Hey everyone…please like Jan’s videos. It only takes a second. I am not a friend or relative, just a virtual member of Butterfly Tracks. Camped a lot in my younger days and enjoy the new gadgets as well as the life stories shared by these wonderful women.💕

@ButterflyTracks

Ай бұрын

That's very sweet of you. Thanks! 💙🦋💙

It’s so good to see your face and hear you talk about something very important. Thank you.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gee G. 🦋

Much needed information. But the video of all those beautiful green trees, what a wonderful journey you are on Jan, thanks for sharing.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jo. America is dazzling! 🦋

Jan, you are pure class! Im always impressed by your natural elegance. Thank you for the great tips on where to stay for little to no cost.

@ButterflyTracks

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🩵🦋🩵

I admire the bravery of women..I can barely handle a few short trips and back home for the night but I could go so much further if I'd just sleep and move on again

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Right. I drive between 2 to 3 hours to each destination. 💙🦋💙

Mountains are majestic...😊

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

That's the word. 🦋

Been to Lake Sinclair. Love it! And with my senior pass it was cheap!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

We were so lucky to find it. 💙🦋💙

So enjoy your travels. I'm 71 and working toward living in an RV

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

I can't wait to get on the road!!!! I am 51 saleing my house and moving forward. I never had kid but I have animals. It will be a couple of months. Listening to your tips just makes me more EXCITED 🎉🎉🎉🎉 thank you for your video.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

OMG girl! I saw you on Bob’s channel. You look 20 years younger! What did you do? Just amazing. Congratulations to you!❤❤❤ I’m in Az and I love the mountains! I have a Cracker Barrel near me in Kingman, Az off I-40

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I guess vanlife agrees with me. I do not look like that all the time. There is makeup involved! 😊

So happy to hear you got trekking poles. I haven't watched in a while. Too busy planning a 5 month trip to Alaska, and going! I used trekking poles all the time at the beginning of the trip. I noted, however, that the first time I walked in Seward, I needed them. By August, I walked through the town and realized I wasn't using them! Sadly, I am back home and my fitness has degenerated again. Too much to clean, pick up, fix etc. I really love the simplicity of the road!

@ButterflyTracks

7 ай бұрын

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

I hear ya about the national and state parks. Great rates and usually very peaceful and pretty. No worries about the knock. Worth the small fee if you can afford it.

@ButterflyTracks

6 ай бұрын

Are you a member of the Tribe? We have Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: 💙🦋💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Very helpful for this North Carolinian, thanks! Love Standing Indian!

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

I need to go back there sometime. 😊

Lookin good, Jan. The hair is slightly longer and really lookd very nice. Sure do wish i could find big glass frames like yours. The ones you have on here are fabulous. Keep up the great meet-ups ..don't always comment but always follow yu. It's just so much fun, to see your adventures and the folks you meet along the way. ❤🤓🥰

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Barbara. No curling irons out here, and my hair looks like Einstein! 🙃 To find big glasses, you go directly to the sunglasses for them to put your prescription in. 😎 They're bigger and, if you're lucky, they have a little bling.

Your in my favorite territory and I to have same feeling when I see the mountains. This awesome video makes me want to jump in my tiny little HR-V and head up there!! Thanks for sharing all the info also. Happy and safe travels💛🦋

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Well, let me know if you do. Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Great meeting yall in mountains yesterday. Hope your trip goes well and what an inspiration

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patricia. 💙🦋💙

Your voice is very therapeutic to me. These are great tips, I appreciate you sharing with us! Saving this vid for future info 😊

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Melissa. 😊 I'm glad it was helpful. 🦋

Great video. As always, I enjoy following your adventures. This trip will have added interest for me because I live in MA. Hoping to join a gathering while you're here. It'd be great to meet you and perhaps some other New Englanders.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I hope to see you in MA. We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

I would pay for a State Park or National, County or City park any day over boondocking. Unfortunately, those places are often impossible to get into without reservations months in advance. I personally love Casino's as an option. People in and out all night and Coffee in the morning. Thanks for sharing this advice and all the awesome pictures.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Deeplansandbudgets. 🦋

Thank you so much for all this info in one video. Beautiful pictures.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Dazzling scenery in every state. 😍

I am a 68 yr woman w my little dog small class c. Looking to caravan for 2 months from tn. Anyone traveling thru. I love the colors u wear and still wear makeup me also.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Janet👋🙂 We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Thank so much for this information. I just found your channel a few days ago. I really have enjoyed them!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Welcome to the Butterfly Tribe. 💙🦋💙

