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Tales of a Campground Host
Tales of a Campground Host

Have you ever wondered what campground hosts really do, other than hang around and shoot the breeze with everyone? Ever wanted to try it out? Sunny Skye, RV meistro par excellance, reveals the tricks of the trade, which are mostly just a combination of patience and earplugs.

She’ll have you laughing, shaking your head at human behavior, and wondering if those hikers she gave directions to will ever find their way back to camp. And then there’s the story of Bunnicula, the bunny who crashes the campground…well, we won’t spoil it, just read it for yourself. We guarantee that the next time you go to a campground and see the host, you’ll want to give him or her a big hug—or maybe a beer or two—for all the unseen and unhonored acts of perseverance they employ to keep the campgrounds of America the Beautiful running smooth so you can enjoy your time outdoors.

This ebook is the equivalent of approximately a 68-page print book.

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Bigfoot Books

Canadian Bigfoot Stories

canadianReady for some stories from the vast wilderness of Canada, home to the Sasquatch, revered and feared by the natives there since before time was recorded? Settle back with a cup of hot chocolate, lock the doors, and be ready to call your best friend in case you start seeing big hairy faces in the window (but be aware that your friend may also be reading these stories, so have a backup plan).

These 12 all new and original stories from Rusty Wilson, the World’s Greatest Bigfoot Storyteller, will keep you intrigued, hanging onto the edge of your seat, or wishing you could travel up north and see what all the excitement’s about for yourself.

Come read about a young man who finally gets his wish to visit one of the world’s wildest places, where he quickly realizes that maybe his parents were right after all—then read about the strange case where a Sasquatch discovers a rare fossilized dinosaur skeleton—and then, if you dare, read about a woman who stops for a break on a remote Canadian backroad and ends up taking something home with her that she really doesn’t want—and there’s the Sasquatch that ends up saving peoples’ lives by stealing all their food in the dead of winter—and a Sasquatch that brings a couple together through its death—one who decides it wants to be in a painting—another who likes the taste of loons—and a man who discovers a secret Bigfoot food source—all these and more great campfire tales are guaranteed to make you happy you’re safe and sound in your house instead of listening to a Sasquatch screaming in the darkness from inside your thin nylon tent, deep in the Canadian wilds. Or, if you’re truly the adventurous type, maybe you’ll want to buy a thin nylon tent and head to British Columbia or Alberta.

Fly-fishing guide Rusty Wilson spent years collecting these stories from his clients around the campfire, stories guaranteed to scare the pants off you—or make you want to meet the Big Guy!

“I suspect that Canada has more wild things than we could imagine in our wildest dreams. If you take a look at a map, you’ll see just how immense and rugged many parts of this country are, especially those regions in the north and around the Canadian Rockies and Coastal Mountains. I’m sure there are things out there we could only imagine, one of them being Bigfoot—or Sasquatch, as our northern friends call him.” —Rusty Wilson

Bud Shumway Mystery Series

The Ice House Cafe (Bud Shumway Mystery Series Book 6)

ice_houseWhen ex-sheriff Bud Shumway and his wife, Wilma Jean, decide to vacation in a scenic Colorado town near Aspen, they never guess they’ll soon be immersed in solving the murder of a famous country-western singer. And even though Bud’s bumbling replacement, Sheriff Howie, is far away in the small town of Green River, Utah, he still manages to play havoc with everyone’s peace of mind when his sheriff’s vehicle is stolen and he finds out he’s on the wanted list of Utah’s FBI.

Set in the historic Ice House Cafe in the village of Redstone, also known as the Ruby of the Rockies, this mystery will have you mystified and on edge as you follow Bud through the mysterious shadows of the Redstone Castle, dodging ghosts, half-wild hound dogs, bears, an eccentric waitress, and a suspicious silver miner, all while rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous, as he tries to figure out why everyone thinks Wilma Jean’s a zombie.

Add an ice-cream truck that plays the theme from the Godfather, a cryptic diary, man-eating quicksand, enigmatic infrasound, and a giant marble icicle, as well as Bud’s skill at lock picking, and you’ll soon see why Bud wishes he’d never seen the town of Redstone, much less the Ice House Cafe.

This is book #5 in the Bud Shumway Mystery Series and is the ebook equivalent of a 230 page print book.

In any case, you’ll find out who really killed the famous singer, Calico Callie, and it may not be who you think.

