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5 Best Free Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, California

5 Best Free Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, California

Last fall we went on a hot springs adventure through the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. We’ve rounded up the best free hot springs in Mammoth Lakes that are easily accessible. In other words, we were able to drive to them in Stan the Tan Van, a low-rider adventure mobile. Also, did I mention that all these amazing pools are free? Yeah, this is definitely our kind of budget travel place. Humans have been visiting hot springs for thousands…

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The Perfect Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary

The Perfect Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary

Where to stay, where to eat, and what to do on the Oregon coast in a week After Descending on Bend with a bunch of other rad van lifers and hanging with our amazing friends and family in Portland, we ended our time in Oregon by doing something we’ve long wanted to do—going on an epic Oregon coast road trip down HWY 101. Pin this post for later > Whether you’re a Pacific Northwest local or just visiting, a road…

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Our First Descend on Bend

Our First Descend on Bend

When we hit the road in Stan the Tan Van after our European travels, we realized something—this isn’t just a trip or a “gap year” for us anymore. This is how we live our life. I think that’s why we were so excited to attend Descend on Bend 2018. We were very interested in meeting more people in the vanlife community. Through social medial we know there’s a lot of folks out there, but since we’re all mobile we don’t…

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Fall in The Rockies

Fall in The Rockies

Phew! It’s been a busy 7 weeks since we hit the road again in Stan the Tan Van. You already know about hiking the Badlands or as Tom likes to call them, the Radlands (Instagram stories peeps, you know what I’m talking about). This week we’re sharing an update on exactly what we’ve been up to and announcing some changes to the blog. Pin this post for later > Fall in and Around the Rocky Mountains After spending time in…

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Badlands Hiking Trail Guide

Badlands Hiking Trail Guide

There is a hike for everyone at Badlands National Park. That’s right I’m saying it, “Get out of your car and take a hike!” No, seriously, while the drive through the park is amazing, Badlands is a place to hit the trail and kick up some dust. Whether you’re looking for a short hike on the boardwalk or a trek though towering spires and flat-topped buttes, this Badlands Hiking Trail Guide will help you find your perfect hike (or hikes)….

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How to Find Solitude in the National Parks this Summer

How to Find Solitude in the National Parks this Summer

We’re taking a little break from European posts this week to talk about something really important—how to get away from people. I don’t mean you should become a hermit and live in a van down by the river…oh wait…maybe I do? Kidding aside, if you’re planning to explore the national parks this summer, you likely don’t want to spend your vacation shuffling through a mob of sweaty visitors. Instead you’ll want to find solitude in the expansive vistas, quiet trails,…

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Utah Road Trip Itinerary – 2 Weeks in the Mighty 5 National Parks

Utah Road Trip Itinerary – 2 Weeks in the Mighty 5 National Parks

If you’re having déjà vu, (look we already picked up some French😉) you’re not alone. This two week Utah road trip itinerary is a combination of our one week eastern and western national park itineraries. We thought it’d be helpful to have all the details in one place and timeline recommendations for each destination. Plus, we’ve added more awesome things to do in each national park and new photos. If you have 2 weeks to travel around the stunning state…

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8 Incredible Things to do in Jaco, Costa Rica

8 Incredible Things to do in Jaco, Costa Rica

We recently got back from a trip to Jaco, Costa Rica. Since we started traveling last year, this is the first big “unplanned” destination we’ve visited. What I mean by “unplanned” is that just a few short months ago it wasn’t anywhere on our radar of 2018 travel destinations. Learning to Say “Yes” Last year our travels were mapped out ahead of time. We quickly discovered that we’d way overbooked and had to cut things out. Even after trimming down…

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Utah Road Trip Itinerary – 1 Week in Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Utah Road Trip Itinerary – 1 Week in Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Last month we published a one-week Utah road trip itinerary for Arches and Canyonlands. Today we’re thrilled to share a Zion and Bryce Canyon itinerary all about what to do in Utah’s western national parks. Zion is one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., for good reason. It’s a vibrant oasis of majestic cliffs, rumbling rivers, and lush vegetation in the middle of the desert. Bryce Canyon (which isn’t a canyon at all—but an amphitheater) is our…

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Mangroves and Manatees – What to do in Everglades National Park

Mangroves and Manatees – What to do in Everglades National Park

A couple of weeks ago we hit the road again with Stan the Tan Van. Our destination? The sunny Florida Everglades. We had high hopes of replenishing our vitamin D and diminishing our resemblance to a couple of pasty vampires. Even though on our first night, I came down with my second bought of flu this season (looks like there’s a flu shot in my future from now on), it felt so good to be back on the road again….

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