#12 Solo senior, fulltime van life with 2 dogs in no-build minivan. Guest star, nomad safety tips.

Link to Travel Grandma on KZread: / travelgrandma
I needed one more big adventure. So I sold my Florida home in December 2021 and have been traveling full time in my no build minivan with my 2 little dogs since then.
I started Butterfly Tracks about 2 months ago. Over 9,300 subscribers have warmed my heart and given me encouragement in the comments and I thank each of you from the bottom of my heart.
Music curtesy of Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/
In the Red Soil, by Bonnie Grace:
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Honey Take my Hand, by Cody Frances: www.epidemicsound.com/track/R...

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  • @gretje1974
    @gretje19742 жыл бұрын

    Love following your adventures! I’m a female truck driver- 18 wheels in a big Peterbilt 379, hauling steel and steel components on a flatbed. After being a nurse for 20 years, I started over in trucking. I am 47. I truly love seeing people live their lives to the fullest. Anyhow, adorable dogs too and thanks for taking us along on your adventures! ❤️💫🦋

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for coming with me, Gretje.🙂

  • @carolynadams1249
    @carolynadams12492 жыл бұрын

    I love your comment and chosen song “she believed she could and she did”, those words came to me today and were the encouragement I needed to pack up and go camping for a week, I am taking it one week at a time right now. Thank you.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Carolyn. I hope you have the best time ever! 🙂

  • @Metoo1111
    @Metoo11112 жыл бұрын

    Good for you. You can’t listen to trolls and haters. You must live your life to the best that you possibly can. Bravo to you and shame on the haters. They are just jealous. 😊

  • @FindingMyMuse

    @FindingMyMuse

    2 жыл бұрын

    So very true! 👍👍👍

  • @normaevett

    @normaevett

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! A quote I try to live by: "What other people think of me is none of my business". I needed that reminder myself today!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, Shellie. 👍

  • @janet1744
    @janet1744 Жыл бұрын

    I AM sitting in my recliner, watching other people have adventures so thank you for the good time I get watching you and other Nomads sending us on peaceful, safe armchair adventures.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to have you with me on my adventures. 🙂

  • @marionwallsten7507
    @marionwallsten75072 жыл бұрын

    Another great T-shirt saying : "I'm the captain of this ship and I direct its course"

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a good one, Marion. 👍

  • @kiwirose4196
    @kiwirose41962 жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration to all of us... I also believe in miracles - and adventures. Heros come in all ages, and sometimes they drive a minivan

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, KiwiRose. You brought tears to my eyes. 😍

  • @Katiedid1975
    @Katiedid19752 жыл бұрын

    Holy cow, your headlamp has a brake light! You always make me smile over one thing or another. And to those who leave negative comments...bless their hearts.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Katiedid. 🙂

  • @christineramseyer4721
    @christineramseyer47212 жыл бұрын

    Jan, your videos are very empowering for us women in our age bracket (65 for me) to start adventuring. Thank you for being so calm and positive. Happy travels.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's so nice of you, Christine. 🙂

  • @sharonspivey781
    @sharonspivey7812 жыл бұрын

    Love meeting Cocoa and Susie!! The scenery along the journey was great! The quote by Albert Einstein was exactly what I was taught, " Don't live in Fear, it's not living" is spot on!! Safe Travels!! Sincerely, Shay's Ways

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sharon. 🙂

  • @lizlee4941
    @lizlee4941 Жыл бұрын

    I'm mesmerized by your dash cam. I've been down many of those roads. Now you have provided clarity to my memories. Trying not to cry. Ty for touching my heart.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Liz. 😊 I'm glad you got to ride along with me. 💙

  • @samanthadodd8112
    @samanthadodd81122 жыл бұрын

    Wow. U r 71. I'm 52 and I don't look as good as u. Everytime I read Mark Twain describing riding down the river without a care in the world, I'm jealous. I hope to get that feeling when I'm out in my rv.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Samantha. 🙂 Hope to see you out here in your RV. I'm trying to lose weight now. However, being fluffy may be the answer to wrinkles. 😄

