The Lundy 5

AK25 Herbert Lake, Icefields Parkway

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:46:00 +0000

After Banff, we headed up the Icefields Parkway, which we heard would be amazing. Two minutes in & there was Herbert Lake. 😍 Off to a great start!

AK25 Bow Falls, Banff

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:12:00 +0000

Bow Falls, on the Bow River, just outside Banff.

AK25 Lake Minnewanka

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:42:00 +0000

Beautiful Lake Minnewanka in Banff was our next stop.

AK25 Banff Hoodoos

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0000

Banff Hoodoos (bottom left) on Bow River in front of Mount Rundle. We’ve seen so many incredible hoodoos of course, so this was a quick pic. Pretty river color though!

AK25 Two Jack Lake in Banff

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:38:00 +0000

Above Two Jack Lake, part of Lake Minnewanka in Banff BP.

AK25 Johnston Creek

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Our next stop in Banff was Johnston Creek, a pretty hike with a boardwalk to these falls. The colors here! 😍

AK25 Moraine Lake

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:48:00 +0000

Moraine Lake in Banff NP. 😍 How could you choose which is prettier, Lake Louise or Moraine Lake? And how can they both be 9 miles apart in the same park??

AK25 Lake Louise

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:36:00 +0000

Lake Louise in Banff NP is just 😍. It’s been on our list since we hit Glacier NP (which is amazing) in 2013. Everyone asked if we were going to Banff next, but we saved Canada until we weren’t as heavily armed. 😁 So glad we finally made the trek, in our Roadtrek. 🚐 The colors are even brighter than these pics!

AK25 Above Banff

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:20:00 +0000

High above Banff, Alberta.

AK25 Banff

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:14:00 +0000

This year we decided to *finally* dig in to Alaska! And to hit Banff & Jasper National Parks on the way. Our first peek at Banff, a very cute town! It felt like many of the little Colorado towns we love.

SOLD! 2020 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen Elite Series 36FL Fifth Wheel Front Living RV

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:10:00 +0000

SOLD - For the first time since 2006, we don't own an RV. If you don't count the campervan. :)

The floor plan you've been searching for is right here! A spacious front living fifth wheel with TONS of storage and a huge outside kitchen. 1 BR/ 2 BA model! King master bedroom, with a full bathroom, walk in shower, and laundry, plus a half bath. The large kitchen has a great bar/countertop, plus a huge pantry and fridge. The two opposing slides living room has 3 seating areas (2 are sleeper sofas), large TV, and fireplace. Very low miles and new, upgraded tires (G rated).

Walk through video:

Floor plan:

Price: $39,900
Location: Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
Email 2020rv@lundy5.com or text/call 937-216-6935

RV for sale: 2020 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen Elite Series 36FL
Exterior length: 43'9", Exterior height: 13'6"
Dry weight: 12,624 lbs, Hitch weight: 2,120 lbs
Gray water: 104 gal, Fresh water: 57 gal, Black water: 70 gal
Auto leveling system, Solar ready package, 2 Air conditioners
Power roof vent/fan, 20' Powered awning, 4 slide outs
See more specs at Forest River and JD Power.

More pics:

Price: $39,900
Location: Casa Grande, Arizona 85122
Email 2020rv@lundy5.com or text/call 937-216-6935

Our holiday workout collection

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:54:00 +0000

Joins us (and Pamela Pupkin) in these fabulous holiday workouts for every season. And remember, laughter burns calories too! :)

Halloween

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

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New Year

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Northern Lights over Arizona

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 14 May 2024 19:15:00 +0000

Along with much of this country and many others, we got to experience the Northern Lights over Casa Grande, Arizona! On May 10, we finally got to check the Aurora Borealis off our bucket list! Thanks to the level 5 geomagnetic storm (and possibly HAARP if you believe the conspiracy theorists, and why wouldn't you?), we were treated to quite the show, and countless beautiful photos from around the world. It was hard to see with the naked eye, but easy in long exposure phone pictures. And once my eyes adjusted on the dark pickleball courts, I could see it easily! Of course cameras and phones can't capture the awesomeness, but you know we all tried! :)
Northern Lights over the pickleball courts:

Northern Lights over the softball field:

Pretty sky over Palm Creek Resort as we were waiting:

