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Lower Cathedral Wash Trail to the Colorado River
Some of our favorite adventures come from recommendations we get while traveling in Alice, our van. The Cathedral Wash Trail in Lee’s Ferry, Arizona is one of those hidden gems. It’s an unforgettable canyon hike we never would have discovered on our own. Lower Cathedral Wash offers a perfect blend of challenge, scenery, and pure… Read more
Explore the Unique Fiery Furnace Hike in Arches National Park
If you’re looking for one of the most unique and adventurous hikes in Arches National Park, the Fiery Furnace delivers an experience you won’t forget. This is not a typical trail. It’s a twisting, turning labyrinth of towering sandstone fins, narrow slots, hidden arches, and sudden, quiet chambers flooded with warm red light. Gail and… Read more
Caprock Canyon State Park Guide: Best Trails, Camping & Things To Do
Caprock Canyon State Park is one of Texas’s most rugged and underrated outdoor destinations; a place where red rock walls glow in the sun, bison roam freely across the prairie, and deep canyons carve through the landscape like something straight out of the American Southwest. When Gail and I visited, we expected a quiet state… Read more
Mount Yonah Trail is a Popular Hike
Mount Yonah is one of North Georgia’s most rewarding summit hikes — a steep, rocky climb that opens up to sweeping views across the Blue Ridge Mountains. We hiked the Mount Yonah Trail in May, and the timing couldn’t have been better. Cool mornings, low humidity, and clear skies made the granite overlooks feel even… Read more
How to Plan a Road Trip: Our Real-Life Van Life Checklist
Planning a road trip is one of our favorite parts of traveling. There’s the excitement of the unknown, the joy of building a new adventure, and the satisfaction of pulling out of the driveway knowing Alice is stocked, prepared, and ready for whatever the road brings. After more than a decade of exploring in our… Read more
Colorado National Monument Loop Trail: Wedding Canyon to Monument Canyon
Sometimes our best hiking recommendations come from local residents. In fact, that was exactly the case with our Colorado National Monument Loop Trail adventure. Wedding Canyon Trail to Monument Canyon Trail We hadn’t planned to stay in Grand Junction at all. But when a rock cracked our windshield on I-70, we found ourselves unexpectedly grounded… Read more