Where The Wynns Blow

We’ve been traveling full time since February 2011 and WOW, we’ve had some amazing adventures! From RV'ing across North America to sailing about the world, we hope you'll find a little inspiration for your next adventure! Move about the map, zoom into a destination, click on a pin and let the adventure begin…

Total Nautical Miles Sailed – 10,136.3

Anchorage or Marina

Off the cord and on the hook or dwelling at a dock, we’ll let you know which ones to seek out and those to avoid.

Sailing

Exploring the world like its 1492. We’re out to sail across oceans, weather storms and discover adventures we don’t yet know exist.

National Park or Monument

Mother Nature creates the best eye candy and we love everything outdoors. For us, not much beats a day (or 12) in a National Park or Monument.

Scuba/Free Diving

Diving deep into the ocean our world slows down into a dreamlike state. We enter a universe filled with alien like creatures and vegetation that sways with the pulsing of the tide. This is the worlds most unexplored place.

The Adventures

Who doesn’t dream about an Indiana Jones adventure? Instead of just day dreaming about it, use our interactive map to find and plan your own Indie adventures.

Sips and Bites

Each place we visit our goal is to support the local community. We avoid chains and seek out places that the typical traveler might not have time to find on their own.

Tell us where to go next

If you know of a festival, event, island or town that is not to be missed, we want to hear it! Leave us a comment, tweet, facebook, instagram us, send an owl or use your Jedi mind tricks and let us know what you’re thinking. We read every message and almost never turn down an invitation to go on an adventure.

Like our nifty map?

We created it using Mapify Pro and Prettty Routes. It is paid software but incredibly easy to use and a super fun way to map out your travels. Want it for yourself? Use the discount code: mapwiththewynns for 15% off.

389 Comments

Fly Navy

August 16, 2018 Reply

Nikki & Jason

Found your channel a couple days ago...have not been able to stop watching.

Just found the map above and learned where you are. Since you have a lot of sailing ahead, I wanted to give you some great reading that's relevant to your location.

Here goes; northeast of your location is Nikumaroro Island (once called Gardner island), to the north-northeast of that is Howland Island. The significance of those two islands is they are where Amelia Earhart was thought to have made an emergency landing and died a castaway (Nikumaroro), and where she was trying to land and be refueled by the Coast Guard cutter Itasca (Howland).

Where you'll find the great reading for your continued Pacific passage is at Tighar.org. Since 1988-89 the Tighar group has been making trips to Nikumaroro trying to prove/disprove the hypotheses that Amelia safely landed on Nikumaroro/Gardner, and eventually died a castaway.

Amelia & Fred Noonan's problems are theorized to have started when they where departing Lae, New Guinea. On take off roll, with full tanks, the belly reception antennae was ripped from the bottom of the aircraft. There's archival footage showing the departure and a large puff of dirt that can be seen 5-6 seconds into their take off roll. Under the nose of Amelia's Lockheed Electra were two pitot tubes, the antenna described above was attached to one of those tubes. Subsequent photo analysis shows the pitot tube the antennae was attached to - appears - to be bent rearward by approximately 8 inches.

- Did that pitot tube become damaged when the antennae was - theoretically - torn from the Electra on departure?
- Can Amelia's inability to receive radio transmission's from the USCG cutter Itasca (and ground stations) be related to the loss of the antennae during the Lae departure?
- If Amelia landed in water...how were radio transmissions heard for many days after they were thought to have ditched? Lockheed said the radio transmitter was located in a spot in the aircraft that wouldn't survive a water landing?
- If Amelia/Noonan were able to transmit for days...what was said...and why weren't they rescued?

Your mission...should you choose to accept it... is to examine the evidence that's been recovered from Nikumaroro...read about the opposing theories of her disappearance...and decide for yourself what became of Amelia & Fred Noonan (Fred Noonan was a pioneer of ocean navigation for Pan Am Clipper boats when they first started crossing the Pacific).

The story, the evidence, the mystery will keep you entertained. I've been enthralled with Tighar's work on Amelia Earhart for 18 years (and I'm fortunate to have reached the point where my family no longer roll their eye's at the sound of Amelia Earhart's name LOL).

Here are the links;
Earhart project home page
https://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/AEdescr.html

One of my personal favorites...the evidence page
https://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Archivessubject.html

Tighar's most recent research paper on post-loss radio signals analysis. It deals with the radio signal's heard for 5-7 days after she was thought to have crashed at sea
https://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Research/ResearchPapers/Brandenburg/PostLossSignals/PostLossRadioAnalysis/PostlLossRadioAnalysis.htm

Okay...other buying more beer...I've done what I can to help keep you entertained on your Pacific crossing.

Cheers
Mike
Warrenton, Oregon

P.S. Ignore any negative comments you EVER get! You two are exceptionally kind, courageous, talented & resourceful. I'm old enough to be your Dad, and old enough to know good people when I see them.

P.S.S. Nikki...stop chasing rouge jet skiers...by yourself! Seriously though...I was damn impressed by your decision making & demeanor during that incident.
The Nesters

August 9, 2018 Reply

Google Maps Platform has changed the rules this year for all websites using Google Maps: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/user-guide/
You guys may want to find another mapping system for your blog.
Oli

July 29, 2018 Reply

Hi guys, loving you're site. FYI this map isn;'t working???

Curious Minion

July 30, 2018 Reply

Thanks for letting us know. We'll see what's up.

Shawn

March 14, 2018 Reply

Hello Jason and Nicki,

My wife and I started watching your travels via youtube a year or two ago. We found you while searching sailing channels and at the time didn't know you had the RV adventures. We want to sail eventually but it's not yet our time financially. My wife is a travel nurse so it allows us to do the RV adventures right now. We have been living in our fifth wheel for a little over a month with three children. We currently rent our home in florida out as well. We are working on a lifestyle where we can be free to travel anywhere and anytime like you all. If you have any tips or advice please let us know, thanks!
Gordon Newbold

January 2, 2018 Reply

I just love you guys to pieces. You are upbeat, young and fearless (for the most part), and doing all the things I should have done when I was young. Love following your adventures (now that you are sailing). I hadn't known about your videos until a friend pointed out that you were buying a sailboat and learning how to sail later. I thought this was pretty brave, so I started to watch and became hooked. I wish I could afford more support for you that I do but living on social security alone can be quite a challenge. Anyway, keep up the great videos and GO, GO, GO!
timothy arrendale

December 25, 2017 Reply

hi my name is tim arrendale i like ur viedos where are u now and when will you be down loading more
Trina Draper

December 5, 2017 Reply

I'm SO excited to have found you two! Have you considered live cam at the top of your mast and a waterproof live cam below the water line? You can make the pole submersible and retractable to work around shallow depths.
Johann Rosario

November 1, 2017 Reply

How does one even consider, much less approach a lifestyle like this? How do you even begin? It seems like an impossible fantasy. The only way I was able to cross the Atlantic 4 times and them Mediterranean twice was by signing MY LIFE away for 8 years as US NAVY Hospital Corpsman with a crew of 350 serving Amo to the entire 6th Fleet.

Im 53 now, and my wife and I have no kids, love the sea, yet have no idea how to make something l like this come true. As a veteran I would get a $300,000 loan with nothing down for a house if I wanted, but how does one work to pay off a Catamaran if you are traveling in it?

Life it too short to not know the answers to these questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlfX9vc1_lA

Curious Minion

November 1, 2017 Reply

What adventures you've had already! There's a whole section on the blog telling how different people make money while traveling that might provide some inspiration. https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/make-money-travel

Mike Moyes

October 20, 2017 Reply

Hi I enjoy your adventures! Quick question? When you were RVing did you have favorite software/apps that you liked the most to use on laptops or phones that helped you in finding good sites etc. Thanks Mike
Alan Solomon

September 15, 2017 Reply

Hi, I am really enjoying your sailing videos. But, I think I have watched most of them. How do I get to the latest, up to date sailing videos?
How do locate your Rving videos from Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the Coachellfest?

Curious Minion

September 15, 2017 Reply

To get the videos in order, visit the Gone with the Wynns blog, click on the video tab followed by the sailing tab, and they're all listed in order with the newest video first. https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/sailing To find videos on a specific location or subject, scroll to the bottom of any page and there's a search bar.
Nikki Wynn

January 1, 2018 Reply

Hello and thanks for watching! Curious Minion is correct. However, I also suggest checking out our map page (its on the menu bar at the top of every page) for location specific posts and videos.

Toby

August 19, 2018 Reply

Who is “curious minion?

Curious Minion

August 19, 2018 Reply

Every evil genius (or busy sailor) needs a Minion! I help Nikki and Jason out to free them up for making content for you. I approve pending comments, troubleshoot issues with the blog when they pop up, do research, and anything else they need. And that includes answering questions that I know after doing this for a few years now.

Puddentane

September 9, 2017 Reply

So glad you two are far from the storms, including Katia!
Fare winds and following seas, Wynns!!!
adam

September 7, 2017 Reply

Hope you guys missed Irma

Curious Minion

September 7, 2017 Reply

You can always check Curiosity's location on the blog. At the bottom of every page there's a map showing her location and right now that's Panama. So yes, they're south of Irma, outside the "hurricane box" and safe.

Michael Shiffer

September 6, 2017 Reply

Hello. My wife and I are planning a similar journey and we have found your story "website and videos" to be extremely compelling. We greatly appreciate all the effort you have put into sharing your story with thousands of individuals like us. It is currently September 6th and I'm curious to know where and how you are spending the hurricane season this year (2017). Any information you can share is greatly appreciated. Thank you Michael and Susanne.
Barbara Ford

August 26, 2017 Reply

I enjoy your report and video like a favorite book I can not wait to read. Thank you for staying safe by educating yourselves, reaching out for good advice and having much courage. Not to mention using the best equipment.
David

August 24, 2017 Reply

With Hurricane Harvey tearing things up, I hope you guys are safe. Have you made it to Panama or a safe spot?

Curious Minion

August 25, 2017 Reply

All safely tucked away in Bocas del Toro, Panama for about a month now.

Dennis

August 26, 2017 Reply

We always THINK we are watching real time, but this makes sense! GREAT!!!
David

August 27, 2017 Reply

That's good to hear. It's tearing things up here in Texas, but Dallas is calm and not even raining at the moment.

CINDY CHARLEBOIS

August 14, 2017 Reply

Hello Nikki and Jason,
My husband and I have been binge watching your videos over the last few weeks. We are set to retire in 4 years, plan to buy a cat and sail off to discover the world.
I find your adventures very interesting.....
So after watching many videos....I can NOT remember which one I seen those blue chairs you have on your deck. I went through your gear section of the website....to no avail.....in one video you were sitting on them....they are flat with no legs but have arm rests and look super handy.
I'd like to know where you picked those up....we currently have a 30 Alberg and I need that chair.
When you have the time please let me know.
In the meantime, please keep posting the videos, I like to live vicariously through the two of you.
Cindy and Alex
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Gary Ritter

August 4, 2017 Reply

With latest tropical report out I pray your almost ,or are in Panama. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Jody A. Blackwell

July 24, 2017 Reply

Costa Rica is waiting you will love it have been going there since 1998 a lot to see and do
Bill Sargent

July 15, 2017 Reply

How about listing some of you favorite Vegetarian recipes? I am an omnivore, but I am trying to eat more vegetarian dishes. Some of your dishes look and sounds good. To bad we don't have Smell-a-Vision yet. :-)
Craig

June 25, 2017 Reply

I would highly recommend stopping in Cuba on your next adventure. We were there in March and loved every second. The Cuban people are very gracious!
Paul D Spiller

June 7, 2017 Reply

I'm Paul I've sailed lake Michigan and BVI. This is what I want to do. In a few years. Only sailed a hobie 16 for cat sailing. My experience is monohulls. I saw your draft at 4' not sure of the physics of a mono. Yours is a blue water please advise. Sailing is my passion along with Tai -Chi. My first boat was named Passion. Let know some info so that I can see you out there. PaulyD

Curious Minion

June 8, 2017 Reply

There's stats and a tour of the boat here https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/curiosity-sailboat

Greg Simmons

May 30, 2017 Reply

You guy should consider spending some time in the Bocas del Toro area of Panama. I volunteer with the Floating Doctors down there almost yearly (they have year a year round program) and you will have an opportunity to not only get to highlight the program but you will be able to go deep into the Ngobe Indian communities and experience their culture and lifestyle that is scared to them, even from normal Panamanians. The organization does great work with providing socially responsible medical care and they take a panga boat to the communities and set up mobile clinics. Email myself for facebook photos on my adventures with them and here are some of their videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK40956Oufk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXhutbsc-gg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-1vPwDH0SM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz3fXBs1uWM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFCbFMKk3GY

BTW, I am also a sailor and could join you guys getting there and helping out as I'm an ED physician.
Jeremy Averett

May 20, 2017 Reply

You guys are awesome!

I discovered you through youtube while planning a kayak paddle on the Portage Lake here in Alaska. I know of people with the Catamaran/Sail boat lifestyle, and it did somewhat interests me, but I'm a man of the mountains and air myself. But now, after watching your tour of the Curiosity and reading about you guys a bit the sea life definitely moved up a few notches!

Great job. Way to go!

Jeremy Averett
Alex Clark

April 9, 2017 Reply

Are you guys going to visit the Islands off the coast of Honduras? The Scuba Diving there is unbelievable.
Rob Maher

April 3, 2017 Reply

Regarding your problem with the chart plotter, I've had a similar problem and was reading the raymarine forum where many have noted that the connections on the back of the plotter get corroded. Cleaning seems to resolve many of the issues. I plan to do that wit some contact cleaner. Hope it helps us both!
Jm

April 3, 2017 Reply

One of the highlights of a trip we took there was making it down to Lighthouse Beach. Part of the fun on that day's Excursion was the Jeep ride down a very rutted road to get there. But we still thought that it was pretty stunning looking. presumably it is already on your itinerary. have been enjoying stalking your videos for the past 6 weeks or so. Thank you for sharing! Look forward to more. your videos are helping with the itch to return to Eleuthera. Luckily we will be going back in June and so looking forward to it. one of your pins shows that you made it to Spanish Wells, but I think It's mistakenly linked to something else. would love to read your narrative and or see video if you do make it to Spanish Wells. We are thinking of visiting while on Eleuthera in June.
Dale Gange

March 12, 2017 Reply

Hello Guys == great site. I have followed your escapades for a couple of years now, and we leave in June for our RV trip to Alaska. (it is a lot of diesel fuel from South Florida.) We will retrace a few of your steps. Now -- as you do not have firm plans for the future I suggest you read the site for "SV Soggy Paws". Dave and Sherry have been out for a few years now. Dave is a classmate of mine from the US Naval Academy, and I would classify them as expert sailors. At one time Dave told me he would never own a catamaran, but guess what, they now have one. As you do other things, I am sure you will do plenty of research. I think their site has not only a blog, but also some reference material. I am sure Dave and Sherry would be glad to answer questions --unfortunately replies often take a while, I live in South Florida and also boat so have been to many of the local Florida places both here and the keys that you visited. Again -- great site, and I wish you the best in your future adventures.
Johanna Roach

March 9, 2017 Reply

Greetings
I am so happy you are enjoying the Bahamas! If by chance that you are planning to head as far south as Long Island Bahamas, (http://www.bahamas.com/islands/long) during the first week of April I would be happy to show you around my little piece of paradise, shop at a local farmers market and farms, chill with the locals and have you over for dinner. As an added bonus we have high speed and you can use our car to get around the island.