Sold! 2017 Ford F-350 XLT Super Duty Pickup Crew Cap 4x4 8 Long Bed Tow-ready

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

SOLD! We won't be towing for a while, as we'll explore this summer in a camper van! So we're selling our beloved Ford F350 set up to tow a travel trailer, fifth wheel, or truck camper.
·93,815 miles
·Automatic transmission
·Exterior color: Gray
·Interior color: Gray
·Fuel type: Diesel
·1 owner, paid off, clean title

·Front hitch receiver (for bike mounts, cargo carriers)
·BW Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch
·TorkLift Custom Truck Camper Tie Down Mounts

·Timbren Suspension Upgrade

·Sun roof

·Heated seats

·6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel

2017 Ford F350 XLT Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab Long Bed
$58,900
Located in Casa Grande, Arizona
Contact us via Facebook below or email us: truck@lundy5.com

More pics: facebook.com/marketplace/item/2816100195199005

RV Family Summit time! Learn how to hit the road!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

It's not too late to get in on the RV Family Summit! It's been SO good this week! You can still get your free ticket now. Even catch our session today at 12PT/3ET about making time for exercise and fitness on the road!

The FREE RV Family Summit is on all week!!! tinyurl.com/RVFamSummit Great speakers, (like us!) RV home tours, live panels, interviews, prizes, and so much more! You can go back and watch things you've missed too!

Sold! 2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SL Truck Camper with deck

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0000

SOLD! We're selling our awesome Palomino truck camper, which has been a wonderful adventuring slide in camper for us! (We're also selling our RV and looking for our next big adventure!) This Maverick is perfect for two, with lots of storage, a queen bed, two comfy recliners, full kitchen, and wet bath, all fitting in a long (8') bed of a truck. (We hauled it easily with our Ford F350, truck not for sale.)

See the full specs in the brochure here for more camper details, size, and weight.

2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SL Key features: living room slide, 2 massaging recliners, CoolJel Memory Foam Mattress, full wet bath, additional outside shower, back up camera, extension hitch for hauling, truck bed liner, and hinged jacks for dual rear wheels.
*The whole camper is still accessible when the slide is in, perfect when you're on the road.
*Great back deck allows easy access, especially helpful in bad weather or sandy/muddy conditions.

Click here to see many more photos!
Click here for a video walk through!

Price: $15,000
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Email Allen and Margie Lundy at maverick@lundy5.com or text 937-506-6906 for more info or to schedule a visit.

Sold! 2010 Forest River Sierra 35Loft Treehouse RV, family bunkhouse with loft, bunks

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

SOLD! We're selling our family bunkhouse loft RV! This has been the perfect home for this fulltime RVing family, but now that the kids are moving on, we're looking for an empty nest model.
So it's time for another family to make some amazing memories in this rig that is perfect for kids. See the full specs below for details, but keep in mind we've remodeled and upgraded just about everything. :)

Key features: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2 office spaces. Huge pantry. 65" smart TV. Toy box under back bedroom floor. Lots of storage in basement and front storage. Huge skylight in loft. Two air conditioners. Large office in the back bunkhouse (bunks can be added back.)
*All rooms are accessible when slides are in. (Perfect for road trips and fulltime families!)

Pics: See many more photos posted here.

Just remodeled the bunkhouse, can be built back into bunks.

VIDEO tour: Video walk-through tour of Sierra 35Loft

Sierra Brochure: 2010 Forest River Sierra

*Please see the full specs here: 2010 Forest River Sierra 35Loft

Negotiable extras available: Automatic DirecTV dish on top, Honda EU3000IS gasoline inverter generator, extra freezer under sink.

Price: $24,999
Email Allen and Margie Lundy at sierra@lundy5.com or text 937-506-6906 for more info or to schedule a visit.
Currently located in Georgia. Will be in central Florida Nov-Dec.

RV Family Summit!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

We're so excited to be presenting at the RV Family Summit!! Want to learn how to RV full-time, part-time, or seasonally- while making family memories along the way? Join us for the RV Family Virtual Summit and learn from REAL RV families & lifestyle speakers. Find out how they did it and how you can too!

We're sharing about long term life on the road (11 years!), roadschooling, unschooling, and what's next for our kids as they move out. Hope to see you there!!

