by sprintermom | Feb 14, 2024 | Featured, Kids and Pets, Reflections, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
Pitta our calico sweetheart, it was just a subtle measure of our love that we journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge in Utah to honor your memory. A Soul so precious to us, our fuzzy treasure. You are my Sunshine, for eternity. And as with Vata, we loved you since forever....
by sprintermom | Oct 26, 2021 | Kids and Pets, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
Family van life won’t ever be the same again. We’ve loved you since forever, our very best buddy, Vata Man, and we lost you on the way. Forever Vata Man in our Arms Tuxedo Cat Looking into Sunset I don’t know why I thought it would always be the...
by sprintermom | Oct 19, 2025 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Vans
Earlier this year, our wayfinding carried us through the desert heart of northern Arizona — from the wind-carved mesas of Pipe Spring to the volcanic ridges near Sunset Crater, winding our way toward Sedona’s red rock canyons. What began as a Junior Ranger adventure...
by sprintermom | Aug 31, 2025 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Vans
The Black Hills of South Dakota (Pahá Sápa in Lakota) are a landscape shaped by wind, time, and story. From the winding passageways of Jewel Cave, to the towering granite monuments of Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills reveal a world rich in history,...
by sprintermom | Jul 31, 2025 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Vans
Summer brought us on our most out-of-this-world adventure yet: an Alien Junior Ranger journey across the Southwest! From ancient pueblos, mysterious ruins and desert skies, we explored National Parks with one eye on nature and one eye on the cosmos. We immersed...
by sprintermom | May 31, 2025 | Kids and Pets, National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
Lavender Springtime Blossoms Springtime is always one of the most magical seasons in the National Parks. Blossoms start to open, wildlife is active, and every Junior Ranger badge feels like an adventure. This year, we planned our Van Life National Park exploration...
by sprintermom | Dec 31, 2024 | Kids and Pets, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
And a Happy Christmas to All! Each year, we trade our modern world for a stroll back in time, to The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. After loading the van with Victorian wear, we hop in and head to the Cow Palace, home to the best Victorian Christmas celebration in the...
by sprintermom | Aug 31, 2024 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
Onward bound on our Great Lakes adventure! From Ontario to the heart of the Midwest and into the East, our journey wove together lakeshores, battlefields, historic homes, and memorials — each offering lessons in nature, history, and resilience. Along the way, we...
by sprintermom | Jul 31, 2024 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
Spring is a season of awakening in the Great Lakes region. Rivers thaw, forests glow with new green, and the air is alive with birdsong. On this adventure, we traced history, culture, and wilderness across the Upper Midwest, earning Junior Ranger badges along the way....
by sprintermom | Jun 30, 2024 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans
Every adventure tells a story, and this one felt like crossing eras of the Earth itself, deep into the Cascade Range. This is where ancient forces shaped the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, from the fossilized remains of ancient worlds to the fiery hearts of...
by sprintermom | Jul 14, 2023 | Featured, Tips and Stuff
Owning a van is undoubtedly a labor of love, it is a continuous cycle of van repairs and maintenance that is best done DIY. While vans symbolize adventure, freedom, and limitless possibilities, the reality often involves more than simply refueling and embarking on...
