Our trip to Big Sur left a huge impression on us. It drastically shifted our mindset about living arrangement possibilities. Sleeping in my truck on Highway 1 opened the doors to it as a viable option for us to use in Oregon. Since returning from our California vacation, we’ve been sleeping in the bed of… Continue reading Truck Bed Burrito
Category: Travel Planning
Traveler Profile: A Dart’s Throw Away
On the Journey to Oregon, my old college roommate, Ashley, hosted me for a night in Omaha, NE. We had a lot of catching up to do and I was curious as to how and why she ended up in Nebraska. I found her story compelling and she agreed to allow me to share it,… Continue reading Traveler Profile: A Dart’s Throw Away
Traveler Profiles
"I wish I could travel more." Almost everyone that I meet has this same desire to travel more. Yet most people feel trapped in a time vs. money cycle. They may have enough time, but not enough money. Or they may have the money, but it is in exchange for a demanding full-time job that… Continue reading Traveler Profiles
Backpack Devil’s Den State Park, AR
West Fork, AR Devil’s Den State Park is within reasonable driving distance from St. Louis, about 6 hours southwest near the Arkansas border. The 15-mile Butterfield Trail loop would be a wonderful trip for a beginning backpacker. The trail is well marked and save for a few dips into or ascents above the wooded valley,… Continue reading Backpack Devil’s Den State Park, AR
Earn your Kaibab Shuffle
When I used to think of the Grand Canyon, quirky family vacation movies came to mind. The father convinces the family to pile in the RV for a trip across the country, slathered in sunscreen, over-sized hats, and misadventure. The disgruntled teenager is forced to pose for a family photo in front of the Canyon… Continue reading Earn your Kaibab Shuffle
