by sprintermom | Mar 20, 2020 | Kids and Pets
We ended up living in the Stanford Hospital parking lot for a stint during the pandemic lock down. We managed to find beauty and magic despite the odd circumstance, it’s pandemic van life after all. There were two main concerns of living there full-time,...
by sprinterdad | Mar 15, 2020 | Tips and Stuff
Our new front double bunk system is the superior van sleeping system for big kids. It was a labor of love but well worth the effort. Van Life: Our New Front Double Bunk System How We Did It We’re stoked to have created the perfect sleeping system for kids, our...
by sprintermom | Jan 18, 2020 | Reflections
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 trips the past few months have ventured us into the redwoods, to the...
by sprintermom | Oct 20, 2019 | National Park Art, National Parks and Places
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 truly truly a little quaint region onto itself somewhat...
by sprintermom | Sep 8, 2019 | Kids and Pets
Converting a van to fit kids and pets requires much more consideration, and creativity, than a picturesque two-person build. I’ll detail the most important highlights for a bustling young family below. Van back doors open for fresh mountain air lazy summer days...
by sprintermom | Aug 29, 2019 | National Parks and Places
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, we didn’t skip a beat when it came to revisting all the...
by sprintermom | Aug 24, 2019 | National Park Art, National Parks and Places
The National Parks of the charming Upper Midwest region are where you’ll find living legends, sacred rocks, and mysterious caves. On our family adventure to catch some magic in the National Parks we also unpacked lots of First Nation People history and legend....
by sprintermom | Jul 14, 2019 | National Parks and Places
It was a complete accident that we ended up traveling Beartooth Pass out of Yellowstone’s Northeast into Red Lodge, Montana. Montana’s Highest Highway: All Hail to Beartooth Pass We wanted to find a quick route to head to the main highways leading into the...
by sprintermom | Jun 7, 2019 | Kids and Pets
If every corner of the world is creating their own dream, then the dream of Ashland nestled in the Rogue Valley, is a pretty lovely one. Ashland is a peaceful town filled with nourishing food and gatherings. It is artsy and nature-based. On its face, it’s a...
by sprintermom | Apr 24, 2019 | Kids and Pets
In November 2017 we rented an RV from Cruise America, and it was this experience that culminated into Van Life and beyond. Magic land at Emigrant Lake How the Van Life Adventure Began At the time, we were still exploring the possibility of buying a Tiny Home, with a...
