Completed in 1942 and opened to the public in 1948, the Alaska Highway, also known as the ALCAN, is a piece of American history. Although it has its rough spots and its length and remoteness can be daunting, driving it is also a grand adventure. And, the completed journey merits Read more…
Located in the northern wilds of British Columbia, Liard Hot Springs is an oasis for travelers of the Alaska Highway, providing rest and respite. Its remote location keeps it from overwhelming popularity. But, those who do get a chance to visit often spread the news about its tranquil waters and Read more…
Canada was always going to be a big part of my trip to Alaska. In fact, it would consist of over the half the driving distance because of my starting point in Colorado. Most of the driving was on the historic Alaska Highway. But, before we could get to Dawson Read more…
Wyoming was a great adventure, but I was also very excited to move on to Montana. I have been there many times, but it still remains one of my favorite states. In fact, I have toyed around with the idea of moving there several times through the years. It’s such Read more…
On May 19, 2018, I officially loaded up the RV and hit the road, heading to Alaska. My plan was to take it slow and get to Alaska sometime early in June. The only thing I officially had on the timeline was a visit to my uncle and aunt’s house Read more…
It was a beautiful Colorado day – blue skies and warm sun. A perfect day to uproot my whole life by moving from my stable apartment to an adventurous life in an RV. In reality, though, most of the work was already done – this specific day was simply when Read more…
Well, it’s time for some exciting news over here at Life Like Retirement! A lot of things have happened in the last few weeks. I moved out of my apartment and into my RV. I gave my notice at work. And now, I am in the last stages of preparing Read more…
If you’ve been following along, you know that I recently purchased my very first RV, a Winnebago View. Check out my post about the Logistics of the RV Purchase Process if you want to know more about all that entailed. Or, if you want to know more about why I Read more…
Buying an RV can be a daunting process. There is so much to think about and do, but it is all worth it when you can take your very own RV out for an adventure! Although I searched for the right RV for a very long time, I wasn’t actively Read more…
My search for the right RV has been quite a journey thus far. I have spent a lot of time researching online: reading forums, perusing RV sales websites, and researching technical details. But I also knew that I needed to see different RVs in person to get a better idea Read more…