Welcome fellow travelers, dreamers, and adventure seekers to Gone With the Wynns! You might have found us from our special edition of House Hunters RV on HGTV which recently aired in December 2011. Gone With the Wynn’s is Jason Wynn and Nikki Wynn on the road searching for adventure across North America.
We’re glad you stopped by to say hello. Interested to see what adventures we found in 2011? If so sit down, kick your feet up, and enjoy this video that we hope inspires you to go outside and play!
***The video above was shot by Jason Wynn. There is no stock footage in this video, it’s a completely original compilation of our adventures from 2011. Music by Dabbles in Bloom.
There’s plenty more where that came from so dig in and enjoy. Make sure you keep in touch: join our Mailing List, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
If you’re passionate about travel and would like to share your favorite places please do so in the comment box below! Keep your eyes peeled ’cause we might be heading your way in 2012! We love hearing from our visitors so please don’t hesitate to ask questions, tell us about your adventures, or interact in anyway you like! See ya soon!
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If you’re wondering about the episode here is what HGTV has on their press release, We’ll share the video once they have it online:
· House Hunters RV
Premieres Thursday, December 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Instead of waiting until they retire, Jason Wynn and Nikki Wynn are looking for an adventure now! The young couple have sold all their furniture and are looking to buy a Recreational Vehicle to become their home for the next two years. Follow along as they pick out the perfect set of wheels, then take to the countryside to blog about their travels!
Hi! We just watched you on tv! How cool is your life???!! My brother-in-law’s brother and his wife did the exact same thing. They quit their jobs in their 30′s and took off for several years in an RV and experienced all kinds of adventures. Now they are back in a house, again. But it sure inspired us! Right now, we have quite the different life and situation. Construction is more our gig…for now. And mountain/log home living is up our alley. But, my husband is a San Antonio firefighter (too good salary and benefits to just quit), and we have 2 kids…so, for now, the RVing will have to wait. But, we have our own mammoth daily adventure going on, and are living it daily. Would LOVE for you guys to come check it out if ever you’re in the San Antonio vicinity. It’s currently a work in progress. An 1800′s bed & breakfast called The McGuire House, and we are building a 2000 sq ft log home with our own two hands on the same 11 acres of woods that we live on (to move into when done). We also have a 25′ indian teepee,….just need to put up. We want people (and us) to feel like stepping back into the old days here.
If ever you want a lemonade or tea in a mason jar, and some home cookin’, come our way! We have been blogging the entire adventure since day one. Our blog is http://www.OurCottonwoodCreek.com. It’s currently being read in 9 countries with thousands of views! Maybe it can be some driving reading for you 
. hahaha. Anyway…LOVE your life and am so inspired!!
Great videos guys!
You are living the dream i have had all my life, but now i am almost 58, and dont have the money or the health or a husband to go with anymore. You are smart to get it out of our system while you are young and able, without things to tie you down. I envy you so much. I always wanted to tour the whole u.s. including alaska and hawaii, tour europe, see banf and jasper nationl parks in canada, and cruise the bahamas, (sp?), virgin islands, mexico, etc. Cramin all the fun and new experiences you can, soak in every moment, coz you only go around once. Dont wait till its too late and you cant, like me. I wish you great travels, safety, and the best of life! Have fun!
Connie, it’s never too late to start living the life you want. I do understand health issues can hold you back but there’s always a way where there’s a will right! Thanks so much for the kind words of encouragement and I hope that you live a little vicariously through us and maybe find a little inspiration to do something adventurous in your life. Thanks for following along!
Hey are using WordPress for your blog platform?
I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get
started and set up my own. Do you require any html coding expertise
to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Troy, we like wordpress and it is very customizable. We do suggest getting someone to help you get going. Here is blogger that helps get newbies started and is for hire http://www.ndoherty.com/
Totally awesome.Just watched HGTV episode. I wish I had someone to travel the world with.
