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Lubec, Maine: Our First Taste of the Coast
When we crossed into Lubec, Maine, we didn’t know it at the time, but this small coastal town would become our first true introduction to the rugged beauty of the state’s shoreline and its fishing villages along the way. It was early September, the kind of day when the season hints at autumn but summer… Read more
Charming Fishing Villages on the Coast of Maine
Much of our time on our New England trip was spent visiting the many small fishing villages along the coast of Maine. We enjoyed these towns, the nearby islands, and the rocky beaches. We started our coastal trip up in Calais and completed our journey at the southwest tip of Maine near Salisbury Beach. The… Read more
Exploring Stockton Island: Trekking the Tombolo Trail
An Unforgettable Adventure in the Apostle Islands The northwest corner of Wisconsin is one of our favorite places to visit in the country. During our first visit to the Apostle Islands in 2019, we were blown away by the remarkable sea caves and the Northwoods landscapes, so we were excited to return. This time, we… Read more
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