All the best .

Cheers

Nikki Wynn

March 9, 2017 Reply

Hello Johanna! We very well could be in Long Island at that time. We are planning our next couple of weeks out now. We would love to meet up and get the scoop from a local. Plus, those farms and markets sound like a dream! I will shoot you an email for sure and thanks for reaching out.

teresa king

February 27, 2017 Reply

Oh, yeah, and you can sail here even!
teresa king

February 27, 2017 Reply

I suggest the north shore of Lake Superior, starting at Duluth and going north. It's beautiful unadulterated country that is gorgeous and easy to find camping and adventure.
Tyler

December 22, 2016 Reply

Here's a suggestion for a great place to go with free camping but limited spots. Moosehead Lk. in Greenville, Me.
https://freecampsites.net/#!Maine&query=region Lookup Jewet Cove on the east side and up the west side about
4 miles out of town beside the U.S. forrestry dept. HQ on Squaw Brook.
Be sure to have breakfast at Aunty M's
The best but crowded time there is the weekend following Labor Day weekend. It's called Fly In weekend.
http://www.seaplanefly-in.org/
Mike and Tracy Katzenberger

November 25, 2016 Reply

Green Turtle Cay is our favorite island to visit! Be sure to try a Goombay Smash at Miss Emily's. And let us know what the price of a case of Kalik is these days.
Jerry and Kathy Wills

November 20, 2016 Reply

Hi Guys... Just discovered you on Patreon! We're adventurers, too. I just wanted to suggest you look at (and get) a SPOT device. It integrates with your iPhone to allow messages to be sent, plus it has a nifty map system that records your location as you travel. We always use one. BTW, it also has a fantastic 911 feature I think would be foolish to be without.

Best Wishes
Jerry and Kathy Wills
Xpeditions.TV
Joe

July 23, 2016 Reply

I'm in love with the idea of small independent energy efficient living. Deciding whether to purchase a microlite 19SB today!
Jeffrey Steinberg

July 20, 2016 Reply

Get a Amateur Radio (HAM) license and APRS and you can have an updated GPS-positioned map at www.findu.com. Its way cool and works in most parts of the country except for areas where there is not a repeat for 60 miles. The nice part is it updates your position every 5 minutes.
Richard Zielinski

May 5, 2016 Reply

hi guys you guys are cool, having so much fun. come on down to ft lauderdale this week end we have the air show 7-8th with the thunder birds

Nikki Wynn

May 7, 2016 Reply

We are anchored out now and are watching them zoom on by! So stinking cool!!!

jack

April 23, 2016 Reply

hi,

silly question but i was wondering which wordpress plugin you use to do the map as it relates to posts? i've been looking around for a few but haven't found anything i like yet.

Gary

April 27, 2016 Reply

its Mapify Pro I believe?

Nikki Wynn

May 7, 2016 Reply

It is, I just added a link above along with a discount code for 15% off!

Trae

May 7, 2016 Reply

Hey Jack, I see Jason and Nikki haven't had a chance to get back to you yet but I am sure they can shed more light on this when they get a chance. However, I was looking for the same answer to your question and couldn't find a good map plugin either. I had to do some tricky web development stuff but I think I found they use a plugin called pretty routes. I googled it and the first link (for me) is for code canyon - ironically the same place I pay for my themes. (They are really good.) It costs about $20 but for wordpress the people who design better plugins want to get paid for their craft. If you are looking for a simpler free map - I have been using Nomad World Map. Its very simple but its one of the best maps I've found for tracking places you've gone and places your going.

Also, since this is my first time commenting on the Wynns webpage (longtime lurker) - SHOUT OUT to you guys. You were an inspiration and huge help for my wife and I going full-time in a 1976 Argosy trailer. Thanks!

Nikki Wynn

May 7, 2016 Reply

Thanks Trae! I was waiting to respond as I had reached out to the creators asking if we could get a discount code for our readers. Luckily they said yes! So, I have added the info above. Nomad World Map is cool too (especially for free) but not as interactive. All depends on what you are looking for and how you want to track your travels. I have also seen people use Google Maps too (like Nina of WheelingIt.us).

Trae

May 9, 2016 Reply

YES! Thanks for writing a reply and I am super pumped I didn't pay for the map yet. Thanks for reaching out about the discount - I am super excited to add it to our site.

Nikki Wynn

May 7, 2016 Reply

Hey Jack, we seem to be getting that question a lot recently so, we just added the map info above along with a discount code. It is very cool software.

Joe Allen

February 28, 2016 Reply

Jason & Nikki; can you just drive from Anchorage to the Kenai peninsula? Definitely want to visit there on our Alaska trip!
Thanks!

Jason Wynn

February 28, 2016 Reply

you can.

Mark & Jodi Schuttler

January 30, 2016 Reply

I tried to ask for some Blog help from you guys on your Facebook, but my wife and I are going to soon be full time RVers and we are starting a travel blog called bobbleheadtravelers. I love how your Map is interactive with people and I would like to have that type of map for my blog, can you please help me find links or ways to get a interactive map like yours.. I am using Wordpress for our blog. Any advise would be greatly appreciated... We have followed you guys a lot and have learned a lot from your videos and blogs... Thank you so much.. You guys are so inspiring to us new rookie RVers... Thank you for you help.. Mark and Jodi

Jason Wynn

February 1, 2016 Reply

Our map is a customized version of Mapify Pro.

Patrick & Kathy Robbins

January 25, 2016 Reply

Just discovered your site & videos - fantastic effort all around - we've really enjoyed vicariously vacationing in Alaska especially with you
Curious if you've ever considered installing one these on your unit: http://www.safe-t-plus.com/our-products/model-41-230/ We did and it really made significant difference to our 2002 Itasca Suncruiser 32V

Thanks from fellow Texans & RVers!
Robert and Kathy

January 23, 2016 Reply

Hello long time followers sounds kind of wacky but I have a tech question for you I need your help I have inherited a 2012 rambler trip sister of the Vesta you had heres the question at the door there is some switches one set is a water pump water heater and levels check if we want hot water with the propane we use this switch but where is the switch if I want to use the water heater with just electric the rest of the switches are clearly marked do you guys remember this at all the manuals just say turn the switch on but where is it I'm lost I told you it was a wacky question off course its a saturday night and we had no one else to turn to anyway my wife told me to email you guys Your followers and friends Robert and Kathy from Key Largo Fl

Nikki Wynn

January 23, 2016 Reply

Ha ha, we know how it goes. You are in luck (maybe). We've had a couple of beers so we can't remember which side but...there is a switch down below at the entry door (unlabeled of course) and when flipped a light should come on. That is the switch for the electric water heater. Let me know if you find it! Happy camping!

Patrick

January 20, 2016 Reply

Howdy from the DFW area, wow, what can I say, great blog and great website. my wife and I are just starting our journey in RVing, and we've been considering a used diesel super C, but was recently offered an older 1998 Fleetwood American Dream diesel pusher from a friend who, due to health reasons can't enjoy it anymore. Neither of us are too concerned with all the new flashy stuff and don't particularly need a new RV to eat the depreciation on, so what are you opinions on buying an RV that old as long as the maintenance has been kept up wth and we're happy with the layout?
Doug T

January 9, 2016 Reply

Hey you guys. Second year in a row your Christmas card was returned. What is your new mailing address? Carrolton is obviously no good any more!
Doug in Lake Havasu City!

Jason Wynn

January 11, 2016 Reply

Lots of big changes in our lives this year, can't wait to catch up with you. I'll shoot you an email.

art & sunny

January 9, 2016 Reply

We saw your motorhome today at rancho jurupa regional park, while we were bike riding around. Very nice. Must be great to travel everywhere full time. Hope you liked thepark we stay here very often on both camp sides. Dont forget to play some mini golf lol, my fience got a hole in one some how!
Nate

December 20, 2015 Reply

Have you been by Gillette wyoming to have your picture taken with a coal truck or had coffee in downtown Sheridan wyoming yet? 8 years ago my wife and I took a trip to Wyoming on a job interview. We moved there 4 days later (from south Texas. In February). It was that big of an impression on us. And exactly what we needed at that time in our journey. I had just returned from my last Iraq deployment and the silence of the wide open and calm of the fresh snow helped us find the important things again. When you can here a fox tunneling under the snow or a mouse scurrying across the top of the lightly frozen snow then you know you have that quiet place everyone needs from time to time. We have been around the US, crossed the artic circle, watched the heat rise from the deserts of the middle east and walked the streats of central America but Northern Wyoming is still special. The people are hard, worn, true, and living (not just alive) all at the same time. Most the north part is either boom & bust oil towns or family ranches. More gravel than paved roads. People drive 3 hours to see the dentist, fly to Walmart on occasion, and every store will have a boot brush outside. Stick around a bit and you will see snow in every month of the year. The boom is over for much of that area so the ones you meet now are the real locals. The ones who will tell you about the day the first stop light was put up or tell stories about how the first train through the state broke down and there great grandparents got off never to leave. Coal built gillette but settlers on horses named it. Sheridan is the story book picture of what you think a gold town should be. Today they are both ranch towns. Leave yours keys in the ignition, wave hello to everyone ( I mean everyone), and don't be scared of the ratty diner just off main by the tracks (it's the best in town). I met a guy one day that let me use his phone when my company truck died. Everyone called him "crazy kenny" because he had been living by himself 40 miles from town in a one room Shack for almost 50 years. But, when I walked in I thought it was a museum. We talked for more than two hours about his photo collection. 40 years earlier he was the horse trainer for all the westerns filmed in the west. He had dozens of pictures with him and "The Duke" (john wayne), a couple presidents and countless other major public figures. These are the kinds of people who live in these little towns. I tell people all the time "Alaska is great, but Wyoming is where the real cowboys live." We are back in Texas again but Wyoming is still home.

You find time to make it up that way, let me know. I'll introduce you to the unofficial mayer and historian of them parts.

Nikki Wynn

December 21, 2015 Reply

Wow Nate, you really know how to set a hook! What a great picture you just painted...really makes me want to go see and experience it all for myself. Thanks so much for sharing such a special place with us and it is a place we haven't spent enough time in. If we make our way there, we will definitely have to hit you up for suggestions! Any plans to move back again one day? Sounds like you left your heart there.

Harvey

December 16, 2015 Reply

According to the map it seems you haven't enjoyed the beautiful state parks of Wisconsin. As the camp host at Council Grounds state park in Merrill Wisconsin I would like to invite you to come visit our 508 acre state park and campground. I know you will enjoy our hiking trails, canoeing or swimming in lake Alexander and meeting new friends around a crackeling camp fire. I look forward to meeting you both.

Jason Wynn

December 19, 2015 Reply

There is so much in WI and MI that we haven't been able to share. We are simply too backlogged with videos and articles we can't seem to get it all out there.
Thanks for sharing!

Dominick Trentacosti

November 30, 2015 Reply

Hey friends! Kerri and I have our travel contracts in Visalia CA and noticed you aren't far. If you are heading in the kings canyon sequoia direction hit us up! We are close to releasing our first year in review video that you've inspired. Enjoy Cali.

Dom & Kerri
Traveling Occupational Therapists
Kate and Kaza Bob

November 28, 2015 Reply

After following your site for about a year now the hubby and I are selling our homes, downsizing to something smaller, and buying a bus to spend our summers in. Working our way up to full time!! Thanks for all you do!

Nikki Wynn

November 29, 2015 Reply

Thanks so much for taking the time to say hello and enjoy the bus!

Jay & Nancy

November 27, 2015 Reply

Suggesting you check out Grand Marais, MN and the Duluth, MN area. We notice on your map that you have not traveled in our beautiful state of Minnesota so we wanted to invite you to check it out. It's 28 Degrees here today (no snow yet) - summertime travel is best!

Nikki Wynn

November 27, 2015 Reply

Thanks for the suggestion! We have been to Minnesota...in the winter! It wasn't in the RV and it was a long while ago but we enjoyed it none the less. I am sure we will make it back eventually.

Norma

November 15, 2015 Reply

Nikki - how well does the WifiRanger works? What internet provider do you both have? Could you let me know? Thank you.🇺🇸

Jason Wynn

November 15, 2015 Reply

We have an entire article that can answer your questions: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/mobile-internet

mike

November 9, 2015 Reply

love following your adventures, tips, and suggestions.
will you be passing through the SF Bay Area?

Mike

Nikki Wynn

November 9, 2015 Reply

Thanks Mike! We won't have time to stop into San Francisco this time as we're heading to Morro Bay to meet family.

Nicolas

November 6, 2015 Reply

Who else would you trust for the stabilizer?? I have a new Rig 42.2' and my wheel turns once I let go.... Camping world doesn't work on it here in my home town El Paso. I took it to Freightliner and services sucks.. so I might as well take it to someone who would.

Nikki Wynn

November 8, 2015 Reply

I would suggest calling Roadmaster (unless you can make it to them in Washington) and asking them for a good recommendation near you.

Paul Troiano

November 4, 2015 Reply

Hallo! LOVE what you guys are up to, been following you for a while now and you've inspired us to explore the country w/o a timeline, plan or schedule which is amazing. My wife, 4month old baby and dog are cruising the country in our Tiffin Allegro Breeze and have been out for a month now and we're having trouble finding a mapping app that we can track each of our stops with. We're using Roadtrippers ( http://bit.ly/TrippinTroianos ) but you can only list 60 stops and a lot of destinations aren't in the open source database they use. Looks like you found a way to use Google maps with a lot of destinations, we hit a limit early on. How does that fancy map of yours work?

Thanks for doing what you do!

Happy Trails,

The Trippin Troiano's

Jason Wynn

November 15, 2015 Reply

We use Mapify Pro and Pretty Routes, not sure if it'll do what you want though so you'll have to check out their websites.

Dave

November 3, 2015 Reply

Have been following you guys for quite awhile and you have really inspired my wife And I to take our motor home out as much as possible. I read in a past post you were going to be in morro bay at some point this fall. We live in San Luis obispo county and I had been meaning to recomend checking it out as there are many great places to see here. Would love to see all the upgrades you have done to your rig in person if you have any time when your in the area.

