We’ve spent enough time around Wright Patman Lake to know exactly what it is—and what it isn’t. Located just outside Texarkana (near Atlanta, TX), Rocky Point Park falls into that rare category of places that are just easy to return…
The ice storm settled into Texas late Friday, and by Monday it was clear it was not going to be a quick event. Freezing rain, icy roads, and lingering cold led to school being cancelled as conditions continued to worsen.…
The forecast is clear, and ice is expected across much of Texas. A Texas freeze isn’t just another weather event. It’s a stress test for infrastructure, utilities, and preparation. Instead of waiting until the last minute, we spent the day…
I don’t usually answer unknown numbers. This time I did, and it turned into an unexpected masterclass in how AT&T discount scams actually work. Over three calls, I tied up one scammer for 65 minutes total: 34 minutes on the…
Most people rely on their phones for GPS, but when you’re traveling off-grid, “good enough” usually isn’t. We realized that having the camper itself know exactly where it is, independent of our phones, would be a game-changer so we built…
In a perfect year, the numbers would be higher. But 2025 wasn’t a perfect year. Between medical emergencies and the heavy demands of reality at home our time on the road, our camping journey, was fought for, inch by inch.…
Maintaining a Texas Ag Exemption is a central part of life at home. While we enjoy our time on the highway, the majority of our days are spent right here, focusing on the details of the land we love. Sometimes,…
When we got our first hard-side camper in 2023, the factory app handled the basics over Bluetooth: lights, awning, and viewing holding tank levels. It was simple enough at first, but Home Assistant eventually became the only way to fix…
Sometimes, the best way to process a life-changing event is to return to the things you know how to fix. After weeks of monitoring heart rates, blood pressure, and recovery timelines, I finally stepped back into my role as a…
