Living The RV Life

Over the past few months I've been living/vanaboding full-time. It has been an exciting learning experience. What I learned has taught me how to survive on only a little bit of "stuff." By stuff I mean I went from being a normal person living in a crackerbox apartment to being independent and free to travel whenever and wherever I chose. I also learned that living in my van was pretty uncomfortable most of the time. I've never been really concerned about "stealth" so I parked where I wanted and enjoyed meeting many new people all over the nation. Well, I decided that I wanted to be a little more comfortable while remaining mobile so about two weeks ago I bought a 19 foot RV. Now I have all the comfort of home but am still able to travel at my leisure. I've settled in quite nicely and am enjoying my new life. Some would say that I've chickened out or that I have gone away from the prepper mentality but I would have to disagree with that. I'm still traveling, learning and enjoying life. Now however I am just a little bit more comfortable. It's nice to actually own my own home and at the same time be able to travel without having to pay rent, utilities etc. I'll keep you posted on my travels as I go. I hope you stay with me and enjoy my travels. My goal for you though is to get out there and do it yourself. Life is great! Lets go see what is just around the next bend in the road.

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Good Times in the Badlands of South Dakota

As I noted in an earlier post I recently took a trip to the badlands of South Dakota.  I've now finally been able to post a short video on youtube so you can see just how beautiful this area really is.  I hope you enjoy watching it...don't worry, it is only a little over 5 minutes long but in that time you'll be spellbound by the beauty you see there.

Here is another LINK that gives more information about how and when the Badlands were established as a national park.

Traveling In-State And I Can't Wait!

It is hard to believe that I've already been retired almost two months.  Much has happened during those few days and soon, if the devil don't object and the creek don't rise, I'll be on my way to begin my most excellent adventures.  Yes, I've traveled a little bit already and visited family but now it is time to begin travel in earnest and learn just what this vast country has to offer.
Stay with me and I'll share with you what I find.

This is going to be fun!
Steve

People tell me all the time that I'm just flat out crazy to leave the comforts of home

and head out on the open road.

I tell them that perhaps they are right but regardless of what it might seem like to them I have a dream, a passion for travel, and now that I'm officially retired that is exactly what I'm going to do.  There is just too much to see and do in the United States that calls me out of my comfort zone of cracker-box existence.  I can't resist the urge to simply pack away my meager belongings and follow my dream.


As I travel I would encourage you to follow along and enjoy with me this beautiful country.  Join me here often as I'll be posting some exciting photographs, video and commentary along the way.

HAPPY TRAILS!