Point Arena Lighthouse: Tallest Lighthouse in California You Can Climb!
While on our campervan trip, we swung by the Point Arena Lighthouse for what we thought would be a quick visit, but turned into a long one because this place…
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A Guide To The Best Silverado Trail Wineries
One of my favorite parts about living in San Francisco is the proximity to Napa Valley. I’m lucky enough to go wine tasting in this world-famous wine region every couple…
How To Find The Natural Bridges At Samuel H Boardman (+ More State Park Tips!)
Along the Southern Oregon Coast Trail is the stunning Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor (boy is that a mouthful!) This state park is home to so many fantastic hiking…
Is The Klamath Tour Thru Tree Worth It?
Is the Klamath tour thru tree worth it? You may have heard about these famous Redwood trees in California that you can drive through. While on our big 9-day campervan…
Wine & Swimming At The Smith River National Recreation Area
We parked our campervan at the hidden camping site and immediately headed into the forest towards the river. After a few minutes of walking (and avoiding low hanging branches) we…
8 Essential Tips for Hiking the Fern Canyon Trail
I saw photos of the Fern Canyon trail on Instagram. It looked like something you’d find in a real-life Forbidden Forest, something magical and other-worldly. I’ve never seen so many…
Free Camping 101: Guide To Finding FREE Campsites Anywhere!
So, you’re wondering how to find free camping sites for your trip? Maybe, you have a tent or maybe you have a campervan like we did and are looking to…
How To Find The Umpqua Hot Springs Oregon
I have a slight obsession with hot springs. On our recent West Coast van road trip, we made sure to visit Umpqua hot springs, one of the popular hot springs…
A Guide To The Painted Hills Oregon
I discovered the Painted Hills Oregon on Instagram last year and couldn’t believe this park was in the United States! It just didn’t look real (and perhaps like it was…
What Nobody Tells You About Van Camping (Good + Bad!)
Thinking about joining the van life movement? Read this first. On a whim, my husband and I decided to rent a camper van and take it on a 9-day road…
Where To Find Free Painted Hills Camping
My husband and I rented a campervan and took it on a long road trip from San Francisco up to the Painted Hills, then down Hwy 1 back into California.…