The Friendships That Go Beyond the Willard Peak Campground

 One of the things we work hardest at in our workamping journey is staying truly connected with our RV guests. Not just surface-level interactions—but real, meaningful connections.

And every once in a while, something special happens…
Guests become more than guests. They become family.

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🌟 The Ones You Never Forget

The three incredible people in this photo each came into our lives as RV guests—but they left as lifelong friends.

Wayne was, at first, a true introvert. He kept to himself and didn’t really connect with others in the park. But something changed after he met Evielynne. Slowly but surely, that quiet presence turned into a social butterfly.

He started:

• Participating in events
• Volunteering for setups and takedowns
• Helping move RVs during the 90-day park shuffle

Watching that transformation was something we’ll never forget.

Wayne, Sharon & Amanda 

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💪 Strong Women, Strong Stories

Then there’s Sharon and Amanda—a mother and daughter duo who each had their own RV, yet shared an incredible bond.

Amanda is one of the strongest people we’ve met. She went through some really tough work environments where she wasn’t treated the way she deserved—but she didn’t let that stop her.

Instead, she:

• Invested in EMT training
• Gave it her all
• And kept pushing forward

Today, she’s thriving in a new job—and we couldn’t be prouder.

Sharon, her mom, has always been a steady and loving presence. Together, they brought warmth and strength to our campground community.

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💔 The Hard Part of This Life

Here’s something people don’t always understand about being on-site managers:

You don’t always get to have “friends” in your park.

You’re:

• The rule enforcer
• The problem solver
• The one handling difficult situations and gossip

So when genuine friendships do form… they mean everything.

That’s why saying goodbye hits hard.

• Wayne has moved into a senior apartment
• Sharon and Amanda moved out of state to a place with more affordable living
• And Amanda is now flourishing in her new chapter

We’re so happy for them…
But we miss them deeply.

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❤️ Grateful Beyond Words

Even though they’re no longer in the park, what we built didn’t end when they left.

That’s the beauty of real connection.

If you’re reading this—we want you to know:

👉 We love you.
👉 We are so grateful for you.
👉 And our friendship will always continue, no matter the miles between us.

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✨ A ME Gone RVing Adventures Friendship Quote

“In the RV life, paths may change and roads may separate—but the friendships built around campfires, laughter, and shared moments will always find their way back to the heart.”

A perfect gift to give a friend who's RV'd a lot

Hard Work, Big Dreams, and the Friendships That Make RV Life Special

 Sometimes life moves fast, and sometimes it asks a lot from you. Right now, Mark and I have about 27 months of extremely hard work ahead of us. We can’t go into too many details just yet, but we can say this — it’s all good things for our future, and we’re grateful for the opportunities ahead.

At the same time, we’re pulling double duty. Along with everything else on our plate, we’re deep into the remodel of our RV so we can be 100% ready for boondocking when our time at workamping comes to an end.

Anyone who lives the RV lifestyle understands this reality:
No job is guaranteed in the RV world. You learn quickly to work hard, stay prepared, and treat every day like it could be your last one in that position. For us, that mindset keeps us motivated and focused. We’re hopeful we’ll be here for a while, but we also believe in preparing for whatever comes next.

Making Time for What Matters

Even with all the hard work and long days, we’ve made something a priority: making time to connect with people and build genuine friendships.

This past winter was no different. We had Lori and Sean!!

We had the chance to spend time with some incredible people, learning a new game together and enjoying evenings filled with laughter, storytelling, and a little friendly competition.

Those nights turned into so much more than just playing a game.

We swapped travel stories, shared new food recipes, and even added new bucket list destinations thanks to their suggestions. Of course, we also created a handful of inside jokes that will probably stick with us for years.

Those are the moments that truly make the RV lifestyle so special.

The Story Behind the Koozies

One of the fun traditions we’ve started is handing out our custom koozies.

They were made for one simple purpose:
To celebrate meeting people and creating connections on the road.

Every time we share one with someone, it’s our small way of saying:

“We’re glad our paths crossed.”

And hopefully, somewhere down the road, our paths cross again.

If not, that’s okay too. The memories we made together will continue traveling with them on their adventures, just like they travel with us.

Friends Who Inspire Us

This winter we had the pleasure of spending time with Lori and Sean, two absolutely amazing people.

They are incredibly active and adventurous. Whether it’s snowboarding in the mountains or chasing the wind with kitesurfing (or kiteboarding — we’re still not sure which term is right!), they live life with energy and enthusiasm.

We admire that spirit so much.

Recently, they sent us photos of our koozies showing up on their travels in Kansas and Arkansas.

Honestly, that made our day.

Seeing those little pieces of our shared memories popping up across the country is pretty special.

Lori in the state of Kansas

Sean in the state of Arkansas 

Making their way from Utah State to their summer location. We are so lucky that we get to follow their summer adventures. I hope you get to meet these 2. They have made our lives better!! If you wish to take on the same summer sport they do Sean And Lori's Summer Sport link where safety is first!! 

Watching the Koozies Travel

Now we’re hoping to see even more of our koozies showing up in photos across the country — maybe even around the world someday.

You never know where RV friendships will take you.

And just between us…

We have plenty more koozies ready to hand out.

So if you see us out on the road, don’t be shy.

We just might have one waiting for you.

Because at the end of the day, RV life isn’t just about the places you visit.

It’s about the people you meet along the way.