My husband and I took our trip of a lifetime to Alaska from Massachusetts. We are currently in Haines, Alaska and have fallen in love with it and can not leave, but have to. Looked at real estate, but we also are discussing full-timing in the future because we are so comfortable in our 33' Winnie Sightseer. The question is, where would we winter? We are the private, rural, no cities, no bingo, going out to eat all the time people. We love our privacy to a certain extent, love sightseeing and wildlife. Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

We also love Haines Alaska! One of our favorites. Are you at the Hitchup RV Park? We also had a 33' Sightseer. Had to eventually trade. Now have a diesel pusher. 33' Sightseer has a great floor plan! As for wintering, depends on if you want desert or mountains or near water and how warm you want to be. States that are popular are: AZ, TX, AL, FL. We like Hot Springs Arkansas. Mild winters (not warm), beautiful scenery. We found a beautiful new RV park in Freeport FL that is very rural and quiet and near enough to town that you can drive to restaurants. About 11 miles from the beach. It's called Live Oak Landing. Not as warm as south florida but we like it better.

We like Desert Trails in Tucson. Away from town and quiet, lots of activities but no pressure to participate, lots of good eating choices in Tucson and easy access. Add to that great weather in the winter and easy walking access to miles of hiking trails.

Another park in Florida is Williston Crossings, Williston, Florida. We're there now. They have monthly and seasonal sites. Just expanded. Williston is a small friendly town with a grocery store, pharmacy, McDonalds (for coffee!), and a couple of restaurants. 20 miles to larger towns of Ocala and Gainesville. http://willistoncrossingrv.com/ Average temps in January 66 high 41 low. Feb 67-44. March 72-48.

When I went full time it was Florida every winter. The one thing you can say about Florida is they do have wonderful winter weather. But, because it IS the go to state the monthly CG rates are sky high no matter what the CG looks like.I was shocked. I hung out in S. Georgia for several months before heading to Florida for the first time and I found drop dead gorgeous, tucked into the woods, yet close to a sleepy old fashion towns, CG's all over for 200 to 250 a month 'electric included. I stayed in and around Watkinsville, and Athens, GATHEN I headed south and crossed the state line into Florida. CG rates doubled and electric was extra and you were all parked in like sardines! I was really disappointed.I digress, took me three years, I am slow learner I guess, but if you stay around the Ocala area as mentioned above IMHO the scenery is nicer like seeing real grass and real trees instead of sand and scruffy ground palms and you can find reasonable priced CG's tucked into real wooded areas.I'm staying by the Rainbow Springs area and it's beautiful here. The state park springs water is so blue it looks fake! Being from the Midwest is most likely why I like this are better than further south.Good luck on whatever you decide, jump into the world of full timing the water is fine.:C

Hi Lonny and Diane - Yes, we are staying at the Hitch-up in Haines, AK.It is a good thing we did not stop here on our way into Alaska, or we never would have seen the rest of the state. We will have been in Haines about 7 1/2 weeks by the time we leave on August 1st, and leaving will be sad to say the least. We will have to start our journey back to Massachusetts and back to reality.Thanks for the info you provided.

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Dennis_M_M
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Jul 15, 2013
We like Desert Trails in Tucson. Away from town and quiet, lots of activities but no pressure to participate, lots of good eating choices in Tucson and easy access. Add to that great weather in the winter and easy walking access to miles of hiking trails.
sdianel_-acct_c
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Jul 15, 2013
We also love Haines Alaska! One of our favorites. Are you at the Hitchup RV Park? We also had a 33' Sightseer. Had to eventually trade. Now have a diesel pusher. 33' Sightseer has a great floor plan! As for wintering, depends on if you want desert or mountains or near water and how warm you want to be. States that are popular are: AZ, TX, AL, FL. We like Hot Springs Arkansas. Mild winters (not warm), beautiful scenery. We found a beautiful new RV park in Freeport FL that is very rural and quiet and near enough to town that you can drive to restaurants. About 11 miles from the beach. It's called Live Oak Landing. Not as warm as south florida but we like it better.

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