Expeditions

for your small travel trailer

Spring “Pie Country” Camping

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Spring “Pie Country” Camping April 6th – 9th 2026 (3 nights) Julian (in San Diego County) is the perfect place to go in spring for a fantastic camping experience in the Cleveland National Forest area, served up with a slice of pie.  This hallmark little town is known for it’s old main street country charm…

Free Camping in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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Free Camping in Anza Borrego Desert State Park February 23rd – 25th 2026 (2 nights) Sometimes a spontaneous midweek break is the perfect way to take an adventure.  And, fortunately, there are numerous wonderful places for outdoor adventures to be had near our home in San Diego.  Anza Borrego Desert State Park is one such…

Searching for Monarchs on the California Coast

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Searching for Monarchs on the California Coast January 18th – 26th 2026 (8 nights) After two weeks of strong winter storms, California was finally given a reprieve.  Clear blue, sunny skies and warm conditions followed.  The nice weather presented an opportunity to finally visit the Monarch Butterfly Grove in Pismo Beach.  We had visited the…

Lake Tahoe, California Coast & Beyond

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Lake Tahoe, California Coast & Beyond June 25th – July 7th 2025 (12 nights) Our first major Scamp trip was at DL Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe about five years ago.  Since then, we’ve taken 43 trips at 162 locations and have spent 290 nights sleeping in our 2020 Scamp 13′ travel trailer.  And, we’ve…