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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,…
A Weekend in Little Rock, Arkansas Itinerary (Where to stay, things to do, & more!)
This weekend in Little Rock guide is full of the best things to do in Little Rock, Arkansas if you only have two days, including food, historical sights, hikes, and more! With tons of nature, great local restaurants and businesses, and a less busy feel, Arkansas is truly a hidden gem in the United States.…
Hiking the Whitaker Point Trail to Hawksbill Crag in Arkansas
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before hiking the Whitaker Point Trail to Hawksbill Crag in Arkansas, including trail stats, what to bring, and more! If you Google “top hikes in Arkansas,” there is about a 99.9% chance you’ll see Whitaker Point towards the top of the list. The trail ranks…
Hiking the Goat Trail to Big Bluff in the Buffalo National River (Arkansas)
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before hiking the Goat Trail to Big Bluff in the Buffalo National River, including trail stats, what to bring, and more! Despite living in Texas for the majority of our lives, we never visited Arkansas and boy, were we missing out! After some of our…
Visiting Gateway Arch National Park: 10 Best Things to do in and near the Park!
In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, including the best things to do at the Gateway Arch, plus info about the arch! This past fall we visited St. Louis for the first time and although we only had one day to explore, we…
7 Day West Virginia Road Trip Itinerary: New River Gorge, Canaan Valley, Spruce Knob, & more!
Going on a West Virginia road trip? In this guide we’re sharing a West Virginia road trip itinerary, plus where to stay, when to visit, and more! Until a few months ago, we didn’t know much about West Virginia. And it wasn’t really on our radar of places to visit. But after our plans to…
Visiting Canaan Valley in West Virginia: Blackwater Falls, Small Towns, Dolly Sods, & More!
We’re sharing where to stay plus the best things to do in Canaan Valley in West Virginia, such as Blackwater Falls, the small towns of Davis and Thomas, the Dolly Sods, and more! This past fall we visited West Virginia for the first time. One of our first stops was the Canaan Valley to explore…
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