This is book #6 in the Bud Shumway Mystery Series. You’ll also enjoy these earlier books:

  1.  “The Ghost Rock Cafe,” book
  2. “The Slickrock Cafe,” book
  3.  “The Paradox Cafe,” book
  4.  “The No Delay Cafe,” and book
  5.  “The Silver Spur Cafe.”
RV Life

RVing With Pets

petsJoin RV expert Sunny Skye as she shares her world of living on the road with pets—in her case, three dogs and three cats.

It’s a rich and rewarding world, one with never a dull moment, and Sunny uses lots of examples to show you how to successfully take your own pets along for the ride, whether you’re on a short journey or a long one, and whether you’re camping in a tent or living in a luxurious motor home.

Sunny says, “To me, doing what I want with my time is the ultimate success, whether it be exploring, writing, taking photos, or helping shelter and feed rescued animals. And I also especially like it when I can help show others how to live lives of freedom and be happy.”

Sunny covers the following in this book:

  • Initial Considerations
  • Using the Internet for Research
  • Feeling Overwhelmed
  • The Basics
  • Dealing with Different Personalities
  • Dealing with Special Needs
  • A Modified Experience
  • Preparing for the Road Medical and ID
  • Concerns Going to Canada
  • What Kind of Rig will You Have?
  • Trial Runs
  • Preparing Your Pet for the New Adventure
  • Special Equipment for Your New Life On the Road
  • Letting Your Pets Ride Free
  • Cats and Litter Boxes
  • While Traveling
  • Car Sickness
  • Dehydration and Heat Stroke
  • Climate Control
  • Medical Problems and Finding Good Vets
  • Safety
  • Bears Coyotes, Mountain Lions, and Rattlesnakes
  • Exercise
  • Where to Camp
  • Some RVers and their Pet Friends

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Bud Shumway Mystery Series

The Silver Spur Cafe (Bud Shumway Mystery Series Book 5)

silver_spur_cafeThe self-centered director of a small Shakespearean troupe has been killed on the flanks of a remote Utah bluff, and ex-sheriff Bud Shumway knows it has something to do with someone in the Witness Protection Program, even though his bumbling replacement, Sheriff Howie, suspects a mysterious prospector who has just arrived from the Superstition Mountains.

Set at the Silver Spur Cafe in a nearly-abandoned railroad town in southeast Utah, this mystery will have you laughing, scared to death, and wondering when Shakespeare’s going to roll over in his grave. Add in a whacky bunch of hippie kids in an old converted school bus, a suspicious waitress, an invasion of old Rolls Royces, a group of superstitious actors, and the local Liar’s Club, and you’ll soon see why there’s bound to be foul play at the Silver Spur Cafe.

In any case, you’ll find out who really killed the director, and it may not be who you think. And you’ll also find that to shoot or not to shoot, that is the question.

This is book #5 in the Bud Shumway Mystery Series and is the ebook equivalent of a 230 page print book. You’ll also enjoy book #1, “The Ghost Rock Cafe,” book #2, “The Slickrock Cafe,” book #3, “The Paradox Cafe,” book #4, “The No Delay Cafe,” and book #6, The Ice House Cafe.

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Any Road USA: Living a Life of Freedom on the Road by Bob Davidson

anyDo you belong on the road? Would you be happier living a life of freedom, going wherever you want—north in the summer and south in the winter? But how do you get free of all the encumbrances life’s managed to trap you with?

Bob Davidson lives the life he loves, on the road, and he assures you that you can get free and live your life exactly as you want. Here, he tells you exactly how he did it, and it wasn’t necessarily with a grand master plan, as some say you must have to do it right. Bob’s journey will make you realize that anyone can do this—all you need is the will and drive.

So, join Bob as he breaks the chains (mostly mental) that prevent him from living the life he wants and gets on the road again, just like in the Willy Nelson song, but with plans for staying there.

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Bigfoot Books

Chasing After Bigfoot: My Search for North America’s Most Elusive Creature

chasingWhen fly-fishing guide Rusty Wilson decides he’s tired of listening to others talk about their Bigfoot stories and instead wants his own encounter, a strange series of events leads him into the wilds of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, with an eventual rendezvous in the rugged mountains of Montana.

In the Preface of his book, Rusty writes, “I always wondered what it would be like to go searching in places where there have been actual Bigfoot encounters—places I call Bigfoot hotspots.

I wanted to see a Bigfoot, but I just couldn’t justify intruding into their terrain. I know I wouldn’t like someone coming into my territory, purposely searching for me and my family. While thinking about all this (usually while fishing), a thought finally began to take shape: what if I were to go to Bigfoot hotspots and just hang around camp, trying to be as unobtrusive as possible and not tramping into the woods looking for them? Would they maybe come to me from curiosity? Another thought was in the back of my mind—would I be able to find definitive proof of the existence of Bigfoot, something many scoff at or question? And if I did, what would I do with it?

