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I Saw The Light
Do you know how much the aurora borealis weighs? Not much… because it’s pretty light. Ha ha. This post is dedicated to those breathtaking northern lights — the ones that made the long Alaska nights feel like something out of a dream.All of these pictures are mine, and the best ones were taken at Raft…
The End of a Wild Alaskan Summer
August had a different feel to it… like the season itself was exhaling. The long golden evenings were starting to slip away, replaced by a subtle crispness in the air that you could feel in your lungs first thing in the morning. The light changed too… softer, shorter, a quiet reminder that summer in Alaska…
Trouble In Paradise
It was a perfect afternoon at raft camp… clear skies, warm air, the kind of day where everything just feels right. I was out on the airstrip messing around with this old boomerang I had found on campus. It was weathered, warped, and honestly didn’t work very well… but I was determined to catch it.…
Castner Ice Cave
We finally had some time off, and instead of me sitting around camp, I decided to go explore deeper into the Alaskan interior with friends. So me, Adelaide, Christina, and Bearshark piled in and made the drive about two hours east of Fairbanks, heading out toward the small, rugged area of Delta Junction. Our destination……
Getting Wild At The Wildest Place On The Planet!
June in Alaska is something else… the days stretch longer, the sun lingers forever and everything feels like it’s turning up a notch. I’ve made so many new friends that it feels like we’re all part of one giant, wild Alaskan family. Every night is a party. In the cook shack, the place where everyone…
That Thing That Changes Your Life Forever….Alaska!
Flying from Anchorage up to Fairbanks… this was the moment it really started to sink in. You look out the window and it’s just… white. Endless white. Not like the Rockies, not like anything I’d seen before. This is the Alaska Range stretched out below you, completely buried in snow and ice, like the land…
Slot Canyons and Calf Creek Falls
There are places in the desert that feel open and endless… and then there are places that pull you in close. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument does both better than anywhere I’ve been. It’s probably my favorite stretch of Utah… not because it’s the biggest or the most famous, but because it feels like you have…
Minivan Camper No Build Sleep and Chair System | Long Term Review
I have been on the road long enough to put my sleep system to the test. Finding the right sleep system for my for my Honda Odyssey Minivan Camper build took some trial and error. Amazon links: Millard Tri-Fold Mattress (Blue Cover, Twin XL, 4.5 ” Foam) Millard Tri-Fold Mattress (Plain Cover, Twin XL, 6-7″…
One of the most incredible places I have ever visited
In the depths of the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument is home to the most incredible hoodoos I have ever laid my eyes on. Being highly difficult to access, I had to drive deep into the desert backcountry, bike 10 miles, then hike several more to view these jaw dropping wonders of nature. I’ll let…
Little Van in Big Places | Page AZ
After being static in Prescott for a couple weeks I was excited to get on the road and have some action. I was feeling my groove and my Van was driving fantastic. I highly recommend this Bencmark Maps Atlas regardless of what state you’re in. And the Non-Technical Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau…
Grand Caravan Minivan Camper Build! – Prescott Arizona
After and Amazing time in Southern Arizona spring is around the corner and it was time to make my way north. My first stop was to the town of Prescott Arizona to visit my friend Dace and his Mom Chris. Dace is working on his Grand Caravan camper conversion and I was here to help…
Botanical Gardens, Mountain Biking, and a Bike Thief – Tucson AZ
Tucson is my favorite big city in Arizona. I love the comforting weather, 360 degree mountain views, easy access to free camping, and it’s big city amenities like Costco and In and Out Burger. It also comes with its problems too. I decided to stealth camp in the city the night before a shuttle ride…
In Depth Tour of my Minivan Camper Odie
I love to show off my self built Minivan Camper that I have affectionately named Odie (short for Odyssey). This video will give you a comprehensive look at the build. You can also read about the build process and see behind the scenes photos in this blog post here. ARB Side Room and Awning Review…
Land of the Giant Cacti, Ajo Arizona
I have really been enjoying my campsite in Ajo Arizona. Ajo is an old copper mining town that hasn’t come back to life after the mine closed in 1985. Ajo is truly in the middle of nowhere about 120 miles from Tucson, 100 miles from Phoenix and 100 miles from Yuma. I have been fascinated…
Review – How I Shower in a Minivan
Really its an outdoor shower setup that will work for just about any camper. My simple outdoor shower setup consists of the following items all availalble on Amazon without breaking your budget. I hope this helps give you some ideas on what might work for you. YouTube video tour HERE -Pop up Shower Stall -Rechargeable…
Vanlife is the Best Life – Vanlife and Mountain Biking Sedona AZ
After my job wrapped up in Telluride, I was ready to get back to the desert and seek warmer weather. I was checking the weather forecast and New Mexico was starting to get cold. I took a look at Sedona and their weather looked great. Sunny and mid 60s each day. I have never been…
Troubles on the Road – Vanlife in New Mexico
After a long and wonderfull 3 months in the Colorado Mountains it was time to make my way back to Colorado Springs and visit my friends and family back home. I also needed to get some work done to my van. My check engine light turned on after I left Silverton and wanted to get…
Mineral Creek Road – Vanlife in Silverton CO
Full relaxation in my ARB Deluxe Room. Truthfully this is how I spent most of my time here. I didn’t have neighbors close by but 4×4 traffic would pass by me regularly. Often I would get a thumb’s up on my setup. I love that. When this room is set up I use it for…
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