Off the beaten path but not lost | Family RV Life, Jeepin’, and Travel
By Tony and Kristen Faiola
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We’re Tony, Kristen, Kylie, & Lexie. Traveling the United States in a Class A RV. Email us at hi@thefaiolas.com. Find us on a dirt road, Jeepin’. RV Life | Jeepin’ | Travel | Podcast
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169. Gunnison, Colorado: Why We Keep Coming Back
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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168. Lava Fields and Ancient Ruins: A Day at Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monument
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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167. Seasonal RV Travel: Where to Go (and Avoid) Year-Round
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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166. Yuma Air Show 2026: The Blue Angels Came Back After 40 Years
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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165. Sugar Beet Harvest Jobs: Pay, Duties, Schedule, and How to Get Hired
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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164. 2025: The Year We Didn’t Plan (And What It Taught Us)
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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163. Crested Butte Valley – Gothic Road, Paradise Divide & Slate River
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Road Notes: That One Time We Almost Left the Slide Out
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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162. Driving San Juan County Road 2 in Colorado for Ghost Towns, Gulches and Big Views
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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161. Engineer Pass in Colorado: Shelf Roads, History & Big Mountain Views
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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160. Cinnamon Pass from Lake City: Ghost Towns, Views & Alpine Loop Adventures
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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159. Lake City in Colorado: Waterfalls, Ghost Towns & Alpine Loop Guide
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Road Notes: Campground Craft Show
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Road Notes: What do RV kids really pack to survive long travel days?
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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158. The Truth About Working While RVing Full-Time
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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157. Gunnison Colorado Offroad Trails & Unexpected Detours
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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156. Why We Chose a Jeep as Our Tow Vehicle
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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155. What You Need to Know for Boondocking in an RV vs Campgrounds
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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154. Off-Roading, Boondocking & Family Fun in Coconino National Forest Arizona
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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153. Overland Expo West 2025: Gear We Loved, Bought, and Still Want
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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152. What Our Kids Really Think About Full-Time RV Living (In Their Own Words)
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May 13, 2025 |
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151. Inside Yuma Territorial Prison with Gunslingers and Outlaws
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May 01, 2025 |
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150. Things to Do in Yuma, Arizona: Offroad Adventures, Family Fun & RV Life Updates
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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149. Is RV Life Worth It for Families? Our Truth After 6 Years on the Road
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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148. RV Date Night Ideas with Kids: How We Make Couple Time Happen in 300 Sq Ft
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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147. Wildlife, Stargazing & Adventure at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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146. Why Waterton Lakes National Park Belongs on Your List
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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145. Banff National Park: Must-See Stops, Hikes, and Gorgeous Views
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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144. How Banff Became Canada’s First National Park and Its Dark History
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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143. Making 2025 Memorable: Our Big Plans for Travel, Growth, and Adventure!
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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142. 2024 Recap: A Year of RV Adventures, Detours, and New Discoveries
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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141: British Columbia Off-Road Adventures: Blaeberry and Redburn Creek Road.
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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140. Free Campgrounds in Nebraska, Family Time, and Sedona Jeep Trails
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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139. Exploring Drumheller: The Dinosaur Capital of the World
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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138.Back with Updates from North Dakota!