I wanted to see one—in a nutshell, meet the elusive creature I’d heard so much about over campfires. So, I decided I would go camping. I would take off for a month and follow my heart, go chasing after the Big Guy—though I can tell you, when I realized my dream could become reality, I was kind of scared.

Did I have what it would take to camp in a tent in these Bigfoot hotspots all alone? I wouldn’t actually be chasing after Bigfoot—if anything, he’d be chasing after me. I hoped I had the fortitude and courage to let him find me, were he so inclined. To be honest, the thought was both intriguing and terrifying.

And so, in late July, off I went, and I can tell you this—it takes a lot more to live through a Bigfoot story than it does to hear someone else’s. There were times when I amazed myself at my courage—but more often, I was shocked at how big of a chicken I could be. Things just didn’t come down like I expected them to—not one bit.”

Join Rusty on a wild adventure that will leave you scared to go out in the woods, as well as wishing you were out there—and with the hope that just maybe, Bigfoot will choose you for an encounter.

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Books By Chinle Miller

Uranium Daughter

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Uranium-Daughter_lgIt’s 1961, the height of the Cold War and a young archaeologist sets foot into the wild canyons of southeast Utah, searching for a rock-art panel that possibly holds the answer to the disappearance of the Anasazi. She is accompanied by her dog, Buddy Blue, and a mysterious sometime-companion she calls Mr. Yellowjacket.

Here, in her recently discovered journals, Chinle Miller records her perhaps impossible quest for the elusive Bird Panel, as well as her journey through an inner landscape, seeking peace from betrayal by one of the great rascals of the era, Charlie Dundee, the Uranium King.

350 pages
ISBN 978-0965596169
6 by 9 inches
Paperback, MOBI, EPUB, or PDF

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RV Life

Tales of a Campground Host

tales_of_a_campground_hostHave you ever wondered what campground hosts really do, other than hang around and shoot the breeze with everyone? Ever wanted to try it out? Sunny Skye, RV meistro par excellance, reveals the tricks of the trade, which are mostly just a combination of patience and earplugs.

She’ll have you laughing, shaking your head at human behavior, and wondering if those hikers she gave directions to will ever find their way back to camp. And then there’s the story of Bunnicula, the bunny who crashes the campground…well, we won’t spoil it, just read it for yourself. We guarantee that the next time you go to a campground and see the host, you’ll want to give him or her a big hug—or maybe a beer or two—for all the unseen and unhonored acts of perseverance they employ to keep the campgrounds of America the Beautiful running smooth so you can enjoy your time outdoors.

This ebook is the equivalent of approximately a 68-page print book.

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Living The Simple RV Life by Sunny Skye

Living The Simple RV LifeAre you wishing for a better and simpler life where you can spend each day as you wish? RV expert Sunny Skye shows you how you can do exactly this, even if you don’t have much money.

Sunny has been RVing since she was a kid, and she’ll show you how to leave the American Dream behind for a more realistic and fulfilling way to live—a simpler and less stressful life.

Her book is not just filled with good advice, but also offers hope to anyone who wants to live on the road or close to nature but doesn’t have the money or know how to get started.

Sunny currently spends half her time as a campground host near a national park in SE Utah. She spends the other half on the road with a menagerie of dogs and cats in an 18-foot Aliner trailer.

This book covers the following topics:

Introduction

  • Simplicity
  • Do You Have the Nomad Gene?
  • Should I Do This?
  • Can I Do This?
  • Making Great Memories

The RV Life
Do You Have What it Takes to Full-Time?
Is This Lifestyle for You?
How Can You Tell if You’ll Succeed as an RVer?
Leaving Your Options Open/Know Thyself
Fear
Some Benefits of the RV Life
Some Drawbacks of the RV Life
How to Get Started
Getting Free of Stuff
Organization
Getting a Rig
Picking a Home Base
Life on the Road
Is RVing Physically Difficult?
Getting Sick or injured
Work and Money
Where Can I Park?
Will I Be Safe?
On Loneliness and Civilization
Traveling with Pets
Communications and The Internet
Weather
Food and Water
Power
Staying Clean
Having An Exit Plan

If you enjoy this book, you’ll also like Sunny’s “Tales of a Campground Host,” available here on Amazon.

This ebook is the equivalent of approximately a 92-page print book.

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