| A City Boy Harvesting Sugar Beets | Harvesting sugar beets became a possibility when Carl was researching ways to make money as … | 2022/11/08 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2022-11-08 20:31:38 |
| A Cow Carousel – Who Knew!!! | Hello cheese lovers! We all know our cheese comes from dairy, and we might even … | 2022/10/22 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travels | 2022-10-22 15:45:25 |
| 30 Days or 30 Years – I Choose to Live | Most of us never give it a second thought. Or, if we do, it is … | 2022/10/17 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal, Other | 2022-10-17 13:52:59 |
| A City Boy Harvesting Corn Silage | When you read or hear “corn silage” you might be thinking thousands of corn cobs … | 2022/10/10 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travels | 2022-10-10 15:49:54 |
| Recalibrating… | When we first started on our full-time RVing adventure in May 2020, we had some … | 2022/09/12 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal, Other | 2022-09-12 15:55:01 |
| And We’re Off … Again! | As you may know, we recently ventured to Maine for the 65th International Airstream Rally … | 2022/08/29 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-08-29 10:30:32 |
| Maine and Acadia National Park – Finally Got There! | I have wanted to spend some time in Maine for many, many years. It all … | 2022/08/08 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2022-08-08 10:57:07 |
| Cancer Free and on the Road! | After a little over six months from my initial … | 2022/07/11 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-07-11 18:42:11 |
| Giving Our Airstream a Lift… | **Note: The video is not instructional. It is a mix of pictures and video clips … | 2022/06/13 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-06-13 13:17:38 |
| Update – Complete Metabolic Resolution! | Good news, folks! After the first three rounds of chemotherapy treatments, according to my recent … | 2022/05/12 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-05-12 16:48:48 |
| The Benefit of Side Effects | As many of you might know, I am now half-way through chemotherapy treatment. I have … | 2022/04/19 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-04-19 10:18:49 |
| One Down, Five to Go | It has been a long week. After receiving a precise diagnosis of Diffuse Large B … | 2022/03/18 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-03-18 10:40:22 |
| Normal, New Normal, Abnormal | I have a theory, ill-formed and ill-informed as it may be. Back around 2016, I … | 2022/02/28 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal, Other, Our Travails | 2022-02-28 13:16:09 |
| Treatment – Traditional, Natural, or Both? | I have been exploring holistic health and natural healing remedies for a few decades. In … | 2022/02/14 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2022-02-14 12:36:47 |
| Gratitude Taken to a Whole New Level | Gratitude… Something we feel and/or express when a kindness has been bestowed upon us. Whether … | 2022/02/08 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal, Our Travails | 2022-02-08 13:17:38 |
| The Results Are In … NOT! | For those who read my previous blog, Life Throws Us a Curveball, you might recall … | 2022/01/24 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2022-01-24 20:11:05 |
| Life Throws Us a Curveball | We are “supposed” to be in South Carolina right now, slowly making our way to … | 2022/01/09 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2022-01-09 14:44:33 |
| Happy and Merry (and an Update)! | As you may know, Carl and I have been in our home state of North … | 2021/12/24 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2021-12-24 09:14:05 |
| Update on Current Happenings | After 17 months of being away, we have finally made it back to our hometown … | 2021/10/28 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2021-10-28 11:08:10 |
| The Friends We Meet | There’s no doubt about it. Exploring and experiencing new places is the main reason why … | 2021/10/12 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-10-12 12:10:44 |
| Sprinkling in Some History through Indiana | It was mid-August. Since leaving Glacier National Park at the end of June, we were … | 2021/09/24 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-09-24 14:00:54 |
