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By Van Dogger
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
In this episode I’ll be sharing with you a 3D print solution that I’m using in the van, I’m also heading to Astoria and Cannon Beach where I retrace the Goonies' adventure, And make sure to stick around for Something Different as I enjoy a very unusual beer at the Fort George Brewery!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Episode Links:
Prusa 3D Printer: https://www.prusa3d.com/original-prusa-mini/
Flavel House Museum: https://astoriamuseums.org/explore/flavel-house-museum/
Oregon Film Museum (Jailhouse): https://astoriamuseums.org/explore/oregon-film-museum/
Lower Columbia Bowl: https://lcbowl.com/
Fort George Brewery: https://www.doublemountainbrewery.com/
*Harvest Hosts: http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/susanowens (get 15% off an annual membership with this link!)
contact: [email protected]
https://www.vandogger.com/
*Van Life Essentials:
Auto Pour-Over Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3aDovi8
Omnia Oven: https://amzn.to/3sonU9S
Renewable Mini Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/3dKc45R
Hot Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2Puh993
150LBS Rare Earth Magnets (with hooks): https://amzn.to/37Mn4w1
*Miscellaneous:
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar (standalone 1 episode): https://amzn.to/3cYjm5o
Hunt a Killer: The Moon Summit Mystery Complete Box Set (6 Episodes): https://amzn.to/3s1D70d
*Disclosure: The above are affiliate links and if purchased, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
In this episode, I’m organizing my storage area, trying to find a place for my bike inside the van and doing some deep spring cleaning in anticipation of a Van Tour! I’ll also take you NE from Jacksonville, OR through Salem and on to the East side of Mt. Hood to Tamanawas Falls, And make sure to stick around for Something Different as I enjoy some cleverly named refreshment at Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Episode Links:
Tamawanas Falls: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/tamanawas-falls-trail
Double Mountain Brewery: https://www.doublemountainbrewery.com/
*Harvest Hosts: http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/susanowens (get 15% off an annual membership with this link!)
contact: [email protected]
https://www.vandogger.com/
*Van Life Essentials:
Auto Pour-Over Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3aDovi8
Omnia Oven: https://amzn.to/3sonU9S
Renewable Mini Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/3dKc45R
Hot Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2Puh993
150LBS Rare Earth Magnets (with hooks): https://amzn.to/37Mn4w1
*Miscellaneous:
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar (standalone 1 episode): https://amzn.to/3cYjm5o
Hunt a Killer: The Moon Summit Mystery Complete Box Set (6 Episodes): https://amzn.to/3s1D70d
*Disclosure: The above are affiliate links and if purchased, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
In this episode I’m going to provide an update on my license plates (spoiler: they still haven’t arrived!), I’ll also take you on a trip Jacksonville now don’t get too excited, not Florida, but Jacksonville, OREGON, And make sure to stick around for Something Different as I explore the Jacksonville Historic Cemetery!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Episode Links:
Jacksonville Historic Cemetery: https://www.jacksonvilleor.us/151/Cemetery
Britt Fest: https://www.brittfest.org/
WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms): https://wwoofusa.org/
contact: [email protected]
*Van Life Essentials:
Auto Pour-Over Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3aDovi8
Omnia Oven: https://amzn.to/3sonU9S
Renewable Mini Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/3dKc45R
Hot Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2Puh993
150LBS Rare Earth Magnets (with hooks): https://amzn.to/37Mn4w1
*Miscellaneous:
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar (standalone 1 episode): https://amzn.to/3cYjm5o
Hunt a Killer: The Moon Summit Mystery Complete Box Set (6 Episodes): https://amzn.to/3s1D70d
*Harvest Hosts: http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/susanowens (get 15% off an annual membership with this link!)
*Disclosure: The above are affiliate links and if purchased, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
In this episode I’ll talk about my top 5 annoying things about boondocking, I’ll also take you on a trip to Southern Oregon where I work on an organic farm for the week And make sure to stick around for Something Different as I go golfing! Kinda..
