Friends and Family, Far & Wide
Upon leaving the Pacific Northwest and heading back towards the East coast, we knew we would be passing through some areas where our...
The Wonders of the Pacific Northwest
My parents lived in the Pacific Northwest before I was born. They had a log cabin on the Suquamish reservation, north of Bainbridge...
Workcamping
Working at a campground part-time in exchange for a free campsite, is something that is very foreign to most people who haven’t been...
Our Oregon Trail
After 8 months of traveling across the country, the Hekawie made it to the Pacific!! Getting to the state of Oregon brought a lot of...
Manhattan Project - B Reactor in Hanford, WA
During our journey, we have found all sorts of cool places out there that are hidden in plain sight. Most people pass them by without...
National Parks Utah
So land-locked Utah had a heck of a lot to offer, particularly its National Parks. Mike mentioned how much he appreciated that Utah's...
Utah, we hardly knew U
Honestly, for a day I considered skipping Utah since I wanted to see California, but Mike really wanted to visit Zion and Bryce Canyon. I...
Look into the Heavens at Lowell Observatory
Every time we land someplace new, Laine and I invariably poke around Google Maps to get a feel for the area. We look for grocery stores...
Arizona Parks: State Parks vs. RV Parks
We figured that while in the southwest, we should try staying at a state park. We were advised it can be a cheaper option, and with such...
Balancing Faith on the Road
Missionaries take their faith on the road and work to spread it far and wide, as for me, I’m just trying to balance mine on this journey....