Always nice to watch your videos Jan. Looking great! Guess I'm living vicariously through your videos.🤗. Can't wait to see what new adventures are in store.... Good luck, enjoy, safe travels🙋‍♀️🤗

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Denise. 💙🦋💙

What a great context video! East coast is going to be challenging to find cheap camping sites. I would recommend going on I-81 North through Pennsylvania. That’s the truck route for the most part. The Skyline Drive is breathtaking when you get up over 3500 feet in the mountains. There are scenic overlooks where you can stop safely. The I-95 North is a blood nightmare!! Don’t go through NYC. Go over the Tappan Zee Bridge ( maybe called Andrew Cuomo Bridge) Toll bridge I believe.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nancy. I copied your whole comment to my notes. 💙🦋💙

@nancyjohnson2070

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks we’ll stay in touch so we can meetup when you get close to Connecticut. ❤️❤️

@RamonaRambles

Жыл бұрын

❤ Watching this while getting dressed in my car at the Cracker Barrel in Asheville. So excited to be catching up with you and Lee today. LOL…also stayed in Savannah. Gonna have to go back for the tour. I was too focused on catching y’all. AND yes that first sight of mountains made me break out in a huge grin. See ya in a bit! LOL…if I don’t accidentally pass ya!

@Cuernavacachica02

Жыл бұрын

Great information!!

@JeffeysMom

Жыл бұрын

I will pick up 81 in Tennessee n run it all the way to Frackville PA. 😁 It is beautiful 🚐👍🏻

Every time I watch a video like this from you I want to move to America. Nevertheless I enjoy your video's so much, so thank you again. Greetings from the Netherlands ❤

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Hetty. Let me know if you ever visit. We'll put together a meetup to celebrate. 💙🦋💙

Hi Jan, Having a disappointing morning as our todays outdoor plans being cancelled due to weather that took much planning and effort and can’t be rescheduled. Watching your beautiful video is helping me deal and “move along” . Enjoying every bit of it, scenery , camping info, caravan camaraderie and your snazzy blouse. Thank you.Early welcome to Eastern Mass when you come through… Maine is glorious. 🕊️

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, AP. 💙🦋💙

You're a beautiful lady Jan. I love hearing you talk about your journey. Stay safe. Wish you happiness.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Claude. Nice to hear from you. I hope you're doing well. 🙂

Thanks Jan for the list. I will refer back to it when I get a chance to go camping or just traveling.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Have fun! 🙂

Thank you for sharing Jan love your videos have a great summer.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Maria 👋 You too! 💙🦋💙

Looking fwd to hitting some of these spots this year

I stayed at a small city park in Colorado free with restroom and water.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dianna. 😊 Good to know free city parks do exist. 👍

Great information! Agreed, there are far less options on the East Coast than there are on west coast - it can at times be challenging - we once had to make a LONG trip back from ME and finding places to stop were at times very frustrating. Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks K&S of WOY. 💙🦋💙

I prefer the back roads too! I'd love to find people to travel with like you're traveling! I'm in Georgia and have done some travel from here to Myrtle Beach, SC, up to Cleveland, Tennessee, around Georgia, and down to Florida - specifically St. Augustine, my favorite place! Just found your video today and will be following you!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Butterfly Tribe! 💙🦋💙

@Cuernavacachica02

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks thanks!!!

I am a disabled senior traveling in my wheelchair 2010 dodge grand caravan. I am heading to Pennsylvania, June 2 from Palestine Texas. My challenge is my sister-in-law and one possibly two grandsons and my five Chihuahuas will be traveling with me. When it is just me, I can sleep in the van however, there is not room to sleep three or four people in my van. And financially, I cannot afford Campground’s every night so I have been looking for dispersed, camping along my route, and I am not finding much at all. The dispersed camping I found in Pennsylvania you still have to reserve and pay. ❤️👍🏻🚐 Safe Travels! JeffeysMom

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Jeffysmom, a good tent would be nice in dispersed camping. ⛺️

@monana1711

Жыл бұрын

Do you have the senior national parks pass? Are you all travelling in your van? Good time for the passengers to research where to stay. My adult sons are great at that, as well as grandkids.