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Episode Links:
WWOOF: https://wwoofusa.org/
*Harvest Hosts: http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/susanowens (get 15% off an annual membership with this link!)
contact: [email protected]
*Van Life Essentials:
Auto Pour-Over Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3aDovi8
Omnia Oven: https://amzn.to/3sonU9S
Renewable Mini Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/3dKc45R
Hot Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2Puh993
150LBS Rare Earth Magnets (with hooks): https://amzn.to/37Mn4w1
*Miscellaneous:
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar (standalone 1 episode): https://amzn.to/3cYjm5o
Hunt a Killer: The Moon Summit Mystery Complete Box Set (6 Episodes): https://amzn.to/3s1D70d
*Disclosure: The above are affiliate links and if purchased, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
In this episode I’ll talk about my trip to Bunk and Brew a hostel and van life mecca in Bend, OR. I’ll also take you on a trip to McCredie Hot Springs and ultimately to Crater Lake National Park. And make sure to stick around for Something Different as I visit an Alpaca Farm full of movie stars!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Episode Links:
Bunk and Brew: https://www.bunkandbrew.com/
Red Oak Farm (Alpacas): https://www.redoakfarmsalpacas.com/
contact: [email protected]
*Van Life Essentials:
Harvest Hosts: http://harvesthosts.refr.cc/susanowens
Auto Pour-Over Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3aDovi8
Omnia Oven: https://amzn.to/3sonU9S
Renewable Mini Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/3dKc45R
Hot Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2Puh993
150LBS Rare Earth Magnets (with hooks): https://amzn.to/37Mn4w1
*Miscellaneous:
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar (standalone 1 episode): https://amzn.to/3cYjm5o
Hunt a Killer: The Moon Summit Mystery Complete Box Set (6 Episodes): https://amzn.to/3s1D70d
*Disclosure: The above are affiliate links and if purchased, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
In this episode, I’ll tell you about how forgetting to close your cabinets before driving can be a big bummer. I'll also take you from Angel's Rest Trailhead in the Columbia Gorge into Hood River and finally solve a murder playing "Hunt a Killer: Death at the Dive Bar"!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
contact: [email protected]
Affiliate Links:
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar (standalone 1 episode): https://amzn.to/3cYjm5o
Hunt a Killer: The Moon Summit Mystery Complete Box Set (6 Episodes): https://amzn.to/3s1D70d
Auto Pour-Over Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/3aDovi8
Omnia Oven: https://amzn.to/3sonU9S
Renewable Mini Dehumidifier: https://amzn.to/3dKc45R
Hot Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2Puh993
150LBS Rare Earth Magnets (with hooks): https://amzn.to/37Mn4w1
*Disclosure: The above are affiliate links and if purchased, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest REGRETS about my van build, and I’m also heading up to the Mt. Hood Meadows for some snowboarding! Finally, since it's a holiday I'm celebrating by dying some Easter eggs and having some fun with some new decor!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
contact: [email protected]
In this episode, I’m sharing the top 10 things that I LOVE about my van, and I’m also heading back into Portland to take care of some business! Finally, since I’m in town I’m heading to the local pub to meet up with my friends social distance style after more than a year!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
contact: [email protected]
I had a bit of trouble finding a good place to sleep recently but that didn't stop me from exploring the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Units of Painted Hills, Sheep Rock and Clarno. Plus to even things out I had a fantastic stay at two other campgrounds!
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Specific YouTube videos:
Painted Hills: https://youtu.be/ZE5VE860RlI
Sheep Rock: https://youtu.be/qqXuEWwSbq4
contact: [email protected]
In this episode I’ll talk about getting the Samwise Vangee back on the road, I’ll also take you on a trip to Crooked River National Grasslands. And make sure to stick around as I hike Misery Ridge at Smith Rock State Park.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVugkF8HGXruPdjkA0aCKVw
Episode Links:
Smith Rock State Park: smithrock.com
Contact: [email protected]
The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.