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5 RV Trips You Must Do BEFORE YOU GET TOO OLD

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Summary of the video: 5 RV trips to take before “too old”

The speaker frames “too old” as a state of mind—when travel hassle outweighs adventure pleasure. The five recommended RV trips are ambitious, so it’s best to do them while you still feel up for the effort.

5) Florida Keys (+ Dry Tortugas National Park)

A winter-focused RV destination known for distinct island vibes, vivid water, and fresh seafood.

Highlights / travel notes

  • Drive the Overseas Highway to get to the Keys (described as an incredible trip on its own)
  • Explore at a leisurely pace across islands up to Key West
  • Best time to go: winter (summer is described as very hot)
  • Key West can be noisy (compared to Bourbon Street—but on the beach)

Activities

  • Visit Dry Tortugas National Park (suggested via boat or plane)

4) Glacier National Park (Montana)

A harder-to-reach but rewarding park, with fewer crowds and dramatic scenery—especially for visitors willing to hike.

Health / hiking expectation (to truly enjoy it)

  • Be able to walk at least 2–3 miles
  • Not necessarily 10–15 mile hikes, but enough to get away from easy parking-lot viewing

Driving + access

  • The main route is “Road to the Sun”
  • It’s stated that you can’t drive this in a large van (a trailer or alternative setup may be needed)

Wildlife

  • Mentions mountain goats
  • Says they’ve seen grizzlies and black bears more in Glacier than in other parks in the lower 48

3) Utah (full-state RV destination)

Presented as one of the most packed-in outdoor states, with enough variety that you could spend weeks, months, or years.

Top attractions mentioned

  • The “Big Five” national parks (all in Utah)
    • Zion National Park (south)
    • Arches National Park (near Moab)
  • Also highlighted:
    • Dead Horse Point State Park
    • Goblin Valley State Park
    • Goosenecks

Outdoor activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Off-roading

2) Yellowstone + Grand Teton National Parks (Wyoming)

A favorite RV region for wildlife viewing and “nature immersion,” encouraged beyond just quick drives.

Wildlife emphasis

  • Described as having the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the lower 48
  • Mentioned animals:
    • “Big Five” style wildlife (with moose more common in Grand Teton than Yellowstone)
    • Bear, deer, wolf, coyote
    • Yellow-bellied wolverine (rare but fascinating)
  • Mentions Yellowstone geothermal areas as well

Behavior / safety tip

  • Don’t only do parking-lot sightseeing:
    • Get out of the car and walk onto trails
    • The experience changes dramatically once you move away from roads
  • Bear guidance:
    • Carry bear spray
    • “Don’t be afraid” but be prepared

Hiking

  • Grand Teton (the “Teton” area) also offers hikes with incredible views

1) Alaska (the ultimate “before you get too old” RV trip)

Described as the most ambitious and expensive, but also the most worthwhile and most memorable RV journey the speaker has taken.

Why it’s number one

  • “RV travel at the highest level”
  • A “wild and untouched” feeling—compared to a state that’s like one giant national park
  • Wildlife variety is emphasized, including:
    • Bears, moose
    • Killer whales
    • Eagles (the speaker claims an exceptional number near Gainesville, Alaska)
    • Grizzlies catching salmon in rivers

Trip structure / routes (example from their experience)

  • Total described round trip: ~14,000 miles
  • Breakdown:
    • ~5,000 miles to reach the Alaska border from their starting point (Alabama mentioned earlier)
    • ~4,000 miles driving through Alaska
  • Return route differed from the outbound way:
    • From Alaska via Cassiar Highway through British Columbia
    • Then down the west coast (including California)
    • Then headed east home

Important advice

  • Expect things to go wrong; don’t let that discourage you
  • Because RVs can fail, they advise:
    • Prepare properly
    • Ensure the RV/transport is in good condition
    • Allow plenty of time
  • Don’t try to do Alaska quickly and on short notice:
    • They recommend traveling slowly toward Alaska, spending time there, then returning—so you enjoy the road both ways

Notable locations mentioned (end)

  • Florida Keys; Key West; Dry Tortugas National Park; Overseas Highway
  • Glacier National Park; Road to the Sun; wildlife including mountain goats, grizzly bears, black bears
  • Utah sites: Zion, Arches (Moab), Dead Horse Point, Goblin Valley, Goosenecks
  • Yellowstone National Park; Grand Teton National Park; wildlife including wolves, coyotes, wolverines, bears
  • Alaska (including areas like Denali and Kenai Fjords); route mentions: Cassiar Highway, British Columbia, California
  • Speaker/channel: Sean of LoLoHo (described as “the oldest RV show on the internet”)

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