  • @Anathchar
    @Anathchar2 жыл бұрын

    No way, I'm with you like you said live your life . Do it for yourself. Hugs xx

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Hugs back at you 🤗

  • @tammy6992
    @tammy69922 жыл бұрын

    Have a good night

  • @Gma23v
    @Gma23v2 жыл бұрын

    You a delightful person to watch, I look forward to each new vlog you post. Thank you for taking time to give us all a view into your travels! Oh, great tips too! ☺️

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Gma 23As. 🙂

  • @suec2117
    @suec21172 жыл бұрын

    Very nice 😊 thank you for posting

  • @tammy6992
    @tammy69922 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad to see you this evening I’m gonna go ahead and watch your posting

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Tammy. 🙂

  • @kaylam1743
    @kaylam17432 жыл бұрын

    I never would have thought you were 71 & would have trouble thinking you were 61. Thanks for sharing your life on the road with us. xx

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's sweet, Kayla. 🙂

  • @debbies6192
    @debbies61922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @jeaninespoo3208
    @jeaninespoo32082 жыл бұрын

    Coco makes me miss my little Holly Noel. She was an Apricot miniature poodle. I had her for 13 years and she was my little love. Someday soon I will be able to have another. They are such a comfort and joy to have with you. Thank you for sharing your journey, it's keeping me going tonight (I have watched from #1 to here so far). Who knows, maybe we will meet up someday down the road.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeanine. Poodles are special and apricot is such a beautiful color. Their eyes look right into your soul. Thank you coming with me on my journey. I'd love to meet you down the road. 🙂

  • @Mysteryofitall
    @Mysteryofitall2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great demonstration about how light placement at night can make such a difference. Many thanks!

  • @debralewis3864
    @debralewis38642 жыл бұрын

    I love the guests you had and the hiking sticks demo. I might actually be able to do this too! I’m so grateful that you are taking the time to share. Please give your doggies a special hug from me.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Debra. I call them walking sticks not hiking poles because they helped me get in better shape so I could walk without pain.

  • @annettegray1843
    @annettegray18432 жыл бұрын

    You are such an inspiration 🙏❤️ Great video! Beautiful and real!! Thanks for sharing your makeup secret…you look amazing!!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Annette 😊

  • @kimsargeant8126
    @kimsargeant81262 жыл бұрын

    I have three headlamps and I’m still considering getting one of these.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kim. The tail light alone is a good reason to have one. 👍

  • @terristokes3460
    @terristokes34602 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery! And your pups are precious! I’m 68 and seeing what you are doing gives me encouragement. I’d love to sell my home and travel!

  • @abbeyjane1306

    @abbeyjane1306

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uh, sell your home--or keep it, and travel. That was the advice I took from Lady Bugout last year. I have crossed the country twice in my 2010 transit connect with my 2 year old English Bulldog.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Take trips when you can. 🙂

  • @tammy6992
    @tammy69922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much that was great love Sedona love your little puppies I just lost my little angel but I have my two kitties

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tammy, sorry for your loss. Hug the kitties.

  • @mef8694
    @mef86942 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing few minutes spent in your company! Thank you for allowing me to spend that time enjoying your company. Stay safe and Love ya!! 💛💙💛💙

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for coming with me, M. 😍

  • @Metoo1111
    @Metoo11112 жыл бұрын

    Great info about the headlamp. I didn’t know that

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙂

  • @phyllislundy8803
    @phyllislundy88032 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery in that part of the country. Safe travels!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Phyllis. 🙂

  • @chasingsimpledreams
    @chasingsimpledreams2 жыл бұрын

    Commenting at the beginning of your video to say lady, you look awesome!! I’m 49 and most think I am younger but I still wanna know your tricks! Your skin looks amazing. And you have the right idea. Get out and live life while you can.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Terri. 🙂

  • @kathyarcher8050
    @kathyarcher80502 жыл бұрын

    So glad to ride with you. The scenery is spectacular. Thanks for the makeup tips too. Your guests were great. Safe travels.I😊

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for coming with me, Kathy. 🙂

  • @karenshinsky680
    @karenshinsky6802 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Karen. 👋 Thanks for watching.

