A boomer struggled on $1,764 monthly in Social Security until she moved into a trailer to work at America's parks: 'It literally saved me'

Lisa Williams, a 64-year-old former housekeeper, has traveled the country since 2022, "work camping" in national and state parks.

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• Lisa Williams battled housing insecurity before she began "work camping" in national and state parks.
• Many parks offer seasonal employees and volunteers free RV hookups.
• Homelessness among seniors is rising, with many living in vehicles due to high housing costs.

Lisa Williams and her husband had dreamed of traveling the US in an RV when they retired.