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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 Peek-A-Boo and Spooky Slot Canyons (everything you need to know!)
Want to go on the ULTIMATE adventure in Southern Utah? Look no further than the narrow and adventurous Peek-A-Boo and Spooky slot canyons! In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before attempting this hike. By far one of our favorite adventures during our time in Southern Utah was hiking (or should we…
Hiking to Lower Calf Creek Falls in Southern Utah (Trail info + tips!)
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls, a popular hike in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. During our two months “living” in Utah in our van, we saw many beautiful sights. Including tons of canyons and slot canyons, epic rock formations, arches, and…
Hiking the Fairyland Loop Trail at Bryce Canyon National Park
Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park? In this guide we’re giving all the details about one of our favorite hikes in the park, the Fairyland Loop Trail, including mileage, route options, and more! We have visited Bryce Canyon National Park twice now and despite loving to experience new trails if we revisit a place, we have…
How to hike to Kanarra Falls near Zion National Park (Permits, what to bring, & more!)
Looking for an alternative to the Narrows? Kanarra Falls, a smaller version of the iconic hike, with just as much adventure to be had. In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before you go, including getting permits, what to expect, and more! During our first visit to Zion National Park we hiked…
Hiking the Narrows at Zion National Park (Everything you need to know!)
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know about hiking the Narrows, one of the most unique and fun adventures in Zion National Park! During our May 2018 visit to Zion National Park, the #1 thing we wanted to do was hike the Narrows. How often do you get to hike through water…
How to hike to Observation Point at Zion National Park (the BEST view of Zion!)
Looking for the best view at Zion National Park? Look no further than the Observation Point! In this guide we are sharing tips, route suggestions, and all the need to know information to reach Observation Point, the less scary and less busy alternative to Angels Landing. During our first visit to Zion National Park (May…
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