@JeffeysMom

Жыл бұрын

@@monana1711 not yet I will check on that , I do have America the beautiful pass. Thank you

@JeffeysMom

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I am seriously looking to invest in the clam after this trip because they do not have a floor and lip that makes it impossible to get in a tent for wheelchairs.

@monana1711

Жыл бұрын

@@JeffeysMom Can you set it up so they all sleep in the tent and you sleep in the vehicle? Seems like that might be easier for you. Or maybe someone knows of a portable wheelchair ramp for the tent? Would laying a tarp or those foam floor pads down on the tent floor help with wheelchair maneuverability? The floor pads could go before the opening, too. I wonder if wheel chocks or levelers might work as a ramp over the tent lip?

Beautiful! That farm and the mountains looked like the old home place! Great info on staying overnight. I just can't stay at truck stops...I've seen the ugly that happens at some of them. All the others are great on my list. I have not stayed at Home Depot or Lowe's either. Great info on city and county campgrounds. Thank you, Jan.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, MoNana. 👋🙂

Thanks Jan. Good info. Glad you have company. Sorry I couldn't make it but maybe later.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, maybe you can catch up on the way back. 💙🦋💙

Wonderful video. Very grateful for all the information you're sharing.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Deb. 🙂 Glad it was helpful. 👍

Great video … I just returned from a six week trip to the southwest. Most nights were Cracker Barrel, 1 Walmart, 1 hotel when it was freezing, 1 state park, 2 national parks, 2 Loves truck stops, 2 KOAs, 1 disbursed camping in forest, 1 Whole Foods shopping center out of desperation. Your advice is spot on!! Enjoy your adventure … I hope you get to Assateague National seashore

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like my schedule. 💙🦋💙

Thanks for this video Jan! As a mid-atlantic east-coaster, I often envy those who have so many options farther west. Are you planning any meet-ups on your journey along the East Coast? I would so love to be part of one!

Soo helpful! Thank you!

@ButterflyTracks

11 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! 💙🦋💙

Great information! Maybe someday I'll get over my fear of heights, but, not today 😅

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I'm getting better, but a fear of heights is healthy. 🙂👍

Thankyou Jan for the info on parking im thinking on doing some travelingvthis year❤❤❤

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

Thank you for sharing. Very informative.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Karen. 😊

Such great advice. Thank you.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

Great video!!

thank you for sharing! its beautiful video...

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris. 😊

Enjoy your videos good information be safe and enjoy your adventures

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rodnet. 🙂

I get all emotional when I first see the mountains too! Thanks for sharing. I took notes 🖊 😊. How far up into Maine are you headed? Thinking of a trip there in August.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

As far as I can go. I may hang out in Maine for awhile as long as I can find a spot that's cool at night.

Great video.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

Thank you so much Jan! Great video with lots of information. You rock!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, CsmperGirl. 💙🦋💙

Great information Jan. Thank you. I really like the idea of caravaning especially when you don’t have to stick together but meet up at designated spots. I’m hoping to leave New York at the end of August and travel to my daughters in Idaho.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

If you're a member of the Butterfly Tribe, you could post your trip to see if anyone wants to caravan. 🦋

@Rox1SMF

Жыл бұрын

My mom & I are going from CT to CA around then with stops in Chicago, Cedar Rapids and Denver. Perhaps we'll run into each other on the road 😊

You’ve given us a lot of good information. Thank you.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dale. 👋 Thanks.🙂

Thank you for all the helpful information on where to stay. Really appreciate it. Looks like you’re having a great time. Safe travels!❤

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. 🙂 Yes, having a great time.

Great information!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

Another interesting and informative video! Thank you, Jan❣️

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hey Cathy. We're at a rest stop tonight. We're going to hang out and wait for Ramona to catch up tomorrow.

@freeinFL

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks How wonderful! Give Ramona my best. You women enjoy! Wish I was there too🥰

Hi Jan. Thanks for the information! Next year, hopefully, it will come in handy for me. The dogs and I are Maine-bound the end of June. We have reservations at some state parks. It is a lot harder to find free spots in the Northeast. I splurged a bit on this trip. I'll be interested to see where you go and how it goes! Safe travels!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Into the unknown with no reservations. 🦋 Film at 11:00. 😎

Very good information. Thank you!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

Thanks Jan😎🌷💐

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

💙🦋💙

Ramona is also heading north in eastern USA

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and if all goes well, I hope to do a live chat with her tomorrow. (You are the first to know) 😉

@nancybrowning3380

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks That,s great. Let me know when you are in PA. I might come down and join you.