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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137. Icefields Parkway in Canada: The Ultimate Drive-Through (Part 2)
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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136. A journey through time and beauty in the Icefields Parkway
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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135. Mount Revelstoke National Park, A Small Park with Big Beauty
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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134. Glacier National Park in British Columbia: A Scenic Drive-Through (Part 2)
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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133. Glacier National Park, British Columbia – Mountains, Wildlife, and Glaciers (Part 1)
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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132. Yoho National Park in Canada: Top Tips for a Family Adventure
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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131. Adventure, wildlife, and beauty in Kootenay National Park
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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130. Crossing the Border from the U.S. to Canada
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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129. Experience Yellowstone on a Budget: A Guide to Dispersed Camping Spots
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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128. Updates from The Faiolas June and July 2024
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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127. Best Camping Spots and Highlights near Grand Teton National Park
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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126. Exploring Alpine Wyoming and the Scenic Route 89
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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125. Twin Falls Adventure Guide From Waterfalls to Canyon Views
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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124. Collecting National Park Passport Stamps and Other Keepsakes
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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123. Exploring Nevada’s Hidden High Desert Oasis
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May 29, 2024 |
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122. Exploring Red Rock Canyon Near Las Vegas
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May 25, 2024 |
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121. Buying a New Jeep as Full-Time RVers: Our Journey and Lessons Learned
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May 17, 2024 |
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120. America’s lowest, hottest, and driest national park
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May 09, 2024 |
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119. Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: Challenges on the road
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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118. Neon Dreams: Kylie's 11th Birthday Bash in Vegas
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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117. Getting ready for our Canada adventure
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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116. Homeschooling on the Road: New Adventures in Learning
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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115. Family Adventures in the Grand Canyon State
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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114. Thunderstorms, Lake Havasu Adventures, and Howling at the Moon
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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113. On the road with The Mad Nomads: Family, freedom, and RVing adventures
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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112. Life beyond RVing with The Faiolas
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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111. Adventures from light parades to laser battles
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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110. Essential gadgets and gear for the RV lifestyle
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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109. Exploring Utah’s Dinosaur Land and Beyond
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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108. The Ultimate Game Guide for RV Families
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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107. Mapping Our 2024 Adventures
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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106. Bugging Out: Keep bugs and rodents out of your RV
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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105. A year of RV adventures and milestones in 2023
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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104. Updates from The Faiolas: Sickness and scenic splendors
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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103. The ultimate vacation west of the Mississippi with Tara and Andy
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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102. Beet Harvest year two: Balancing challenges with rewards and future considerations
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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101. Beavers, Mountains, and Halloween Memories
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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100. The Big 100: We answer your questions
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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99. Driving down memory lane with 12 podcast episodes that stood out for you and us
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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98. The girls talk about surviving without dad during the beet harvest
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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97. The Financial Side of Full-Time RVing
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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96. 5 Great Harvest Host and Boondockers welcome locations
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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95. Kitchen space hacks for RVers: Cooking & Grocery Tips on the Road
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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94. All About Sugar Beets and the Harvest Experience
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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93. Staying rooted in relationships: Navigating the emotions of leaving family behind
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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92. Voyageurs National Park: An Unforgettable Voyage Through Time and Nature
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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91. Leaving Michigan and watching the ”lawn mowing championship”
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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90. 7 Breathtaking Places for Fall Colors and Leaf Peeping
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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89. RV Trip Planning: Tools, Apps, and Tips for a Successful Adventure
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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88. RV dump stations: Making your RV life less crappy
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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87. What the Faiola’s have been up to in July 2023
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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86. The mitten state’s best kept secrets—Unforgettable places to visit in Michigan
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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85. Beat the Heat: Keeping Cool in Your RV During the Summer
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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84. Explore 11 of the Best July 4th Celebrations in America that are RV Friendly
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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83. Updates, Renovations, and a Bumpy Ride
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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82. Making the Most of Stationary RV Life When the Road Calls
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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81. 5 Exceptional campgrounds for RVers we’ve explored and why we can’t forget them
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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80. Embracing the Slow Lane: A Guide to Slow Travel in an RV
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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79. Back on the Air - Family, Remodeling, and New Adventures
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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78. Top 8 Dark Sky National Parks We Absolutely Love
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May 12, 2023 |
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77. From Texas’ Big Bend to Michigan’s Summer Haven
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May 05, 2023 |
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76. Exploring Big Bend National Park in Texas: Must-see attractions, breathtaking beauty, and adventures
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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75. Caverns & Peaks: Unearthing Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe National Park’s hidden wonders
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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74. The Ultimate Guide to RV Maintenance: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Adventure
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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73. 5 Must-See Off the Beaten Path Destinations: Small towns and unique attractions
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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72. ”Life-altering” Announcement
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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71. The Class A RV Experience: Essential driving tips for RV beginners to ensure a delightful journey
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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70. Discovering the beauty of White Sands National Park and the surrounding area
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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69. A Wild West Adventure: Top Attractions to Visit in Tombstone, Arizona
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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68. We’re calling in sick
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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67. Visiting Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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66. Exploring Yuma’s best off-road trails, rodeo fun, RV repairs, and we travel from Yuma to Joshua Tree National Park
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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65. Things to do in Joshua Tree National Park
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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64. Quartzite RV Show—”largest gathering of RVers in the world”
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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63. It’s not a vacation, it’s a lifestyle
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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62. 42 Bucket List Things to Explore in the Rocky Mountain Region
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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61. Three fun Jeep trails in Yuma (and other updates)
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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60. 60 Epic locations to visit in an RV
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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59. What’s our plan for 2023
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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58. The Faiolas: 2022 Recap
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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57. Wintering in Arizona
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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56. Holidays in an RV
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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55. RV boondocking for beginners plus tips and great spots you should visit
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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54. Jeepin’ in the United States
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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53. Visiting El Malpais National Monument and Petrified Forest National Park
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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52. Visiting and things to do in Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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51. How was the Beet Harvest? Was it worth it?