Jason Wynn

November 3, 2015 Reply

We are heading to San Simeon State Beach for an early Turkey Day next weekend with family then slowly making our way south from there. I think we'll be staying at a winery or two that are members of Harvest Hosts.

Daniel

November 4, 2015 Reply

Hi Guys: I work as a ranger for CA State Parks at Hearst Castle, but also patrol the campground you'll be staying in. I am working Nov 8, 9, and 12. My wife and I bought a 25' Airstream almost two years ago and appreciate your website. We're currently figuring out how much solar we would need to rely on it as our main power source for recharging our batteries. We plan to upgrade the 12V Interstate batteries that AS provides to 6V glass mat batteries and add either a 2K or 3K watt pure sine inverter. It would be great to stop by while you're in San Simeon, if possible, to meet you and learn a bit more from you on this topic. Thanks and have safe travels!

Nikki Wynn

November 4, 2015 Reply

Hey Daniel, we are meeting family in San Simeon and will be spending our time with them as our early thanksgiving. If you see us out and about feel free to say hello but we won't have much time to talk shop. However, if you have already read over/watched our solar videos (https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/solar) and still feel you need some help, we do offer chat sessions(https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/contact).

Julie

October 21, 2015 Reply

Looks like you may be near Williamsburg right now??? If so, go to Jamestown.
http://historicjamestowne.org/

The actual settlement is awesome.

Nikki Wynn

October 29, 2015 Reply

We did visit and it was one of our favorite stops! Loved the archaeological dig site!

Kent

October 12, 2015 Reply

Love your website. Been following you guys for a couple of years and would love to just travel. Looking to buy my first Rv and your info has been outstanding.
I'm retiring from farming this year and my wife and I want to see the USA. Looking at your map and noticed Nikki was from my area. I live north of Edmonson, just
about 14 miles east of Hart. It's a small world. Have safe travels. Enjoy all your info. Thanks Kent

Nikki Wynn

October 13, 2015 Reply

Thanks and small world indeed! What's most impressive is that you live in Castro County and we didn't already know each other! I thought I knew everyone in that neck of the woods. :)

Mike A

September 23, 2015 Reply

I read today's email saying you are back in the lower 48 and heading down the west coast.
Will you be in the SF Bay Area?
I am a new RVer (just bought a Class A in April)...
Would love to meet you, see your new Bounder, and talk and learn...

Mike A

Nikki Wynn

October 8, 2015 Reply

We don't know where we're going just yet. We're in Oregon Now and will head to the redwood forest next and after that...who knows. Keep an eye on us in a few weeks as that would be when we might be in that area.

Dennis Straight

October 9, 2015 Reply

Google Sisters Or. great summer trip. also close to ski resorts and great coffee.
you must have passed on your way to Bend.

Celeste

September 15, 2015 Reply

Hey! I cannot believe you guys exist! I am thrilled my boss showed me your show. He said I totally fit the profile of someone doing this, and he is correct! I sure wish i had a partner to make my adventures more fun and exciting. You guys are amazing and I do hope to meet you both one day! Happy Travels!

Steve

October 6, 2015 Reply

Hello Celeste. I have been following The Wynns for a while and enjoy every post, video and adventure. My goal is to some day go full time Rving. I have started my planning, research and preparing. Do you currently have an RV or travel trailer?

Jenn and Larry

September 1, 2015 Reply

It was nice to meet you both at the 49th State Brew Pub in Healy, AK (Aug 31,2015). Enjoy the smoked salmon, and keep you eyes open tonight for the Aurora. Jenn and I will be in our railcar for one more month before heading south to work on our bus conversion. Thanks for the inspiration.
I hope you have safe travels.
J&L

Nikki Wynn

September 1, 2015 Reply

Hey guys, thanks so much for saying hello and a huge thanks for the smoked salmon! We're super excited to nosh on that tonight while waiting for those auroras! Good luck on the conversion and hope to see you out on the road soon.

SALLY GLASS

August 30, 2015 Reply

I'm just loving your blogs and videos. This time last year my husband and I were on a trip of a lifetime .... Alaskan cruise then RV road trip through Alaska then the Yukon and south through BC to Seattle. As I said it was meant to be trip of a lifetime .... Now I've become obsessed with everything From Alaska and North and West Canada. Trouble is .... We live in south Western Australia which is a world apart from it. How about venturing down under and do some exploring from this end of the world!

Nikki Wynn

August 31, 2015 Reply

Oh Sally, an Aussie road trip is high on our bucket list!

Mike & Norma

August 4, 2015 Reply

We live in Las Cruces, NM. off of US 70 a convenient stop for RV'ers heading west in the fall, and back east in the spring. We are members of FMCA and maintain an opened invitation to fellow travelers. We have plenty of space if you are planning to be driving through, you are more than welcome. Included in our list of past guest was Chris & Cherie of Technomadia.

Nikki Wynn

August 5, 2015 Reply

Hey, thanks for the super sweet invite! We love Las Cruces and find ourselves that direction every year or two (we have family in Cloudcroft). So we may just take you up on that...with a bottle of wine in hand of course. :)

lucille

July 8, 2015 Reply

we just bought motorhome 30feet thor and would you suggest route from daytona beach,fl for about 12 trip thank you
JT

June 30, 2015 Reply

Would love to know the plugin for your map! Looks so great! We are about to hit the road with our two kids, see you out there.

Vlad

August 4, 2015 Reply

I believe they are using the prettyroutes plugin http://codecanyon.net/item/pretty-routes-add-routes-to-google-maps/5770616

Niki Peacock

June 2, 2015 Reply

Hi Nikki and Jason,
Just yesterday I ran across your blog for the first time and was watching several of your videos. I was telling my husband last night about you guys adventures and how your living style is very efficient. We live in Durango, CO and my husband called me today and told me he just passed you guys in Downtown Durango!! I know you guys love breweries. Durango has many, but Steamworks Brewery is the BEST! Also, if you guys are looking for some good rafting, the Animas River is raging right now. Call Mountain Waters Rafting (ask for Vance Peacock) to get a trip going! Also, Lower Hermosa Campground is really nice and offers free camping and mountain bike trails right outside your RV door:)
Chris Brown

May 18, 2015 Reply

Love the videos and site- thanks for sharing- have you traveled with sea kayaks at all and if so, where do you fit them on your RV?
Steve

May 15, 2015 Reply

On your map the is one pin in Nebraska and when you mouse over it you are taken to a post on Acadia NP. Methinks this is a mistake.

Enjoy the site...travel safe

Nikki Wynn

May 17, 2015 Reply

Thanks for the heads up, I will fix that!

Andrea Littmann

April 25, 2015 Reply

Hey Niki & Jason!
I see on your map you boondocked near Spokane, WA but it does not give any information and the link is broken. We are going to be traveling through that area later this week, any suggestions on free camping spots in the area?
Ann

April 25, 2015 Reply

I've been following your blog for a while now so thanks for all your useful tips, we are relatively new to RVing and to travelling in the US. Have you any suggestions on how to create a map which includes many cities - google seems to limit to 10 but I see others with many more place..........help
mat

April 19, 2015 Reply

Do you plan to upgrade your solar system?

Thanks

Mat
Connie Graves

April 4, 2015 Reply

Hey, Nikki!
We are heading to Decatur for the June Fleetwood Rally and would love to know which Harvest Host you are at. We just joined and are looking forward to staying at some interesting places.
Thanks for sharing,
Connie & Dan Graves
Janice and Larry

April 4, 2015 Reply

If you are planning to still be in the area tomorrow, we would love for you to join us for Easter dinner. We are about 15 miles north of Louisville and just off I65 with room to park your RV. We will have loads of food and family (approximately 40 people). We would love to meet you.

Nikki Wynn

April 4, 2015 Reply

Thank you, that is an incredibly lovely offer! We would love to but we are in route to Decatur, IN and have to be there on Sunday.

Jeff Branning

April 2, 2015 Reply

On your way to Alaska you may want to check out glacier national park and then if you're into Canadian destinations head up to Banff. The mountain views are outstanding and the lakes are crystal clear from the cold glacier fed streams and rivers.
Neal Davis

March 22, 2015 Reply

A new RV?! Already?! Your choice or someone else's (e.g., Fleetwood's)? Try an American Coach Revolution and let me know what you think. :-) It's what I hope to buy and retire into in 25 months. :-) But it would never fit your lifestyle; too big. :-(
Claudia

March 4, 2015 Reply

When will you be getting your new motor home and what will you do with Roy? I retire in 56 days and we plan to do some traveling and Roy would be perfect for the 2 of us.
Toni

March 3, 2015 Reply

Jason & Nikki
I absolutely love the new website. It is clear, uncluttered and full of great information. I may have to talk to hubby into streamlining ours now that I have seen yours. Happy traveling!!!
Toni
Christian

February 24, 2015 Reply

Just showed your videos to 177, 7th graders in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. A few might be converts to a much simpler life. Thanks for providing such detailed information!

During summer, when teaching is over we live on our sailboat (4 of us). We love the boat because it brings us to remote, beautiful places (Apostle Islands) and have always wanted the same on land; however, most RV parks look miserable. You guys show and describe places where you can get away and live simply, thanks again!

Nikki Wynn

February 24, 2015 Reply

Wow, Thanks!!! That is the best comment ever! I have never given much thought to visiting schools but that would be a great way to share our love of the outdoors and sustainable living with the next generation. If we make our way to Minnesota, we will have to come say hello!

Dale

February 5, 2015 Reply

Hi Nikki and Jason, You guys picking up your newly designed RV soon? Look forward to seeing what you guys did with your interior design. Did you get to choose the exterior colors too with less stripes? Have fun in FL.

Jason Wynn

February 7, 2015 Reply

Hey Dale,
Yes to less stripes and colors, but we weren't able to go crazy contemporary...we're calling it our "meet in the middle" RV. Should be real nice, and we can't wait to share it with you.

Rodney

January 28, 2015 Reply

Please excuse me if I am posting in the wrong area. I have another tip as I noticed that you are now already in the Keys! The temp may be too cold for you as in the 60s with water in around 70 degrees don't know but if you are up to it on your way back John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for snorkeling is great. I once witnessed a wedding underwater at the Christ of the Abyss there.

Jason Wynn

January 30, 2015 Reply

Cool, an underwater wedding sounds awesome!
The wind is pretty strong so we're not sure we'll be able to do any snorkle or SCUBA while we're here :(

Eric Libby

January 4, 2015 Reply

Hi!
I noticed that you will be in the Cocoa Beach area - my wife and I are planning to go on the road full-time within the next few years. We currently own/operate a family run auto rental business including a location in Cocoa. We carry scooters, which are a great, efficient way to get around town. My wife and I would like to meet you if you are open to it and extend our knowledge of the local area. Please let us know! Thank you!
Eric and Jeanine Libby

Raj

January 6, 2015 Reply

Hi Jason & Nikki,

We would be more than happy to meet you and hear about your travels, I get on your website regularly and find your lifestyle interesting & lot of fun.

We live in Clermont, Fl which is about 20 m west of Orlando, and I see you will be in our neck of the woods, in fact you will pass our town on the Fl Turnpike on your way from Crystal River to the Cocoa Beach area.

We are interested in hosting a meal & get to talk with you, if possible. Who knows this meeting may convince my wife to take up the RV travel, during our upcoming retirement.

Let us know

With our best wishes

Nisha & Raj

Michael

January 2, 2015 Reply

It appears you will be in the Cocoa Beach area the end of next week, around Jan 9-10. We live there and love the wealth of family-owned restaurants with great food and live entertainment. If your schedule permits, we'd like to invite you to join us at our favorite waterside place for lunch Sunday - Rusty's - in Port Canaveral. It's right on the cruise ship channel with a wonderful singer/acoustic guitarist performing John Denver, James Taylor, and the like.

Nikki Wynn

January 2, 2015 Reply

We are actually just entering the state of Florida! We are exploring Grayton Beach area for the next week and then onto Crystal River. We won't be in the Cocoa Beach area probably until late February or early March. Maybe something else great will be going on when we get there.

Michael

January 2, 2015 Reply

Guess I misread your Florida map. Thought the numbers were dates. Anyway, would enjoy buying your guys lunch/dinner and talking about full-time RV'ing. The wife and I have thought about for some time. Have an RV now but would probably trade-in before going full-time. BTW, if you're staying in the immediate area when you get here, Jetty Park in Port Canaveral is right on the Atlantic Ocean and has a nice cozy little RV park.

Nicholas

December 25, 2014 Reply

Sometime, go to Northern Minnesota. Lake Itaska has awesome RV camping grounds. They sometimes have free wifi ;), and an awesome view. We live south of the Twin Cities and we camp there a lot.

Brad Behrendt

December 28, 2014 Reply

Nicholas is right! You should visit the "Land of 10,000 lakes" obviously not until we thaw out. My wife and I would highly recommend visiting Duluth for some cool eats and microbreweries! Also a trip up the North shore is awesome!! Your not to far from Voyageurs National Park either.

A. Tarikian

December 15, 2014 Reply

No plans for the Sunshine State?

Jason Wynn

December 15, 2014 Reply

We're heading that way in a few weeks.

A Tarikian

December 15, 2014 Reply

Great! We are in Deerfield Beach
Let me know if we can help with anything here!!
Jenna Spesard

December 16, 2014 Reply

We're heading that way too in a few weeks. Let us know if you want to meet up in a RV park / campground! Our travel dog can meet your travel cats.... or, maybe that's not such a good idea.

Nikki Wynn

December 16, 2014 Reply

Very cool! We would love to meet up. I will hype the cats up on catnip before hand. :)

Brian

November 15, 2014 Reply

Will you be at Quartzsite in Jan 2015 for the RV show? If so will you have a booth or ??

Jason Wynn

November 15, 2014 Reply

Sorry Brian, we will not be at Quartzsite.

John

November 22, 2014 Reply

Too bad. I for one would love to hear you guys' take on the event. You are such great modern-day storytellers of RV experiences. Do you know a good storyteller like yourselves going to Quartzite to follow for the experience?

Jason Wynn

November 22, 2014 Reply

Sorry John, we do our best to capture as much as possible and enjoy our time in each place...and Quartzite just isn't on our radar for now. As for others to follow, I'm not sure anyone in the RV community documents events like we do through video, photography and writing. If you find someone let us know.

Neil & Yoly Mullen

December 15, 2014

Hey Jason,

We're long time subscribers and enjoy your travelogue immensely. It does exactly what you aspire it to do ... inspire others (including us). Your comment made me think that maybe I should be doing more writing since we have the travel and video covered and hopefully you can find some time to check out youtube.com/travelswithyoly/videos

We have a couple blogs also.

