Carmein Creations

A year-long RV adventure across 37 National Parks comes to a close. Reflections on simplicity, resilience, and rediscovering the beauty of home after 30,000 miles on the road.

In our race home from Wyoming to Minnesota, we cut stops short to attend a dear friend’s memorial, reunited with loved ones, explored prairie state parks, and closed the loop on our year-long RV adventure

Mountains, hot springs, and memories—explore Grand Teton’s peaks, Jackson’s charm, and Thermopolis’ mineral wonders on our RV adventure.

Yellowstone’s geysers, wildlife, and wild beauty meet memories of loved ones on a journey through America’s first national park

From midnight floods to a tailgate mishap, our RV trip brings laughs before a peaceful stay at Montana’s Lewis and Clark Caverns, complete with hikes, stunning views, and cave wonders.

From burgers and breweries in Missoula to mountain roads and lakes in Glacier National Park—plus David’s side trip to reconnect with an old college roommate in Calgary—this RV leg was packed with friendship, scenery, and adventure.

A joyful visit to McCall, Idaho to see my sister Jan and her husband Mark—featuring lakeside hikes, a world-class music festival, a Greek-themed dinner party, and a thrilling ride on their new pontoon boat. Family, friends, and mountain beauty at its best.

Hiking through wildflower meadows, exploring mossy forests, ferry crossings, and fresh-caught salmon — our North Cascades and Seattle leg brought sweeping mountain views, big city errands, and a reunion with good friends.