I wonder why you are not posting news and or updating your web site with your travels?
I signed up for e-mails but never recieved a one.
Just wondering.
Wish I knew what you young people know about blogging! I just watched your HGTV piece and I love what you are doing. Too many people wait till retirement to start “living” until retirement and then drop dead the next day!
We are in our mid 50s and last year, when our last of 3 kids married, we sold all our possessions, rented our house and bought a Sprinter van that we converted. Not nearly as large as what you have but then we stay in hotels 2 to 3 times a week. We also bought a cabin in the Smokies that we go to every six weeks or so and take some down time and then rent out the rest of the time.
We do work taking expedited freight. Usually on the east half of the country. It’s great because we usually don’t haul things on the weekend so where ever we are, we can have a mini adventure. Right now, for the Memorial weekend, we are in South Padre island!
Just FYI, here are some of the neat places to visit that we have found so far:
Saugatuck, MI, neat artsy community on the West side of Michigan
Tybee Island, SC, little Key West type vibe.
Taos, NM., but that’s a no brainer!
Amana, IA., a series of small German Colonies
The Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee and the Carolina’s
Estes Park, CO., great outdoor activities in the nearby Rock Mountain National Park.
There are many more but those are just a few I can think of.
Good luck on your journey and I will be watching your blog!
Hi guys! Just saw your epsode on HGTV. What a wonderful dream you are able to live! I hope you find a way to stay on the road. We purchased a 2012 Class C Motorhome last year and drove it to Florida for a month this winter. Traded it for a New 38′ Class A last month. We felt we need more space to be able to live it in for months at a time. Our next big trip is a cross Canada trip and we cannot wait. While on the east coast you should “pop” over to Atlantic Canada and see some of the most beautiful areas in Canada (Of course, I am biased as I live in Atlantic Canada…hahah) We have had a wonderful time enjoying our province and love to share it with everyone. Here is the website for our provinces tourist information site: http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/ If you decide to come, send us an email and we can outline some of the “must see” things to do and see.
Happy travels to both of you.
Likewise just saw you on the Travel channel this weekend. Congrats for having the courage to do this now! Your story is very inspiring…safe travels!
You are so living my dream! Glad you didn’t put it off and tackled this adventure now!! Have an amazing time and thanks for keeping us posted.
WOW… I just saw you guys on the Travel Channel. I am so jealous of you both, and I wish you the best in your journey. If you ever come there TN let me know, would love to say hello. Happy Travels.
Thanks for watching! We hope to visit TN later this year!
We also love RVing!! We have been to Florida and the southern states twice on 3 week vacations in our RV. Last summer we bought our 3rd motorhome. I am looking forward to seeing all the places you guys have been as well as your future destinations. I just saw the HGTV episode this week. I am wondering when you started this journey? We were also curious as to why you chose a new rv instead of a used coach?
Lori, Thanks for watching and following our travels. Our first RV was a 1985 VW pop up camper. I loved that camper and we went on lots of trips but we also broke down a lot! Our second motorhome was a lemon! We knew for this trip we wanted something very reliable and under warranty so we wouldn’t have any unexpected expenses. Also, we were ready to hit the road and didn’t have the time to fix something up, we needed something ready to roll! Buying used is a great way to save some money and you can use some of the saved money to customize the RV to your taste. We are considering building an RV ourselves for our next go round! We have been researching Tiny houses a lot and really like the idea. For now, we move a such a fast pace, Windy is perfect. When we slow down and stay in one place longer, we may change our minds. I hope that answers your questions. If not, shoot more my way. Thanks,
Nikki
just saw HGTV yesterday ( your show)very inspiring….WHAT FUN!!we live in Niagara on the Lake Ontario..voted the most beautiful town in Canada..a must see when in Canada ..only 15 min.from Niagara Falls too …so much to see and do in this area..wonderful winerys as well!!! ENJOY EVERY MINUTE….
