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I’m Lo!

Former Midwestern gal turned Alaska resident, currently spending most of my time in small-town Alaska in a fifth-wheel RV.

Three years ago, I packed up my life, moved north with my rescue dog Willow, and started building a life that looked a little different than the one I originally planned.

Here you’ll find Alaska travel guides, local recommendations, dog-friendly adventures, RV life, and honest stories about creating a life on your own terms.

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I’m a former Midwestern gal now living in small-town Alaska with my husband and our rescue dog, Willow. I write about Alaska travel, RV living, dog-friendly adventures, and building a different kind of life.

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