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From the Rainbow Bridge of this World To Eternity: We Love You, My Calico Sunshine
Pitta our calico sweetheart, it was just a subtle measure of our love that we journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge in Utah to honor your memory. A Soul so precious to us, our fuzzy treasure. You are my Sunshine, for eternity. And as with Vata, we loved you since forever....
DIY Van Repair is the Only Way to Go
Owning a van is undoubtedly a labor of love, it is a continuous cycle of van repairs and maintenance that is best done DIY. While vans symbolize adventure, freedom, and limitless possibilities, the reality often involves more than simply refueling and embarking on...
The Not Surprising Benefits of Being a Complete Nature-Obsessed Mom
As a mom, I couldn't have been prouder when my older daughter spoke in complete annoyance, "you're obsessed with nature." Pretty much any chance we get, we are exploring the wild and free. What I have come to realize is that the most precious and immeasurable benefit...
How to Let People Know Your Van is Pet Safe with Temperature Control Stickers for Your Windows
People assume that RVs have temperature control, or climate control, but they don't necessarily assume the same for vans. Especially depending on the conversion. Some vans resemble passenger vehicles, and some look like a high-end RV. Ours is a mix. So depending on...
The Best and Worst Ski Resorts for Families out West: Kids and Parents Approved
When it comes to skiing with kids, not all ski resorts out West are created equal, with one state that is a clear winner over them all. The Mormons were right. Utah, it is the promised land. For ski families that is. Park City Canyons Ski Resort on a sunny winter day...
Magic in the National Parks: The Real Enchanted Forests of the American West are in Northern California
Vast forests, stunning waterfalls, alpine temple mountains; the enchanted forests of Northern California invoke a state of wonder. I've talked in previous posts about living off-grid on Mount Shasta and life in the magnificent Cascades. Here I'll reiterate why the...
New and Improved Van Life with Kids and Pets
After years of experience, we are happy to share with you our new and improved website on mastering van life with kids and pets. I'm not one to boast, but I feel we can now unquestionably say we are an expert van life family. Having lived in the van as our sole home...
Yeti Hunt in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Wilderness
Follow us on a Yeti hunt on Mount Shasta; in the wilderness of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, anything is possible. Wayfind Kids Yeti Hunt Where legends come to life, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has hundreds of miles of untouched wild nature. So its...
Magic in the National Parks: Historical Missions of the Oregon Trail
The missions and forts of the Oregon Trail preserve the memory of the regions' settlement, which are now National Park Service sites. Much of the Oregon Trail is now located in the Pacific Northwest region. Magic in the National Parks: Historical Missions of the...
Finding Life and Freedom in the Great Reset
We are van lifers, so freedom is our forte. I'd like to muse how we will all define our life and freedom in the time of the Great Reset. What we will tell our descendants someday. We have the freedom to choose, and I think the era we are living in now demands we...