Wow what you guys are doing is how I want to spend my life. Its grrat that you guys are travelling all over. Have fun and enjoy
We have a Monaco, like you, and travel maybe 40% of the year. Some favorite places: Yellowstone; Moab, UT; Tucson, AZ; anywhere in the Rockies; coast of Oregon. And don’t overlook Alaska. See wife’s website and look in 2009. Take a lot of time driving to AK. Not only is AK beautiful, but the scenery when driving through Canada is spectacular. Every day we had an “oh wow” moment. Will be watching your travels with interest. Cheers.
Gerry, I will check out your wife’s blog! We have been to Yellowstone and it was AMAZING! We have hit some of the spots you mentioned but we have not been to Alaska yet in the RV. That is after we finish up the East. We wanted to save the best for last! Thanks for the tips and I hope we see you on the road someday!
Hi Uall! May I suggest touring Michigans Upper Peninsula? It is beautiful and there are many natural sights to see. If you like casinos, ther are also many casinos that are run by native american indians. I was raised around a small town called Curtis which is nestled between 2 large inland lakes. There are the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste Marie, MI, Whitefish Point… that is around where the Edmond Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior. Agate Picking is a must when around the icy cold waters of Lake Superior! The upper and lower Taquhmeanon (sorry about spelling)Falls State Park, Newberry – The Moose Capital of the UP, The Pictured Rocks-(has very nice boat tours) around Munising, The Big Springs state park around Manistique, not to mention The Hiawatha State Forest which covers hundreds of miles, just to name a few sights awaiting…. if you’re looking for beautiful fall colors, none can compare to a visit to The Copper Country, You will love crossing The Mackinac Bridge. Michigan a great place to visit in the summer, but unless you want to chance being snowed in not a good place to be in the winter! LOL So I hope you consider the visit, no cross country travels would ever be complete without a visit to the UP, and having pasties and Mackinac Island Fudge to eat! check out what Michigan has to offer on the web! Happy and Safe travels to you and do let me know if you go!
Wow Carol, lots of great suggestions and don’t worry we wont miss the UP of Michigan!
I was watching your episode on HGTV for the first time just a few mins ago and the two of you look so cute together! It just felt good to see people enjoying and living the life they love.
K, thanks for watching! We hope that we can encourage others to go after thier dreams and LIVE life!
watching you all on hgtv now!!! i hope to travel like that someday!!
Jenika, I hope you travel like this someday soon!
I just saw you, again, on HGTV! I am soooo jealous! I am an empty-nester who would love to do what you are doing…best of luck to you both…I hope you make it to Key West one day and enjoy our scuba diving, beautiful sunsets, and friendly, laid back locals.
I enjoyed watching the two of you on HGTV you seem so full of love,life and energy. I hope you are enjoying your freedom to travel and your enthusiasm for adventure. Have fun and best of luck!!
Just saw the episode on HGTV…loved your story! My husband and I live outside Denver and we are thinking of taking an RV to Yellowstone next summer! We will check in on your blog to see where you are and what adventures you are having!
Happy Trails!
I saw your episod on HGTV several months ago and looked for your blog could not find it, tonight hey are playing your episode again and found you. How exciting for you two, you had the right idea enjoy it while you’re young. Hope your trip brings you through Oklahoma I’m in the oklahoma city area, we have amazing place downtown called bricktown great place to eat, have a beer and enjoy good music, you’ll be welcomed in Oklahoma!! Safe travels and I’ll keep and eye on your blog now!! Thank you for sharing with us.
PS- I’m watching a re-run of your show right now!
Hello, Wynns! You should visit Charleston, SC. It is absolutely beautiful!! There is so much to do and see in the area, and tons of history! Have fun in your travels
You should definitely try skydiving while you are looking for adventure. If you make it anywhere near the gulf coast of MS, you should try out http://www.goldcoastskydivers.com
Hey Justin, thanks for the recomendation. We have been sky diving before and it’s been almost 10 years!