We'll be down in Florida this winter also starting Jan 15th for a month at Carabelle RV Park then over to some inland state parks. We'd love the opportunity to meet up for a campside lunch one day and exchange stories.

If you're ever in north Georgia we have a spot for you to "Driveway Surf" ... lots of room (with water and 120V) on a 39,000 acre lake at 1,100 foot elevation 50 miles north of Atlanta. Cheers, Neil & Yoly
Jason Wynn

December 17, 2014

Great! We'll see ya in Florida :)

richard

November 5, 2014 Reply

1000 trails at pacific city.seen the show you were on rv something when you got your rv.just found your website.took me a while I guess.wish would found it sooner.great travels congrat's

Jason Wynn

November 5, 2014 Reply

Thanks for saying hi Richard! Hope to see you on the road.
Rob

November 8, 2014 Reply

Wynn's we see you're in our hood. I appreciate your solar system info. While you're in Oceanside; if interested in a surf lesson or SUP paddle let me know.
Also if you travel north towards Paso Robles wine country, we have an 11 acre spot for you to stay for free with 360degree views in the heart of wine country.

Nikki Wynn

November 12, 2014 Reply

Thanks for the offer! We actually have a great new inflatable SUP we paddled around the bay. We are slowly making our way towards Arizona but Paso Robles is tempting!

Rob Pink

November 15, 2014 Reply

Check out Pasowine.com, over 200 wineries, many are small for an intimate experience........and no tasting fee!!

Greg Dupuich

November 3, 2014 Reply

Nikki&Jason, don't miss Waculla Springs fla... Lynn & I were just there and it's amazing... might be the best thing in the state besides the beaches.. Just finished the loop in our boat, when you are tired of RVs try boats.. GRD

Nikki Wynn

November 4, 2014 Reply

That is the idea...we want to get a sail boat in a year or two! Hope to see you in FL.

Jenny

November 3, 2014 Reply

I live in Naples but last weekend we went and visited Sun and Fun in Sarasota. It is an awesome park. They have a a gym to die for! You have to check it out. They have video's you can watch but it doesn't do it justice.

They have 2 HUGE hot tubs, indoor, outdoor pools, yoga, vibration plates, spas, Lapidary center, wood workshop (it's HUGE), tennis, etc. It's an all age RV resort. You will love it. Plus it is only about 5 miles from University Town new mall. (Sarasota) Whole Foods would be about 10-15 miles from the park. Also, Sarasota has a great Main St. with lots of great dining, pubs, etc. Check out St. Armands for great shopping and dining as well.

Hope to see you rolling around in Florida. :)

You can email us if you have any questions about Sarasota down to Naples. We used to live in Sarasota and now live in Naples but we travel back and forth and can get you any info you need.

Jason Wynn

November 5, 2014 Reply

Thanks for sharing Jenny, this sounds like an active park! We'll definitely check it out before heading east.

Jeff

November 2, 2014 Reply

Hi Jason & Nikki,
I read something this weekend in MotorHome magazine this weekend I thought you might be interested in if you ever had any issues with cross wind or big trucks passing you. Or, perhaps you could test and let the rest of us know how (or if) they really work.

You can check it out here.
http://www.airtab.com

PS - I'd be honored if I found something worthwhile you actually liked. :)

Jeff
Deb

November 2, 2014 Reply

Hi Nikki & Jason,

It's Deb from Champagne Lakes. I just checked you in this evening.
Just wanted to say thanks for the info you provided to me.
I hope your stay is a pleasant one.

Please don't hesitate to call me for "Fun Things to do" in the area. We have it all within an hours drive, Mountains, Prairies, Desert and Sea...Below are just a few ideas...

As I mentioned, American Prospector and Treasure seekers shop in Temecula, (Tim & Sue) are great advocates for the PLP...Public Lands for the People. Also Front Street (Old Town) in Temecula is a fun visit right down the street from their shop.

Gotta get a Julian pie, our fave, the Dutch Caramel.

Of course all the coastal beachs in the area and Mt. Soledad is a nice visit too with a nice memorial, Great picnic area and awsome coastal views. It's also near La Jolla for Kayaking. They rent them there.

Moon Light Theater in Vista has great Plays and Music

Fallbrook. Avocado capitol of the world also has a Brewery and great Retro candy store on main street with new and old school candies.
There's a fruit stand just 1 exit North on the #15 at the #76 off ramp to your right (Mom and Dads) that has great Avocados and local fruits and veggies.

Toms Farms is a nice Autumn Season visit.
San Diego has practically everything to do and there are endless back roads and outdoor activities North, South, East and West.

Enjoy your stay. Hope to talk more with you while you are here

Deb
Katie

November 1, 2014 Reply

Looks like you missed God's country......Glacier National Park in Montana. I live there!

Jason Wynn

November 1, 2014 Reply

It's true, we keep trying to get to Montana and the Dakotas but something always comes up and we have to skip by it. 2015 it's in the plans again!

Janine

October 26, 2014 Reply

We live in Maryland and my hubby and I want to plan out a trip across the country for next year starting in April and going until October. We would use our RV. He works while we travel. He just needs cell phone service. I am totally overwhelmed to know how to plan such a trip! Any pointers would sure be appreciated! Thanks for being so inspiring!

Liisa OMaley

December 4, 2014 Reply

WE have two hot spots, one with Verizon and one with At&T, we have service
everywhere! Hope that helps....WE travel small in a 25 foot Serenity by Leisure Travel. Liisa

Dawson

October 7, 2014 Reply

I love your blog I just bot a 2014 Winnebago Tour 42QD. My son and I love it and you were the ones who inspired us. Thank You! We live in Tampa Florida so if your ever around email me. I do not know if your going to the super show here but if your going let me know.
Jeff

September 29, 2014 Reply

Is this where you stay in Chicago? "McCormick Place Marshalling Yard"

Jason Wynn

September 30, 2014 Reply

yes! Reserve the 18th street lot if you can, it's closer to downtown and a lot quieter.

Greg Miller

September 26, 2014 Reply

Hey, if you guys are still in Scotts Valley (saw your map and checked things out on RVillage), I would love to pop by and say hi. We live nearby in the Redwoods (Boulder Creek).

Jason Wynn

September 27, 2014 Reply

Sorry Gregg,
Our reservation ends today and we have to move South to Pinnacles N.P. for another res.

Terry

September 23, 2014 Reply

If you are in New Mexico be sure to try The Ancient Way Cafe and RV Park on Highway 53 in El Morro National Monument. Great little funky RV park with full or partial hook ups and a farm to table cafe managed by wonderfully eclectic people.
El Morro and nearby El Mapais National Monuments offer interesting hiking and scenery.
elmorro-nm.com/

Happy traveling!

Jason Wynn

September 24, 2014 Reply

Thanks for sharing, sounds like a great spot.

michael mitchell ( mickey )

September 13, 2014 Reply

compost king and queen roll on.

I went to burning man and your help was great info, thank you.

if you get near disneyland ca. say hello, Mickey is my name

there are lots of video clubs here and try a atomos samari sword on your 5D III you can shoot for 4.5 hours straight! check it out on moviemachine.tv with rick young. goes great with you 5DIII.

maybe i could hire you to help with my website?
best regards.

Jason Wynn

September 14, 2014 Reply

Hello Mickey,
We're heading towards Pomona, CA for the CA RV show in October, if you're around come by the show and say hi.

Joe

September 23, 2014 Reply

We too will be there in Pomona for the RV show.. Looking for our future home ! Maybe we can meet you there !

Jason Wynn

September 24, 2014 Reply

Joe,
We'll be there hanging out at the "campground" (immediately after you enter the gates) chatting about general RV stuff and asnwering questions. Best part is this are is a "no sales" zone so you aren't pressured to do anything other than hang out and relax.

james

September 11, 2014 Reply

To those more adventurous folks out there who like a nice hike. Don't pass up The Great Gallery in Utah. Take highway 24 south from Green River, Utah to the turnoff to Goblin Valley. Just before the turnoff there is a dirt rd going southeast. 30 miles of decent graded dirt rd to Horseshoe Canyon (formerly Barrier Canyon on older maps). It's then a three mile hike along the river bed to the Gallery. 100 ft of Barrier Canyon style pictographs and petroglyphs. Google it and be amazed. There are three (and if you are sharp-5) sites along the way to look at. Please take lots of pictures but leave only your breath behind. (If you see any careless, ignorant folks trash along the way please pick it up and take it with you. Thanks.
Jamie

September 11, 2014 Reply

Would love to have you come to North Dakota for a visit, that is during our three months of summer. It has absolutely breathtaking scenery and a lot of history which of course includes the Roosevelt National Park and Badlands. Safe Travels
Patrice Fedorak

September 2, 2014 Reply

You guys are an inspiration, I haven't read all about you yet since I just discovered you today but I'll be sure to keep up with you. I hope to do RVing within the next 2 years, one place I hope to visit is the Rodeo in San Antonio held in February. Might be worth a visit?

Patrice in PA
David Snodgrass

August 27, 2014 Reply

You guys are great! Caught a snippet of you on HGTV last week and while searching for ideas about solar panels I found you again. We moved to the Tampa area in 2010, and made the mistake of selling our camper. We just bought a new one last month and are enjoying what we miss most. If you do get down this way I hope we get to meet you. Would love to hear your adventures so far. Stay safe

Nikki Wynn

September 2, 2014 Reply

Hey, thanks for searching us out! We are hoping to spend some of our winter in Florida this year! Maybe we will cross paths.

Chuck & Gwen

August 25, 2014 Reply

Find time to visit Minnesota, Starting in Duluth and working your way north you will think you left the states and went to heaven! Ely MN is on many national bucket lists.
Tim Fry

August 21, 2014 Reply

Just read that the "quirky couple" will be at the 62nd California RV Show in Pomona in October.
Are you guys planning to be there for the entire 10 days or ??? Would love to run into you to say hi.

Tim

Nikki Wynn

August 22, 2014 Reply

We will be there most every day. Soon a schedule will be posted with our hang times! We would love to see you!

Mark Bohrer

August 12, 2014 Reply

While you're in the Chicago area, check out Walker Brothers pancake house on Greenbay Road in Wilmette. The Chicago Botanic Gardens off Greenbay Rd in Glencoe are also worth a look.

Chicago is a great restaurant and museum town, with everything from Diana's Oop-ah to the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum of Natural History.

If you take I-57 south from Chicago, Allerton Park south of Champaign-Urbana IL is also worth a stop. That's where many U of I students go to relax after classes. I'd also check the entertainment pages of the Champaign News-Gazette for who's performing in the area.

I once saw Cheap Trick for $2.50 and all the beer I could drink in the now-closed Chances-R in Champaign. It wasn't unusual for Dan Fogelberg to open for REO Speedwagon back in the day. I used to play onstage with Horizon Brass Rock on weekends, and study my head off for an EE degree at U of I during the week.

George Benson, Jean Luc Ponty, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, and other jazz and rock greats used to play regularly there.

Jason Wynn

August 12, 2014 Reply

Mark,
That sounds awesome! Although we didn't get all-you-can-drink booze we did have a great time in Chicago.

Bev and Richard

August 10, 2014 Reply

Hi.

We are from Canada and last winter we took our new 5th wheel down to Texas and over to the Florida panhandle. While we were on the road I kept a simple blog so the folks back home could see what we were up to. I also included a simple map graphic so people could see where were were. It was a lot of work keeping the map up-to-date and I am not sure how effective it was because it was not scaleable.

Now that I see what you have done with Google maps, I am interested in doing something similar. I haven’t had much luck adding places/markers on a Google map and have them displayed on other computers.

Do you have any hints / tricks / advice on using Google maps to show our progress?

We plan on leaving home in late August for the southern states and plan on continuing with our blog writing.

Love your posts.

Bev & Richard

Jason Wynn

August 10, 2014 Reply

We use Foursquare to show our current location, there is also RVillage you can check into for sharing locations and meeting up with friends. Otherwise our map software is a Wordpress Plugin called Mapify.
If you simply want to track your route you can also check out RVID also called Smart RV.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Jason

John

August 6, 2014 Reply

Wow! I just have to say that you two have inspired our family. We are 40 years old, with 3 kids, 1 mother-in-law and just bought our first travel trailer. You have given us so many great ideas from the composting toilet to solar! Keep doing what you do! I noticed that you do not really do much in terms of radio communication (i.e., HAM or CB). Do you find it unnecessary?
Frank

August 2, 2014 Reply

I can't believe you haven't been to one of the most popular RV destinations of all, Florida! You only touched a bit of the panhandle, but South is where you really need to go. Besides the obvious Orlando area there is so much to see on both coasts, from lazy gulf beaches to swimming with dolphins in the keys. Hope you get a chance to get back south for a winter or two.

Jason Wynn

August 5, 2014 Reply

Frank,
We're hoping to get into south FL this winter! See you around.

Beth Trestrail

August 1, 2014 Reply

Do you know about ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan? It's a 19-day art competition offering oodles of art of all flavors from September 24 through October 12. Find out more at artprize.org. Saw you on HGTV and have to admit that I'm very jealous that you two are tooling around the country in an RV. This has long been one of my favorite daydreams -- maybe in my next life.

I'd love to see you and your wonderful traveling companions here in Grand Rapids. Did I mention that there are oodles of microbreweries here too? Beer and art are a great combination. Oh, and there's certainly a best-selling children's book in the adventures of your cats!

Jason Wynn

August 5, 2014 Reply

Beth,
Thanks for the kind words, and we just left MI so it will be sometime before we return :(

june villines

July 23, 2014 Reply

Hi Nikki, I just sent u an e-mail yesterday about Sarasota,Fl. FMCA rally in Feb. 2015. Just another to make sure u and Jason received it. We'd love it if u could do a seminar for our friend Jim Duncan(pres. of South east FMCA) We all enjoy u on u tube and seen u at seminars. he knows w/ Gone with the Wynns at his rally it will be a big success!!!!
Thank u, June Villines
Kay

July 21, 2014 Reply

Check out West Fest in the town of West, Tx. Lots of pivo (beer) and polka! Held on Labor Day weekend each year. www.westfest.com. Pat Green is playing Friday night, polka bands the rest of the weekend.

Jason Wynn

July 27, 2014 Reply

Pat Green and Polka...sounds like a blast. Thanks for sharing.

Tev

July 21, 2014 Reply

Hi there, Hey if you're back in Texas in September don't forget the Plano Balloon Festival. Lots of fun balloons and the evening "glow" is something to see.
Love your videos and stories. Thanks for the Gas vs Diesel comparison. It answered some of our questions and concerns about our gas RV.

Nikki Wynn

July 21, 2014 Reply

Crazy to think we lived in Dallas,Texas for so many years and never made it to the Plano Balloon Festival! Glad we could help with your gas questions!

