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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,…
65+ Best Things to do in the Black Hills (Hikes, towns, food, & more!)
Visiting the Black Hills in South Dakota? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in the Black Hills including hikes, towns to visit, food to eat, where to stay, and more! During our South Dakota road trip this past summer, we spent 4 days exploring the Black Hills. While we had heard…
12 Fun Things to do in Badlands National Park + itineraries!
In this Badlands National Park guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting including where to stay, when to visit, our favorite hikes, and other things to do in Badlands National Park! After spending a few days exploring the Black Hills region of South Dakota, we continued our South Dakota Road Trip by…
The Best Things to Do in Custer State Park (+ where to stay & itineraries!)
Heading to Custer State Park in South Dakota? In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Custer State Park, including hikes, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and more! If we had to pick a favorite spot that we visited during our week-long road trip across South Dakota, it would be Custer State Park.…
How to hike the EPIC Highline Trail in Glacier National Park
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before hiking the Highline Trail at Glacier National Park. Including your route options, what to bring, our trail experience, and more! The Highline Trail is hands down one of the best hikes in the United States! Along this trail you’ll have epic views, icy blue…
Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park (The Best Stops!)
Heading to Glacier National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road, including the best stops, road rules, and more! Glacier National Park quickly became our favorite US National Park this past summer and a huge part of why we fell in love with it was driving…
The Ultimate 4 Day Glacier National Park Itinerary
Visiting Glacier National Park? We’re sharing the ultimate 4 day Glacier National Park itinerary, with different options to craft your perfect trip! Without a doubt, Glacier National Park is our favorite national park in the United States. The park’s rugged glacial peaks, bright blue lakes, scenic drives, raging waterfalls, and wildlife opportunities instantly won us…
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