Stampede Reservoir Campout

In Mid June, Ben, Charlie and I went to try out camping at Stampede lake.  This is near Truckee and not as far to drive as Jackson Meadows but I had never camped here before.  It is a huge campground with over 250 spaces.  I was lucky to find one, site # 236 in the far west loop, and it was a gem.  Nice path to the lake, decent spacing between campsites, level, near bathroom and water.  I took the jeep and was able to check out some great 4wdr roads.  Even got to the top of the Sierra ridge and could see all the way to Reno.

I was only there three nights and by thursday more people started coming in, became noisy.  Best time is mid week or off season, after labor day.  Here are some photos.

site #236

395 Trip Part two – Lone Pine

We arrived in Lone Pine on Sunday May 12th.  I had planned to camp at Lone Pine CG however when we got there, a long up hill slog, we found it to be very tight quarters, unlevel pads, cranky camp host and simply did not feel good.  (more…)

395 Trip May 2019

We set out on a two week trip on route 395 on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mtns in early May.  Our destination was Lone Pine with a planned visit to Death Valley.  (more…)

Washoe Lake Camping

In April, twelve days after my heart surgery, I decided to take the dogs and have rest up in Nevada at Washoe Lake campground, near Carson City.   A little less than two hours from home.   (more…)

Doran State Park, Bodega Bay

In mid March, we made our first motor home trip of 2019 to Bodega Bay.  It was also our first venture using the tow system I installed to tow our 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKU behind us.  I was amazed at how smooth and easy it all went.  (more…)

Winter 2018 Visit With Mom

In December, Kate and I flew back to Illinois to see my beautiful mother in my home town of Lombard. Mom is still active, healthy and independent at the wise old age 94. (more…)

Thanksmas 2018

This year the family celebrated Thanksmas in southern California at Jamie and Angela’s new home. Lots of games, pinnata at the local park, Tibetan bells blessing of the house, Christmas gifts for all, and wonderful food and drinks. (more…)