Westy Rambles West
We’re in the thick of our third road trip with Primrose, crossing Florida’s Panhandle to pick up sections of the Florida Trail.
Little Campsite by the Chipola
En route to the Panhandle Trace Hike, we take a detour along the Apalachicola River Valley to pick up some new sections of trail, and end up camping at a trailhead.
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.
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.
Camellia Season at Maclay Gardens
One of Florida's finest formal gardens, Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park began its life in 1923 and contains one of the most impressive camellia collections in the South.
Goodwood Museum and Gardens
Florida's antebellum charm shines at Goodwood Museum and Gardens, where the wealth of generations fills the home and the grandeur of heirloom gardens provides a peaceful setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
