Ollie in the Wild!

[Boudicca908]

52 minutes ago, Patriot said:

Had to stop

Is that a bike rack on the back of your Oliver? 

[Patriot]

20 hours ago, Boudicca908 said:

Is that a bike rack on the back of your Oliver? 

Yes, good eyes! It’s a 1Up USA Super Duty tandem rack. Pic is last fall out at Devils Tower. This rack allows for full rear light and brake light visibility even when the bikes are covered. 

Edited September 4 by Patriot

[topgun2]

Yet another Ollie "in the wild" - 

This time it is at the Box Creek Trailhead due west of Moran Junction, WY.

Bill

 

[Patriot]

As we make our way north, we booked a few nights on the fly here at Promise Land SP near Greentown, Pa.  A really quiet and well kept park. Nice clean bathhouses too! Our low tonight it will be 60 and breezy. Perfect with windows open wide for great sleeping weather! $27 a night electric only. The Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains have a special beauty about them. This pic was just a quick ✅ of our courtesy lights before dark last night. Love the Oliver exterior lighting when its needed.

 

 

Spicy Kickin Chickin on the grill!! 🤪

 

 

Edited September 5 by Patriot

[Boudicca908]

On 9/4/2025 at 5:14 PM, topgun2 said:

Box Creek Trailhead due west of Moran Junction, WY

Can you give coordinates of that location? I'm not finding (via google maps). Is it a boondocking site? 

[topgun2]

43 minutes ago, Boudicca908 said:

Can you give coordinates of that location?

43.8615070064639, -110.29443105837858

43 minutes ago, Boudicca908 said:

Is it a boondocking site? 

Yes.

It is actually a decommissioned National Forest Service campground.  There are still a pit toilet and bear boxes there and there is non-potable water.  No garbage service nor electric or dump.  Note that the reason the Forest Service decommissioned this campground was due to bear activity some years ago.  In the past several years I've seen a couple of black bears wander through camp, and there has been Griz poo and tracks observed within a half mile.  I never walk around my campsite or anywhere in the camp without appropriate protection on my person.

Bill

[Dennis and Melissa]

East Glacier (KOA)

lots of smog from forest fires

still beautiful whenever it clears a bit 

[Patriot]

Landed at an old favorite CG in upstate NY near Rhinebeck called Interlake. Took a few photos of XPLOR with the “blood moon”. I can’t say we actually saw a total lunar eclipse. However the moon was really really bright and beautiful as ever. 

An AI take on the Blood Moon. 🤷‍♂️

The "blood moon" on September 7, 2025, refers to the reddish appearance of the moon during a total lunar eclipse, a phenomenon caused by sunlight scattering through Earth's atmosphere. In astrology, this event signifies a powerful time of revelations, emotional breakthroughs, and accelerated change, particularly in relationships and personal paths, as it occurs in the intuitive sign of Pisces. It is a significant astrological event, seen as a "portal of change," that challenges individuals to balance fantasy and reality while fostering spiritual growth and authenticity.  

What is a blood moon?

A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse, where the Moon appears red or orange due to sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere and casting a reddish glow on its surface. 

It is a striking visual event, often described as a fiery or copper-colored moon. 

Astrological significance:

Time of Revelation:

Eclipses are powerful moments for breakthroughs, bringing hidden emotions and long-held truths to light. 

Pisces Energy:

This eclipse falls in the mutable, intuitive sign of Pisces, emphasizing themes of healing, empathy, compassion, imagination, and spiritual growth. 

Balance of Opposites:

Occurring in Pisces and opposite its opposing sign Virgo, this eclipse highlights the need to balance intuition with discipline, fantasy with reality, and creativity with responsibility. 

Accelerated Change:

Lunar eclipses are seen as agents of upheaval that accelerate personal and collective transformation, dissolving stale patterns and demanding action. 

What to expect:

Emotional Intensity:

You may feel a heightened sense of emotion and intensity, with significant shifts in relationships and personal dynamics being almost inevitable. 

Personal Reflection: The event encourages shedding old habits and beliefs, fostering authenticity and courage to embrace your true self. 

Spiritual Awakening: The energy of the eclipse promotes deeper spiritual connections, trust, and the ability to surrender to the flow of life. 

Karmic Adjustments: This eclipse is seen as a major checkpoint for karmic adjustments and potentially, grand finales or new beginnings. 

 

 

 

This photo of XPLOR and our TV was taken while sitting next to our campfire. A peaceful evening for sure camped in the Hudson River Valley.

 

Edited September 9 by Patriot

[Patriot]

XPLOR in The Great North Woods.

