Road trips & camper vans
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2-night trips | Campgrounds | Let’s hike | Owning a camper van
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4 keys to saving money on gas in a camper van
Trips to the pump are spendy when you travel in a camper van. In this blog, we write about ways to ease the pain and spend less on gas during your van life adventures.
Explore an STL gem: Cliff Cave Park
The 525-acre Saint Louis County park is a great place to watch the Mississippi River, view wildlife, get some steps in and more.
Super Cool Van Trips best-of list 2023
Sharing some of our best-ofs from 2023 so you can check them out on your camper van trips (or however you travel) in 2024. Happy New Year!
Top 10 camper van holiday gifts 2023
From travel cups and socks to gear boxes and lanterns, we have great gifts ideas for the outdoor and camper van enthusiasts in your life. Happy shopping (from home)!
What exactly is the Midwest?
Can you name the 12 states in the Midwest of the United States? We didn’t think so, and we’re here to help. Don’t worry, there won’t be a test.
A short hike with double the views: Sunset Rock and Sunrise Rock, Highlands, NC
Just a short walk or drive from the center of town, Ravenel Park in Highlands, North Carolina, leads to 2 stunning viewpoints.
2 terrific nights in Tennessee 2023
Visiting a distillery and a lake, both east of Nashville, gave us a taste of Tennessee’s history and incredible beauty, making for a great camper van trip.
Camper van gifts for Father’s Day 2023
Make dad’s day with a camper van gift they’ll love.
5 questions we didn’t know to ask ourselves before buying a camper van
It’s hard to know what camper van is right for you when you’ve never actually traveled in one. These questions will help.
3 moments of delight in Southern Illinois
Surprise is one of the best elements of a road trip. Southern Illinois is full of them.
Crazy sh*t campground employees do (part 1)
Most people who work at campgrounds are top-notch humans. This blog series isn’t about them. Part 1 takes us to North Sandusky Campground at Rend Lake in Illinois.
The joy of newness
And how to find it, even someplace you’ve already been.
5 reasons why Kansas most definitely does not suck
People will tell you that Kansas is flat. It’s boring. A slog to drive across. Those people aren’t looking closely enough.
Get to know: Camper Van Beethoven
How we bought our camper van, and a few general tips for buying yours, too.