  • @ivydixon3506
    @ivydixon35062 жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration! I cannot physically do what you are doing but I love to watch, thanks for posting!!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Ivy. 🙂

  • @cherannretiredgran68
    @cherannretiredgran68 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for not removing your older videos Jan. Once again I loved seeing all the magnificent scenery! The puppers seen too be happy. I should try hiking poles. And you do look good for your age. And you have a lovely voice. What's age but a number. It's how a person feels and thinks that matters. Being stuck in 4 walls fur too too long, especially by one's self, can become too routine/dull and just plain boring. Nothing wrong with your traveling. I say enjoy it while you can. 😉 🚙🌍🚶‍♀️

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Cheryl. 🙂 Hiking poles made all the difference for me to be able go out and explore the world.

  • @moderngoldilocks
    @moderngoldilocks2 жыл бұрын

    Jan, I Love you, your channel and the girls. You have a peaceful, kind nature wrapped in reality. So happy you are living your life your way! Thank you for sharing and inviting us to embrace joy and believe in miracles.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Modern Goldilocks. 😍

  • @FromTheHeart-777
    @FromTheHeart-7772 жыл бұрын

    I want to hop in my vehicle and see the world with this lady hahahah. She is so brave.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    😍

  • @mrm4400
    @mrm44002 жыл бұрын

    Wow.....I simply cannot believe how good you look at this age!! I am 6 years younger than you and I certainly look a lot older. I also want to say how much I respect you for what you do. I salute you. Many blessings from Cape Town. 💝🇿🇦

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, MRM. 😍

  • @ritabandita2514
    @ritabandita25142 жыл бұрын

    You make me smile. Thanks!

  • @OGDreamer
    @OGDreamer2 жыл бұрын

    Just found you and love your videos! Si inspiring for me. I’m 64. Pick up my rv next Monday. Can’t wait to see you guys on the road 🙂

  • @samanthadodd8112

    @samanthadodd8112

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck and enjoy.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Dreamer's RV Adventures. Maybe we'll have a meet-up someday. 👍

  • @RoamingRuca
    @RoamingRuca2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful drive 🤩 thanks for the helpful tips. They are very much appreciated. ♥️

  • @laurielamonday3134
    @laurielamonday31342 жыл бұрын

    As they say, Don't let anyone put you in a box and never be afraid to shove that box up their *bleep*! Another wonderful video, you really are a natural at this. Happy trails

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Laurie. 🙂 I am learning all the time and I hope expand that "box." For example, I started live chats on Sunday afternoon. 👍

  • @sandracarpenter144
    @sandracarpenter1442 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jan! I can almost see the Indians standing on the edge of those cliffs in your scenic drive. So pretty in northern AZ. Glad to see you hook up with other YT friends. Enjoy and stay safe! 😊✌🏼😎👍🏼

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sandra. 🙂

  • @ramonafirehorse
    @ramonafirehorse Жыл бұрын

    A long ago trip to Sedona is still the best of my life. Thank you for reminding me of it.

  • @priscillasimon6169
    @priscillasimon61692 жыл бұрын

    You are getting braver every day, so proud of you and enjoying watching the journey

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Priscilla. 🙂

  • @kathrynb4683
    @kathrynb46832 жыл бұрын

    My son who died at 22 sent me a postcard every day. He sent one from Oak Creek Canyon. I have a 32' Class A and started wintering on the road. Two years and I cannot find the courage to get past the TX Gulf Coast alone. I have my dog and cat. What holds me back is breaking down going the extra 3,000 round trip just from that point. I have not been able to find a travel partner along the way from FL. You know, form a little convoy. Maybe next year.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kathryn. 👋 I am sorry for your loss. If you join one of many Facebook groups for women campers you might find someone to travel with. If not, come with me next year and we'll do it together. 👍

  • @alicial6072
    @alicial6072 Жыл бұрын

    no one should be living in their recliner; everyone should be out doing what they like to do whether it is traveling or hiking the Appalachian trail not allowing fear to keep them inside. Just on the news they interviewed a 92 year old gentlemen who goes down to the neighborhood park and picks up trash, the interviewer asked shouldn't you be at home kicking up your feet and he said NOOOOOOO, having a purpose is what keeps you going, if I didn't have to get up for work and to take care of my dogs I might just roll over in bed and never get up, my road trips start the day I retire (I use my vacation days to go camping), I'm only 60 so I got a couple years but in the meantime i'm getting Van fit out ideas.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    That's wonderful, Alicia. 💙 🦋 💙

  • @marishadiaz4033
    @marishadiaz40332 жыл бұрын

    I love your choice of music.....thank you!

