Freedom, Oklahoma

There is no better way to see what you're made of and test your outdoor skills than in the backcountry and - this part is up for debate - there is no better place to explore the backcountry than the West Coast. Between California, Oregon, and Washington, the amount of jaw-dropping wilderness is e...

The Grand Circle is located in the Four Corners region of the US and covers most of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and a small bit of Nevada. All of this region is gorgeous and worth a visit, but the many National Parks that are in this region are some of the most visited and some of the mo...

If you have ever thought that traveling the country is just too expensive and therefore have never done it you are completely wrong. No matter where you live going on a road trip is a must. A road trip can help you get the most out of the trip and to see the most of the country whatever part you ...

Let’s be honest, if you're on social media you have undoubtedly seen #vanlife trending or started following people who seem to travel to an uncountable number of exotic places. They tell you how they get paid more than you probably make at your 9-5 and that you can do the same. You think to yours...

As full time vanlifers we’re always looking for ways to cut costs and save money because the more you save, the more you can put back into your travels to go further! Here are 8 ways that we've found to save while on the road: 1. Avoid Paying for Camping Paying for camping every night adds up......

With the presence of social media and technology at the fingertips of just about everyone these days, getting outside is more appealing than ever. Finding people to get outside with is not always easy though. We've all had a friend or two who always flakes at the last second, or you're new to an ...

No matter how much planning takes place, we never know what tomorrow holds, or what lies between us and our destination. That, I think, is the mystery we seek to solve every time we say “yes” to adventure and hit the road. When a friend of mine from high school asked me to watch his van for him w...

At the beginning of April when everyone seemed to fall through on plans, I decided to go explore alone. I hadn't ever done a trip of this size on my own, driving from Los Angeles to Bellingham, Washington (30 minutes from the Canadian border).  One night in Yosemite, I made up songs to let the ...

This mysterious land of enchantment—the American Southwest—is a siren song seducing many an explorer, writer, poet, artist and even those seeking healing of the metaphysical kind. It’s an indescribable allure that promises those of a curious nature to provide endless fascination. For those suffer...

I work in a dull office. In the break room we have a TV mounted on the wall that's constantly displaying one of those screensaver slideshows of mountains and lakes. Lately I've been lingering on my breaks. I find myself receiving much more nourishment from the images on screen than I get from the...

My number one reason for taking a road trip no matter your destination is to meet new people and have experiences you never realized were there or were possible. I have been taking road trips most of my life starting when I was 8 and everywhere that I go I always learn new things about what life ...

With a short 6 days to spare, we decided to grab an Escape Campervan and drive the Atlantic Coast from Miami to New York. Here's a few handy tips and tricks to dive in, drink up the culture and create a memorable trip on a budget. 1. Take the long road While I-95 is clearly the fasted and most e...

Having driven solo across the country a few times, I was stoked for another opportunity to explore new frontiers and find my unknown. The last two southern highways were on my list and I checked them off on this trip to Austin for SXSW and back. Every place I saw, I saw for the first time. If you...

Billions of dollars are pumped into the building and maintenance (and marketing) of big plastic theme parks, when the greatest theme park of all is right outside the door: the natural world. And ironically, few natural landscapes have such an intensity and diversity about them as the home of the ...

The new SpotX has many features that are easy to use and great to have for any kind of trip you are going on. Whether you are backpacking 1000 miles, occasionally day hiking, or even just going on a road trip, the new SpotX is an essential companion to bring along.  The SpotX includes an array of...

Camping is always a great time, even if the surroundings aren't exactly stunning. But there's something special about waking up with the sun and witnessing a perfectly calm lake in the early morning light. The best way to get a front row seat to one of nature's greatest shows is by camping lakesi...