In my last article, I told the tale of having a blowout that almost ended the trip. With some help from an RV tech, five new tires, and some DIY repair, we were hoping to leave all of that kind of excitement behind us! And, for a couple of days, we did. Leaving Albuquerque with … Read more
After we finished our tour of Grand Canyon Caverns, it was time to continue the journey along Route 66. In this post, I’m going to talk about how bad things can happen. Sometimes, it’s a meteor striking the earth. Other times, it’s a nail going into a tire on your trailer, setting off a sequence … Read more
Earlier this year, I posted a lot about an upcoming EV trip not only along the length of Route 66, but then to the east coast and then back to New Mexico. If you’ve been following along, you probably noticed the updates on CleanTechnica abruptly stopped after we hit Kingman, Arizona. I continued posting photos … Read more
For two years, a chunk of old concrete sitting in a rushing Smoky Mountains river left me wondering about its history. It looked like the washed-out remains of a bridge for cars, but the truth is a lot heavier, both physically and emotionally. That decaying block is actually the scar of an environmental disaster. Even … Read more
If you watch the popular YouTube channel RV Miles, you might have caught their recent video detailing how fast the RV industry is getting hit by the current fuel crunch. Gas prices are climbing again, and as Jason Epperson pointed out, it is not just the usual spring blend markup. Between global oil supply … Read more
If you’ve been checking the timestamps on this site, you’ve probably noticed a bit of a gap. Aside from a recent news roundup, things have been quiet here since 2024. I haven’t been idle—I’ve been busy over at CleanTechnica, working on other projects, and handling some family caretaking duties—but the “boots on the ground” mission … Read more
Today, I’m starting something new to go with my posts about my own electric RVing and travel experiences: a daily news roundup that focuses on things that affect sustainable outdoor recreation. Let me know what you think, and if this is something readers end up loving, I’ll keep doing it a few times a week! … Read more
I know the Charge to the Parks website hasn’t been very busy lately, and that’s something that’s going to change soon. I’ve been working very hard behind the scenes to get ready for some really cool trips in the near future! Be sure to visit often or follow me on one of the social media … Read more
With all of the people leaving X/Twitter recently, I’ve decided to set up a presence on BlueSky and share links to other places. The BlueSky account now is just a simple bridge (using Bridgy Fed) to publish articles from here onto BlueSky, but hopefully more features are added soon, like following back and comment integration. … Read more
Over at CleanTechnica, I recently wrote several interesting articles about national parks and EVs. First off, there’s a new EV charging station just outside of Arches National Park. Electrify America has partnered with Rocky Mountain Power to open an 8-stall station, including one dedicated pull-through stall. Plus, several others could work well for people pulling … Read more