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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50. What you need to know about RVing with dogs
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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49. Surviving without Dad while he’s working the Beet Harvest
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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48. Tips, places to stay, and things you can’t miss in National Parks west of the Mississippi
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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47. Tips, Places to Stay, and things you can’t miss in the National Parks, Lakeshores, and seashores - Part 1
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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46. Things you need to know if you’re considering the Beet Harvest as a Full-time RVer
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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45. Quick visit to Glacier National Park
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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44. Exploring the west side of Washington state
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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43. Can you live in an RV full-time?
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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42. Boondocking and RV Park Etiquette
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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41. Finding fun and free things to do in an area
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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40. Exploring The Evergreen State, Washington State
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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39. Staying connected on the road with family and work
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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38. Another visit to Teton National Park and a new pup
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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37. Reasons why you shouldn’t Full-time RV
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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36. Exploring the Northern Colorado Rocky Mountains and the National Park
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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35. Driving through the South, visiting a battleship, and we’re getting a puppy
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Jun 11, 2022 |
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34. Homeschooling on the Road
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May 28, 2022 |
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33. That’s a Wrap Florida!
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May 16, 2022 |
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32. All the questions people ask about Full-time RVing
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May 07, 2022 |
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31. What to look for when getting RV memberships, and are they worth it?
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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30. Things to do while spending the winter in Florida
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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29. Selling our home and establishing Texas as our domicile (& Chickens lay eggs)
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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28. Selling everything we own to go full-time RV living
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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27. What’s our plan in 2022 and why did we start full-time RVing
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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26. 2021 Recap
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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25. How do you get packages and mail while living full-time in an RV?
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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24. How do you live in an RV with your family?
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Dec 12, 2021 |
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23. Things to do in Bradenton Florida and why you need to lock up your things
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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22. Driving from smoky mountains to Daytona Beach
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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21. Fun things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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20. Places you should visit in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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19. Moochdocking with family and cool places on the East side of Michigan
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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18. Visiting the West side of Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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17. The RV Guide to South Dakota and Badlands National Park
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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16. RV living is not always pretty -- things do break
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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15. Staying and visiting Grand Teton National Park and Southern Yellowstone
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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14. Staying near the East, Northeast, and North entrance of Yellowstone
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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13. Visiting Yellowstone and West Yellowstone, Montana
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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12. All the things you need to know about visiting Glacier National Park
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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11. Fun things to do in the Black Hills, South Dakota, with your family
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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10. Adventuring with the Jeep Badge of Honor Program and their fun 60+ trails
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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9. Things to do in Idaho with your family and where to camp
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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8. All the things you need to know about the Utah Mighty 5
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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7. Places to visit, Jeep, and stay in Arizona
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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6 - Boondocking and free camping tips for getting the most of your free sites
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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5 - All about Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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4 - A Dream Come True At Disney World And RV Full-time Tips
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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3 - Family things to do in Las Vegas (and the surrounding area)
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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2. Move Day and Road Trip Tips
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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1.Discovering Utah’s Hidden Gems: Exploring Flaming Gorge to Valley of the Gods
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Trailer: Off the beaten path but not lost with the Faiolas
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May 27, 2021 |