Sally & Ben

July 17, 2014 Reply

Hi you guys this is Sally I hope you get to check out Copper Harbor .http://www.copperharbor.org/..It is absolutely beautiful and is the tip of the Michigan Peninsula...I think it is a must see....I can see you are not that far away!...try to squeeze it in. there are couple of campgrounds in the area. We stayed at Fort Wilkins http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=419 37 years ago and it was a great campground....I'm sure it still is.....it was a family trip around Lake Michigan during the changing of the fall colors I was 19 and went with parents and grandparents...a treasured memory!...plan on taking a trip up there again, hopefully next year.....I can see by your post, that you are enjoying Michigan...Were you guys able to make arrangements for your Chicago Lollapalooza stay? I was recently in the Downtown area and saw lots of MH in the McCormick parking lot for the Taste of Chicago.

Nikki Wynn

July 17, 2014 Reply

We are loving Michigan! I don't know if we will make it to copper harbor (a little too far off our route) but will add it to the list for next time! Funny you mentioned McCormick because that is exactly where we made our reservations! Fantastic location!

Sally & Ben

July 18, 2014 Reply

That's great that you were able to make arrangements to stay at McCormick...you will be close. and everything is a bus or cab ride away...so many things to do...we have the best lake front!...enjoy the rest of trip around the lake!

Boingo Vic

July 15, 2014 Reply

Wow I can't belive you guys have not gone to Yellowstone? Grand Tetons?

Nikki Wynn

July 16, 2014 Reply

We have been to both and loved both. It takes a lot of time to load in each map pin and we have had years of travel before adding this map so we are still working on it.

Chris

July 15, 2014 Reply

Hi,
First I love the site. And my wife and I along with our daughter will become full time RV'ers. Still looking for an rv. Any ideas for a first time rv? Can be used.

My other question is what map system do you used on this site? Looking for something like this for my sisters site that I'm building.

Thank you

Chris

Jason Wynn

July 16, 2014 Reply

Hello Chris,
Ideas for the first time RV can be found here: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/rvin
Our map is done by Mapify, but it's customized.
Good luck.

Alexander Fil

July 13, 2014 Reply

Welcome to Michigan, my home state. If your''re heading to Traverse City on your way down state. I would recommend a stop at Lulu's Bistro 213 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615-9589 . :
Lulu's has great French food and try a local wine.

Remember lower Michigan locations can be shown on your hand.

Alex

Jason Wynn

July 13, 2014 Reply

Alex
We're leaving Tuesday to head for the UP, already visited TC and loved it! Thanks for taking the time to say hi!

Rom

July 12, 2014 Reply

Don't like the Midwest much do you? lol

Nikki Wynn

July 13, 2014 Reply

Ha ha, we do like the Midwest and we have visited a lot more of the map than we have had a chance to fill in. We are just getting started with it and hope to fill the states more and more over the coming weeks.

Loui

July 11, 2014 Reply

I just love to follow the things you are doing! You look like you are having so much fun. And learning a lot too. If you ever come to New Hampshire, you have to go up Mount Washington. You should do this when it is warm outside. It gets REALLY cold up there in the winter. That puts you right in the middle of the white mountain national forest. It is awesome up here. I would love to meet up with you at some point if you ever come this way. And thanks for all of the handy tips you pass along. We like to camp, although not full time, we are loving our trips. My daughter and I just did a dry camping trip. She did not want to go, but then afterwards said she wanted to do it again. I kind of thought she might feel that way about it. We had a great time!!

Thanks Lou
Dawna Zimmer

July 11, 2014 Reply

Do you guys ever make it across the border into Canada?
Robert

July 11, 2014 Reply

You should head farthur south in Florida. There are some really nice places to hike or bike and also the beaches. I have covered most of the state so if you have any questions let me know.
Eric

July 11, 2014 Reply

If you get back to WA state and don't mind two lane roads, you might enjoy highway 20 across the northern part of the state. More mountains, rivers and lakes than hwy 2 or I-90. Hwy 20 crosses the Cascades on N. Cascades Hwy, a wilder even prettier pass than Stevens Pass on Hwy 2.

Also the Olympic Penn. and National Park on the Western side of the state is wonderful place for hiking, camping, etc. with lots of camp grounds, rain forests and really big trees. Also some nice sandy beaches on the Pacific.

Jason Wynn

July 13, 2014 Reply

We love WA, in fact we have posts from all around WA and OR that we haven't had the time to put together. Maybe one day we'll be sedentary long enough to actually put together a story.

Gary Lee

June 20, 2014 Reply

I love your videos!

You might enjoy a kit festival. I see you've already been through Washington state . There is a week long festival in Long beach.

The web sites for these organizations have their schedules posted.

AKA (American Kite Flyers Association)

WKA (Washington Kite Flyers Association)

Jason Wynn

June 21, 2014 Reply

Would love to see a kite festival, its just so difficult to make a hard schedule the way we travel. One day we'll get lucky I'm sure of it. Thanks for sharing.

Jennifer

June 16, 2014 Reply

Hi Nikki and Jason, really enjoying your posts, our RV is nearly 30 years old and doesn't have any luxuries, it was originally an Army van, but it keeps going. We hired a nice RV in 1994 and went on a fantastic 4 week jaunt from home ( England ) to France and Italy, we stopped at every big city on the way, Paris, Lyon, Marseilles, Nice Venice, Rome Pisa ....got into all sorts of scrapes, stuck in mud, fined, nearly arrested, mugged by the carabinieri ! , but enjoyed the best time ever. When we got back we had the bug and just had to get an RV of our own, which we have had for many years now, our kids are grown up now but will have 20 years of holiday memories in our old van to treasure. I think one addition , the halogen oven, would be the most useful, the blow up boat with its 5hp engine , the most fun and we still do everything by map! we will only use sat nav in emergency, that way you get to see and meet the villages and people of the country rather than the motorway parks.We are off again in a few weeks once we get the brakes fixed
Jenny

Nikki Wynn

June 16, 2014 Reply

Jenny, thanks so much for sharing! Always a joy to hear how others are seeing the world! Hope to meet you on the road someday!

Lisa Zahn

June 12, 2014 Reply

I adore your videos! You guys really need to visit Minnesota though! It's gorgeous here. How about Itasca State Park, headwaters of the Mississippi, for starters? Then there's the North Shore of Lake Superior--Duluth, Grand Marais and Lutsen are gems, not to mention all the State Parks like Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse. I hope you visit soon.

In the meantime, I'll continue to enjoy all the other places you take us to.
Jesse&Kristen

June 6, 2014 Reply

Hi, where all did you stay during your bourbon tours? Thinking about taking the RV this summer and curious how you planned yours. Did you RV Park somewhere and just unhitch and/or boondock :)

We have a 30 ft Class A and not towing.

Thanks! Enjoying following your journey. Wanted to go to the derby but was in Disneyworld on our first big trip(which was great). Fort Wilderness/Disneyworld is awesome staying in an RV.

Jesse&Kristen Lexington, KY

Nikki Wynn

June 6, 2014 Reply

We stayed at My Old Kentucky Home State Park and it was a fantastic location!

Mo & Mika

May 30, 2014 Reply

Hi Jason & Nikki
When you’re done with the RV show in Goshen IN and wondering what to do next. Please consider checking out the Studebaker museum in South Bend, IN. I’ve noticed on your map that you haven’t visited my home state of Michigan. From South Bend you can jump on US31 North and head to St. Joseph, MI. beautiful little town at the head waters of the St. Joseph River and Lake Michigan. Walk out on the pier and see the St. Joseph light house and watch the sunset, then ride the antique carousel. A little south on Red Arrow Hwy is Warren Dunes State Park. http://www.stateparks.com/warren_dunes_state_park_in_michigan.html there’s an RV park across the street. If this perks your interest in Michigan continues north and visit Holland, MI and points north. Sleeping Bear Dunes near Traverse City is absolutely beautiful. http://www.sleepingbeardunes.com/ the list goes on and on. Mackinaw Island (sorry Roy can’t go, too big for the ferry). But Roy can enjoy Big Mac and the entire Upper Peninsula is beautiful. Let your Michigan adventures begin. Have fun

Nikki Wynn

May 31, 2014 Reply

The UP is our next adventure! We are planning to go all the way around lake Michigan so thanks for all the great suggestions!

Tiffany Sosa

June 9, 2014 Reply

Holland, Saugatuck, and Grand Haven are nice Lake Michigan beach tourist towns with very neat downtowns. I'd say Saugatuck is more eclectic and hip while Holland and Grand Haven are a little more upscale. You can also stop at Crane's Orchards in Fennville and pick some peaches, cherries, or apples (whichever's in season) and grab a bite to eat at Crane's Pie Pantry (be sure to grab some cider doughnuts and cider). There's also a Crane's in the City restaurant downtown Holland.

Darren Martin

June 1, 2014 Reply

Hey, Guys!

I see that you've already been to N.C. But, perhaps you might consider the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival in late Sept in Manteo, N.C. to balance out Lollapalooza. We are "dry camping" there and gearing up for a great festival! Would love to see you there "expanding your musical horizons!

Nikki Wynn

June 1, 2014 Reply

We will have to check into it. We do like bluegrass!

Connie Schwanger

May 25, 2014 Reply

Paula,
We traveled through the Badlands and South Dakota two years ago. If we go back into that area we would camp at Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park. There is a hiking trail around the lake. You have to pay a state park fee, but you will want to drive through the park to see the buffalo herds and drive Needles Highway. Connie
Lisa

May 20, 2014 Reply

Hello, Wynns...just dropped you an email about an area to check out in July while you are in the Midwest.

Nikki Wynn

May 21, 2014 Reply

Thanks for the suggestion Lisa!

Richard

May 20, 2014 Reply

Greetings from the road:

I am now, since March 1, 2014, a full timer with plans to travel our country. Currently in Park City, UT having been through all the National Parks here and heading to YellowStone, Glacier, Banff and Jasper before making a big U-turn when it gets cold and coming back down the west coast. Today, I found your web-site via a YouTube video - the one on replacing the faucet (best video ever) - and you are now bookmarked ! :-) I especially want to further investigate your tips on reducing Cost i.e. free camping and more Wild Camping as the overnight expense can really hit the pocket book of a retired [or any] person.

Anyway, my question for you is the following - I too am capturing my travels for the benefit of friends back home who have Not yet retired (myself from education) who wish to live vicariously through my travels. I was taken with the quality of your video(s), especially the editing, and wonder what program you use for creating your YouTube videos. (find me as SailorGolf) I am currently using Windows Live Movie Maker which sometimes crashes and seems limited in it's quality (or maybe it's the videographer) and would like something 'better'. Of course Movie Maker is Free and cost (as always) is a consideration.

I appreciate any feedback or recommendations you might make and look forward to seeing more of where the "Wynns" blow !

Nikki Wynn

May 21, 2014 Reply

Hey Richard, welcome to the world of full time travel! Thanks for the compliments of the videos, we do work hard on making them fun and as visually pleasing as we can. Here is everything Jason uses from cameras to editing programs: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/hd-video-secrets

Sue

May 19, 2014 Reply

Love following you guys! What road trip planning site do you use on the laptop and does it have a companion mobile app? I've tried several and they all seem to be lacking... a lot!

Nikki Wynn

May 21, 2014 Reply

Sue, here are all my favorite travel apps! https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/road-trip-apps

Paula

May 18, 2014 Reply

Hello Nikki & Jason! We just purchased a 21' travel trailer with a 2' slide & we are SUPER excited to take our first big 2 week trip in August. Of course we will be doing some weekend trips in the meantime - we both still work full time; it's me, my hubby & our 2 dogs - we are in our mid 50's. My husband has had RV'ing experience with his parents when he was younger & he worked as an RV mechanic for a few years, so he's pretty knowledgeable about them (thank goodness).

For our first big trip, we are going to the Badlands/Black Hills for a week and then west to Devil's Tower, Big Horn & Yellowstone, finalizing our trip to our cabin in northern Minnesota for Labor Day weekend.. Have you thought about taking a trip to the Black Hills area? I have been looking on Trip Advisor for reviews on all the campgrounds because there are so many in the Black Hills & Yellowstone areas!

I love your Youtube channel and your web site. You both are so delightful and I really appreciate your sharing your wealth of knowledge.

Jason Wynn

May 18, 2014 Reply

We would love to visit the badlands, Glacier, Big Horn...and so many other great places in the Midwest; it just never seems to work out between our schedule and mother nature. Have fun, enjoy the trip and MAKE RESERVATIONS!!!!! Memorial day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for campgrounds.

CBreaze

July 12, 2014 Reply

Devils Tower is first come-first serve campground only. VERY NICE THO.

I can tell you about a fabulous boondocking at the edge of the SD Badlands.

Even tho the Wynn's rig is too big, you could tuck into the forest by Deadwood. Found a handy spot in the woods. $5 tickets to the reenactment of the 'Trial of Jack McCall' (Killed Wild Bill Hickok) - audience participation and with a comedy twist.

If Jason doesn't mind me mentioning this, you could go to our Facebook travel page at CBreaze Ontheroad. Feel free to message me or post on there.

We just left the Badlands, Black Hills area, and Devils Tower. Now, swatting mosquitos in beautiful Minnesota.

Sonny Hale

May 9, 2014 Reply

112 Days left .
Brian and Angie Wood

May 4, 2014 Reply

Jason and Nikki, we just saw that you were in our neck of the woods in April. Please let us know when you are back his way. We would love to meet y'all and maybe grab some dinner with y'all.

Brian and Angie

Jason Wynn

May 4, 2014 Reply

Oh no! Sad we missed you guys, it's always fun to swap stories from the road over a glass of wine or hot tea.

Whitney

April 29, 2014 Reply

Hi Nikki and Jason!
I just want to say that I really enjoy your posts and that my husband and I are really wanting to do this! We have been really struggling with living the dreaded sedentary lifestyle. All that time in college and we are stuck at desks, doing jobs that are meh. I want to thank you for all the hard work you guys put in and the inspiration you have given us. Also, I know there isn't many reasons to stop in Kansas, but if you find yourself in Hays, KS, and you haven't already been, there is a WONDERFUL brewery there. It is called Gella's and has great beer and food. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to read this post. Happy travels!
-Whitney

Nikki Wynn

April 30, 2014 Reply

Thanks for the love Whitney! Nothing worse than feeling like a mouse on a wheel with a keyboard. Life is too short and full of awesomeness to live it sedentary! If we make our way towards Hays, we'll say hello (but hopefully you will be out having your own adventure).

