Crashing uCamp and Thoughts on the New T@b 400

Rocky in Sugarcreek

What do you on a humid, overcast Sunday afternoon in July? You crash the inaugural Ucamp event in Sugarcreek, Ohio, of course! After catching Nathan Brown’s photo of his  T@b set up at Winklepleck Grove, I decided I might try to swing by and say, “Hello” to the early arrivals and meet some of my … Read more

Spring Camping at West Branch State Park in NE Ohio

Rear View

I am always on the prowl for the best, campground close to the University of Akron I can find, to make it easy to camp when I go to my nephew’s football games. The area boondocking spots are a little too far for me because I need to be able to minimize travel time to … Read more

Winter Camping at Punderson State Park

I have been anxious to some winter camping for the last 2 years. Last year it didn’t work out and this year….let’s just say it’s hard to call camping in 50-60 degree temperatures, “winter camping.” I love the cold and snow and until last weekend, it has been scarce fir those of in the eastern … Read more

Another 5,000 Miles Later: Rest Areas Along I-80 and I-76

  When nature calls or you just need to stretch, the rest areas along interstate highways are a welcome sight for weary travelers. I am just wrapping up another trip and wanted to share some feedback about rest areas along I-80 and I -76 between Pittsburgh and Colorado. I-76 in Colorado When making that diagonal … Read more