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley37622 жыл бұрын

    Loved seeing Sedona again. I haven’t been there in a few years. Now that I have a class B, I should plan a trip. Great advice on light, thank you.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sadie. 👋 Lots to see there. Congrats on class B. 👍

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley37622 жыл бұрын

    Your little dogs are adorable.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Sadie. 🙂

  • @doreen643
    @doreen6432 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jan, Lovely video! I'm glad I found you. Soon you'll be over 10,000 subscribers! Woot! Woot!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Doreen. Thanks for coming with me on my adventures. 🙂

  • @claudesmith9422
    @claudesmith94222 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jan - I just finished watching your last episode and I enjoyed it. (I played it twice back to back) I think the sound of your voice reciting a poem by Walt Whitman is pure pleasure. I sure hope you can do more of that in the future with your favorite poems. I think you have a perfect voice for poetry. A few of the things that make you beautiful are your calm soothing voice, your sincerity, and those penetrating eyes that make me feel like you're talking to just me. The next best thing to actually being on one of your adventures is watching your pod cast. Would you, in the future, be interested in visiting Vermont in the fall? Be safe beautiful lady and I wish you happiness on your adventure.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Claude. 🙂 You're very sweet. Vermont is beautiful in the fall.

  • @patriciaalford1470
    @patriciaalford14702 жыл бұрын

    Great tips, thanks. So enjoyed seeing the drive from Flagstaff to Sedona again after 35 years, and really appreciated the lovely music accompanying it.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Patricia. 😊

  • @buttercup000
    @buttercup0002 жыл бұрын

    Great video. The key is happiness.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right, Buttercup. 🙂

  • @ritacuster8621
    @ritacuster8621 Жыл бұрын

    When I was on the road, we did work camping on top of Mt Humphries in Flagstaff. I love Flagstaff. Next, Sedona, where I had to leave the altitude to recover from heart surgery. I have a special love for cliff dwellings. Love your videos.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rita. 👋 That area is just amazing. Thank you. 😊

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector82302 жыл бұрын

    You look fabulous

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Kim. 🙂

  • @denisepelissey6829
    @denisepelissey6829 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Imagery and nice tips for traveling!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Denise. 💙🦋💙

  • @annhysell6064
    @annhysell60642 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Jan, you are definitely growing into this experience. Great video & great advice. Looking forward to the next. As always, be well & travel safe.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ann. 👋 Thanks for coming with me on my adventures. 🙂

  • @ly2sing
    @ly2sing Жыл бұрын

    I like how you label your footage, to show the locations. Thank you for your great content. Binge watching now. 💕👍🏻

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Carrie. 🙂 Welcome to the Butterfly Tribe. 💙 🦋 💙

  • @craftytraveler9238
    @craftytraveler92382 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I was so glad to meet you a couple of weeks ago. I didn't know your age. I am 70 yrs old . Good to see Travel Grandma say hi to her for me please. I am so in agreement with you and your philosophy of life. And say hi to Liz too. I use hiking sticks to with two total knees I like to use them on uneven surface. We seniors need all the helpful hints we can get to prevent falls.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Crafty Traveler. 👋 It was nice meeting you. I hope you're enjoying your camping too.

  • @craftytraveler9238

    @craftytraveler9238

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ButterflyTracks I post 2 per week, Tuesdays of the new rig and Fridays of the cross country trip in our other rig from last year

  • @janet1744

    @janet1744

    Жыл бұрын

    You all have convinced me to use 2 canes even in parking lots, I know hurrycanes would be best for me especially in snow. Thank you all.

  • @marthaoliver1099
    @marthaoliver10992 жыл бұрын

    Hi from Alaska, lm enjoying your journey 😀

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Martha. 👋 Thanks for coming with me. 🙂

  • @keah4063
    @keah40637 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Nice intro to you and your travels! I love seeing your doggies, too!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 💙🦋💙

  • @navigatingwithnana
    @navigatingwithnana2 жыл бұрын

    You're so right- Lumify is the bomb! My eye doctor told me about it a few years ago and said it's very safe. Thanks also for the great tip on lower illumination at night versus headlamps- vital info for my clumsy self!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too, Nana Train. 🙂

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn1002 жыл бұрын

    I find your videos pleasant and interesting, Jan. Thanks so much for the variety of subjects you cover. Safe travels...