Don

April 28, 2014 Reply

There is no doubt this was a head ache to do, but your hard work is appreciated very much. Congrats on a job well done. Its nice to see where and what you two have been doing on a map it makes it all come together, thanks again just love your travels.
Connie Schwanger

April 25, 2014 Reply

Chuck and I left Michigan on March 11, 2014, to start our full time rv traveling. Our second stop was Myrtle Beach State Park. When I went for a hair appointment I asked the man who cut my hair where to go to eat fish. He advised us to go to Mrs. Fish....which we did. We were surprised to see your pictures on the wall. We too had a great meal. We love to find the "local" places!
Chuck, Connie, and Skip (12 1/2 yr old golden retriever)
cncrv.blogspot.com
RVgeeks

April 21, 2014 Reply

Thank you both so much for taking the time to assemble such a huge amount of information in one convenient place. We now have yet another resource for great travel info as we travel around North America. You two rock!

Nikki Wynn

April 21, 2014 Reply

Thanks guys! Miss you!
Jason Wynn

April 21, 2014 Reply

It is our pleasure Geeks! As you know there's hundreds of places we've visited but have not been able to post about...we need a "Wynntern" to come along for a few months and help us catch up!

Lauren & Pete Wieckowski

April 18, 2014 Reply

Yay! So excited for this map! My husband and I are doing the same thing, we just started full-timing in February. This will be a big help because we are trying to reduce out reliance on RV parks and get out there and see more great stuff!!!
Thanks!

Nikki Wynn

April 19, 2014 Reply

Welcome to life on the road! Maybe we will even see you out here!

Dana G

April 8, 2014 Reply

I just stumbled upon your website the other day and I’m hooked. Hubby and I are about to hit a fork in our careers – with me getting laid off in Sept and him possibly in Feb. (we work for the same company that just merged) We already have a 5th wheel and I’m pushing hard for us to sell everything, kiss the kid goodbye as she goes off to college, take the severance money and hit the road. Really love your videos!

I noticed you’ve never been to Arkansas. If you’re looking for natural beauty – come see our state. We are – after all – the Natural State. Check out Blanchard Springs Caverns and visit the caves, go digging for diamonds in the only ‘open to the public’ diamond mind, or float down the Buffalo River (the first river to be designated a National Park). We’ve got some great festivals like Toad Suck in Conway, River Fest in LR by the river, or visit Eureka Springs and stay at the famed haunted hotel. Or my favorite – just visit either the Ouachita Mountains or Ozark Mountains for some great hiking, waterfalls and just vegging out.

Jason Wynn

April 8, 2014 Reply

Dana,
Thanks for stopping by to say hello! Good luck to you and your husband with your new 'forced' adventure.
Funny you should mention Arkansas, that's actually where I was born. We have family in Hot Springs, Little Rock and way up in the Ozarks so we've had the opportunity to explore pretty much the entire state over the years. The problem is when we're in Arkansas we're not working, so we are taking a break from our constant documentation and just enjoying the scenery.

Dana G

April 8, 2014 Reply

Well that makes sense - I thought it was weird that you hadn't been to Arkansas. I'm just north of LR (Cabot)...and so ready for our next adventure!

Operation Downsizing starts in our household in the next few weeks - and we'll be putting all our crap on craigslist for sale. I'm slowly starting a blog and online store focusing on organic and eco-friendly products. We're giving ourselves about a year to get that biz up and going and getting everything in order so we can hit the road.

I'm ready to get off this marry-go-round of commuting, working, sleeping and then starting it over again.

LOVE your blog!! And next time you're around The Rock - I'd love to met you guys..

Jason Wynn

April 9, 2014 Reply

In our Make Money and Travel interview that we did https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/travel-money-wynns we mention that our biggest mistake was not starting the blog first! Would have been smart to start in our own back yard so that way we weren't "winging it" along with trying to figure out how to RV.
Good Luck, and have fun out there. If you need any help you know where to find us!

John

March 24, 2014 Reply

You folks ever think about going to Connecticut? Nice winery's in the state as well as 2 casinos for Nikki :-)

Jason Wynn

March 24, 2014 Reply

We're trying to hit every state...some of those small northeastern states might be more difficult :) Consider Connecticut on the bucket list :)

John

April 21, 2014 Reply

Well if you stop in Connecticut you can free camp here we have the space and love your visit with us or visit Brialee campground which is 15 min away. Drop a line when you both are near.
John & Pam in the Northeast Ct :)

Jason Wynn

April 21, 2014 Reply

Sounds like a plan John, we would love to spend some time in Connecticut. We're not 100% sure where we're heading after the summer in Illinois, but we think Florida might be on the docket for winter 2014.

Don Thompson

March 16, 2014 Reply

Donna and I are going on long trip and want to let relatives follow us on Facebook. Do you know any way to put a map like yours labeled "The Wynn's are currently at:" onto Facebook? Any direction would be a great help.

Don Thompson
Director of Fun
Big D's Kayaking
John E. Baker III

March 16, 2014 Reply

Actually, Y'all... Natchez is in MISSISSIPPI... Not Louisiana. Vidalia is the town in Louisiana across the river from Natchez. FYI.
Ron Manning

March 9, 2014 Reply

When you drive through Giddings on your way to Beaumont, honk your horn. BTW, there is a Buccees here on the east side of town to fill up your ride. Best Wishes and keep it up!
(Across from Buccees is a tire center that is easy to pull into if you have any tire issues or mechanical as well.) Happy Travels!!!!

Nikki Wynn

March 9, 2014 Reply

Will do Ron and thanks for the tip!

David

March 2, 2014 Reply

When you are coming through the Carolina's this year check out Greenville, SC and the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. www.usnwc.org
Bill Clink

February 25, 2014 Reply

Any chance the Wynns might blow into Michigan in time for fall colors? If so I could try to talk you up with some campground types in that area to possibly find some for-profit opportunities.

Jason Wynn

February 25, 2014 Reply

Michigan is on our "to do" list...let's talk!

Marcia Jones

April 18, 2014 Reply

We spent almost a month in Michigan last summer and it's just delightful. Spent time in Frankenmuth and had a super time. Went to Traverscity and then up into the UP. We so enjoyed checking out the great Lakes. So much to learn and see. Michigan is a great state and hopefully we can go there again on our summer travels. The state also had a great mystery writer, Steve Hamilton, check him out if your a reader.

Nikki Wynn

April 19, 2014 Reply

I am always looking for a good read, so I will check out Steve Hamilton. Thanks!

Sonny Hale

February 17, 2014 Reply

East on 90 from Marfa to Alpine. South on 118 to Terlingua. Go to the Starlight restaurant and Saloon.

Nikki Wynn

February 17, 2014 Reply

Thanks! We needed some good recommendations for that area!!!

Roy P

February 11, 2014 Reply

Hi,
Saw your 24 hours with us solar video.
Here’s a place you might want to do some work
with. It’s about 100 miles SE of Dallas.
Google it:
New York, Texas Zipline company east Texas

All the Best,
Roy

Jason Wynn

February 11, 2014 Reply

Thanks for sharing Roy, we won't be too far away while we're in Austin!

Leslee

January 29, 2014 Reply

Hope the two of you are ok after the car accident?

Nikki Wynn

January 29, 2014 Reply

what car accident? i know the smart is dirty but it's still in one piece under all that mud!

Leslee

January 29, 2014 Reply

Sorry...guess I should put my glasses on. Glad to hear it was just dirt.

John A

January 25, 2014 Reply

Hey Guys, Doing what I always wanted to. Too bad my job won't let me travel like yours does. You should look into Earth Roamer RV's. Pretty sweet! Build for off the grid living like you are doing. Bit $$$$ though. All the best!
John
Brian Talley

January 24, 2014 Reply

OMG, just saw that you guys are in Breckenridge. My partner Matt and I are bringing our brand new ACE 30.1 up to Tiger Run for a month of skiing and fun! We love reading about your adventures, ideas, and are so jealous that you get to RV full time! Hope to run into y'all this weekend. We arrive Saturday the 25th, pull thru site 340!! Would love to meet Roy (and you guys too)!! ;-)

Brian and Matt!
Our dogs, Duncan, Rocco, and Beau!

Nikki Wynn

January 24, 2014 Reply

Brian, we are in site 345 so you can't miss us! We will have to come by and say hello!

Rick

January 19, 2014 Reply

Now, come on, you two....I know you've been to British Columbia.....are we not worth a mention? Lucky "yoos"....new RV! Happy and safe travels!

Jason Wynn

January 19, 2014 Reply

Rick you are 100% correct. In fact we are working on a killer new map feature that we hope to launch soon! It will be much more interactive.

Mike Morrison

January 19, 2014 Reply

Sorry we won't see you in Abbotsford in Feb.

Jason Wynn

January 19, 2014 Reply

I know, we're sad we won't be able to head up for the show...maybe next year!

Curt Lowry

January 15, 2014 Reply

Jason and Nikki, looks like you will be traveling up I-57 early this summer. You might want to stop by Rend Lake between Mount Vernon, IL and Marion, IL. It is a great COE park that has four different loops. We stayed in the South Sandusky loop this last summer and it is just about a mile from the beach area. They have great bike paths and the bike path goes right by the beach. The beach day area is free if you are staying in one of the campgrounds. It would be worth checking it out. Enjoy your videos and your write ups in the different campgrounds. Thanks for sharing. Also would love to get some more info on the Go Power Solar systems. Hope to incorporate a solar system at some point after we get on the road this fall.
AJ and Beth

January 14, 2014 Reply

Breckenridge is just awesome. Would love to see pics of Roy in the campground with snow all around. I hope he keeps ya warm and Toasty!
Please drink a pint of Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout for me.....or two!! LOL!

Nikki Wynn

January 15, 2014 Reply

Oatmeal Stout, now that is a task I can handle!

Ron

January 14, 2014 Reply

Nikki and Jason,
No Tennessee visits? You would love Seveirville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Also, on the way to Ashville, I think a stop in Maggie Valley, NC would be awesome. In East TN and West NC, there is so much to see and do. I understand you can't stop everywhere! Enjoy the year and we can't wait to hear about the adventures to come. Ron
Boib Brock

January 14, 2014 Reply

Hey Guys we see your doing well . If you ever get here to south florida We owen a great place in the country that iam sure you would love to park for a few days Take car Bob&jean
Deena

January 13, 2014 Reply

Check out the Starlight Theater (restaurant/bar) and laKiva (restaurant/bar) in Terlingua, TX. May only be open in evenings, try to find a schedule! Sit up to the bar with the locals at the Starlight Theater. Interesting characters live in this country!
Be sure to watch the Mexicans ride donkey's back and forth across the Rio Grande on Farm to Market Rd. 170 West of Terlingua. (no fences here) There is also an old movie set along this road. Great for pic's.

Nice RV park in Alpine is "The Lost Alaskan". Also in Alpine, from last weekend in February 2014-April 2014, see www.galleriesartists.com/trappings-of-texas.html‎ .

If you get to Bandera, TX, it is one of our favorite spots. We've been there in the Spring. Plenty of bars with live entertainment and some good country two step dancing. Crazy mix of REAL working cowboys, wanna be's, tourists and good old local boys. Easy to fit right in wherever you go in the Texas Hill Country area. The Skyline RV Ranch is a nice place to stay. (walking distance from a bar where people tie up horses on Sunday afternoons to go to the Dance inside!) (well, enough about Bars....Have Fun in 2014)
Rick

January 13, 2014 Reply

A few comments on your 2014 route -

Not very familiar with the deep south, but very much so from Atlanta up through the mid-Atlantic states. You won't find much of interest from Atlanta to your South Carolina destination. However - if you decide to stray from the interstates - the extreme northwest mountains of South Carolina are incredible - almost looks like the Rockies. That area where South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina meet is beautiful.

Ashville also very nice - think you will like that town where you can also visit the largest private (formerly) residence in the US - you would be visiting the extreme opposite of RV living, space-wise.

And like others have said - as you will be at the very south-western end of this road - if you can take some time to travel up some of the Blue Ridge Parkway you will love it. Hundreds of miles of easy-going 2 lane road winding through the mountains with hardly a traffic light or bill-board in sight. Incredible.

After you get to Chicago you've still got the rest of the summer, and the entire fall to explore. What I have heard is great is Michigan's U.P. (Upper Peninsula). Have not been there yet myself but it's high up my bucket list based on many recommendations from friends over the years. You could actually spend years just traveling along the shores of the Great Lakes.

Good luck and let us all hear all about where you do go!

Jodi

January 19, 2014 Reply

Rick's advice about Michigan's UP is right on. Our daughter went to NMU in Marquette. Amazing fall days up there. Well worth checking out!

Nikki Wynn

January 20, 2014 Reply

It sounds fantastic! Thanks for seconding the suggestion.

Sonny & Sandy

January 13, 2014 Reply

In Jackson MS you can hop on the Natchez Trace Parkway and hop off around MM 205 at Hwy 82 eastbound to I-59 to B'ham. Interesting and historical.

Tour the Biltmore Mansion and Gardens in Asheville, NC.

About 76 miles west of Asheville (Hwy 74/19 W) the Nantahala River offers Beeeuuutiful white water rafting. I suggest the Nanahala Outdoor Center close to Bryson, NC

Cherokee, NC is the Southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

There is a Bourbon Trail south of Louisville around Bardstown, Frankfort and Lexington. Tour some distilleries.

Harry Carey's Steakhouse in Chicago. Wow!

Nikki Wynn

January 13, 2014 Reply

Thanks for all the great recommendations guys!!!

Jennifer Harmon

January 13, 2014 Reply

Looks like a great plan for 2014! I have been to Cadillac Ranch - literally in the middle of a cow field :) Great photo ops. I have family in Birmingham, beautiful that time of year you are planning to visit. If you have a chance, check out the Vulcan (not the greatest monument, but you can say you have been). Safe and fun travels!

Nikki Wynn

January 13, 2014 Reply

The Vulcan just sounds so cool. I will have to add it to our list! Thanks for the heads up.

Jennie Paul

January 13, 2014 Reply

There is a place in Murrells Inlet,SC that you could stay and fish the Inlet.. Captain Jolly Roger Fishing Adventures run by Capt. Jolly Roger and his wife Carol. It is so much fun and right on RT 17. Roger is a blast and the water is calm and since it is inlet fishing it is a relaxing time….message me if you want to go on your way through SC. Pawleys Island is next to Murrells Inlet and that is where they make those rope hammocks..very pretty country. Jennie PS-I loved fishing so much with Roger I made my time with him the last chapter of my book..The Yankee Princess..Larry The Cable Guy loves Murrells Inlet fishing!! Jennie
Frank

January 13, 2014 Reply

Seems like I read were you would like to be a Pilot one day. You might be interested in adding the EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh WI to your 2014 tour. The dates are July 28 through Aug 3 and it looks like you will be in the area.
You can see more infor here: http://www.airventure.org/

Nikki Wynn

January 13, 2014 Reply

Great memory Frank! I will check it out!
CBreaze

July 12, 2014 Reply

Frank, we may have made it to WI by that date. We will pencil it in.... thanks for posting the event!

