Cate, Frankie, and I am thrilled to welcome Cornelius Oliver Battles the 3rd (aka Corndog) to our tiny family. Corny,
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Frankie Calendars are ready to order!
Hello Everyone, The Blog has slowed down a good bit due to Argosy repairs and Cate’s art projects taking center
Painted Hills & Canvases ( The Bond journey pt. 3)
After our excursion to Smith Rock, we rolled out and headed East from Redmond before catching Highway 26 at Prineville
Shoots at Deschutes: (The Bond Journey Pt. 2)
We pulled out of the Applegate, with the Cruise America motorhome piloted by Brian and Parker behind us. We stopped
The Bond, the journey begins…
This blog is a little overdue…. I have been itching to share about our trip the summer before last, while
It’s Calendar time again!
Well it’s that time of the year again when we try to share Frankie’s adventures with you in our 2023
Goat-tees are finally here (again)!!!!!
You asked for them so here they are! We have been planning on doing a few Argosy and Frankie shirts
Frankie is ready for her close-up! (on Discovery+)
A little over a year ago we set out on a trip around the West. By most accounts it would
The Home Stretch
In the morning, the sun broke over the desert floor, casting long shadows from the Organ Pipes, Saguaros, Ocotillo, and
Southern Oregon-ites and Sonoran Organ Pipes
We left Saguaro National Park and headed towards Organ Pipe National Monument, traveling South on North Sanderio Rd before merging
Here we goat again on our own!
After driving us out to pick up the newly repaired Yukon, we all gathered outside the Argosy and took a group
The beginning of the End
We left the Valley of Fire and headed toward I-15 on Valley of Fire Highway, passing quietly through the guard
Get ya some! New Argosy Odyssey merchandise just in time for the holidays!
We are happy to introduce new mugs and stickers to you! We have 2 high quality versions of all-weather vinyl
🎶 Fire! Fire in the Valley 🎶
In Zion we were like lions… well maybe not really, but we did have a date with some fire in
Gonna be iron like a lion in Zion
The morning sun tried in vain to warm the cold desert air at our Dalton Wells road campsite as we
Long time no post!
Hi kids 🐐! If it seems like we haven’t posted here in a while, you would be correct. It’s been
Arches de Triomphe
We left Goblin Valley with a promise to ourselves that we would return. This destination deserved more than a day’s
There be goblins!
After a short but memorable hike to Capitol Reef’s Hickman Bridge, and with plenty of daylight left, we headed back
It was a capitol time!
It was a short and burrrrrocious, but great trip to Bryce Canyon! Our next destination was an under-rated and little
The Journey to Bryce Canyon
It was a cold morning at Lone Rock Beach, Kepler and MX emerged from their space-blanketed cocoons and we boiled
Reunited and it feels so good!
Hardly sleeping at all due to the anticipation, finally the day had arrived for our meetup with Mx and Kepler
Departure
The plans for this trip had been taking shape since mid-summer. Cate proposed a joint trip to the Southwest in
Broke-down Sale! Great opportunity to own some Cate Battles art!
1/16/2021 Well, sometimes things don’t work out the way you think or hope. An unexpected situation has put us in a
A new Journey has begun!
A little over a week ago, the Argosy, Cate, myself, and Frankie set sail and set a course for Lake
2021 Calendars available for pre-order!
2021 is rapidly approaching, and with any luck it will be a whole heck of a lot better than 2020!
5 Reasons to Plan a Southwest Winter Escape
Has Covid spoiled your holiday plans? Whether you don’t feel comfortable getting on a plane yet or
Fall in Love with Hwy395: California’s Hot Springs Highway
After traveling over 60,000 miles around the states the past few years, if anyone asked us what our favorite
Fire
We know that you visit our website to see Cate’s great pictures, follow the adventures of Frankie Rae, get advice
Revisiting Mount Rainier
Leaving Leavenworth, we headed south on Highway 97 to Yakima before hanging a right towards Mt. Rainier. We were excited
North Cascades, Leavenworth, and a Few Bumps in the Road
The North Cascades have been on our wish list forever. We have travelled around Washington several times, but this area
Hi Hoh, Hi Hoh, it’s off to Washington we go!
Four days after Cate’s birthday (the 22nd), on Sunday the 26th, we escaped… in honor of her 34th. I know,