It’s FREE to attend live and the event is 100% virtual! No travel required and no additional expenses for food and lodging! Just register at RVFamilySummit.com to get the information and inspiration you need to go now, rather than later.
#RVfamily #fulltimefamilies

Roadschooling Resources

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Roadschooling has gained popularity over the years, and especially in the past few months as the pandemic brought kids home from school. Since we've roadschooled our kids for ten years, and we're surrounded by a mobile community of fulltime RVing families, it's just normal life to us.

What is roadschooling? Just like homeschooling, there is a wide range of roadschooling strategies and systems (from school at home to unschooling). As more families consider this roadschool idea, here are just some of the great roadschooling resources available.

Camping Clubs

FulltimeFamilies.com is a camping club, providing families with roadschooling resources since 2010, including guides, rallies, podcasts, blogs, Facebook groups, a Roadschooling Branch, and more.

The Fulltime Families Explorers is a mobile scouting program for roadschooling kids.

Books about Roadschooling

Unlocating: How Undoing Everything You Think Will Bring True Freedom
This is our book, so yes it's my favorite! It has a chapter on roadschooling. We now have three roadschool graduates in the workforce, military, and college.

RV Travel on a Budget: A Mother and Son's Guide to Roadschooling the USA

Roadschooling: The Ultimate Guide to Education Through Travel

How to Hit the Road: Making Your Family's Full-Time RV Dreams a Reality

Books by Roadschoolers

Growing Up Roadschooled: Stories, Lyrics, & Lessons Learned From Full-Time RVing

Podcasts

Roadschool Moms is a weekly podcast to connect, inspire, and encourage roadschooling moms.

The Homeschool Sisters: Roadschooling, boatschooling, and beyond with Celeste Orr.

Blog Posts about General Roadschooling 101 Information

FulltimeFamilies.com: Roadschooling – How To Homeschool While RVing

Xscapers.com: Roadschooling 101: Homeschooling on the Road

WandrlyMagazine.com: An Introduction to Roadschooling

CampingWorld.com: Roadschooling 101: What to Know About Homeschooling on the Road

WeirdUnsocializedHomeschoolers.com: Roadschooling: An Introduction

Blog Posts about Specific Roadschooling Topics

Field Trips: Getting the Most From Your Roadschool Field Trips

Stories from roadschooled kids: 10 Reasons I Loved Growing Up Roadschooled

MobileRVing.com: Tips for Roadschooling Effectively

Storage and organization in an RV: Making Room for Homeschooling in Your RV

Roadschool Guides for Different Sites and States

Wonder Wherever We Wander Roadschool Guides for different states

Fulltime Families Roadschool Guides for different educational sites

Trekaroo: Road School Guides & Educational Tour Itineraries

Helpful Blogs about Roadschooling

Adventures in Roadschooling

Digital Nomad With Kids

Nomads With a Purpose

Wanderschool: Travel Lifestyle | Adventure | Solo Parent Travel | Unschooling & Homeschooling

The Wanderpreneurs share about their Roadschooling Curriculum and Schedules

Roadschool Guides

NomadsWithaPurpose: Ultimate Guide To Roadschooling: How To Start + What To Teach

DitchingSuburbia: A Complete Guide to Homeschooling & Roadschooling K-12

GypsySoulSuburbanLife: The Beginners Guide to Road-schooling

Facebook Groups

Roadschool Moms

Roadschooling - Families Homeschooling on the Road Group

Roadschooling USA

Fulltime Families Roadschooling Branch

Curriculum - optional of course

Road Trip Teacher is an educational resource for families with guides and roadschooling curriculum.

FamilyinWanderland has immersive roadschooling curriculum for separate states, categorized by subject.

Time4Learning: Roadschooling: Laws & How To

Sonlight: Roadschooling Coffee Table Books

MobileRVing.com: 3 Ideal Roadschooling Curriculum Options

According to this article, Camping World is developing a roadschooling curriculum.
(Let's hope they don't actually trademark the term we've all been using for a decade.) :)

As unschoolers, life is our favorite curriculum! Here is a
Perfect Picture of Unschooling / Roadschooling

Roadschooling in the news - Newspaper and Magazine Articles

The Wall Street Journal: ‘Roadschooling’ 101: Families Make Remote Learning Work in an RV
The Washington Post: Home schooling is a hot topic in the pandemic. Is road schooling next?
Boston Globe: Dreading the school year? Some parents are taking it on the road.
The New Yorker: On the Road with the Three “R”s
USA Today: 10 great places to teach your kids on the road
Today: So you think you want the RV life? 5 tips from road school parents.
Today's Parent: Roadschooling: Why some families homeschool while travelling the world
MSN: Roadschooling: Meet the parents turning their RVs into classrooms
National Parks Magazine: Lessons in Motion

Roadschooling Apps

Something very interesting is coming soon!