Don Thompson

January 13, 2014 Reply

Nikki,

Sorry to see you won't be coming to West Central Florida as you had planned. We've been guiding and paddling with the hundreds of manatee in Crystal River this winter and will miss sharing this with you in February. Whenever you do come our way, we will still want to take you kayaking for scenery, manatee, gators, birds, exploration, or just plain water fun.

Don & Donna
Dir of Fun & Dir of All Else
Big D's Kayaking

Nikki Wynn

January 13, 2014 Reply

It was a tough call but we decided we would put off Florida for one more year as we didn't want to rush through. We are still very much planning on coming out to see you though!

Chris Perrenot

January 12, 2014 Reply

Don't miss Terlingua, TX when you visit Big Bend National Park. It is very close to the northwest entrance of the park. Terlingua is an old ghost town with an awesome restaurant (Starlight Theater) with live music. They also have LaKiva which is an underground "cave themed" bar. Really cool place. Terlingua also has a ghost town cemetery that is worth the visit. If you go there, please pour a beer on my father's grave Edward H. Perrenot. He was a cool guy and loved beer.

When in Marfa, check out the Pizza Foundation on the southeast corner of the main intersection and the Thunderbird Motel.

Nikki Wynn

January 13, 2014 Reply

Fantastic suggestions Chris! Thanks so much and we will pour one out for your dad!

Chris Perrenot

January 19, 2014 Reply

Thanks Nikki! Have fun!

Ruben Trevino

January 12, 2014 Reply

Well I see Colorado is on your list....enjoy that immensely!
Mauricio Vigil

January 12, 2014 Reply

Looks like a very fun route! My family is from Taos New Mexico, born and raised. While in town make sure you visit Michael's Kitchen for the very best sopapillas ever! Aunt Jane stills works there.

Have fun!

Nikki Wynn

January 12, 2014 Reply

Should we say hi to aunt Jane for you? We eat our sopapillas with butter and honey!

Mauricio Vigil

January 15, 2014 Reply

Absolutely! If she's work'n let her nephew Mauricio Vigil said hi! Butter and Syrup is the best! They serve them on the table instead of bread!

Thanks and have fun! Make sure to visit the plaza, take a cruise through Upper Ranchitos, check out the Rio Grande Gorge, and see the Taos Pueblo!

Dan McNamara

January 12, 2014 Reply

Would love to meet when you are in North Carolina. Hope the dates work out.
Katie Arnett

December 23, 2013 Reply

I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I can't wait to read about more of your adventures. I have been following your travels, since I saw your episode of House Hunters/RV Hunters. I hope you all are enjoying your new RV. Take care and safe travels.
Bob F.

December 5, 2013 Reply

Hi Jason and Nikki.
We are planning a trip to Alaska (Starting in Grande Prairie, Alberta) next July and August and would be pleased to have you along to enjoy the adventure.
Give it some thought as you head off to Fleetwood to pickup your new RV.
Congrats on receiving the offer from Fleetwood. Although the offer may seem like a Wynndfall (excuse the pun) you two have worked very hard on many levels to be considered by Fleetwood. Good on you!
Looking forward to you thoughts.

Bob F.
Victoria BC

Jason Wynn

December 10, 2013 Reply

Hey Bob,
Thank you so much for the offer, we are meeting with the marketing team and we’ll see if they want their RV to go through the “punishment” of the Alaska roadways.
Thanks again, and we’ll keep you in the loop of our decision for destinations.

Bob F.

December 12, 2013 Reply

Hi Jason. Thanks for you response.

My understanding of Alaska roads is that they are mostly paved but then one severe winter can change that in a blink as frost heaves and potholes are created and born! Hopefully you will be able to trek to Alaska at some point and it would be totally awesome if it was with our mini caravan.

Happy Holidays and stay warm. To quote the Roy Rogers song “Happy Trails to You”.

Bob

Jason Wynn

December 19, 2013 Reply

Can't wait to see Alaska by RV, it's on our dream list for sure. Doubt we'll be able to join you in 2014 so we wish you safe and rewarding travels! HAVE FUN!!! We are so jealous.

Greg F

November 5, 2013 Reply

Hey Guys,

I was at Crystal Crane Hotsprings at the same time as you guys. We were in Space #7 where there was actually some grass. I saw your website so checked it out when I got home. I looked at many of you videos which are awesome. You guys are living my dream, wish I could have met you.

Anyway, in a video you mentioned traveling around to find the perfect place to settle. I’m just wondering of all the places you’ve traveled which towns have struck you the most. I currently live in Bend, Oregon. I have been here since 1977 and have seen the town grow from around 17,000 to 80,000 plus. It’s growing a little too fast and changing rapidly. I would love to know if you have seen any other towns that maybe somewhat similar but smaller.

I’m also looking for a place that’s warmer in the winter near the ocean. I just got back from Gulf Shores, Alabama and liked it very much but haven’t spent anytime in Florida.

I’m 57 years old and hoping to semi-retire in the next couple of years. If you have a minute and can shoot me some suggestions to check out in the near future it would be appreciated.

Best Regards,
GF

Nikki Wynn

November 6, 2013 Reply

Hey Greg! Glad you looked us up and too bad we didn't get a chance to talk while soaking! We loved Bend and while it's unique there are a few places that stick out in my mind. Next time you are in the Alabama area check out the small towns of Fairhope and Dauphin Island. If you feel like making the extra drive to Florida, we loved the small town of Port St. Joe. And if you want to continue on even a little further, Georgetown, South Carolina is adorable!

Our Alabama adventures: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/category/usa/southeast/alabama-2
Our South Carolina Faves: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/myrtle-beach
Port St. Joe: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/st-joe-peninsula

Ron P

November 5, 2013 Reply

If you recall we chatted a few minutes the first day of the Abbotsford RV Show beside “Windy”. My wife and I are high school sweethearts who met at a discothèque in 1965, married in 1967 the year Sgt. Peppers was released. If my math is correct, we are coming up to 47 years of marriage. We are leaving sometime around Oct 25 for Palm Springs (staying the month of November) then heading east to Florida. You mentioned some of your favorite stops along the way but we have forgotten those names. We did mention Fort Myers, Panama City, Austin etc however; you had lots of other interesting suggestions to make. Perhaps when you have some time from your busy schedules or while on the road, you can reply with some of those suggestions. By the way, in 1973 our boys were 5 & 2, I quit my job at Sears, bought an old 1960 McGavins Bread Truck (a step van) camperized it (sort of) and we took a year and traveled across Canada. No bathroom, an ice box for a fridge, a propane oven and cook top, a fresh water tank with a manual pump for water, no black or grey tanks. What an adventure we had. We called our rig “Lizzie”, max mph was 45 but we made it there and back reaching every province except Newfoundland. When we were in Nova Scotia we learned that the ferry to the “rock” was not running due to a CN Rail strike, the railway at the time ran the ferry. Thanks for inspiring a couple like us in our sixties to start dreaming of a road trip again. To throw caution to the wind and explore just what’s beyond the next corner.

Jason Wynn

November 5, 2013 Reply

Hey Ron,
Thanks for saying hello!

On your Route there are some wonderful places from CA to FL...too many to remember off the top of my head! Some of our favorites are as follows:
Palm Springs - https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/palm-springs-ca
Lake Havasu City AZ - https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/lake-havasu
Gulf Shores, AL - https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/category/usa/southeast/alabama-2
Port Saint Joseph, FL - https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/st-joe-peninsula

Don’t forget the Salton Sea in CA; Alpine & Marfa TX; there’s a great state park near New Orleans, LA; and of course the location we got married Seaside, FL.
Have a fun trip…send photos!

Chris Wong

November 3, 2013 Reply

Are you guys in Vegas right now?

Jason Wynn

November 5, 2013 Reply

Chris,
we are in Vegas now. Leaving tomorrow for colder weather!

Katie

November 2, 2013 Reply

I would love for you all to come to Tennessee sometime. I guarantee you all would have a good time. There are lots of.neat places to see here and in Chattanooga, too, where I live. I would love to meet you all. I love reading about all your adventures. You all have been to some of the same places me and my family have.
Patricia

October 31, 2013 Reply

Nikki and Jason, we would love to host you in Key Largo. We have a weekend home there (we live near Fort Lauderdale) and are avid Keys boaters. We don't fish or scuba, but we do snorkel and dock-hop. (Mostly, we dock hop.) We can show you around the upper Keys the way the locals do it.

I admit, the invitation isn't entirely selfless. We are in the early stages of planning our exit strategy from the rat race and hitting the road full-time. Just bought our first ("practice") camper and are learning the ropes. I've launched a blog and am researching and beginning to play around with different business models.

There's nothing we would enjoy more than to sit with you at a tiki bar, enjoying our cocktails and watching the sunset while we pick your brains about the full-time working RV lifestyle.

Hope to see you. We promise to make the long trip worthwhile
Rick

October 31, 2013 Reply

See that you are planning to be in Canyon de Chelly in a few weeks - great! We were there a couple of years ago and it is a fascinating canyon. Just be careful hiking around the upper rims as the rocks just kind of roll-off into a 600' drop-off. But you will see active cliff dwellings in the rock walls and the canyon floor is still farmed.
As great as the canyon is cannot say much about the near by town of Chinle. Suffice it to say it will not make any notable mentions in any tourist guide books.
But enjoy the canyon and surrounding desert area with it's many sandstone rocks - very pretty. Glad to hear you discovered this place because most people have never heard of it.
Also - from there you are relatively close to Mesa Verde N.P. in the very SW corner of Colorado. If you have never been there you really should go since you are right there anyway, and seeing all the historic cliff dwellings is awesome. I know there is N.P. camping up on the mesa there, but you may prefer to stay in the valley below in a local RV park or Nat. Forest site as it is a drive up to the top of the mesa and you might prefer to take your Smart car up instead. But this N.P. is well worth the trip.
Since you are heading north to Moab UT anyway it is not much out of the way to swing by Cortez CO and check out this park.
Enjoy!
Gerry Brentnall

October 29, 2013 Reply

I've been following you for awhile and enjoy your article. Couple of comments on your upcoming winter schedule. First - are you aware of the big RV show at Quartzsite, AZ ? It is about January 19 through 26, 2014. There are thousands of RV's that boondock in the desert for that period of time. We camp out with about 200 other RV's and have a ball. And, of course, there is the big RV show in town.

The second is the Western Pyrotechnics Association show in Lake Havasu on President's day week-end. A fireworks show like none you've ever seen before.

You should try to schedule these two events. Email me if you want more detail.

Cheers.

Gerry
Don Thompson

October 24, 2013 Reply

It looks like you recently updated "What's Next". Now 2014 only says Texas. Are you still coming to Florida in 2014 and shopping for a boat? Are you changing your plans for the future?

Don
Dir of Fun
Big Ds Kayaking

Nikki Wynn

October 24, 2013 Reply

We are still planning on heading that way, just changing things up a bit with our work schedule... we will fill in more soon!

John

October 27, 2013 Reply

Hey, don't forget Amelia Island when you come to Florida. It is the northern most island on Florida's Atlantic coast - one of the top islands in the entire world, according to Conde Nast.
Peg Crowell

October 30, 2013 Reply

Nikki are you and Jason testing out snow tires??? UT and CO in Nov! You'll have to create another video on storage of winter clothing including boots. Keep warm! ;-)

Kathy Trudeau

October 19, 2013 Reply

Hi - I see by your map that you have not been to South Dakota yet. It is a must. I grew up there and I am now living in Michigan (another beautiful state to put on your list)
South Dakota is a must! Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, The Badlands and you can't miss Wall Drug :)
I am from the SE corner of South Dakota where Lewis & Clark explored along the Missouri River - lots of great little towns to
explore - Elk Point is where I am from. A lot of history around that rural area - Stop @ Edgars - an old fashioned soda fountain shop/drugstore and say hello to Barb & Kevin.
Travel Safe!

Jason Wynn

October 19, 2013 Reply

Kathy,
We are trying to do a Midwest trip, these states offer so much however they always seem to elude our travel plans. Not sure how/why but please know we do want to visit. We'll keep your recommendations in our file and let you know if we head your way. Thanks for sharing.

Stephanie Alexander

May 5, 2013 Reply

I'm glad to see you'll be in Crystal river, Fl. I moved here 2 years ago and the manatee's are a must see!!!

Jason Wynn

May 8, 2013 Reply

oooh Stephanie that sounds absolutely perfect! We'll have to connect when we roll into town :)

Don

April 28, 2013 Reply

I see you'll be starting your sail boat shopping next year in Crystal River. Take a break for a few hours and take a tour of Kings Bay of the Crystal River by kayak. The manatee should be thick there in February. My wife and I would love to guide for you. If that doesn't work out, please see Aardvark Kayaks, Matt & Sue Clemens.

Don
Director of Fun
Big D's Kayaking

Nikki Wynn

April 28, 2013 Reply

Don, we would love to meet up for Kayaking! We want to go diving with those manatee as well! We are excited about exploring florida.

Jamie

April 4, 2013 Reply

You guys are in luck! You still have time to make some scheduling changes before "THe run for the roses" aka The Kentucky Derby. Seeing as how you guys haven't logged KY in your travel log yet, what better way could you think of?

Just sayin

Nikki Wynn

April 5, 2013 Reply

The Kentucky Derby is on our bucket list! We won't make it this year but hope to next year!

Ron Frey

April 3, 2013 Reply

I would like to visit with you guys while you are in Santa Cruz or Morgan Hill. Would you guys mind a visitor? I love reading about all your adventures. seeing your promotions for Thousand Trails and watching some of you guys on a local episode of RV With Me. I hope you are having a great time.

Nikki Wynn

April 4, 2013 Reply

Hey Ron, we would be happy to meet up with you. shoot us an email and we will plan a time!

Ron

April 5, 2013 Reply

Email sent!!
Ron

April 16, 2013 Reply

You guys in town yet?

Jason Wynn

April 17, 2013 Reply

Ron we're in Santa Cruz now and heading to Morgan hill early next week. Hope we can connect.

Ron

April 18, 2013

Thank you, Jason. I will email you guys when I get back into towm Monday. Hittin the road on the m/c and traveling a little bit of Central/Southern Ca.Talk to you guys later.
Ron

April 25, 2013

I am back in town and would like to see you guys. Man, what a busy week!!! LOL. Email me and we'll set something up. Hope to see you guys.

Lorraine B.

February 3, 2013 Reply

Sorry to read of the tribulations of Tim Fitch. I doesn't have to go that way. Please read: www.bumfuzzle.com This blog details the years-long sailing adventures of a young couple originally from Minnesota. They are now living aboard their sailboat in Mexico as they raise their two young children.s Wonderful reading and excellent photos. You'll fall in love with them!! We winter in Lakeport, FL (near Lake Okeechobee) where some of our neighbors are snow birds and some are full-time RVers! Great lives for all of us. Keep having fun and an adventurous life.

