Best of January 2025
Escape Winter's Chill on Florida's Nature Coast
Discover the serene beauty of Florida's Nature Coast this winter. Our extended stay at Suwannee River Hideaway Campground offers a unique blend of luxury and nature. From stargazing under clear skies to the enchanting calls of Barred Owls, embrace a season of tranquility and new friendships. Perfectly situated near Gainesville and Tampa, yet far from city hustle, it's an ideal getaway for snowbirds seeking peace and warmth.
Discovering the Gems: Florida's Panhandle State Parks
As we have traveled the country for the past four years, one constant has remained: our love for the state park system. Despite the varying registration processes, state parks consistently offer a return to nature, budget-friendly camping, and stunning views of sunrises and sunsets. They provide a perfect balance for full-time travelers like us, especially east of the Mississippi where free camping is limited.
Ready to get that camper out of storage and head south to Florida? Here are three of our favorite state parks in the Panhandle region, known for its southern hospitality and amazing Gulf views.
2024 Travel Highlights: Unforgettable Journeys and Memories
🌟 Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Gratitude 🌟
As we look back on our incredible journey this year, we're deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Your enthusiasm has made our adventure on the alternate road truly special. Thank you for being a part of our journey! 🚐✨ #Gratitude #2024Adventures #AlternateRoads
Team Snow or Sand?
From Winter Wonderland to Endless Summer
Discover how we transitioned from the cold winters of our past to the sunny, beach-filled life we always dreamed of. Follow our journey as we pack up and chase the perfect weather year-round, escaping the chilly fronts and embracing the warmth. Join us on Instagram @alternateroads for daily updates on our adventures!
Embracing the Journey: Our Full-Time RV Life Adventure
In November, we traveled through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, experiencing ever-changing views and unique moments that make full-time RV living worth every penny. Our home on wheels isn't just about destinations; it's about the freedom to explore and the joy of new discoveries. Could you see yourself living this adventurous lifestyle? Read more on our blog at AlternateRoads.com!
What We’ve Learned in 4 Years
As we sit in the sunshine and ocean breeze of Cape Hatteras, we reflect on the many lessons we've learned since that first trip driving north out of Colorado. From the importance of flexibility and adding structure to slowing down and cherishing new adventures with our furry companion, Otis, we've embraced the journey and the growth it brings. Join us as we share four valuable insights from our travels.
Taking Your Bed to the Movies?
We've been lucky to live in places with local drive-ins, like the Silver Bow in Butte, MT, and the Holiday Twin in Fort Collins, CO. One of us always fell asleep during the first movie, wishing we could bring our beds to the drive-in. Thanks to Harvest Host, we did just that in September. While a small Virginia town celebrated homecoming, six campers enjoyed a unique night at a local business. Meeting the owners, hearing their stories, and supporting the community made it unforgettable.
In the end it always works out!
This event was another great reminder of the awesome people that live among us and the randomness of life deciding if we will or won’t meet. It’s also a reminder to slow down, listen, and enjoy the friends, family, strangers, that we get to be in the presence of no matter the circumstances that brought you together.
Living a Bucket List Kinda Life
What neither Andrea nor I knew was that a place I had always wanted to visit was less than an hour away from our friends and could easily be put on our route. The best of all worlds intersecting at the same time—visiting friends, traveling to new places, and crossing off a bucket list item!
It’s moments like this that make the struggles, doubts, and uncertainty of full-time travel completely worth it!
Instagram vs Reality
🚐✨ Life on the road is more than just the highlight reel. It’s the unscripted moments at a Little America truck stop, the shared laughter over engine noise and the unexpected adventures that truly define our journey. Dive into our latest tales from the road less traveled at Alternateroads.com. #AirstreamAdventures #RealRoadLife
Our Baja Experience
Imagine this: our Airstream is our studio, the sun fuels our sessions, and Starlink keeps us connected to you, no matter where we roam. It’s a life we’re grateful for, and we’re thrilled to share every moment in vivid detail across all platforms. Your interactions, whether through a quick tweet, a heartfelt email, or simply tuning in, mean the world to us. They transform our remote campsites into vibrant hubs of community and connection.
Birthday’s Vegas Style!
One of the biggest questions we received from our curious friends and family when we sold everything was how, when, and where we would see our adult children. While neither Andrea nor I knew for sure what our family get togethers from that moment on would look like, we can happily report after three years of full time travel our time together is so much fun and new for everyone!
March to Remember
March was a month to remember as we finished our travels with Airstream across the Baja peninsula. It was time to say goodbye to all the amazing people we met in our time in Mexico. It was time to work, check in with family, and feel gratitude for the freedoms we have to experience life on our terms.
Paraiso Misional RV Park
One of our favorite campgrounds in all of Baja, Mexico is Paraiso Misional in beautiful San Ignacio! A perfect stop over as you travel the peninsula in search of whatever your heart desires
A Bucket List Experience
If traveling through Baja, California, Mexico make time for the whale trips on either coast. It is a magical experience!
Baja Caravan is a Wrap
Now that the driving is over, we look back fondly at the places we visited. From free camping at Bahia de Los Angeles (BOLA) to camping in the middle of town in beautiful San Ignacio, and finally beach camping at Playa Santispac. Our caravan experience offered a little bit for everyone. Walking historic town squares, visiting Missions built in the 1600’s, paddleboarding the bahia, karaoke at the beach bar, or just sitting in peace soaking up the sun. Baja’s laid-back vibe is a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the states and just what our souls needed.
More to Baja than just Beaches
So much more than just beaches to explore in Baja, California, Mexico. Thanks to our friends at Baja Serena in El Pescadero, we got the local perspective.
Baby Sea Turtle Release
This was just a short 15-minute drive up Highway 19 from our campground in El Pescadero to the town of Todos Santos. If you are down here visiting Baja Sur, this area was definitely our favorite! Be sure to follow us on instagram to get more videos like this.
Crossing the Border
Our first sunrise over the Sea of Cortez was amazing and consistently seeing them in new places is one of our favorite parts of traveling. The different sounds that accompany it, the tide coming ashore, the birds crashing down looking for fish, it all help put our worries, doubts, and fears into perspective. Nature continues to do its thing day after day as it has for many years, whether we are paying attention or not. I am always reminded of the consistency required to do something great and create lasting impact.
Awe and Appreciation
Standing on a beach a short distance from where the Queen is safely parked, Otis is chasing his ball timing the ebb and flow of the waves, and just a short distance away a mama whale is teaching her newborn calf all the essentials of their life is hard to put into words. It’s moments like this that truly make us appreciate our decision to change our lifestyle, to bet on ourselves, and to pursue an everyday life that makes us feel alive!