In this episode we take a break from National Parks and talk about why we bought a van and how it radically changed the way we travel. We tell some fun stories of late night encounters in the van and explain why we think van life is more of a west coast dream.

In this episode we take a break from National Parks and talk about why we bought a van and how it radically changed the way we travel. We tell some fun stories of late night encounters in the van and explain why we think van life is more of a west coast dream.

Little rainy day get away to ZION National Park! Join us as we talk about our #1 National Park Experience. We cover 1,000 ft drop offs, rive water hikes, and Hidden Canyons!

Glacier is a park like none other, the mountains and lakes that frame this park will leave you breathless!

The elusive Mt. Denali showed herself to us as we set up our tent in Denali National Park. This park was vast and full of wildlife. Nothing like a good Alaskan landscape to make you feel alive!

The majestic mountain range of the Teton's had us in awe! We share our favorite views of the mountains and a story of a run in with a mama grizzly and her babies.  Add this one to your bucket list!

We tell how we got to experience the best parts of Yellowstone without anyone else around. Also find out what Theresa's all time favorite waterfall is. A couple details that we missed in the podcast are: Steamboat Geyser is known to go off every 3 days to 50 years. 2019 was a record breaking year for eruptions for Steamboat adding up to 47 times. Also the hike behind Grand prismatic Spring is called Grand Prismatic Spring overlook trail. 

We travel to Alaska in this episode as we talk about America's largest National Park. We tell our backpacking story of eating breakfast with the bears and signing to keep the bears away.  

Maine in fall is the best! We tell stories of our time in Acadia and explain why sleeping in a van can set you up for success.

We share some pro-tips for this park and some of our favorite arches. Also we say why you will enjoy this park if you are from Wisconsin!