Living Free Alaska

05/02/2026

To say life has been busy this year is an absolute understatement! Between work with the Milepost, running our own business, juggling regular daily life we are now faced with getting my Moms house ready to put on the market to sell. Earlier this week we flew down to Spokane to spend a week or two to get whatever needs done to help the process.

Yard beautification for curb appeal, installing a new gas insert fireplace to replace a cracked chimney and cleaning up the basement are at the top of our list of things to do. At least the weather is absolutely perfect for our thick Alaskan blood. It’s in the low 70s today with a light breeze! With snow berms still being stubborn to melt in our driveway back home we couldn’t ask for better weather after the winter we were dealt with.

Life is good! And yes if you’re wondering someday soon we will get back to filming… we have big a big Alaska trip coming up in a couple of weeks that we will definitely bring to you all as we start traveling for the Milepost again for the summer season.

04/06/2026

Gary and I need your help… ❤️

We’ve officially relaunched our RVing to Alaska YouTube channel with a brand new series:
"RV2AK Insider: Real Answers for the Road North".

And don’t worry—we haven’t forgotten about our Living Free Alaska family. It’s just a little hard to find time to do all the things sometimes!

Over the years, we’ve poured a lot into our RVing to Alaska channel, and if we don’t keep it active, we risk losing everything we’ve built over the past 10 years… and that would be really hard for us.

So this relaunch is important—and we could truly use your help.

If you have a moment, we’d love for you to head over, give the first video a quick watch, and maybe even take a peek at some of our VERY early videos from when we first started RVing full-time (fair warning… we’ve come a long way 😄).

If you know fellow RVers or anyone dreaming about traveling to Alaska, sharing it with them would mean the world to us. Every view, like, and share really does make a difference in keeping this channel alive.

👉 Watch the first episode here: https://youtu.be/J5IrSkyUMjQ?si=J1MFBOJ255bMo1Om

This new series is a little different for us; less vlog, more straight-to-the-point, real-world advice. Think short, focused podcast style episodes (under 15 minutes) packed with helpful planning tips for the road north.

This first video is just a quick reintroduction, but we’ve got some really valuable content coming next, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

We’re so grateful for this community… always. And I PROMISE more LFA coming soon! ❤️

~Stacey & Gary

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04/05/2026

He is risen! ✝️

To our Living Free Alaska family… this season always feels like a fresh start. The roads are calling, the days are getting longer, and more adventure is just around the corner.

I’m praying for safe travels, open roads, and those quiet, beautiful moments that remind us why we chose this life in the first place.

May your Easter be filled with peace, joy, and the freedom that comes from living fully and faithfully.

So grateful to be on this journey with all of you. We hope to see you all soon! ❤️

02/22/2026

What do you do when you visit North Pole, Alaska?
Go see Santa Claus, of course! 🎅

No matter the season, a stop at the Santa Claus House is a must, from giant Santa statues and Christmas decor year-round to sending postcards stamped from the North Pole. It’s one of those iconic Alaska stops that never gets old, whether you’re a first-timer or a frequent road tripper logging miles for The Milepost.

Because let’s be honest… you’re never too grown up to visit Santa. ❤️🎄

02/21/2026

Soaking in hot springs at -25°F (or colder!) ✅❄️

Two weeks ago we were in Hawaii… and today we’re soaking in steaming hot springs in Interior Alaska at -25°F. Talk about climate whiplash! 🌺➡️❄️♨️

Honestly, there is nothing more magical than sitting in hot springs while the steam rises into the icy air and your hair starts to freeze. Only us crazy Alaskans can go from tropical sunshine to extreme winter in the blink of an eye, and love every second of it.

Living Free Alaska, indeed. 🧡

02/15/2026

Valentine’s 2026 with the love of my life. ❤️

After all the miles, deadlines, road logging, and life in full speed lately, it felt so nice to slow down, dress up a little, and enjoy a beautiful dinner together, complete with champagne, chocolate, amazing food, and the sweetest surprise flowers waiting at our table. 🌹🥂

This season of life has been busy, but moments like this remind me how grateful I am to be doing life, travels, and adventures side by side with my best friend. From the highways of Alaska to quiet dinner dates, it’s always better together.

Wishing our entire Living Free Alaska family a very Happy Valentine’s Day, whether you’re celebrating with your partner, your friends, your pets, or out on the road somewhere beautiful. Sending you all so much love today! 💕

02/12/2026

Breaking News from Houston, Alaska:
Local man spotted aggressively “plowing” driveway…
Witnesses report excessive smiling, controlled sliding, and what experts are calling “intentional donuts.”

Authorities (his wife) confirm:
The driveway is technically being cleared.

In other news, winter boredom has officially set in. 😂

When you live in Alaska long enough, even snow removal turns into a sporting event.

02/08/2026

First full day back home and I decided to wake up one of my sourdough starters that was gifted to me for Christmas, and let’s just say a little prayer that it’s still alive and will start bubbling again 🫧🥖

It came with the name “Sourdough Starter Bill.”

Now the big question is… Do we keep Bill?
Or does this Alaskan sourdough legend deserve a new name?

Should we go:
🥖 Something Alaska-themed?
🥖 Something punny?
🥖 Something completely ridiculous?

Drop your name ideas in the comments because clearly this is now a group decision 😂

02/06/2026

🧡 A little check-in from Living Free Alaska 💛

We’ve been getting messages again asking if we’re okay since we haven’t posted a new video since the beginning of December. First of all, thank you for caring enough to check in. That truly means a lot. And yes, we are absolutely okay. Life has just been very full lately. I know that’s been our “reason” more than once, but honestly, it’s the truth.

After returning from our Caribbean cruise in mid-December, I went straight into finishing the 2026 edition of The Milepost. That meant 12–14 hour days, every single day, for about six weeks including weekends. It was one of those big, all-in pushes that didn’t leave much room for anything else. In fact I only left the house for Christmas shopping and church.

Once that deadline was finally behind us and the book was officially sent off to the printers, I (Stacey) honestly just needed a minute to breathe and reset and Gary and I needed some time to reconnect. So last week we booked an impromptu trip to Hawaii and jumped on a jet plane to the Big Island. It was exactly what we needed after such an intense stretch.

We’ve been here for a week now and actually head back to Alaska later this evening. I’m really looking forward to settling back into a more normal routine and starting to look ahead to sharing our crazy life with you all. Now that I’ve got one year under my belt with The Milepost, I have a much better understanding of how to manage and juggle everything as we move into year two.

Thank you again for your patience, your support, and for being part of this journey with us. More Living Free Alaska adventures coming soon. 🌲🏔️

01/25/2026

After months of long days, late nights, and more coffee than I care to admit, I’ve officially wrapped up my work on the 2026 Edition of The MILEPOST® and it's now off to the printers. What a journey and what an honor it is to help keep such an iconic Alaska travel resource rolling down the road for another year.

If things have felt a little quieter around here lately, you know why. 😉 We truly appreciate your patience while I was deep in Milepost mode, and we’re excited to ease back into our regular Living Free Alaska posting schedule over the next week or two (gotta find some time to film some fresh content for you all).

Thanks for sticking with us, cheering us on, and being part of this community. Now… back to Alaska life, more adventures and whatever else we can find to bring your way! 🎥💙🏔️

😘 ~Stacey