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rhondalyn. 🙂

  • @bambihargrove6499
    @bambihargrove64992 жыл бұрын

    Your fur babies are precious, yes eye drops 👍

  • @wendyfilice7101
    @wendyfilice71012 жыл бұрын

    Love the views of Arizona and the roadrunner 😊

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Martha. 👋 Wasn't that nice of the roadrunner to pop in to Cracker Barrel when I stayed there that night.

  • @richardpauly1635
    @richardpauly16352 жыл бұрын

    Age is just a number it's how you feel in the inside

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So right, Richard. 🙂

  • @marilynnerren5591
    @marilynnerren55912 жыл бұрын

    Another great video! I love the trip from Flagstaff to Sedona. It’s so beautiful. Thank you for taking us along! Would you please share the brand of your head light? It’s the best I’ve seen so far. Bless your heart! I’m from the south also.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Marilyn. The only name mine has on it is "high power headlamp." There is a LightBar brand also.

  • @marilynnerren5591

    @marilynnerren5591

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ButterflyTracks I don’t remember you saying if it was rechargeable or battery powered?

  • @insightandintuition276
    @insightandintuition276 Жыл бұрын

    Ps Jan you are great producer. Beautiful cinematography and nice music that is fitting. Can’t wait till you do a video of a place that is lush and flesh with greens and flowers of the world colors

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    How about this one? "Is This Heaven:" kzread.info/dash/bejne/ha2j2bGhl8q9j6g.html

  • @janet1744

    @janet1744

    Жыл бұрын

    I second that praise.

  • @besscorriveau
    @besscorriveau2 жыл бұрын

    You go girl!!! Live your life the way you wan to.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bess. 👋 It feels great "out here." 🙂

  • @gardengirl7258
    @gardengirl7258 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful production. Nicely done😍

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Garden Girl. 💙

  • @margmcgill1645
    @margmcgill16452 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. I did that drive from Flagstaff to Sedona. Awesome scenery. I’m in Flagstaff now at Walnut Canyon. Great BLM land. Have happy travels .

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are in gorgeous place, Marge. Enjoy! 😍

  • @janet1744

    @janet1744

    Жыл бұрын

    Marg please don't write where you are now for safety---lol-‐- I just read the date of your comment---8 months ago.

  • @justmona9647
    @justmona96472 жыл бұрын

    Have a good time no matter what age you are🌹 and take time to smell the flowers🌺

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true. 👍

  • @brandysbudgetadventures5170
    @brandysbudgetadventures51702 жыл бұрын

    Live your life Auntie!💚

  • @sarasmith7774
    @sarasmith77742 жыл бұрын

    Butterfly tracks you've helped me so much at the beginning of my journey. I really love how positive of a person you are and so I don't want you to focus on someone's bad mood comment cuz on another day they'd be saying something else. You are so brave and courageous to me the desert is intimidating to me. It's so funny the perspective you're from Florida and didn't want to drive in the snow I'm from Minnesota and I don't want to drive in the desert but I want to see the desert it's exciting yet foreign. I'm in the North never intimidated by a bear or snow in my life. But the desert sands intimidate me so I laugh at the different perspectives we have. I love your quotes and I want your T-shirt. My whole family scoffed at my idea but the calling was too loud and I had to be on the road and hiking and glad that I did even without the support of anyone I personally know. I tried to let them know people do this. And our stories are different but our reasons the same. Thank you Butterfly Tracks I get inspired every time I see one of your videos the parts where you're on the road and seeing everything that's the reason for it all, the beauty. Oh, and I'm more comfortable sleeping at a lake than in a parking lot and I think that's a north-south thing too 😅

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sara. 🙂 Very insightful comment.

  • @FindingMyMuse
    @FindingMyMuse2 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel and your message! And you are growing by leaps and bounds…delete the negative and savor the positive. I’m cheering you on! 🤗🤗

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Finding My Muse. 😍

  • @lea801
    @lea8012 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery!

