We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
StressLess Camping Tony and Peggy join friend Bill and his pup Zappo on a Michigan adventure. Today we crossed the bridge to the Upper Peninsula
StressLess Camping Tony and Peggy join friend Bill and his pup Zappo on a Michigan adventure. Today we visited Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
StressLess Camping Tony and Peggy join friend Bill and his pup Zappo on a Michigan adventure. Today we visited Traverse City and Mission Point Lighthouse.
StressLess Camping Tony and Peggy join friend Bill and his pup Zappo on a Michigan adventure. Today we had our first pasty and checked in to Interlochen State Park.
StressLess Camping Tony and Peggy join friend Bill and his pup Zappo on a Michigan adventure. Today we visited Frankenmuth and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. Then we stayed at Leaman’s Green Applebarn Harvest Host.
Established in 1948, Camp Dearborn, the city’s unique 626-acre recreational retreat in Milford, offers a wide range of overnight camping options, including rustic cabins and resort cabins, as well as sites for camper-provided tents or trailers. Camp Dearborn’s exceptional amenities include: a half-mile of sandy beach, athletic fields and tennis courts, shaded picnic areas, swimming and fishing lakes, concession stand and a 27-hole championship golf course.
Tony and Peggy take a road trip through Michigan with Bill and his pup Zappo.
TinkerTown Museum - an incredible collection of Americana in miniature
What's there to do and where can I camp in my RV in Santa Fe, New Mexico
What’s there to do in southeastern New Mexico? What kinds of day trips can you enjoy if staying at Bottomless Lakes State Park? We have a few ideas and suggestions for great affordable day trips along with a great place to stay.
What is there to do in New Orleans, Louisiana? Is the hype real and is this a place to visit? Where should you go and what should you see - and what should you avoid? Is the city safe? We answer these questions in this in-depth article.
Our traveling geologist, Peggy, takes a look at the incredible geology that is Mammoth Cave as we venture to Mammoth Cave National Park where we meet someone whose family member was one of the original people to map-out the cave.
Some of the highlights of our much-too-short visit to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.
Casey Jones is a railroad legend who was a real engineer and we pay a visit to the museum and destination dedicated to his memory. Part of this stop on our journey through Tennessee includes spending the night at a distillery and a buffet with lots of highlights of southern cooking.
The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas is Roadside Americana at its finest. With a long history and a great gimmick, this famous roadside restaurant has been featured in movies and cartoons. But how are the steaks - and did we try to conquer the 72-ounce steak challenge? We have the story here.
Roswell, New Mexico is a town associated with alien and UFO culture. We pay a visit to this desert outpost to see what else there is - or is it just worth it to visit the town and absorb the kitsch and culture. Join us in our adventure - we promise not to alien-ate you.
We visit an Amish dairy farm by hitching a ride on a horse-drawn buggy and learn about Amish farming practices.
I get to check out a couple of great breweries in Prescott, Arizona - Prescott Brewing Company and LazyG Brewhouse.
A review of the beer at Santa Fe Brewing Company inside Tin Can Alley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This delightful restaurant experience is a definite must-see.
Here are nine things RVers can love about Williams, Arizona. Not just the Grand Canyon, there are plenty of reasons to stay and enjoy this quaint and historic town along Arizona’s Route 66.