Lorraine

Nikki Wynn

February 5, 2013 Reply

Lorraine, we have read bumfuzzles book (looking for pirates) and have been following them for quite some time now. I do love all of the pictures of the kids on the boat!
Nikki Wynn

February 7, 2013 Reply

Lorraine, we have read Pat's first book and have been following bumfuzzle for a long while. we love them!

C B Nash

January 31, 2013 Reply

dear Wynns
I've been enjoying your site for the last few days. I like you dreamed of sailing to the islands and it is a fun dream, that I shared with my wife.
My wife and I sold our dream house, ( which was way too big as the kids left) and used some of the proceeds to purchase a Catalina 380 sailboat. It was a great boat, but I still had it surveyed and the surveyor gave me great advis: "LOW ball EM'".
Sailboats sitting in saltwater need bottom cleaning at least monthly. If the A/C isn't running mold will form in every little corner. (Welcome to FL!).
Our own boat overheated on a shake down cruise because of marine growth in the cooling system. Dockage fees in FL are higher than you might think and life in a marina isn't as romantic as you might think.
All of these reasons are motivation for the seller and I share them with you as cautions in making your plans.
Now I'm not trying to scare you but this was our experience,.
We lived aboard in a first class marina, (Burntstore) for three years. We both still worked and found that when we had the time to sail, the tides were against us.
It has been said that all waters in FL are a mile wide and a foot deep. When shopping remember that the draft of your vessel will dictate where and when you can go.
Our experience ended badly. We ran aground in the Boca Grande Channel. We thought we'd wait for the tide to rise and sail away but as the tide continued to fall we ended up in a surf line. The pounding waves were so strong I worried the keel might break. When I went below to open the bilge to check, the hull shattered, showering me with tiny bits of fiberglass. By the time I turned around to pickup the radio mike, I was knee deep in saltwater.
We abandoned ship and nearly everything we owned. Sea Tow ( who was standing by) picked us up and we watched as our dream sank.
As I said I'm not trying to scare you but this was our experience.
Some advise for you.
1-Join Sea Tow, even though our vessel sank, we were legally responsible for towing it to port. The final tow bill was forty thousand dollars.
2- Get good marine insurance. We had a policy with Great Lakes UK. They paid for the towing and gave us the replacement cost of our boat. twenty thousand more than we paid for it. Plus they paid the towing bill.
3- Take sailing lessons. I reccomend Island Sailing in Naples or Offshore Sailing School.
4- Never sail anywhere near a falling tide.

Sorry to take so much space but I felt compelled to share this with you.

Tim Fitch

Jason Wynn

February 1, 2013 Reply

Tim, your comments are NOT falling on deaf ears. We read every comment on our website and we like to say knowledge is power, and the best way to avoid mistakes is to listen to others. That said we will heed your warnings, notate your top 4 tips and add it to our arsenal in preparation for the open water in 2014. Thank you so much for investing the time in writing this comment and sharing your experience. I hope you'll continue to follow our adventures and provide us with your valuable insight into a world in which we know little about (for now).

Lyds

January 25, 2013 Reply

I just stumbled upon your site today while googling sites on the cost of traveling and living in your RV (its our retirement dream - in 30 years). Very jealous that you are doing that NOW and I plan to live vicariously through you!

We live in Clermont Florida and know a thing or two about boating in Florida (but the kind with motors). The waterways are the same no matter what makes your boat go so if you solicit local boating advice next year I'll be in touch!

Nikki Wynn

January 28, 2013 Reply

Lyds, we're schedueld to come to Clermont this year! We'll have to get together and swap info!

Fred fichman

January 22, 2013 Reply

Casa Grande is a big time snow birders' paradise...not that far from where we are in Maricopa. Not much to do, but a "winter warm" and snow free zone. Have fun.
Bryn

January 21, 2013 Reply

If you want to stop by Depoe Bay OR it's a pretty special place and we can offer a driveway. We recently gave up our RV to settle there. Bend is awesome though as well as Ashland!

Nikki Wynn

January 22, 2013 Reply

Bryn, we love love love OR and are so excited to visit again! Let's stay in touch and hopefully we can come visit your new home!

[email protected]

January 21, 2013 Reply

Jason & Niki- Hope you guys can sink your toes in the beach at Cambria between S.B. & S.C.I plan to rent a house(make sure it had an over sized driveway) if you can get me an exact date... and I'm sure we can rally some family out!!!

Mary. Van

January 27, 2013 Reply

Cundy,

Take a look at my post earlier and follow the link. They have a tentative date
We can make plans but they may be 2-4 weeks off the schedule because things taking a little longer for them to shoot.

JB

January 21, 2013 Reply

Our friends the Wynns in FL in 2014. Don't make too many plans on your West Coast of FL swing. The four of us will get together and we will show you the area.

Nikki Wynn

January 22, 2013 Reply

Done...Done and Done!
Jason Wynn

January 22, 2013 Reply

Done and Done! See you in FL!

Curt

January 9, 2013 Reply

You know Yosemite will be snowed in during April? While they claim some roads will be open in April that is not always the case.

Nikki Wynn

January 11, 2013 Reply

Curt, we know it's a gamble and we are praying we will make it in.

Alice Cooper

December 26, 2012 Reply

Nikki & Jason..

Great to see you both at Christmas Eve dinner with Joel & Kathy! I enjoyed meeting Cass a well!

Trying to get you hooked up for a flight with my friend with the plane! I'll be in touch!

Alice & Howard Cooper

Nikki Wynn

December 26, 2012 Reply

Hey Alice, Thanks! We had a blast and are lucky to have such great friends all over the place. Let us know if you want to get together again. Cass leaves Friday.

John Bradbury

December 26, 2012 Reply

Jason and Nikki, Susie and I truly enjoyed meeting you at Kathy and Joel’s Holiday Dinner, and we hope you relished the beauty of Dead Burro Canyon in the December desert. I am expecting cool temperatures today, but possibly fair winds. If you can make it, we would love to go sailing this afternoon.
Allison

December 24, 2012 Reply

Having been in Yuma and Tucson, I would extend the time you've allowed for Tucson and decrease the Yuma days. Tucson will have the Accenture Match play (golf, for those of you who don't play), the Gem show and the Rodeo in February. There are many things to see, hike, ride and do here in the Old Pueblo.
Ellen

December 24, 2012 Reply

End of May when you visit Petaluma.....
Be sure to continue about one hour north to Ocean Cove Campground in Jenner.
http://www.oceancove.org/

I live at The Sea Ranch a bit further north but always ooh and aah when I drive past this RV campground.
Our Sonoma coast is surely one of the most beautiful in California. I would invite you to stop by but alas, I will be in NJ that week.

I've been following you since your House Hunter RV episode.
Love that you are living an adventurous life, enjoy!

Jason Wynn

December 26, 2012 Reply

Ellen,
Good news is the dates are only approximate! We'd love to come by and say hello (and drink some yummy wine). We did get to stay at Olema Ranch near the cost, beautiful country. Thanks for joining us on the road, we are thankful for every click, comment and facebook share as this is what keeps our wheels rollin'. Happy Holidays.

mil1lil

December 21, 2012 Reply

I've been following your adventure. We sold our biz and became full-time RVers also. It seems you two have sort of a whimsical and fun spirit, not typical touristy types so I thought of the Maker Faire in San Francisco. I have it on my list and I think it is in the spring, March? They have RV parking but I bet it fills up quick. I think this Faire would be perfect for your curious personalities. BTW, what do you when you expressed traveling across the ocean? Happy Trails!
Ingrid

December 19, 2012 Reply

My postings on the 18, 20, and 22 are on Cottonwood and Sedona....Red Rock Country. When you're in Mesa, definitely check out Lost Dutchman and the Superstition Mtn, Kayak Canyon Lake. Visit the town of Tortilla Flat, population 6, for a great burger and good ice cream/fudge. We stayed at Lost Dutchman SP last Mar and are returning on Jan 3.... gorgeous area.

Safe travels!
Tammy

December 19, 2012 Reply

So glad you are going to go to Crystal River, FL! I don't know if my suggestion long ago added to your interest or not, but you will NOT be disappointed! You must snorkel with the manatee ~ it will leave you breathless and wishing for more! The good folks at American Pro Dive Shop are the BEST in the area ~ our scuba dive club has been twice ~ first with another outfit and the last time with American Pro like I suggested and they LOVED them! They are just good folks! Have a wonderful 2013!!! and lots of fun and safe travels ~

Nikki Wynn

December 19, 2012 Reply

Thanks Tammy! Your suggestion did help. We read and take to heart every comment and suggestion! I will have to call the Dive Shop to set something up...there is no way we are missing those manatee!

Nancy Rautmann

December 19, 2012 Reply

The best beer in the world (Bell's) & best bluegrass band (Greensky Bluegrass) as well, in Kalamazoo, Mi .... Looks like you wont be far!
Churchie

December 19, 2012 Reply

Just saw your 2013 travel itinerary perhaps we might C U in the florida area in 2014 WE hope 2013 is good 2 U both :) C 10 - 7
Jeffery Strang

December 19, 2012 Reply

You have got to get to Cades Cove.... Your camera will thank you! God created the heavens and the earth then he went to Cades Cove!

Nikki Wynn

December 19, 2012 Reply

We have had sooo many people tell us that. I think it's a sign...

Cynthia Strang

January 12, 2014 Reply

We hope you make it to Cade's Cove this year. Asheville is not that far away. If you have a smaller vehicle with you go over the mountain to Cataloochee Valley right there is Maggie Valley, NC. Mtheyve elk are something to see, but don't think that Roy can make it on the rough roads over that mountain! Then come see us at Cade's Cove!

Nikki Wynn

January 13, 2014 Reply

Cynthia sounds like Cade's Cove is going to be a Smart Car adventure!

Churchie

December 19, 2012 Reply

to the Wynn's when will U B in SC. or Ga in 2013 ?
or Have U done that and will not B back that way ?
Churchie 10 - 7

Nikki Wynn

December 19, 2012 Reply

I don't know if we will make it in 2013 but we will probably do some sailing in that area in the spring of 2014. Feel like meeting us down by the water?

Sharon

December 19, 2012 Reply

Hey you two! Looking at your 2013 lineup, we see you have Santa Barbara then Santa Cruz on the list. Right in between is our tiny little berg, Cambria. You have GOT to stop here! We will take you to dinner at a really great place!
Churchie

December 4, 2012 Reply

Nikki, just saw your video on U tube. I am looking 4 ward 2 following U on your travels Sent U my e-mail should U like 2 converse :) Churchie 10- 7
Lewis Allen

November 11, 2012 Reply

We watched a special on travel channel and seen your profile so we thought we would check out your blog. What a beautiful and wonderful idea. I understand the sacrifices you guys made and all the hard work you did. That being said, I see that there are a handful of midwest states that you havent had any time in. I live in NE Iowa and I truly believe there are some really beautiful landscapes to see here, especially in the spring and fall months. Trust me when I tell you, while the snow in the winter and the sun in the simmer are great, they just aren't all that pleasant to RV in!

If you ever have a spring of fall trip to Ne Iowa in mind my family and I would love to cookout for you some good old fashioned burgers and brats in one of the lovely campgrounds and natural parks here! We could always just send some nice suggestions to you otherwise :-)

Take care, drive safe, and hope you travels inspire others the way they have us!

Jason Wynn

November 24, 2012 Reply

Thanks Lewis, the Midwest states are on our list for 2013. Sometimes opportunity arises and we have to switch our route, but do know its on the list! Hope to see you soon.

Tammie

November 11, 2012 Reply

*hired-- sorry for not cathing the typo
Tammie

November 11, 2012 Reply

Are you hiored to do this for a TV show or is this just what the two of you decided to do? How can such a young couple afford to travel for two or three years?

Nikki Wynn

November 12, 2012 Reply

Tammie, we were not hired for this. We knew we wanted to do something different so we worked hard and saved up and we sold everything! We also work from the road so we have income to help pay the bills and buy gas. Check out our FAQ page, it might give you a bit more insight.

Laurie

November 8, 2012 Reply

Dallas? Really? Blech. You'll have to put on pantyhose the minute you cross the county line!

Not really, but as a native Texan, I highly recommend you consider Austin as your stop off - then, assuming you're headed West: Kerrville (get with me about RV parking on "the Ranch"), Marfa, Jerome, Sedona, etc.

Want more info? Just give me a buzz.

Mary. Van

January 27, 2013 Reply

Laurie,

Not much here in Dallas besides concrete art and good food. Austin would be a much better place to visit!

ev

November 2, 2012 Reply

No New York State yet? Head for Lake George and the Lake George RV Park. Beautiful in the fall. Within driving distance of Gore Mt, lots of trails in the park along with shopping outlets, Great Escape Six Flags, and so much to do!! Off 87N, exit 20 and hang a left!!

Nikki Wynn

November 3, 2012 Reply

We have been and to those exact places! Here is the video and post: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/camping-lake-george

[email protected]

November 2, 2012 Reply

And when you are in Cottonwood, AZ be sure to take a day trip to Jerrome, AZ. And also check out Tuzigoot Monument and Montezuma Castle. We live in Phoenix area and know that area well. Weather will be perfect during the day, cool at night. You might want to check out some of our travels at my website www.geographicwest.com. tnx, have fun
Janet

November 2, 2012 Reply

Why haven't you been to South Dakota? It's a beautiful state with lots of parks and monuments to see.

Nikki Wynn

November 2, 2012 Reply

Janet, we are making our way that direction...it seems everytime we get close, something comes up that we have to rush away to.

Bill Ault

November 2, 2012 Reply

When you are in the Lake Havasu area be sure to check out Desert Bar or also known as Nellie E Saloon, it is just outside Parker. This place is exactly the kind of place you like to explore. Don't try to take your motor home back there, drive the car.

Nikki Wynn

November 2, 2012 Reply

You are right Bill, it is the kind of place we like to explore! We went there last time and are planning on going back!

Lisa

November 2, 2012 Reply

When and where in Mesa Arizona do you have planned? Do you plan on taking a trip to Tortilla Flatts? You probably won't be able to take the RV there (the roads are a bit narrow), but it would be a real nice day trip in the car. The lakes are amazingly beautiful there (breathtaking)
If you come in February you can also go to the Renaissance Festival :) ......(turkey leg here I come)
I would love to know the dates and plans. Maybe we could hook up :-)
Be safe,
Lisa

Nikki Wynn

November 2, 2012 Reply

Hey Lisa, I am nailing down the dates and will post them soon. We would love to meet up!

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