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I can offer lots of suggestions, but it would help to know when you plan to travel. Some of the Island gets pretty crowded at peak season and is best avoided, for my nickel.

Thanks for nice report, nice trip. I think your downy woodpecker is in fact a white-headed woodpecker. Pretty sure. See http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/185/overview/White-headed_Woodpecker.aspx and http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/177/overview/Downy_Woodpecker.aspx

Welcome, and enjoy! Good choice.

I'd sure go with some kind of closed greywater container and try to empty (down privy or something) at night. In the interior of British Columbia I once had a bear attracted to an exterior greywater bucket that only had toothpaste suds in it. It was not a restful night. Alaska has some real...

Magic. thanks.

I added a side awning to my Ranger II, and like it very much. It's not great in wind, but is a nice source for shade and shelter in mild rain. I used to do the tarp, tent poles thing but just got fed up with setting it up and stowing it.

Nice report. I'm always happy when I can watch a dipper dipping.

Thanks for great reports and photos. I really want to see the southwest one day.

Looks simply wonderful. I'll definitely put it on my agenda. Thanks.

Really beautiful report. Thanks.

Thanks for the report(s). Sounds like a fine trip. Some country I know; some with which I'd like to become acquainted. Thanks for sharing.

I bought a used Ranger II last year. I'm 65. I expect to have use of it for another 15 years. Don't let your age set you back in your decision. I had an old friend in Vancouver (Canada) who did her last drive to Alaska when she was 89 and thereafter limited herself to trips into the Interior...

Fine report, Ski3pin. Thanks. Sounds magical.

Shhh...I've got a couple spots like this in British Columbia. Ask me in person and I'll show them to you. But no way would I publicise.

Thanks Ski3, actually I have a copy of the user guide, given to me by some considerate folks when I got the camper. :) I keep all the manuals and documentation with me when I travel. I also carry and distribute business cards for ATC to the folks who tell me what a nifty camper it is.

Yes, there's a thermocouple. But I suspect Ski3 has called it and that it's the main control. It's kinda acted like it had something to do with my turning it. Thanks for advice. I think there are a couple of RV outfits near me that sell and service these. I'll do some phoning around...

Or maybe the switch has a problem?

As far as I can figure there isn't much can go wrong with one of these, but mine has become reluctant to light. I'm pretty sure it's actually the propane intake--When I turn it on sometimes I hear and smell gas and sometimes not. It lights fine and stays lit as long as I follow instructions...

Thanks to everyone for suggestions. I finally got away this last weekend and went up to Sly Park. Good cell phone coverage. Quiet. Locals said it was likely the final quiet weekend before the season livens up. It was wonderfully restful and restorative. I'll likely follow up on some of...

Congratulations!

Yep, I know the Klamath midges. Amazing. There's a midge-washing stop at the Kla-Mo-Ya travel station north of Klamath Falls. Never saw the like. Great birding area--I've always thought there was some connection between the bug population and the popularity for the birds.

Magic. Thanks.

Wonderful report. Happy to hear the Sandpiper's got its act back together. It used to be great, but a year ago I had a very disappointing breakfast there. Spud Point Crabs are super yummy! It is a lovely place, Bodega, although I gottoo say I prefer it in the off seasons to the summer: 1...

Well, this is it. I'm currently the sole caregiver for my 98-year-old mother, who is definitely failing. She wakens every hour or so during the night, needing help and then sleeps all day. Need I say I'm awake in the day. I'm simply exhausted and need to camp somewhere near for a couple...

Good story, thanks.