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Zebra Slot Canyon Utah: What to Know Before Hiking This Striped Slot Canyon
Few slot canyon hikes in Utah are as instantly recognizable as Zebra Slot Canyon. Located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante region near Escalante, this short desert hike is known for its striped sandstone walls, narrow squeezes, and one of the most photogenic slot canyon corridors in the Southwest. If you’re wondering where Zebra Slot Canyon is,… Read more
Buckskin Gulch Slot Canyon: Hiking from Wire Pass
Buckskin Gulch wasn’t even on our original Utah plans. A local mentioned it to us while we were on the road, and that simple recommendation led to one of the most unforgettable hikes of the entire trip. From the moment we stepped into the narrow canyon walls, we knew this was going to be something… Read more
RV Air Conditioner Not Turning On? 7 Things to Check Before Calling for Service
Yesterday we ran into a problem that can make any van traveler sweat — literally. We were parked in our 2015 Winnebago ERA, relaxing in Alice, when we turned on the rooftop air conditioner to cool things down. The unit had worked fine earlier, but this time… nothing happened. No fan.No compressor.Not even a hum.… Read more
Where to See Elk in Arkansas: Boxley Valley Near Ponca
Boxley Valley near Ponca is the best place in Arkansas for elk viewing, and visitors regularly see the herd grazing in the open fields along Highway 43. The Ponca and Boxley Valley area sits in the heart of the Buffalo National River region, a place known for dramatic bluffs, hidden waterfalls, and some of the… Read more
Van Life and Marriage: How Traveling Together Strengthened Us
Two People. One Small Space. When Gail and I first started traveling in a van, we didn’t talk about how it might affect our marriage. We talked about hikes and all the places we still wanted to go.About sunsets on quiet beaches and waterfalls tucked into mountain canyons.We discussed where to park for the night… Read more
Dukes Creek Falls: A Scenic Staircase Hike in North Georgia
The Dukes Creek Falls Trail is one of North Georgia’s most accessible waterfall hikes and one of the most scenic for the effort. Located just outside Helen in the Chattahoochee National Forest, this short out-and-back trail leads to a series of observation decks overlooking Dukes Creek Falls as it drops through a steep, forested ravine.… Read more