Stellar Travel Day: 7/25/2026

By Liz on July 25, 2026

We had a great travel day!

I took the Yukon to storage this morning … sad, but good news is since it is only a week before I will be back for it, I was able to get a parking spot versus having to back it into the storage locker – YEA!

My Uber ride back to the RV park was early so I was “home” before 9:00 a.m. with 2 hours until checkout. I had already dumped tanks, stowed sewer hose, showered and washed dishes so time for a second walk with Emmett, a relaxing breakfast and other travel prep.

We rolled out of Columbia Falls RV Park at 10:27, fueled up and headed for a favorite grocery just south of Kalispell and 29 miles from final destination.

After a breezy morning in Columbia Falls, it started heating up, smoke came back so I parked on the edge at the grocery and started the generator and A/C.

I actually like to grocery shop. It is the only shopping I like to do “in person” vs online. With Emmett and Oscar in the cool Wild Thing II, I took my time, shopped my list and loaded all. It is so nice to load a grocery shop right into Wild Thing II, put all away and then sit for minute with a cup of coffee.

There is good pet walking at this grocery so Emmett and I had a good walk and then we were on our way.

I was a bit anxious about the RV park entry per some texts from the park which warned against GPS instructions. But, all went well, lovely park above the lake, the owner guided me to my site, helped me back in and even helped me level. Super nice spot and wonderful people. I am thrilled to be here for a week.

They also gave me good direction to eBike to the beach AND the town of Rollins.

It is 4:34 p.m. as I write this. Short distance but I am still tired. Photos tomorrow!! I can’t wait to show our lake views!

Travel day is exhausting!

On the plus side, Oscar did better, i.e. no bed issues and only 1 brief howling episode. He has now explored all windows, eaten, used his litter box … aka all normal.

Emmett and I had one walk around and treats.

We are settled in and will start our new routine tomorrow.