Nothing like New England in the fall of the year. Landed several nights at Pemaquid Point Campground in New Harbor, Me. https://www.pemaquidpointcampground.com/ 

Large sites and most if not all are W/E only. The fall foliage is slowly beginning to turn and the night temps are perfect sleeping weather. We would highly recommend this family owned CG. We always try and enjoy a nice campfire every evening. Tomorrow its will be time to sample some of the local fresh seafood. 😋 Lobsta!! 🦞🦞 rolls!

Happy Travels! 

 

Large sites! 

Perfect northern exposure for our SL mini deployed on the table. 

 

Edited September 19 by Patriot

[Patriot]

Lots to do here at Pemaquid Point. Yesterday we really enjoyed Pemaquid Point Light House on the Bay of Maine. We highly recommend a visit a if you ever camp here.

 

 

We took the stairs to the top of of the light house…what a great view. The lens was a work or art and still warns mariners of the rocky coastline. It can be seen 14 miles from the shore line.

🇺🇸🇺🇸 We Patriots always love seeing Old Glory Flying. 🫡 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Maine flys the colors of our country everywhere. Just awesome to see.

 

Cooler temps made is making this trip a really enjoyable. A frost advisory this morning. Loving the Great North Woods and everything about our stay. We broke out our long handle gear!

 

A time to reflect. The tide was out and I caught this pic reflecting the light house while we hiked around rugged shoreline. 

Lunch was a Lobsta roll and a sampling of the local potatoe salad. 😋

A coastal view from the top of the light house. 

We watched this long lobster boat pull his traps along the coast line. We could actually see him pull the traps and check each lobster for legal size a toss back into he bay the ones that were not quite ready for harvest. The weather was perfect with 63 being our high and full sun. What a day! 🇺🇸

 

 

Edited September 21 by Patriot

[Steph and Dud B]

Green Lakes State Park near Syracuse. Home base when visiting our son and his family. They have a range of different site types, hookups or not. The lakes are the big draw. They're actually green in color because "they are meromictic lakes, meaning their waters don't mix, and high concentrations of calcium carbonate suspended in the water column reflect green light wavelengths."

[jd1923]

17 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:

They're actually green in color because "they are meromictic lakes, meaning their waters don't mix, and high concentrations of calcium carbonate suspended in the water column reflect green light wavelengths."

Lake picture?

[mossemi]

@Patriot

That lighthouse looks familiar!

Mossey

[Steph and Dud B]

6 hours ago, jd1923 said:

Lake picture?

The fish photo was taken from above, standing on the shore. The water is very clear. In the wide shot you can see the green water in the shade. Closer to the camera you're seeing the reflection of the blue sky.

[Patriot]

If you are ever in the area, do not miss out on the breakfast at the Sea Shop/Gull Diner right next to the Pemaquid Lighthouse. We had to try their blueberry short stack. The eggs Benedict and cornbeef hash was also excellent.

Amazing eats for sure! 

We got to XPLOR one of the few sandy beaches on the coast of Maine. (Pemaquid Beach) We love the shoulder months for traveling. The large crowds are gone and it’s like having  campground or beach all to ourselves. Peaceful and quiet. 

 

 

 

 

 

[mossemi]

2 hours ago, Patriot said:

If you are ever in the area, do not miss out on the breakfast at the Sea Shop/Gull Diner right next to the Pemaquid Lighthouse.

Been there, done that!  And it was a treat.

Mossey

[Patriot]

Camped in Ellsworth as we continue our trek north towards the border. Grilling with our trusty and seasoned Q1200. Still chilling in the beautiful coast of New England fall temps. Went by a “Provisions market” today and scooped up a few fresh cut bone in pork chops and some fresh scallops. Cajun blackened bone in chops and butter/garlic blackened scallops and a fresh salad were “Cheffed up” for lunch. Feeling very grateful for such a great meal. 👨🏼‍🍳 

 

Gotta have a nice fire to warm our bones! 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 11:02 AM by Patriot

[Patriot]

Yesterday it was a beautiful day in SW Harbor, Me and we decided to take a drive over and visit Hinckley Yacht. My sister was their Director of Marketing there for a number of years. Hinckley hand crafts really gorgeous yachts. It was neat to see a few of their beauty’s on dry dock for repairs and upkeep.

 

 

A little windy during this vid. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 06:51 AM by Patriot

[Patriot]

Making our way north we landed a nice W/E site at Sunset Point, CG in Lubec, Maine. The sites here are all W/E and this little CG is located right on Johnson Bay. It’s a quiet little CG with 41 sites and Lubec is the furthest town east in the US. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 11:56 PM by Patriot

[Patriot]

We like this place so much we extended for a week. If we were any closer to Johnson Bay we would be in the water 😄. We are looking at Canada. 

The waves crashing on the shoreline here make it pretty dreamy when drifting off to sleep with the windows open. 

Our Weber Q1200 busy with the beast.

Plated..at 138d

 

West Quoddy Light house which was freshly painted. It can be seen 20 miles out at sea.

Edited 16 hours ago by Patriot