| Some of Wisconsin’s Finest Spots | Unbeknownst to us at the time, we discovered three “bucket list” destinations in Wisconsin—Door County, … | 2021/09/13 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-09-13 17:38:54 |
| North Dakota Video Update! | Thanks to my friend, Sylvia, I was made aware of some video issues in our … | 2021/08/09 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2021-08-09 14:18:22 |
| North Dakota – Surprisingly Fun! | To be frank, the main reason we traveled through North Dakota this summer (2021) was … | 2021/08/06 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-08-06 20:12:29 |
| Untying the “I’m Not _____ Enough” Self-Talk | Good. Smart. Pretty. Rich. Successful. Skinny. Brave. Savvy. Strong. Experienced. Coordinated. Courageous. And many more … | 2021/07/30 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2021-07-30 11:39:09 |
| Going to the Sun Road and the Longest Hike Ever! | In a previous blog, we began talking about our trip to Glacier National Park at … | 2021/07/16 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-07-16 11:08:17 |
| A Most Exciting Day! | Have you ever had one of those days where you went with the flow, and … | 2021/07/03 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-07-03 16:21:27 |
| A Day In Seattle – Tips for RVers and Other Travelers | We recently spent a Saturday in Seattle, Washington, visiting one of Madeline’s friends, Megan. We … | 2021/06/02 | Karen Newton | All Articles | 2021-06-02 13:24:09 |
| Happy Anniversary to Us! | One full year. 19 states. 30,960 miles. 15 national parks. 3 national memorials. 4 national … | 2021/05/24 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-05-24 12:20:01 |
| A Glimpse of California’s Hills and Mountains – Part 2 | Our journey north through California’s hills and mountains continues. Another favorite – Yosemite. Seeing old … | 2021/05/11 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-05-11 19:30:01 |
| Reservations Required! Big Change at Yosemite and Glacier National Parks – Updated | Hello fellow national park enthusiasts! I posted this last week but have added a few … | 2021/05/03 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other, Our Travails | 2021-05-03 00:43:27 |
| A Glimpse of California’s Hills and Mountains – Part 1 | Wow. Wow. Wow. Taxes, high prices, and crazy traffic aside, California’s diverse landscapes are breathtaking. … | 2021/04/30 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-04-30 11:37:47 |
| Travel Update … What’s On; What’s Off | Change is constant. Change is good. Change is inevitable. Especially when traveling full time in … | 2021/03/29 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2021-03-29 20:38:42 |
| Desert X – Culture in the Desert | Dirt. Rock. Barren land. Palm trees. One can get over-saturated with the desert view after … | 2021/03/19 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-03-19 20:52:51 |
| The Desert Bar … A Watering Hole Oasis | When someone says they’ve patronized a desert bar in Arizona, you might think that isn’t … | 2021/03/11 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-03-11 14:08:14 |
| Alaska – On, Off, Back on Again! | Fingers crossed. Since starting full-time RVing last May, we had planned to travel to Alaska … | 2021/03/03 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-03-03 15:10:11 |
| From the Grand Canyon to TROUBLE on the Road! | A day trip to the Grand Canyon for one last glimpse before we headed into … | 2021/02/25 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-02-25 18:44:13 |
| RV Traveling Style – Learning Ours! | For several years, before we started full-time RV traveling, we watched several YouTubers (Less Junk … | 2021/02/22 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-02-22 13:44:11 |
| Southern AZ <> Ajo and Organ Pipe Cactus NM | Tucked in out-of-the-way areas of the southern AZ desert are hidden gems. Those who traveled … | 2021/02/09 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-02-09 14:18:47 |
| Yuma – A Gateway to Dental Care in Mexico | If it weren’t for the snowbirds or for those traveling to Los Algodones, Mexico for … | 2021/01/28 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-01-28 14:28:28 |
| So. Cal in December During a Pandemic | We found ourselves in Palm Springs in the early part of December during the pandemic. … | 2021/01/20 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2021-01-20 18:00:57 |