Roadschooling Veterans

Roadschooling certainly isn't a new concept. Imagine RVing the country before cell phones, WiFi, or GPS!

The Goza family has been on the road since 1992! (We finally met them in 2014!)

The Nodland family roadschooled from 1998 to 2006.

Our Roadschooling Story

You can see how roadschooling / unschooling worked for us, learn why we (reluctantly) started homeschooling, and read our entire story in our book, Unlocating.

General Roadschooling Resources

The links above are all about general roadschooling, mainly the what and the why. The how is so varied it would take books to share! More importantly, it would take your book, as how you roadschool depends solely upon your family. Travel preferences, learning styles, educational philosophies, family dynamics, time allotment, etc. will determine your unique roadschool path.
But for those of you seeking more specific help, here are some favorite links among roadschoolers.

artforkidshub.com • bravewriter.com • codecademy.com • hookedonphonics.com • khanacademy.org • linkedin.com/learning • mobymax.com • nps.gov • nps.gov/kids/junior-rangers.htm • outschool.com • skillshare.com • unitstudy.com • youtube.com • zenhabits.net/unschool • (most importantly) local museums, zoos, monuments, historical sites, parks, science centers, etc.

Have suggestions or questions?

If you have other great roadschooling resources, please leave it in a comment or message me. I'd love to include more. Thank you! Also, comment or message if you have questions, and I'll try to point you in the right direction.

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which we share because we love them and hope you will too.

Why join Fulltime Families?

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0000

In our 10 years on the road, we're often asked about being lonely. It makes us laugh, because we've had to be very intentional to find alone time for our family, thanks to our nomadic community! Because of Fulltime Families, we can always find other families nearby. We are lifetime members and this club brought us lifetime friends.

When you start RVing as a family, you don't know what to expect. Solo adventures for sure, but what about friends on the road?

We quickly learned there were friends in every campground. And some we followed from campground to campground and state to state!

Sometimes we wanted to climb mountains alone with our family.

Sometimes we wanted to climb with a whole crew!

Sometimes we wanted to explore alone and dip our toes in the sand.

Sometimes we wanted a rousing game of beach volleyball, getting covered in sand!

Sometimes our teenagers appreciated quiet moments to themselves.

Sometimes (oftentimes!) they loved being surrounded by their nomadic friends. There are plenty of teenagers on the road!

Sometimes we hiked alone in the wilderness.

Sometimes we hiked with a few dozen friends.

It's always fun to attend Fulltime Families rallies, where we meet SO many other traveling families.

We learn from each other and play games.

The kids are free to make meals and messes.

It's always inspiring to peek into others' RV spaces! We love getting ideas for RV storage and organization from other families on the road.

And we enjoy big campfires with friends...

And small campfires with friends...

And with our Fulltime Families friends, we almost always laugh until we cry!

This group truly has made all the difference for our RVing family. It's our # 1 tip for traveling families. It's kept us connected and informed no matter where we roamed. We've been to Fulltime Families rallies, hang outs, meet ups, dances, potlucks, and movies. There are Facebook groups, events, opportunities, programs, discounts, and resources for kids and adults. Plus, this link will give you 10% off if you decide to join the fun!

So why join Fulltime Families? Many answers, the events, help, resources, and fun - but our main reason? The FRIENDS!

(Some affiliate links because we share what's helpful for us. Hope it's helpful for you!)

Our 10th Nomadiversary!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Wed, 06 May 2020 01:00:00 +0000

It's our TENTH NOMADIVERSARY!!! Ten amazing years on the road with these crazy kids, who are no longer kids! 49 states and countless hikes, climbs, canyons, whitewater, and so many other adventures. And not a single regret for hitting the road for a nomadic life of family and fun!

For our 10th nomadiversary, Allen and I went on a photo scavenger hunt for 10s. ⁣We’ve done all the exciting bucket list items and most of the country is still closed, so we made an adventure of our own.⁣ ⁣It doesn’t feel like 10 years and it doesn’t feel like a big celebration. It just feels like our normal life - because it is! Our normal, typical, beautiful life on the road.

