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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,…
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Castle Trail in Badlands National Park
This guide about hiking the Castle Trail in Badlands National Park is a guest post by Sarah and Matt, of Two Outliers, an adventure travel and photography blog dedicated to helping you plan your next adventure! Across the prairie, a bighorn sheep stands on the edge of a cliff of striped rock, the sun glowing…
The BEST things to do in Portland, Maine (+ a two day itinerary option!)
Portland, Maine is one of our favorite cities in the United States and in this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Portland, Maine, plus a two day itinerary! For our final stop on our big month long New England road trip we headed to Portland, Maine, which is a city we had…
How to hike the Precipice Trail at Acadia National Park
The Precipice Trail is said to be the most challenging trail at Acadia National Park and in this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before hiking it! The most exhilarating hiking experience we had at Acadia National Park was the Precipice Trail. With iron rungs, drop offs, climbing, and many other fun features,…
7+ Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
Trying to figure out which trails to hike in Acadia National Park? In this guide we’re sharing our favorite hikes in Acadia National Park, ranging from easy to challenging. With coastal views, forests, lakes, and mountains, Acadia National Park is a hiker’s dream, offering views of all four types of scenery in almost every single…
How to see sunrise at Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
Want to see the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain? We’re sharing everything you need to know for this beautiful and must-do experience at Acadia National Park. One of the most iconic experiences to have at Acadia National Park is seeing the sunrise from the top of Cadillac Mountain. As sunrise lovers, we knew that we HAD…
11+ Best Things to do in Acadia National Park
In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Acadia National Park, plus where to stay and more! Acadia National Park has been at the top of our “want to visit” national parks list for YEARS! The park combines all of our favorite scenery including coastal views, forests, lakes, and mountains into one…
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