O.K. Friends, to clear things up this video is ENTIERLY ORIGINAL. I’ve been getting questions from friends asking if some of the footage is stock….HELL NO! We worked our butts off to capture this footage, and we’re happy you think it’s good enough quality consider it stock footage, but no, the answer is still NO THIS IS NOT STOCK VIDEO! ha.
Hi Fellow RV Hunter, we didn’t see your episode, but would love to check it out if they post it to the HGTV site. My family and I are on the 2nd House Hunters RV show, to be aired on Feb 20th. Have fun full timing!
Stefanie, That’s awesome you guys will be on HGTV too! Look forward to seeeing your episodee (if we have cable on that day)! HGTV wasn’t very good a communicating with us, and we can’t seem to reach anyone of our few contacts there. We’re not sure if HGTV will ever put it on their website or not. We’d love a little plug so people can find us!
you guys are inspiring!! miss you both…BIG hug from austin!
Hugs to you too Brooke! Hopefully we’ll be down there soon, Austin is totally one of our favorite towns. Migas anyone?
- Jason
By, you guys have it going on! Great site, awesome videos…nice job! Look forward to following ya.
Cheers,
Mike
Thanks Mike, look forward to heaing from you more often. Seems we’ve been to some similar places, maybe we’ll connect in 2012? It’s always nice to meet a fellow traveler on the road. – Jason
Howdy Wynns!
It is Bruce – your blueberry farm guide from Nacogdoches, TX. We still talk about your trip to Nacogdoches last summer. Cooler here now – in the 50s and 60s. Loved your video. I lived in Montana as a kid and have visited several times since. Great shot of the bison charging into the river in Yellowstone country. We lived in Australia for a year and spent the final six weeks in our Nissan pop-up van traveling most of the eastern coastline. Outstanding trip. I would guess it is sort of like California circa 1920. Less people, more scenery. So once you’ve done the USA and Europe, I’d recommend Down Under for a year or so. Best of luck – and keep it between the lines!
Hey Bruce! We’re planning to head back to Nac next month (if all goes as planned…you never know with us). RV’ing down under would be one killer trip, maybe Gone With the Wynns year 5? Ha.
Oh my gosh, you two are so fun!!! Happy Trails-don’t forget to ride your way towards Minnesota. The MN River Valley is nice but what’s even better is the Northshore Drive(along Lake Superior-past Duluth, MN). Stop and check out Duluth’s canal park area first and make your way up the shore. Wonderful State Parks and campgrounds and RV parks. We just bought our first RV(Travel Trailer) but only to camp in/still fun and we love it. Had a great time watching your RV hunt on HGTV.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html
Tettegouche and Temperance River are favs
places to check out on the way: Split rock lighthouse, and Gooseberry Falls. Great outdoor adventures like Hiking, biking, snowmobiling, skiing, fishing etc….
Pauline, thanks so much for the sweet words! I hope we are camp neighbors someday soon!
Aloha Wynns,
Thank you for the great video and I really enjoyed watching it.
I became a fan of your travels by watching house hunters on HGTV last weekend. After the show, I immediately googled you, found your website and joined your fan club.
I think you are on the right path and an inspiration to all of us who live vicariously through your travels. Please keep the rubber side down and drive safe!
Mahalo and Aloha
My husband and I have been full time RVers for 18 years. As se watched the HGTV House Hunters show we were almost shouting “no, don’t buy that one, quality not great” and “you’ll hate the decor of that one” We think you chose the best coach! We live and travel in a 36′ fifth wheel and love the lifestyle. Look forward to following your adventures.
Ha ha. Glad you had fun watching the HGTV episode! We agree the RV lifestyle is a great way to explore the US.
Just watched you 2011 Adventure Reel. It is very well shot and edited.
I can’t wait to see what’s on tap for 2012. Safe travels!
Dana, Thanks for watching and the kind words!