This Nomadiversary we celebrated in Fair Play, SC. Check out our 9th in TX (where we launched our book!), 8th in HI, 7th in SC, 6th in AZ, 5th in AR, 4th in AR, 3rd in PA, 2nd in FL, and 1st in VA!

If you're nomadic, we'd love to know. When is your nomadiversary and how long have you been on the road?!

Author Spotlight on Fulltime Families!

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:48:00 +0000

Fulltime Families did an author spotlight on a fabulous author! But I couldn't find that one, so I'll share the one they did on me. 😁
FTF has been such a big part of our nomadic lives, providing a wonderful, nomadic community as we've traveled the country for the past 9+ years. I mention them in Unlocating a few times, which you'll remember if you've read it. If not, you can go get it now. I'll wait. 😆
If you want to read more about us and the reasons behind the book, check it out! And thanks so much to Fulltime Families for sharing and keeping us connected!
Read the author spotlight here: fulltimefamilies.com/author-spotlight-margie-lundy

Fulltime Families connects and supports traveling families by providing education, support, discounts, and community.
Unlocating is an Amazon Best Seller, available in paperback or ebook at Amazon!

Air Fryer "Breaded" Chicken

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

I've been using my new Mealthy CrispLid and loving it! I've wanted an air fryer, for healthier cooking, but hated to have yet another appliance in our small kitchen. So I'm glad I took a chance on this lid, because it's perfect for us! This time I tried my trusty (and yes, healthy) baked "breaded" chickenin the air fryer/Instant Pot and it was great! And I didn't have to fry it and then bake it!

I just coated and hit start! I was able to do three at a time in the basket. One and a half each was perfect for Allen and me (6oz for a lean & green dinner), but I made more to have the next day too. Matt wasn't home because he pretty much lives with his friends the Albrittons now. :) He's loving his friend time in Florida!

Air Fried "Breaded" Chicken Recipe with the CrispLid
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 egg
Parmesan Cheese
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Cooking spray

1. Pound the chicken thin (1/3"). Save time, space, and mess by first placing chicken inside a gallon freezer bag to pound. Set aside in bag.
2. Pour 1/4 cup parmesan into a bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Whisk egg and pour into the bag of chicken. Squish chicken around until fully coated.
4. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and place on rack in unplugged Instant Pot.
5. Remove one coated chicken breast and place into cheese bowl. Coat both sides.
6. Add each "breaded" chicken breast to the basket in a single layer. Do in batches if needed.
7. Place CrispLid on Instant Pot and cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve with vegetables for a full Lean & Green meal.

I really love that you can see your food and check on it while it's frying.

If you want to turn your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer, check out the Mealthy CrispLid now!

Turn your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:28:00 +0000

Attention Instant Pot friends! The CrispLid is now on Amazon! This turns your IP into an AIR FRYER, WITHOUT the extra appliance! You know we RVers love that.

I just snagged one & can't wait to get it! I've been watching reviews and it's perfect for us. (For both 6 & 8qt models!)
- *Got it and love it! Check out this healthy, "breaded" chicken recipe!
Get the Mealthy CrispLid here: https://amzn.to/2XME42i

You can get the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 here: https://amzn.to/2XUeeo0

If you want to turn your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer, check it out now!! These are affiliate links and we share because we love them and hope you will too.

No office, no problem

noreply@blogger.com (The Lundy 5) — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 19:00:00 +0000

Even though we live and work in a small space, we can still have a professional looking office in an RV! We often do video chats and we want to put our best foot (face) forward. These backdrops simply hang from the ceiling in Allen's office, aka our living room, aka our kitchen, aka the path to the kids' rooms, aka the *everything* in a fifth wheel. Now we can work, and focus on helping others, without all the distractions.

They also hang from the ceiling in my office, aka our bedroom. We used tri-fold cardboard for displays. Then we covered them with peel and stick wallpaper for the plain wall and a giant wall poster for the window view. We can also cover them with a sheet for a green screen.

No background distractions, besides our goofy faces.

We can't always have an office this gorgeous - but we're very grateful when we do!!

Even if it's moving day, and we're parked at a rest area, we can still work from a professional office.

Do you have a great office setup for videos? Do you have a decorated wall or an office backdrop or office background? It's not always easy having an RV office. Ah, who am I kidding? Yes it is!