"Even the smallest mountains can hide the most breathtaking views" Waterfalls aren't the only thing Oregon is well known for. The various hot springs throughout the state are also a major attention grabber, at least for me they are. After our hot spring extravaganzas in Colorado and Utah, I was on the hunt for more.… Continue reading Back to Back Favorites in Oregon
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Visiting the Deepest Lake in the US
Crater Lake National Park Building out the van in the span of a few weeks and making our first renovation on the road not even a few hours after we had left was foreshadowing for all the little adjustments we didn't know our adventure mobile needed. What better way to figure out the ins and… Continue reading Visiting the Deepest Lake in the US
Avenue of the Giants
Redwood National Park We woke up to an interesting view with the ocean on one side of the van and llamas on the other. The turnout we slept at became pretty popular overnight and we were greeted with a trailer containing two llamas that had pulled over for a rest. The driver had brought the… Continue reading Avenue of the Giants
Driving up Highway 1
"swim the sea, drink the wild air" - Emerson We started our day by waking up with an oceanic view. Apparently California just gives off some type of beach vibe because this day was yet another hunt for the perfect spot. Mind you this was May 25th, so still not the best weather to be… Continue reading Driving up Highway 1
Cali Beaches and Tidefalls
Alamere Falls The next morning Michael and I instantly got moving. As always, we didn't have much of a plan but we did want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. After thinking about a few different options, we decided to not actually cross the bridge since we would have to backtrack to get to it… Continue reading Cali Beaches and Tidefalls
Adventuring Around the San Fransisco Bay Area
Little Yosemite & Mt Diablo After our eventful time in Yosemite National Park the previous day (which you can read about here) we kept with the name theme and headed towards a place called Little Yosemite. The drive to our destination reminded me of what I used to hear about California and its rolling hills,… Continue reading Adventuring Around the San Fransisco Bay Area
Crossing Through the Valley of Yosemite
Yosemite Valley If there's one thing I've learned to be true of the popular National Parks, it's that parking can be pretty tricky. Yosemite is definitely one of the bigger, if not biggest, named parks and it sure shows. We arrived at the visitor center (after our second attempt at entering the park-check out my… Continue reading Crossing Through the Valley of Yosemite
A Snowy Lake Tahoe and Off to Yosemite!
"In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect" Once we got up and moving, it was time for us to head into California. Michael and I wanted to go to Lake Tahoe since we both have heard great things about it. I'm sure it truly is a beautiful sight to see, but we'll get… Continue reading A Snowy Lake Tahoe and Off to Yosemite!
Journey from Utah to Nevada: Hot Springs and Goodbyes
"Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are our gardeners" Our time with John was coming to an end as we woke up the next day and headed back up through Utah. Once we dropped him off at his truck in Beaver, we started following him even further north. That is until we… Continue reading Journey from Utah to Nevada: Hot Springs and Goodbyes
A Day at Zion and a Taste of Bryce Canyon
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks" - John Muir There was no hesitation once we woke up to head into Zion National Park. Driving in (not so early in the morning) we somehow managed to get a parking spot near the visitor center. Once we got our passports stamped… Continue reading A Day at Zion and a Taste of Bryce Canyon
Where We Roam 