Fun and FOMO at FOY
The fun never stops here at the Fountain of Youth (FOY), but FOMO hits hard as I watch the Iditarod and remember all the reasons why Alaska calls me back again.
Dream
Living the dream full-time RVing nomadic lifestyle working as location independent entrepreneurs.
Buy the Pie-O-Neer Cafe for Sale in New Mexico (and Live the Pie Town Dream)
The greatest pie cafe for sale in New Mexico is a quintessential American small business success story, and primed for a new pie baking pâtissier to own it.
We’re In! The Sourtoe Cocktail Club
In July we made a stop in the Yukon, to join the Sourtoe Cocktail Club. I almost chickened out, but courageously went forward with the crazy initiation rite.
Alaska is in the Rear View Mirror
Driving south to the Lower 48 with Alaska in the rear view mirror, I had a chance to reflect on our winter experience in the greatest place in North America.
Winter Break Up and Climate Crisis Dilemmas for RVers
When snow melts in Alaska, it turns the land into a giant mud bog. Winter break up is here, and we’re rapidly spining toward longer hours of daylight, too.
Snowy Winter Fat Biking in Denali National Park
Time for a snow days getaway! We wanted to try winter fat biking in Denali National Park, so we braved the icy Parks Highway in March. Here’s what happened.
Alaska Snow Running Madness
For a sixteen mile race, our snow running challenge was the craziest, toughest, most exhausting feat we’ve accomplished in our years of long-distance running.
Liard Hot Springs Video Tour, Time to Reflect and Relax
Enjoy this quick tour of our trip to Liard Hot Springs on our way to Willow, Alaska. Complete with baby bison and a Bovid battle.
Uncomfortable Adventures? Be Careful What You Ask For.
I wanted uncomfortable adventures to test our resiliency, and I got them. Even the most mundane task is harder when you’re dealing with extreme cold and snow.
Six Slick Sleds: Classic Snow Machines at the Willow Winter Carnival
Check out these classic snow machines from the 60s and 70s. That’s old snowmobiles for those of you in the Lower 48.
Willowbilly Fun at the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival Games
You can’t make this stuff up. What do Alaskans do when the temperature drops to -31 Fahrenheit? They go outside to the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival, that’s what!
The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Spending Winter in Alaska
Prepping for an Alaska winter requires gear, money, and research. But there’s one big thing I wish I knew before coming here, and not knowing made my life hell.
The Sunny Winter Solstice Spirit Shines in Willow, Alaska
The sunny winter solstice spirit of the north in Willow, Alaska can be seen even during the darkest time of the year, like during a solstice lake walk at night.
Finding My Inner Wilderness Woman
One of the best examples of the right winter attitude we’ve seen so far, is the Alaska Bachelor Society’s annual auction and Wilderness Woman Competition.
How to See the Northern Lights, Or Not
Wonder how to see the northern lights? Want to take better aurora photos? Jim shares photos from Alaska and helpful iphone tips.