  • @hgj2019
    @hgj20192 жыл бұрын

    Jan, I’m 67, so let me say, you just look really nice. No reference to age. I LOVE your journey. I lived and worked in AZ several years before retiring. Back in the SE US now, and really missing all my western adventures, so I’m enjoying vicariously through your channel. IF you are still in the Phoenix area consider a drive up to the white mountains through Globe. The road from Globe to Show low passes through the Salt River Canyon, and is filled with beautiful sights. The Show low, Pinetop, Lakeside area is really nice and cool. Much camping at campgrounds or free camping on public land. (Just keep in mind that reservation land is NOT public land. You can drive through, but you need a reservation permit to be on reservation land.) Please keep your great videos coming! Have a great trip!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, HGj. 🙂 That will have to be on my next trip through. I'll put that in my notes.

  • @hgj2019

    @hgj2019

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ButterflyTracks I’ll also mention that Show Low is just about an hour drive south of the petrified forest! AND, if you ever find yourself in Winslow be sure to “stand on a corner” then head across the street for a self guided tour of la Posada followed by a meal in the turquoise room. FANTASTIC food! And the hotel is both steeped in local history and a current Amtrak stop! Of course, if you prefer Italian food don’t miss Mesa Italiana in Holbrook.

  • @sherrienickerson9524
    @sherrienickerson95242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great video!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Sherrie. 🙂

  • @tranquillady1688
    @tranquillady16882 жыл бұрын

    Your video was wonderful especially the drive thru the canyons. You did a great job cleaning off the windshield so the view wasn't disturbed by bug stuff, lol!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good, you noticed. 😍 Thanks, Tranquil Lady.

  • @lindasue8719
    @lindasue8719 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, I neither saw nor heard of the "band light" headlamp before. I have been casually researching headlamps with a view to buying one, and I REALLY like this style! Thanks!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Linda Sue. 🙂 I like that it lights a broader area.

  • @62WILDCAT
    @62WILDCAT2 жыл бұрын

    Jan ,you are a beautiful woman inside & out ! A sweet friend taught me this : Age is just a number & mine is unlisted ! ! We don't have to define ourselves just because we've lived in this Planet called Earth for several decades ! Some days I'm 40 with 38 years of experience ! I choose ! I may choose to avoid mirrors too Tee Hee 😁

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Carol. 🙂

  • @drenee9716
    @drenee97162 жыл бұрын

    I just love your videos. Thanks so much for helpful ideas. 💖

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, drenee. 🙂

  • @janet1744
    @janet1744 Жыл бұрын

    Twenty-five years ago I drove through beautiful country to Florida, down south then back up northeast.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Janet. 👋 That's what I'm doing when winter let's go of the Northeast. I want to explore the East Coast to Maine this year.

  • @user-fc7im5vf9z
    @user-fc7im5vf9z5 ай бұрын

    I don't hike on trails. I walk on a flat surface in the parking lot or area around my vehicle. If I'm in a store I will do more walking although sometimes I take a scooter if I've been in several stores. If I'm in an unfamiliar area outside I don't like to lose sight of my vehicle

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    5 ай бұрын

    Smart! 😊

  • @sylviatorres8965
    @sylviatorres89652 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I hope you are having a wonderful day. Really enjoyed all the videos with such nice scenery. You live your life in whatever makes you happy and Don’t over exerted your self with negative comments. In life there always going to be negative people. Ones who like you and ones who don’t. And half of them don’t even know You! 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m in my 60’s and Wish I can go on the road too. Right a long with you and your two adorable coco and Suzie.. Take care stay safe and healthy and enjoy yourself too your heart’s content. Have a beautiful blessed day. Always Keep shining like a Diamond 💎 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰😊

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sylvia. 🙂 I wish you could come with us too. ❤️

  • @nubiasilva2449
    @nubiasilva2449 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, Nubia! 💙🦋💙

  • @user-fc7im5vf9z
    @user-fc7im5vf9z5 ай бұрын

    We have bluffs in Wisconsin but they are mainly limestone. So beautiful in Wisconsin. I'm not a desert girl. It's usually too hot and I'm used to our trees and lots of grass and fields and lots of lakes and rivers. Also ditches full of cattails. Lots of fruit and vegetable growers and wineries. Some of the rock formations are kind of nice but there's so much barren land in the desert

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    5 ай бұрын

    I prefer green and fluffy too. ☺️

  • @bethgarner6813
    @bethgarner6813 Жыл бұрын

    I just found you yesterday. Love watching you. I want to live on the road so bad. I have solar generator and panels and all the camping items I would ever need. Just no vehicle or income. Haha. I'll get there.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @princessbagley
    @princessbagley2 жыл бұрын

