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Discover Perrot State Park: A Van Life Paradise in Wisconsin
Our recent van life trip took us to Wisconsin’s Perrot State Park, where the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers meet. The park is a beautiful blend of wooded bluffs, wildflower-covered meadows, and natural waterways, giving visitors broad choices on how to best experience it. We were there on our way to the Apostle Islands including Stockton… Read more
Discover What Makes Chimney Rock National Monument Special and Unique
Home and Spiritual Site of Ancestral Puebloan Indians Our van life adventure took us to Chimney Rock National Monument, a unique hidden gem near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Nestled at 7,600 feet, Chimney Rock’s iconic twin spires tower above anything else in the area, beckoning travelers to stop. For those seeking history and nature, this sacred… Read more
The Best Hike in Pagosa Springs is Fourmile Falls
Waterfalls, Wonder, and the Weminuche Wilderness It was our first time visiting Pagosa Springs and the national forests that surround the area. One day, when we hiked the Piedra River Trail, a friendly local tipped us off about the Fourmile Falls hike. He informed us that the hike through the Weminuche Wilderness to the falls… Read more
Colorado’s Most Vibrant Wildflower Trails in Crested Butte
How Colorado’s Mountain Blooms Transform a Mountainside After years of wandering from the lakes of Michigan to the jagged peaks of Montana, I like to think I’ve seen a wildflower or two. But nothing quite prepared me for the wildflower trails in Crested Butte, Colorado. Tucked in the Rockies, this small town transforms every summer… Read more
Part-Time Van Life: Why We Chose Balance Over Full-Time Travel
When we first bought our Sprinter van, we weren’t chasing the dream of full-time van life. We were chasing balance. At this stage of life, in our late 60s, we wanted more adventure without giving up the family dinners, pickleball games, and community connections that anchor us. That’s when we discovered the joy of part-time… Read more
Hiking Trails and History at Petit Jean State Park
Last October, we spent a couple of days at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas, a destination known for its natural beauty and folklore. It spans 3,471 acres on Petit Jean Mountain, with an interesting mix of forests, ravines, streams, and geological formations. The park is a outstanding venue for anyone who likes being outdoors.… Read more