SUSPENZ END AIRLESS CART

After carrying The Big Mango around for the last 10 years, usually fully loaded with our gear, we resigned to purchasing a cart. A kayak cart allows us to park further away from the water’s entrance and not be burdened with carrying it, sometimes longer distances. When fully loaded, The Big Mango weighs about 75 … Continue reading SUSPENZ END AIRLESS CART

4th of July in Montana

Over 4th of July weekend, we ventured to Montana. We had high expectations for paddling many miles on three different bodies of water. Like all of our previous trips this summer, the weather did not cooperate with our aspirations. However, in light of the horrific flood that had recently occurred in Texas, we cannot complain. … Continue reading 4th of July in Montana

Micro Minnie FLX: Slide Repair and Wheel Bearings

Let us first start by saying this: We love our Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX 2108DS, for a number of reasons. But there is always a drawback to having a slide: what to do when it fails, and the associated cost(s) to repair it. We purchased our FLX unit brand new in 2022, and we experienced … Continue reading Micro Minnie FLX: Slide Repair and Wheel Bearings

Lake Wenatchee, Washington 

We recently camped for a weekend in Leavenworth, Washington, where we stayed at Icicle RV Resort campground, located about 30 minutes from Lake Wenatchee State Park. Last winter, we had high hopes of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in Lake Wenatchee State Park; however, it had rained during our weekend there. For this summer camping trip, … Continue reading Lake Wenatchee, Washington 

Priest Lake, Idaho Adventure

Priest Lake, located less than two hours from Coeur d’Alene, is a place that we visited during our first trip to Northern Idaho a few years ago. At that time, we parked at the Lionhead Campground and kayaked on the Priest Lake Throughfare and Upper Priest Lake. This time, we camped at Priest Lake State … Continue reading Priest Lake, Idaho Adventure

First Camping Trip of 2025: Polson, Montana

Memorial Day weekend we ventured to Polson, Montana for a weekend camping trip. Polson is located along the southern end of Flathead Lake. We have explored different areas surrounding Flathead Lake in past trips. Unfortunately, this trip got started on the wrong foot and was not as fun as we had hoped, but we still … Continue reading First Camping Trip of 2025: Polson, Montana

2025 Western Caribbean Cruise + Wekiwa Springs State Park Adventure

We recently returned from a 7 night western Caribbean cruise aboard the beloved Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, combined with spending time exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Before diving into the information about our 2025 Western Caribbean cruise, we must first discuss our adventure exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park.  Wekiwa Springs … Continue reading 2025 Western Caribbean Cruise + Wekiwa Springs State Park Adventure