Have you ever dreamed of living on the open road, experiencing new adventures, and waking up to a new view every day? If so, Vanlife might be the perfect lifestyle for you. Vanlife is a unique lifestyle that has gained popularity in recent years. It involves living in a van and traveling the world. The idea of living on the open road, experiencing new adventures, and waking up to a new view every day has drawn many people, especially millennials and Gen Zers.
Read MoreRoad Trip Essentials Often Overlooked
The excitement was at an all time high as we loaded the van for our road trip, but I had that feeling inside of me that I was forgetting something. Yet, I couldn’t put my finger on it. What could it be?
I checked my clothing list, everything was there. I checked my food list, yup, all here. I checked all my other lists, I had everything. Yet, I still had that gut feeling I was forgetting something. Without knowing what it was, I continued to load the van and we hit road. Putting miles between me and our home, I worried I would forget something.
Turns out I overlooked a few things!
Read MoreHow To Successfully Hike Upper Yosemite Falls
There are a lot of great reasons to hike to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls. From the trail, the views of Yosemite Falls are breath taking and the sound of the thundering flow humbles the soul. Halfway up the climb you get an amazing view of Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome in the distance.
Read MoreSearching For Flatwater To Kayak Along Highway 395
Stuck in a box, that feeling of being trapped. It's not a good place to be. So, how do you break free? Travel. But not just any type of travel. The type of travel that will get your heart pumping, move your body, and immerses yourself in nature for the sake of humbling your ego.
Read MoreExploring the Best Outdoor Adventures in Baja California
Last October, I received a phone call from Andrew Muse to be the Director of Photography for the fourth season of Tiny Home Adventures. I’ll be honest, I had never watched an episode of the series, but my interest was peaked by the location, potential adventures, and the client list we would intertwine throughout the series. So, after we chatted on the phone, I watched a few episodes and gave him a call back, “I’m in, it looks like fun.”
Read MoreGuide to Hiking Joffre Lakes
There are those “by happen stance” occasions that just happen to work out, this is one of them. Driving back to the lower 48 from Alaska, I needed to use the bathroom. So, while in British Columbia, Kristin and I stopped in a large parking lot with bathroom. This lot seemed to be in the middle of no where, but that didn’t surprise me as there are several random lots along the drive from Alaska to the lower 48. However, very few of those lots had swarms of people. So, I asked somebody, “Why are there so many people here?”
They laughed and said they were doing the prettiest hike to in all of British Columbia, Joffre Lakes.
Read MoreThe Complete Beginner Guide to Flatwater Kayaking
There's a tranquil beauty that comes with gliding across the still surface of a calm lake, river, or pond, surrounded by nature's serenity. If you've ever been captivated by the idea of exploring these peaceful waters up close, then you're in the right place. Welcome to our beginner's guide on how to embark on the exciting journey of flatwater kayaking.
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Beach Camping in Baja, Mexico
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a virtual tour of Baja's beachside wonders, covering everything you need to know for an unforgettable camping experience. From discovering the best RV and vanlife spots to ride the waves at world-class surfing destinations, ensuring your safety in this enchanting environment, and highlighting the fun-filled activities that shouldn't be missed, we've got you covered.
Read MoreHow to Find Overnight Parking During Van life
Finding overnight parking for van life takes some time to understand. Every city, county, and state have different laws that you need to understand. If you are moving around from place to place in your van, you will quickly realize the laws are not shown. So, to find places to sleep in your van on your van life journey, you need to understand what your options are for boon-docking. I hope these six options have painted a picture of what your options are for sleeping in your van.
Read MoreA Weekend Away from the City - A camping story
Living in a city is full of noise. Beeps, honks, sirens, birds, people… you name it, a city has a sound for that. Well, almost. What a city doesn’t have is a sound for silence. To seek that, we packed our backpacks, sleeping bags, a few meals, and headed out to the woods for a weekend get away.
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