Backroads to Evanston, Wyoming

Sometimes the best adventures aren’t planned—they just happen when you decide to take the backroads and see where they lead. That’s exactly what we did on our way to Evanston, Wyoming. We had no timeline, no expectations, and honestly no idea how long it would take. What we did know was that we were open to whatever we found along the way… and wow, did this route deliver.

The drive itself turned into an experience. We moved slower than expected, not because the road was difficult, but because there was so much worth stopping for. Quiet stretches of land, wide-open skies, and reminders that some of the best stories live far from highways.

One of our first memorable stops was Bear River City. With a population under 1,000 people, it feels like a place where time politely slows down. We joked that the cattle probably outnumber the humans by the thousands—and honestly, that might not be far off. It’s peaceful, humble, and exactly the kind of small-town America that makes you appreciate simplicity.

Further along the route, we reached the Aspen Tunnel, a hidden gem tucked into the Wyoming landscape. Sitting at an elevation of 7,575 feet, the tunnel feels both historic and dramatic. Surrounded by mountain terrain near Aspen Mountain and close to the Altamont Tunnel, this spot feels like something you stumble upon rather than seek out—and that makes it even better.

Then came Piedmont Ghost Town, one of those places that instantly pulls you into another era. Once a thriving railroad and timber town, Piedmont slowly faded when the Union Pacific Railroad built a new line that bypassed it. Walking through what remains, you can almost hear echoes of the past—hard work, ambition, and the inevitable changes that reshaped the West. It’s quiet, haunting, and fascinating all at once.

This backroad journey reminded us why we love traveling the way we do. No rush. No pressure. Just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Evanston was the destination, but the road there was the real reward. If you ever have the chance to take the long way—do it. The backroads still have plenty of stories to tell.

Piedmont Charcoal Kilns State Historic Site is home to the historic charcoal kilns in Piedmont, Wyoming—lasting remnants of a once-thriving charcoal-making industry in southwestern Wyoming. Built around 1869 by Moses Byrne, these massive stone kilns were constructed near the Piedmont Station along the Union Pacific Railroad. They played a vital role in producing charcoal used to fuel railroad operations and nearby industries, making Piedmont an important stop during the region’s industrial growth.

The Southwest Wyoming wind energy facility - is on ranch land currently used for cattle grazing. Agricultural activities take place directly adjacent to the wind turbine foundation pads. The site, located in Uinta County, approximately 10 miles northeast of Evanston, has 80 Vestas V80, 1.8 MW wind turbines Add in Butch Cassidy bank robbery history and you have yourself a full day on a simple but not so simple back road to Evanston, Wyoming. Thank you for reading and watching and supporting our adventures. To find out more about us. Visit https://linktr.ee/megonervingadventures

RVing Family ClassCfor3 One Year on the Road Anniversary

Do you like traveling by RV? This last year, a family of 3, a Dad, a Mom, and a Daughter all trekked through the traveling howling winds and blinding weather with plenty of good ole fashion traffic jams. The goal: to hopefully find some major adventures. After one year of crushing successes of ups and downs, this family of 3 have developed a wealth of knowledge of the  biggest RV secrets of all for their lives! This family is here to tell their story. In this article, I'll tell you all about it.

A little back story of how we come to meet this ClassCfor3 rving family. It's from a little town called Quartzsite (yup, I went and said it). Quartzsite, Arizona is a great destination for the experience. Every creature makes their way there at one time or another in their lifetime.  Millionaires, middle class, struggling class, those that don't have any class, and those that just love life on the road. We have met them all. 

We learn from our mistakes (at least we hope too). And this family has seen us make a ton of them, and yet, being the true wonderful example of friends, still accept us and love us for who we are. But enough about us, this is all about them.

I sat and thought about some great questions to introduce them as our Friday RV Guest. We hope you enjoy their answers and reach out to them to include them in your RV wealth of friends - for us they are SOLID GOLD!!

Who are you? And where do you hail from? Do you travel with any pets?

