Eugene Marathon 2025: Fast is Overrated
Most people have no idea how much fun a marathon can be. If they ran the 2025 Eugene Marathon, might understand. Or maybe not. We went back for Round 3 in 2025.
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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.
The Road to Quartzsite 2025 is Paved with Reminders About What Matters
A visit to Quartzsite for the annual Escapees Party on Plumosa gathering was filled with reminders about why it’s so important to take time for fun and friends.
RVing in Mexico: Is The Myth of Bad Things Happening Real, or Not?
Our friends are on their way to RVing in Mexico for a few months. I’m so jealous, but still nervous about the safety of traveling south of the border in an RV.
Rene’s Rant on RVing in the Age of Climate Change
After our friends narrowly escaped a Northern California seaside tornado last weekend, it got me ranting about RVing in the age of climate change disasters.
The Most Disappointing Thing About Alaska
Life doesn’t turn into rainbows and unicorns just because you are living your bucket list. The Universe still plays jokes, as we learned on May 10 and 11, 2024.
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.
Ten Things I Did Not Know About Winter Living in Alaska
Nearly every day is a day of discovery about winter living in Alaska, and cold climates in general. I’ve spent a lifetime avoiding the coldest weather in the country, and while I won’t say that’s been a mistake, I will say that I have been missing out on so much beauty in the world. Today, I’m trying to track new things that catch my attention, …
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.
We Found Denali!
Finally, we found Denali. She made an up-close and stunning appearance on a sub-zero December day while driving to Talkeetna’s Wilderness Woman Competition.
Willowbound! Packing Up for Winter in Willow, Alaska
Prepping to go north to Alaska puts our planning skills to the test as Jim builds out the Project M camper and I get our life ready to relocate for winter.
Workamping Is Not a Career Choice for Long Term Financial Security
Is workamping a good career choice for financial security? No, workamping is not a career. It’s merely one method to gain experience.
More RV Road Trip Randomness
With another collection of random RV road trip photos, Jim wonders: Is true randomness truly random?
Scenes of Santa Fe and Saint Francis
Scenes of Santa Fe include Saint Francis, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Onate’s Foot grafitti, a rather large crucifix and an even larger metal dog.
Farewell FOY, Hello Workamping Summer
After leaving Fountain of Youth for our workamping summer, we’re trying to keep a stiff upper lip about outrageous diesel fuel prices from California to Oregon.