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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 Corona Arch Trail in Moab
Want to hike the Corona Arch Trail in Moab? In this guide we share everything you need to know before hitting the trail, including when to hike, unique features, and our experience! While our two months in Southern Utah were mostly focused on visiting the Mighty 5 national parks, some of our favorite memories were…
The 15+ BEST things to do in Moab, Utah
Want to experience Utah’s ultimate outdoor getaway? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Moab, Utah, including dog friendly hikes, national parks, delicious food to eat, where to stay, and more! With two national parks, unique arches, deep canyons, endless trails (including many dog friendly!), plus exhilarating activities, like mountain biking,…
15+ BEST things to do in Arches National Park (+ top tips)
Looking for the best things to do in Arches National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting Arches National Park, including the best hikes, where to stay, tips for the area, and more! For the final stop on our two month Southern Utah road trip, we visited one of…
The Best Things to do in the Needles District at Canyonlands National Park
Heading to the Needles District at Canyonlands National Park? In this guide we’re sharing all the best things to do in the Needles, plus where to stay, tips for the area, and more! One of our final stops during our 2 month Southern Utah road trip was the Needles District at Canyonlands National Park. When…
25 Things to do at Island in the Sky at Canyonlands
Heading to Island in the Sky at Canyonlands National Parks? In this guide we’re sharing all the best things to do at Island in the Sky, where to stay, and more! Despite driving through Moab, Utah a handful of times when going to and from Texas, we had never visited Canyonlands National Park, or its…
20 Best Things to Do at Capitol Reef National Park
Whether you have one day or multiple days at Capitol Reef National Park, this guide shares the best things to do at Capitol Reef National Park! During our Southern Utah road trip, our biggest goal was to visit all five of the Utah National Parks, nicknamed the Mighty Five. While we had been to Zion…
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