~Dad, but we'll call him by his given name Ron

~Mom, and I am Denise

~Our Daughter is, Cinn 

~We hail from the great state of Washington in a town called Ellenburg and we would never travel without our Heidi, she's a white Chiweenie, (you'll see her in a number of our TikTok videos) - Check this one out DINNER IN A CASTLE

What is the name of your RV and why in the world did you pick it?

~Boondoggle, ummm not sure but based on the boondocking and on the fact of how old she is. (we all know how sensitive it is to ask a female her age, so that applied here too lol)

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How long has this wonderful family been traveling in Boondoggle?

~Wow, it's been a year already. Our departure day was July 2, 2021 that makes me proud, because the adventures we find ourselves in are more than the days in a year!!

How long were you on the road before you had your first breakdown with Boondoggle? 

~Mt Hood, Oregon on a trailhead, 20 miles south of the town of Hood River. My husband Ron had to ride his bike into town to get a solenoid and I was able to triangulate a messenger boy to give him a ride back for $70 :) #PraiseBEEEEE our AAA ended up not having been activated by our insurance agent, Melissa :( 

Do you prefer Boondocking or Paid Camping? And Why?

~Boondocking for sure but we do appreciate RV paid Parks for our TV watching, Showers and Laundry. We do about a day of park for every 5 days of boondocking. This allows us to save money for more on the road travel experiences. 

Is RVing everything you envisioned it to be?

~Yes, Yes, Yes... That's 3 yes from each member... That's a major win-win-win!!

What is your Favorite Campsite Location. And your favorite Restaurant?

~Without hesitation so far it has to be Dougan Falls BLM Campground located in Washington State is our favorite campground, and our favorite RV Park to date would have to be in Arco, Idaho. It is an interesting place. FREE power site for travelers with some strict rules because his dog has food allergies. Our daughter has severe food allergies, so it really touched our hearts leaving a deep respect for this RV park. 

~Favorite Restaurants? We all each have our own answer for this question.

Ron is The Panda Express

Cinn and I both love Subway #nom-nom-nom

We would love to ask you all so many more questions but we want the fans that find you on the road, to be able to ask you in person what questions they may have that we didn't get to go over here. So probably the most important question would be geared to all the newbies of the road.

What is the BEST advice to pass on to the Newbies of road that you didn't know about until you were faced with it?

~Pick up where you go, worry only about yourself and not how crappy other travelers might be, and try to find a SLOW pace in Life. (I have to say I had to read this twice because I never want to forget this piece of advice - it's so true. It's the biggest lesson Mark and I learned while we were in Quartzsite)

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 If you would like to be a Friday Guest Feature - email MeGoneRVing@gmail.com we do this for FREE to show support for our fellow RV full time Travelers. 

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RVing Couple Says, Getting Lost Never Felt So Good

Getting Lost Never Felt So Good!

It's true. On our days off we like to pick a random road and go for it. Utah is the perfect place to get lost. However before you "Go For It". Make sure you do the following things first.

-Fill Gas Tank Up

-Pack plenty of food, snacks, drinks and have a spare gallon of water 

-Extra Clothes (we have a getaway backpack with overnight stuff for each of us)

-Roll of Quarters (we keep a roll in our glove box and one in our backpack)

-Extra charging batteries for your cell phone (we have 4 - we keep 2 in the backpack)

 

-Extra pair of shoes (hiking ones - we learned this the hard way)

That way if you truly get lost, you will have an emergency mini kit already in place or if you find a great overnight location - you'll already have everything you need. Trust me, we have had to learn the hard way. One time Mark got us stuck up in the mountains in the snow on a hill and all I had on were dress flats on. You can imagine me being upset and scared like a cat. He got us out, (I'm still amazed). And one time in the desert he got our truck stuck in the wash. Thank goodness he had a 2X4 in the back of the truck, it took forever but what made it worse for us was NO WATER. So we are prime examples of WHAT not to do but we are older and wiser now. And it takes just 2 seconds to put these items into the car/truck. You'll be thankful one day you did. 

So enjoy the pictures from our last GETTING LOST DAY...