Hi- We are Joel & Deb, a full-time RV Couple with a spoiled dog, Maya, that downsized, sold almost everything and retired from Law Enforcement. We are both born, raised, and lived in Wisconsin our whole lives. Our stick & bricks (our house) was in Chippewa Falls, WI and we lived in our house for 20 years before selling it in June 2021.
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That was a great video. Hope that area did not get hit too bad from the hurricane that went through. Looks like you had a great time down there. Thanks From Wisconsin
@@robertdoyen5434 They weren't in the path of the hurricane. It is an amazing area to visit! Thanks
LOL @ Deb asking Joel if he wanted her to drive and he said no, LOL 😂Matthew says the same thing. Sand in your teeth is not a fun feeling! ~ Shion and Matthew
@@BrokenDreamsReborn Joel always wants to drive! 😆 - but these winds were bad and glad we delayed a day! What a difference and no sand it the teeth 😬! 🙌
This area is on our list so thanks for sharing! Loved that brewery/winery/distillery! The flowers were so pretty so thanks for sharing that too! How long did you spend in that area?
@@campinwiththeconfers We have been there twice and both times we didn't spend enough time there. A week or two would be perfect. This time we were there for two nights and the first time 4 nights. It is so worth visiting!
Great video you two! Thank you!
@@moxymaxx5350 Thanks guys! Hope you have been having a good summer 😎
All those places looked awesome. We will definitely put them on the list for this next winter when we will be near there in the winter!
@@thisisouradventure There is so much to do there! We didn't even scratch the surface of this video! You will have fun!
when was this video shot? TX is 100 deg and you're wearing winter clothes
@@user-tb4fs7uf4h In spring March 19, 2024
Fredericksburg and Kerrville are our favorites. Will be there in September for a rally.
How nice! Enjoy the rally!!
Hey guys great day in our book! Love Waylon, willy and the boys! If I give Ron a glass of wine or beer I can get him to walk and look at flowers too! LOL! Ron orders pretzels just for the mustards if they are good mustards! Alll the stops looked like fun. LOL! This why we also really love September cause most kids are back to school and we love having alll the places to oursleves! Nice ending that was a great song and looked like a nice country road! See u soon!
@@justramblinaround Too Fun!! Give a guy an alcoholic beverage and they will check out flowers! 😆 - this area is amazing and you guys would love it! We are so looking forward to September and our adventures!! 🙌😆😘
Luckenbach is a place we think about a lot since we were there a few years ago, great time. Awesome video as always, thank you!
@@stuwardw We are sure that song is stuck in your head now too! 😆 Thanks guys!!
Have you been to Fredericksburg TX? We love it & do much to do!! Thanks for watching- Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya
That was quite the hike. 😂. Yes, hate driving in those crazy winds. I can only imagine how bad it is in the Tiffin. It’s amazing how hazy it got with all the dirt being blown around between y’all felt like you were being sand blasted. Beginners luck! 😂😂.
@@LivingtheSilverLife The hike was beautiful but all uphill! And the winds were crazy and we were sandblasted! We are quite the card sharks 😆 -thanks
Rick would come in Richard Simmons shorts for high school days because it was famous in the 70’s. Lol
@@RickandDarcirvadventures OMG!! 😆 so funny!!
Hey that dust storm looks familiar 😂😂. I can still see Kenny tho! Glad it delayed you all. Even if you did kick our butts! Miss you guys
@@amyhenderson812 We are so glad you got stuck in the same place with you guys! Those winds were crazy! Miss you! 😘
Ha ha ha you hit a bump in the gas station 2 😂. Dang road ate our hub cap!!
@@amyhenderson812 Yes it did!! 😆 and had an amazing time with you guys! Miss you 😘
We’re here now (July 2024) staying in site 24. Wasn’t the most level for us (37 foot class A), but with some blocks it’s fine. We’re grateful to be in the trees, because it’s so hot out in the direct sun. The power and water are definitely a bit wonky at this campground. We decided to fill our tank and just run off the water pump. Our Verizon signal has been great so far. We just streamed the USA women’s Olympic soccer game with no problem. I would definitely come back here. This is far better than the other Encore park (Yukon Trails) that’s nearby.
