Author Archives: Jay Moyes

Bryce is Nice

Bryce Canyon National Park was fantastic! It was my first time to this National Park and really enjoyed my visit. This was my 3rd National Park along my journey and by far the best. Great video of me hiking Bryce Canyon National Park! Of course Bryce was extremely photogenic. Not only did I get aContinue reading “Bryce is Nice”

Thunder Mountain

One thing that became very evident while I was on the road was weather. Yeah, weather happens! And when you’re living in a small space you become more vulnerable and aware to the elements outside. In this case I ended up waiting out 2 days of snow, sleet, and rain. I was feeling a bitContinue reading “Thunder Mountain”

Hurricane UT and Gooseberry Mesa

After my time in Little Creek Mesa, I made my way into the town of Hurricane Utah to spend some time with my dad. I was able to pull into his RV slip at the Willow Winds RV park and take advantage of the facilities. It was great to have laundry and showers right thereContinue reading “Hurricane UT and Gooseberry Mesa”

Little Creek Mesa

During my journey so far the Sun sets have been my most favorite part. Here I am enjoying one at my free camp right next to Little Creek Mesa trailhead just outside of Hurricane Utah. Enjoy this video with some great riding segments.  On my way from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon toContinue reading “Little Creek Mesa”

North Kaibab National Forest and the Arizona Trail

After leaving the  Zuni Mountains I had my sights set on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. While I was riding in the Zuni Mountains a couple that I had met on the trail recommended the Rainbow Ridge Trail that skirts along the edge of the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Doing someContinue reading “North Kaibab National Forest and the Arizona Trail”

Zuni Mountains

I had a lovely time camping in the Cibola National Forest outside of Gallup New Mexico. I had a good feeling about this area when I was planning my travels and knew about a 12 hour mountain bike race called the 12 hours of Enchanted Forest that was held each August. That always seemed intriguingContinue reading “Zuni Mountains”

Free camping on the rim of Mills Canyon, NM

Mills Canyon Vlog – Vanife I really enjoyed this campground. It is located in the Kiowa National Grasslands just an hour east of Raton NM. For a free campsite its pretty fancy. This one had level slips, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings and a grill. Also the site was very easy to get to.Continue reading “Free camping on the rim of Mills Canyon, NM”

Time to hit the Road!

For at least 10 years now I have been dreming about a new lifestyle and ways live more freely and minimally. I needed to wait for my son to graduate college and free up my final responsibilities. I had my son when I was 21 and that made my timeline in life very different thanContinue reading “Time to hit the Road!”

I bought a minivan and converted it into a camper!

My magical minivan! Beautiful free campsite outside of Buena Vista Colorado and the interior of my converted 2003 Honda Odyssey. Here is a picture of the van when I first got it. I am not sure when I exactly got the idea that I would convert a van but by the time February of 2017Continue reading “I bought a minivan and converted it into a camper!”