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…
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Most people rely on their phones for navigation, but for off-grid travel, a dedicated DIY GPS is a game-changer. We realized that giving our camper its own location tracking independent of our phones would completely transform our onboard systems. Integrating…
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…
They say you don’t notice the length of the stripes on the road until you’re forced to slow down. In late 2024, our world didn’t just slow down—it came to a complete halt. We often share the highlights of our…