@@dawnie3029 That is good to know as we have never been to the Yukon one and heard the sites are tight there! Have fun in the Dells guys
Those Wisconsin accents make me miss home
@@JosephWilber We haven't lost that Wisconsin accent yet! 😆
We had a lot of wind when we were out that way this March for the FMCA rally in Tucson. That looks like a nice park we have stayed at Little Vineyard RV Resort in the area. I don't like the wind when it slows you down when you go under a overpass.
@@WILDEBILL308 It was about the same time in March we filmed this. It was a crazy wind storm and glad we delayed a day! We so wanted to go to the FMCA rally but had to get to Texas for the solar eclipse. We really enjoyed Deming, NM.
Ha ha! “Tiffin seatbelt fight”. …I thought I was the only one. ‘06 Allegro Bus 42QDP ✌️
@@jimashen4299 oh, the Tiffin Seat Belt fight is a real thing 😆 - both seats- driver and passenger 😆🤣😂
I think the doggy area is on gas side near RV pumps been at that all the time when visiting family. You drove through San Simon Az where I graduated high school
It is hard finding a doggy area some times and thanks for letting us know. We will most likely be back through the area as we want to stay at the Tirrito Farms in Wilcox. How nice to grow up in the area it is beautiful.
Another great video! I am so glad how honest Joel is on the heights I literally can't wait to tell u stories in which I drop on a couple trails and can't move and have a huge panic attack Ron didn't know what to do. So glad I am not alone. We agree with you we hate driving in wind and have had several stressful drives we would also choose to wait. Great video can't wait to see u !
@@justramblinaround People think that you can just push through the fear of heights and some people can't! It is no joke! Driving in winds is so stressful and zero fun! We are on the count down to seeing you guys!! 🙌😆
Another great video guys! It was windy and we love Five Crowns!
Hi guys! Thanks and we are glad we learned how to play Five Crowns! It is a fun card game
Been in some heavy cross winds. Scary stuff. Slow and steady!
We can't believe the difference a day made by waiting! The winds are no joke and need to be paid attention to! Safe Travels
Getting fuel at the gas pumps is no fun either. We have been caught in high winds several times. The last time was the day before yesterday, where it literally blew our rig around on the interstate. It's not fun. Nice park and hike. Safe travels. Lynn and Danny
Class A RVs are like a sail in the winds! Going slow and steady is important! Safe travels guys!
Funny.. we stayed at Dream Catchers earlier this year and it was crazy windy then too.
We heard April is there wind season and it is no joke! Safe Travels
Wind has changed our travel times and days a few times. Not fun at all. Great video as always, thanks!
It is so important to pay attention to the winds while Traveling in an RV! Smart move to delay- Thanks guys
Holy Hairdryer! Batman!
@@brendanwalsh1675 haha!! It was definitely a windstorm!! 😆
Wow, that was some wind and dust! What month was it this windy? Safe travels
@@jdroberts3363 It was in April! We learned it is the start of the windy season there and through Texas. Safe travels
Thanks... TT Palm Springs would not be my first choice to practice driving. Although it is a great location for Joshua Tree and Palm Springs itself. We also provision before and after CA 😂. Too bad it looks like you missed the cool oasis at Agua Caliente Tahquitz Canyon and the one just north of TT in the Coachella Valley Preserve, Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve.
@@rdrose61 we are looking at those TT parks for this winter! Thanks for recommending them to us! And things to do!! And TT Palm Springs is not the place to learn to drive an RV or park!! 😆
Thanks... Changed our plans a few times for wind and even more for heat.
@@rdrose61 The heat wave is another good change of plans move! Smart! Safe travels
Thanks 😊
@@daydreamer0923 you are so welcome!!
Hey there! Wondering about what your tolerance is for your RV's max wind speed to travel in? We always play it safe and keep it under 20 mph sustained. Thanks for tuning in and wishing you safe travels! - Joel, Deb & Maya
Try Gas Buddy too. We signed up and sometimes we save more on it than the others.
