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Our Van Conversion Cost, Tour, & Mistakes
In this post we’re sharing our van conversion cost, plus all of the items we used, the mistakes we made, and so much more! WE DID IT!!!! After almost 7 months of blood (not much thankfully!), sweat (the Texas heat is no joke!), and many tears (mostly Kathryn lol), we FINISHED OUR VAN CONVERSION! And…
6 upgrades to our van conversion (after 3+ years of van life)
In this post we are sharing upgrades we made to our van conversion after 3+ years of van life. After over 3 years of almost full time van life in our van Brisket, we’ve made some upgrades! Back in 2019, we bought a 2019 170 WB Mercedes Sprinter van and spent 7 months converting it…
Our must-have items for van life
We lived in our self-converted Sprinter van for over 6 years, and over time we’ve learned a lot about what items are truly helpful to have while on the road and in our smaller space. And in this post we are sharing our must-have items for van life, ranging from daily used items in the…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park? In this detailed guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before you visit, the best things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park, sample itineraries, and more! Back in 2017 we visited Rocky Mountain National Park for the first time while on a 4 day Colorado road trip, which…
The ULTIMATE Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary (10 days)
Hoping to explore Utah’s national parks? In this guide we’re sharing a detailed itinerary for a 10 day Utah national parks road trip! With red rocks, canyons, rivers, hoodoos, arches, and so many other mind blowing natural features, Southern Utah is a GEM in the United States. You could spend a lifetime in just the…
Van Life FAQs: Our van, logistics, daily routine, & more!
Interested in van life? In this blog we’re sharing the questions we get asked the most about van life, from why we chose our van, our build, logistics, our daily routine, and more! On January 25, 2019, we took a huge leap of faith and bought an empty cargo Sprinter van to turn into a…
3 Days in Seattle Itinerary: Local’s Guide
Heading to Seattle? Our 3 days in Seattle itinerary + guide is full of must-see attractions, coffee shops, and restaurants, perfect for first-timers to Seattle (or Seattleites looking for ideas for their next weekend adventure). We first visited Seattle in 2014 and fell madly in love with the city. It truly has everything–tons of parks,…
How to hike the Portage Pass Trail in Whittier, Alaska
Want to see one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers? In this guide we’re sharing how to hike the Portage Pass Trail in Whittier, Alaska. What if you could combine a railroad tunnel, glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, and water views into one hiking experience? Meet the Portage Pass Trail in Whittier, Alaska. The Portage Pass Trail was…
8 EPIC things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska
In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park, plus everything you need to know to visit the park! In the summer of 2022 we spent 2.5 incredible months in Alaska and were lucky enough to visit three of the state’s national parks. And by far our favorite was…
Hiking the Harding Icefield Trail at Kenai Fjords National Park
Looking to hike the Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know and what to expect on this bucket list hike! Kenai Fjords National Park was hands down our favorite national park out of the three we visited in Alaska and a big reason why…
How to experience the Exit Glacier Hike in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park
Planning to visit Kenai Fjords National Park? In this guide we’re sharing how to experience the Exit Glacier hike! One of the things we loved the most about Alaska were the glaciers. These thick masses of ice are absolutely mind blowing to witness and a true testament to how wild nature can be. While we…
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How to visit Grewingk Glacier Lake at Kachemak Bay State Park (Day Hike AND Backpacking!)
Want to visit Grewingk Glacier Lake at Kachemak Bay State Park? We’re sharing everything you need to know! One of our big goals for our time in Alaska was to backpack! We have backpacked many times, including in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, New York’s Adirondacks, and Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains, and while we love a good…
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