    Ma’am you Definitely don’t look 71!! You look great!! I choose Miracles too!! ❤️

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Princess Bagley. 😍

  • @mariamaria11-11
    @mariamaria11-11 Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your journey and channel today and since you were speaking of miracles my nickname was Little Suzi growing up and my sons nickname was Coco, unfortunately he passed but he always finds a way (my miracles) to send me love, so Thank You 💜 for sharing your adventures!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for coming along on my journey, Maria. 😊

  • @smalltowngirl6483
    @smalltowngirl6483 Жыл бұрын

    OMG, seeing Phoenix makes me wish I was living there yet or could visit. It was good to see it & recognized some of the places/businesses.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a lovely town. 🙂

  • @cindysward4268
    @cindysward42682 жыл бұрын

    I started watching your videos from the beginning. Very nice and inspiring. I like your quotes and the landscape videos you’ve been catching are really nice. Nice speed of your travel videos and no glare. Nice job! Also nice choice of music to go along. It’s also fun to see who you meet along the way. How have the gas prices been where you are located right now? Also I’m sure you mentioned it earlier but do you have a home base and children? Thank you again for sharing and I look forward to your next video. I will be sharing with my sister, they lived by Flagstaff for awhile. 🤩 Blessings to you!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou, Cindy. 👋 Gas prices, ugh. I'm grateful that I have a plug in hybrid and I try to stay a little longer in one place when I can. I have two grown daughters that are doing very well. I don’t have a home base or storage unit. I didn't want upkeep, expense and brain-drain. 🙂

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo24582 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What amazing sights you are seeing! Great cideo with perfect music choices! You inspire me to get out and see new things! Have a grat day!❤️🙏 Jane in SC (Ignore/block the trolls. They are not worth the worry.) I love your traveling companions!❤️❤️🥰

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊 ❤️

  • @melissamorgan7693
    @melissamorgan7693 Жыл бұрын

    Love the drive from Flagstaff to Sedona. I hope to go back again. Stay safe. ❤️

  • @christinebrown6154
    @christinebrown61542 жыл бұрын

    Love your positivity & courage to live the life you want. Fantastic scenery. Thank you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @johnellebaker3725
    @johnellebaker3725 Жыл бұрын

    I have stopped at the Texas rest area that you were in several times and it is beautiful. I'm enjoying the drive to Sedona I've always wanted to go there so I'm going with you thank you for the trip

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to have you with me on my adventures. 💙 🦋 💙

  • @sugarplumgenia4451
    @sugarplumgenia4451 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to start my camping adventures. Thanks for all the wonderful videos and tips. It would be nice to have links to some of the items you use. I believe you can receive a commission on anything that gets purchased through your links. You would have to asks some of the you tubers you run into. I’m sure they would help figure it out with you.

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, SugarPlum Genia. 😊 I know, it would be good for viewers and good for me too. I do have an Amazon affiliate account. I haven't found the time to go back through all the videos, find the products and links and put them in the descriptions. I should make the time soon. 👍

  • @chasingbutterflies2sn195
    @chasingbutterflies2sn1952 жыл бұрын

    U keep on tracking, lady😀And life will give u miracles around every bend in the road😃

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, ChasingButterflies. 🙂 👍

  • @chasingbutterflies2sn195

    @chasingbutterflies2sn195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ButterflyTracks U r very welcome😇

  • @leanne7306
    @leanne73062 жыл бұрын

    You go girl! Life is short. Enjoy every second. Love your videos!!😊

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Leanne. 🙂

  • @michellemccallister6779
    @michellemccallister67792 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your travel and life tips. I am considering doing a van renovation and traveling in a few years. I do have some reservations as I have a little amount of a mobility issue. So I appreciating the walking sticks tips!

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michelle 👋 Those sticks gave me back my mobility. 😍👍

  • @leehemmings4591
    @leehemmings45912 жыл бұрын

    You are doing great living the way you want. I am your age and it's on my agenda to do for sure. Age is a number, some folk are mentally over the hill at a very young numerical age and vice verse. We all need to live the way we want in every moment

  • @ButterflyTracks

    @ButterflyTracks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true, Lee. 🙂