| Mishaps Across the Miles | Eighteen thousand miles. Nineteen states. Hundreds of gallons of fuel. The year 2020 in our … | 2021/01/08 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2021-01-08 11:52:27 |
| More and Less … for 2021 | May this next year bring all of us More smiles Less face masks More social … | 2020/12/31 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2020-12-31 12:43:20 |
| Merry Christmas! Our Annual Year-End Update… | We all know this year, 2020, will go down as one of the most memorable, … | 2020/12/23 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other | 2020-12-23 13:36:57 |
| Arizona Adventures – Part 3 – Cottonwood, Sedona, and Grand Canyon | Let me just state, right off the bat, that we did not have a chance … | 2020/12/12 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-12-12 13:44:24 |
| Arizona Adventures – Part 2 – Historic Route 66 | One of the things we planned to do on our RV travel adventure was to … | 2020/12/07 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-12-07 14:24:55 |
| Arizona Adventures – Part 1 – Lake Havasu City | Boating. Kayaking. Off-roading. Hiking. Boondocking. Wine tasting. Sun. Snow. Desert and cactus. The new and … | 2020/12/04 | Karen Newton | All Articles | 2020-12-04 18:36:45 |
| “Live Your Joy” the Card Said | Every once in a while, I get hung up on a word or phrase and … | 2020/11/17 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2020-11-17 16:49:04 |
| Challenge Accepted … Almost! | I recently posted a picture of some paragliders from a place at which we were … | 2020/11/03 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2020-11-03 15:46:07 |
| A Note to Our Followers | Thank you for following Riveting Journey’s blog! When it comes to building this website, I’m … | 2020/10/26 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Other | 2020-10-26 11:44:04 |
| Our Stay at “Unhenge Park”! | Richfield, Idaho. Population 485. A laid back, central location to points of interest. Only 50 … | 2020/10/25 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-10-25 15:02:46 |
| To Fall In Love With A Rainforest | Years ago, a dear friend introduced me to an album, The Music of Olympic National … | 2020/10/14 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal, Our Travels | 2020-10-14 16:33:29 |
| Yellowstone National Park – Four Days Not Enough! | We had big plans for Yellowstone. We thought we’d make it completely around, hitting all … | 2020/09/23 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-09-23 18:51:54 |
| An Update Note to Our Followers | One of our followers (thanks, Mom!) recently shared her experience with viewing the photos in … | 2020/09/22 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2020-09-22 18:03:30 |
| Beartooth Highway and Chief Joseph Scenic Byway – YES! | I love scenic byways. They promise to share interesting drives and breathtaking views. Beartooth Highway … | 2020/09/11 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-09-11 17:50:12 |
| South Dakota Surprises | Dirt roads. Wineries. Corn Palace. Sunflowers. Dignity. Cowboys and Indians. Rodeos. Monuments. Bikers. Old friends. … | 2020/09/06 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-09-06 19:51:32 |
| Wisconsin Dells – A Family Tourist’s Hotspot | Who would have known that in the smack-dab middle of Wisconsin, about an hour above … | 2020/08/18 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-08-18 15:34:39 |
| A Moment by the Mississippi | When I think of the Mississippi River, classic American literature, paddle boats, and a nostalgic … | 2020/08/14 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-08-14 23:01:04 |
| Greetings from Bear Cave | Bear Cave will always be one of my favorite places during our travel journey so … | 2020/08/08 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-08-08 21:00:57 |
| Ohio … A Tale of Two Beginnings | We spent the first half of July in the top two corners of Ohio—the northeast … | 2020/07/26 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-07-26 16:25:57 |
| Niagara Falls and Beyond | When we decided to include Niagara Falls as part of our journey, I was thinking … | 2020/07/18 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-07-18 10:56:51 |
| A New York State of Mind | For those of us who don’t live in New York, whenever we hear “New York” … | 2020/07/07 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-07-07 11:53:58 |
