Trip reports, national park guides, and van life stories from the open road.
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by sprintermom|Oct 1, 2022
The missions and forts of the Oregon Trail preserve the memory of the regions' settlement, which are now National Park Service sites. Much of the Oregon Trail is now located in the Pacific Northwest r...
by sprintermom|Sep 1, 2022
We are van lifers, so freedom is our forte. I'd like to muse how we will all define our life and freedom in the time of the Great Reset. What we will tell our descendants someday. We have the freedom ...
by sprintermom|Aug 17, 2020
Nothing says a great road trip like the ultimate van rescue operation. A great road trip is all about the unexpected adventures and memorable experiences encountered on the way. Thanks to the heroic e...
by sprintermom|Jan 18, 2020
It feels like forever since I last posted. I wanted to throw out it out there, Van Life is the best life. We have had quite a ride these past few months. But the best ride is always in the van. Van tr...
by sprintermom|Oct 20, 2019
This summer we didn't wander far, instead we discovered all the local magic in the National Parks of serene Southern Oregon. Wizard Island at Crater Lake on a clear skies day in Southern Oregon It's t...
by sprintermom|Aug 29, 2019
Anyone who has visited knows Monterey Bay is pretty special, where sparkling tides meet rocky shorelines rich with colorful sea glass. Where abundant aquatic life plays in the sun. On this recent trip...
by sprintermom|Apr 8, 2019
It's true, Santa Cruz isn't sunny all the time, but is a great place to find sandy beaches, magical redwoods, easy food, and good kid fun. Van Life in the Sunny Santa Cruz Region Santa Cruz Has Any Ki...
by sprintermom|Apr 8, 2019
Our rustic van conversion by Pata Vans was the best way to start the Van Life adventure, simple, natural, and feels like home. Finding the Right Van Conversion It can only be a stroke of luck that hap...