Tennis shoes Deb 💯😎👌
Haha! Yes! Proper shoes are a must
That guy could do the 72 ounce steak. Lol
@@RickandDarcirvadventures Stan so could and ask for dessert!! 😆
@@ChasingOurSunshine lol
You did good i have only practiced twice and i need to work on it again. I dont know how Lynn does it I guess she drives all the time. Yes Joel is yoir prince that was very nice job saving your feet from that little prick! 😊 Thousand trails has some great spots that must be a top one cause of location i really hate places in which your right on top of each other i have realized how mucky we have been with many of our rv parks. Joahua tree is on our bucket liat as well thanks for sharing. The gas prices are crazy out in the west ...ugh!! 😊 see u soon!
Since I don’t even drive our rig, I thought you did awesome, but yes, very scary. Nice, but they really pack them in there. 😂😂One of these days, Bill and I will make it to California.
Thanks 👍 and watch out California when you finally get there! 😂
Deb, you did a great job. It can definitely be stressful. That was a cool park. I think the gas prices there are about the same as they are here in Canada. 😮 safe travels. Lynn and Danny
We heard gas prices are bad in Canada too! It was scary but did it and gained more confidence because of it! Safe travels
THAT was an AWESOME JOB!!! I'd rather jog to hold the spot then drive in a tight campground! I def liked your second spot better!!
@@To.Be.Determined The second spot was way better!! It was not fun in that park driving, but did it and got us out of the crap site!! 🙌
Tennis shoes Deb. 😂
I learned 😆 🤣😂🙌
Omg! I just said it looks like a Star Trek location!!
@@Tuttle723 And Star Trek really did film some episodes there! So cool!! Beam me up, Scotty!!
We got heads! We're heading to Carolina! See ya at Bash!! 🎉
@@Tuttle723 safe travels friends & enjoy Carolina!! Can't wait to see you at Bash! Our favorite Bash Buddies!!
Deb you did great driving, but bit you looked terrified 😂. That's a really nice campground with all the palm trees, but they sure pack them in. OUCH this thorns looked like they hurt.
@@kyleshore6771 I was terrified and just kept telling myself - Joel got us 😆 in that site and can get us out of i 😆 t! But the roads were so narrow and the trees overhung the road! We had a friend hit a tree there and $3500 in damage and all I could think about!! 😆 But did it and was stronger for it! And learned a lesson at Joshua Tree! Watch where you walk lol - Thanks guys & hope to see you this winter!!
Ok it's official you spent way more than us!!! 😉-Kyle
@@kyleshore6771 haha! We told you not to watch!! You spend like nothing!!
Good video 😊 just saying you need proper footwear jashua tree is 800 thousand acres you came in a different gate all the things to see across the park plenty to see the park can be dangerous in high heat safe travels
@@stephenpolos1689 We learned our footwear was so wrong for sure! When we go back we will go in from the other entrance to start for sure! Thanks & safe travel to you too!
I (Tanya) feel for ya Deb driving in Palm Springs TT... That place is tight! Joshua Tree is one of our favorites NP, miss it but definitely don't miss those gas prices that's for sure!
Palm Springs TT is not fun to find a site in for sure! But so pretty with the palm trees! We are so glad we got to Joshua Tree! And the gas prices are ridiculous! Thanks guys & miss you!
Hi! Just stumbled on your channel! We also do harvest host and we have had great experiences.. Question for you guys... Where do you leave the RV while visiting the small towns? We are heading to Acadia but would love to stop in Portland for the afternoon. any recos on where to park?
When we go out exploring we are normally set up for the night somewhere, at a Harvest Host or campground. We were at a Harvest Host while we explored Portland, a church - GracePoint Church in Biddeford, ME - Safe travels and enjoy Maine!!
@@ChasingOurSunshine amazing! Thank you for the quick response!! I really enjoyed your videos and can't wait to go to Maine next week!
@@Magonchita You are so welcome! Have a blast!!
Joshua NP was great! Fun video, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
It was great to meet you guys in Palm Springs! 🙂
We are so glad we got to meet in person finally and Joel still talks about those burgers!