RVing sojourners

We have always considered ourselves sojourners. Webster defines the word as “one who travels from place to place, staying only for a short time.” That definition fits us to a T, for as full-time RVers who serve as volunteers at state parks and national wildlife refuges, we never stay in one place for more than a few months. We started our volunteer lifestyle in mid-2000 and we have served at several parks and refuges throughout the U.S. The following articles are based on our adventures. See our full bio.

  • Photo of butterfly orchids

    Naples, Florida

    The Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge is a lovely place to visit.

  • An emerald coloured lake surrounded by long brown grass

    North-Central Nebraska

    Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in North Central Nebraska is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

  • Texas Hill Country

    These RVers were enthralled by the beauty and history of a Texas state park.

  • Trees silhouetted by a desert sunset

    South Dakota

    Not many people think of sand hills, but in the southwest region of South Dakota they appear as an extension of their big brother to the south.

  • An open valley with a mountain in the foreground

    Ruby Valley, Nevada

    Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states.

  • A lake with brown hills in the background

    Amargosa Valley, Nevada

    My wife, Marguerite, and I were serving as volunteers at the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in southern Nevada and became enamoured with the stark beauty of this place.

  • Head shot of Anthony Breda

    A different type of retirement

    Here is Anthony and Marguerite Breda’s chapter-by-chapter guide to becomming full-time RVers an volunteers: The basics | The fit | Getting started | Daily living