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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,…
The BEST things to do on Minnesota’s North Shore (Duluth to Grand Portage road trip)
Planning to visit Minnesota’s North Shore? We’re sharing everything you need to know before you go, plus all of the best stops from Duluth to Grand Portage! One of the BEST surprises during our travels in 2021 was Minnesota’s North Shore. We had heard incredible things about it beforehand from locals. But in our experience,…
Things to do in Pinedale, Wyoming (+ where to stay, when to visit, & more!)
Looking to head off the beaten path in Wyoming? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Pinedale, Wyoming, plus where to stay, our favorite places to eat, and more! After spending our first trip to Wyoming exploring the state’s incredible national parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone, for our second trip, we…
How to backpack to the Cirque of the Towers in Wyoming’s Wind River Range
Wyoming’s Wind River Range is one of the most gorgeous places we have visited in the United States. And in this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to backpack to the Cirque of the Towers, including where to start, what to expect, what to bring, and more! This past July (2021), we checked…
How to Make a 10 Essentials Kit for Hiking
In this guide we’re sharing how to make a 10 essentials kit for hiking, so you can stay safe while exploring outdoors. The 10 essentials are key to ensuring you stay safe while out adventuring. While 99% of adventures go smoothly, it’s always good to be prepared for the unexpected. In fact, some of our…
Our Must-Have Hiking & Outdoor Gear
It’s no secret that hiking is our favorite activity! From National Forests, to state parks, to National Parks, to even within a city, we love seeing places by foot and getting off the beaten path when we can to get deeper into nature. In fact, one year we even completed the 52 Hike Challenge, where…
Our camera gear for photography & Video
Since starting our YouTube channel back in the fall of 2018, a common question we get is “what gear are you using?” So in this blog post, we’re sharing our current photography and video gear, as well as what we used earlier on. Our gear has definitely changed over time, but anything listed on this…
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