I hear you about mountains, makes you miss mud :)

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋

Hi Jan! You look FABULOUS!!!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

AWW, thank you. 💙🦋💙

Thank you for all the info Jan..very helpful! Loved the places you stayed and the beautiful videos! God Bless and safe travels🙏

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yvonne. 🦋

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@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

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Beautiful areas.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, can't take the smile off my face. 😊

@minivanroaming

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks I’m sure. It is beautiful in the northwestern areas this time of year. Enjoy your trip!

@minivanroaming

Жыл бұрын

I meant northeastern states!

I was 20 miles from Tallulah falls last month on way home from Florida didn't know about it

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing spot. There is so much to see everywhere that we'll never see it all. On to the next amazing site!

What a great job! So informative. I haven’t left yet. I still have to get rid of things and put things in storage. How do you meet up with people to caravan? No am 76 and alone and can not stay in my apartment. Do you have films on what you bought to get started? What do you use for window coverings

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Debby. 👋 I have videos with details on all your questions. All my videos have a few or ton of vanlife tips. We have a Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. A safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Great video. I'm on the east coast and when the day comes that I can get on the road, I keep thinking I'll have to get out west asap, so this is wonderful information. But I do have a burning question for you. Your hair looks so cute! Have you been able to find good places to get haircuts on the road, or have you learned how to do it yourself?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Delores. 🙂 I usually trim it myself, but eventually, it gets so out of whack that I need to seek private help. I do a Google search and look at reviews. Then I cross my fingers. I'm considering letting it grow. As a hippy at heart, I've always had long hair.

Great advice! I wouldn't of thought of City or County Camping. Where can I sign up to be informed of the next meet-up? Summer is around the corner & I'd love to attend. Thanks!

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Great info. I am finally ready to get my van on the road and Maine is a great destination. Kittery trading post allows overnight and is great as does LLBean (must stop there) and Rte 1 up to Bar Harbor is spectacular. How do I find out about your meetups and caravans?.

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandylee. 👋 Thanks for the info, I'll put it in my notes. Meetups are announced on our Facebook group for women who are interested in traveling and camping. It's for women only and I hope you can join us. It's a safe place to exchange information about nomad adventures, caravans and meetups. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp 💙 🦋 💙 facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

Great video with good information Jan. Thank you. Question... the Thousand Trails Cabin pass... have you used it much? Have there been places available where youve wanted to stay?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

I used the cabin pass 5 times, one last week. Just a one week stay at any of them pays for the annual pass. So far, no trouble getting a reservation, but sometimes there isn't a cabin where I need it.

@roxannesears7878

Жыл бұрын

@Butterfly Tracks I went online and it looks like the membership fee is $1500 plus they say there is an annual fee but I couldn't find how much that was. If there were places all over I could see where it could be worth the expense but if limited places, not the kind of money I would want to spend. Thanks Jan for your reply!

That's a beautiful area Jan! I love those cool mountains in the summertime. Planning a weekend next month up there. I look forward to more lovely videos of your journey north. So happy you have travel buddy Lee. 🌲🌳🍀🌸🌿

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Wish we could get together. 🦋 Butterflys don't stay in one place long.

Great ideas do you ever do boondocking

@ButterflyTracks

11 ай бұрын

Not very often. I did some last year, but I'm on the East Coast this year, and there's not much available here.

Hi Jan.👋

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom 👋🙂

What kind of temperatures are you experiencing during the day like the highs?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

75 high today. 55 low. We aren't in the mountains right now.

What about airport overnight parking? I’ve never tried it but wondering if it might be a good solution for an overnight stay. Obviously it’s not free but do you know if it’s allowed?

@ButterflyTracks

3 ай бұрын

I haven't tried that. 🙂👍

How far up in Maine are you heading? I'm not far from Acadia...

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

As far as I can go. 💙🦋💙

Are you in the same vehicle this year?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, love my Pacifica! 🦋

How about a cemetery that's well lit or courthouse?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

None of the residents would bother you in the first one. 🙂👍 Courthouse should be nice and quiet at night, but I would check the city parking laws.

@RanmVel

Жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyTracks #1 facts! lol

Harvest Hosts?

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, if you have an RV. 👍 Some vans and minivans are not allowed.

Churches and funeral homes

@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

Good ideas. 👍

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@ButterflyTracks

Жыл бұрын

🦋