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John Keatley

John Keatley

Florida
A native Floridian, John Keatley spent his youth playing outdoors, followed by a 33-year career with the Space Shuttle. Co-author of a dozen guidebooks with his wife Sandra Friend, he's an avid cyclist and paddler, car enthusiast, and museum-goer.
30
Mar
VW Vanagon with its top popped

Prepping Primrose for the Panhandle

Before taking a 1,000-mile journey across Florida to hike distant sections of the Florida Trail, we find it necessary to upgrade the tires on Primrose.
2 min read
26
Mar
Camp WhereUWanna

Camp WhereUWanna

More adventures in Primrose as we head for the Florida Trail Conference and discover that the speedometer isn't quite telling the truth.
6 min read
20
Feb
Slightly blurred image of a Jeep track hemmed in by forest

Off-roading, Westy-style

It’s one bumpy ride as we tunnel our way through the Big Scrub of the Ocala National Forest with Primrose, our brand new vintage Westy, on a jeep road.
3 min read
17
Feb
Westfalia camper with slider and back door open parked outside a cabin

A Twisted Valentine Tale

A planned Valentines Day hike on the Florida Trail morphs into something completely different as a chain of coincidences fall into place.
3 min read
13
Feb
A VW Westfalia looms next to shorter vehicles in a dark garage

Home Sweet Camper

What’s an upgrade from tent camping when you’re hiking? A camper van! JK’s history with VW camper vans led us to a Westfalia of our own to use as our base camp.
6 min read
31
Jan
Hiking Can Wait

Hiking Can Wait

Leaving the Florida Trail to chase down a lead on a new antique VW Westfalia camper, JK discovers it’s well worth the detour.
1 min read
26
Nov
Flushmaster 2000

John versus the Flushmaster

Home repairs aren't as simple as they seem. We try to get our toilet under control before a major trip, and discover that modern plumbing parts just aren't what they used to be.
3 min read
18
Oct
Willowood Inn in Baraboo

Exploring Baraboo

In Baraboo, Wisconsin after Chicago, we realized there were more people riding with us on the "el" than I think live in Baraboo.
3 min read
08
Oct
Visiting the National Corvette Museum

Visiting the National Corvette Museum

Corvette lovers rejoice! The National Corvette Museum is your mecca for all things Corvette, from classic cars to memorabilia from Corvette clubs worldwide
2 min read
01
Oct
Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches

Collecting Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches

As our travels take us across America, we're stopping in Boy Scout council offices to add to a lifelong collection of Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patches.
3 min read