| New Hampshire – Living Free | What a glorious 12 days we had in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. Highlights … | 2020/06/26 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-06-26 12:19:27 |
| Pennsylvania – A Relaxing, Full Week Amidst Beautiful Farmland | We stayed in Pennsylvania for 11 nights. Amid this COVID-19 pandemic, the Hershey amusement park … | 2020/06/22 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-06-22 10:57:37 |
| Flight 93 Memorial – A Must-Do Detour | We arrived in Pennsylvania on Friday, May 29, 2020. As if pulling our Airstream on … | 2020/06/11 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-06-11 11:18:58 |
| The Widow Pence Farm – An Unexpected Stay | During our first week of full-time travel, we made three stops as we drove toward … | 2020/06/03 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-06-03 19:14:14 |
| Widow Pence Farm Photo Gallery | | 2020/06/03 | Karen Newton | Other | 2020-06-03 13:52:46 |
| A House Empty, A Dream Fulfilled | The next chapter of our lives has started. Just over a week ago, we threw … | 2020/05/30 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travels | 2020-05-30 15:52:31 |
| Getting the Water, Batteries, and Solar Hooked Up and Checked | o yesterday was get ready to go day, along with the prior day, and the … | 2020/05/13 | Carl Newton | Other, Our Travails | 2020-05-13 17:12:36 |
| Tears Over Salad—A Reminder to Do It My Way | We were in Maggie Valley for a long weekend—a much-needed and deserved respite at the … | 2020/05/05 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2020-05-05 12:33:25 |
| Day 3 of “Retirement”… and? | Now that we’ve passed the hat of our company to the new owners (as of … | 2020/04/01 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2020-04-01 10:40:35 |
| Just Call Me Jack | Lately, I’ve been thinking of my next 30-40 years—those last few decades that will close … | 2020/02/08 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2020-02-08 18:10:27 |
| 90 Days and Counting | We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In just 90 days, … | 2020/02/01 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Our Travails | 2020-02-01 14:36:35 |
| Boone KOA, App State Football game and Parents Weekend.. | Last weekend we traveled to Boone NC, home of Appalachian State University, where my daughter … | 2019/09/30 | Carl Newton | Our Travels | 2019-09-30 23:02:41 |
| And So Are You … A Poem | Human. Female. Daughter. Cousin. Sister. Friend. Student. Feminine. Co-worker. Feminist. Liberal. Democrat. Wife. Mother. Publisher. … | 2019/09/04 | Karen Newton | All Articles, Exploring the Transpersonal | 2019-09-04 16:24:25 |
| More from the Virginia Beach KOA and the Week We Spent There | So, continuing the story … this is part 2 … The Virginia Beach KOA was … | 2019/09/01 | Carl Newton | Our Travels | 2019-09-01 19:38:50 |
| Next Stop … KOA in Virginia Beach | So after a really fun week at the International Airstream Rally in Doswell, we traveled … | 2019/09/01 | Carl Newton | Our Travels | 2019-09-01 14:02:19 |
| We are at the Airstream Club International Rally in Doswell VA. | Airstreamers have been going to local rallies for years, and once a year there is … | 2019/07/24 | Carl Newton | Our Travels | 2019-07-24 20:34:21 |
| Maximum Expression – Don’t Take Anything Personally | The past few days have been an interesting foray in self reflection. First, I was … | 2019/07/10 | Karen Newton | Exploring the Transpersonal | 2019-07-10 13:18:50 |
| Shattering versus Awakening: Views of Spiritual Evolution | “…you, in the very immediateness of your present awareness, are in fact the entire world, … | 2019/06/17 | Karen Newton | Exploring the Transpersonal | 2019-06-17 10:41:04 |
| Under Construction! | This website is currently under construction (started by Karen on May 14, 2019). She is … | 2019/05/20 | Karen and Carl | Other | 2019-05-20 15:39:05 |
| T Minus 10 Months | What started out as a weekend visit to Karen’s mother’s permanently-situated RV at an RV … | 2019/05/20 | Karen and Carl | Our Travels | 2019-05-20 15:36:42 |
| Soul Evolution: The Cycle of Consciousness | “In the beginning…” – the first three words of some of the most famous and … | 2019/05/20 | Karen Newton | Exploring the Transpersonal | 2019-05-20 13:04:16 |
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