I have a deep personal interest in the human brain, what it looks like, what makes it work, and what does it look like when it doesn't work.  When I found out that, near our RV park in Buffalo New York, a museum with actual brains existed I wanted to… Continue reading 07.20.16 The Museum of Neuroanatomy at the University of Buffalo in New York

2016, Northeast Journey

07.14.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Three, the Canadian side

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - If you haven't read the first two parts of this three part blog post, here are links to those.  USA side - Part One;  Maid of the Mist - Part Two Now on to part three which will cover all we saw and did while on the Canadian side of… Continue reading 07.14.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Three, the Canadian side

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07.13.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Two, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour

If you missed the first part of this three part blog post here's a link to it!  Niagara Part OneWednesday, July 13, 2016 - After touring the USA side of Niagara Falls we went for a ride on the "Maid of the Mist."  As they say on their website: Hear the crashing waves. See the… Continue reading 07.13.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Two, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour