Van Tales: Vanlife Stories from the Road

Van Tales: Vanlife Stories from the Road

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Van Tales: Vanlife Stories from the Road episodes

  • A 3D Print for the Van, A Goonies Roadtrip and Fort George Brewing in Astoria!

    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.

    13 min
  • A Little Van Organization, Tamanawas Falls, Double Mountain Brewery plus The Goonies and a Hazy IPA!

    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.

    13 min
  • Stuck in Oregon, Exploring Jacksonville and an Historic Cemetery

    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.

    14 min
  • Top 5 Annoying Boondocking Problems, WWOOF’ing in Central Oregon and Golf?!

    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.

    14 min
  • The Bunk and Brew: A Hostel and Vanlife Mecca, Crater Lake National Park and an Alpaca Farm!

    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.

    13 min
  • An Unsecured Cabinet Disaster, Hood River Hospitality and Hunting a Killer!

    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.

    11 min
  • Boondocking Woes, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and Relaxing in Camp!

    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]

    12 min
  • Back on the Road! Crooked River and Misery Ridge

    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]

    9 min

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"Van Tales: Vanife Stories from the Road" is a podcast about vanlife, travel, history, libations, gaming and all things fun. It's filled with stories about places, people and interesting van specific…