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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,…
Hiking to Mount Pisgah in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Mount Pisgah is a popular hike in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom and we’re sharing everything you need to know to hike it, including the multiple routes, different overlooks, & more! After spending a little over a week exploring some of Vermont’s popular sights, like the quaint town of Stowe, hiking in the Green Mountains, and learning…
How to hike Mount Marcy, the highest point in New York (Day hike + backpacking routes)
Want to stand on the top of New York? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to hike Mount Marcy, the tallest peak in the state, including day hike and backpacking options. In January of 2019, we conquered our first ever state high point: Guadalupe Peak in Texas. And since then, we…
The Ultimate Guide to the US side of Niagara Falls (Things to do, where to stay, & MORE!)
Niagara Falls is a MUST visit in the United States! And in this guide we’re sharing the best things to do on the US side of Niagara Falls, plus where to stay, places to eat, and more! On our way to New England for the fall, we noticed that our route would be taking us…
Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (+ a one day itinerary!)
Visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting, plus the best things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Despite both of us visiting Cleveland, Ohio multiple times, we had only ever stuck to the city and had never been to Cuyahoga Valley National…
Hiking the Chapel Loop Trail at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Looking to go hiking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? In this guide we’re sharing how to hike the Chapel Loop Trail, which features waterfalls, painted rocks, blue water, and so much more! The top spot we wanted to visit while on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. For years we had seen photos…
Things to do in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Looking for things to do in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan? We’re sharing everything we loved about the park, when to visit, tips for the park, and more! While national parks get a lot of the love in the United States (including from us), there are thousands of state parks that make up…
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