Adventure Van: Blog

It may be foggy out, but we're ready for an adventure on Mackinac Island. This 3.8 square mile island has ...

It's only rock & roll... but I like it! So put another dime in the jukebox baby, cause today we're ...

Now that we've seen the falls from the American side, it's time to check them out from Canada! ...

Starting our day of right (at least in Canada) We're on our way to grab a quick (and sugary) breakfast, ...

Everyone's heard of Niagara Fall, which is why we're making it a stop on our road trip! It's the first ...

Hoping to zip the longest line in the United States we're here in upstate New York! Unfortunately... the lifts to ...

Why are we at Vermont's Only Floating Bridge!?!? Because it's cool, that's why! ...

Ever wonder what it takes to produce world class granite sculptures? I hope so! -- If that answer is yes, ...

Nestled in the hills of Vermont is a small congregation... not of people, but of dogs. Hang with us as ...

Eroding over the course of 25,000 years as the North American ice sheet was melting is this granite pothole of ...

Not originally part of our plan, we're calling an audible and driving to the Eastern point in the USA! Tommy's ...

One of the first things we think of when we hear Maine is lobster! Surprisingly, not many restaurants are serving ...

Acadia National Park is loaded with hiking trails. Today we'll  be hiking the Bubble Rock trail. It's just a little ...

Ever wonder where you can view the first sunrise in the United States? Well, one location is right here in ...

Located along the coast of Maine is the beautiful Acadia National Park. We're setting up camp and getting ready to ...

We're not in Oregon, we're in Cape Elizabeth, Maine; at the Portland Head Light! Even with all the technologies provided ...

An evening in Boston, followed by a day in Plymouth! We're not really sure what to expect in Plymouth, other ...

The last of the 13 colonies to become a state. Rhode Island covers an area of 1,214 square miles, making ...

Founded in 1929, the Mystic Seaport was created to preserve the artifacts and culture of seafaring. This 19 acre museum ...

Who's not excited to ride roller coasters!?!? I know there are some people who can easily pass on being launched ...

We're ready to enjoy some sunshine and test our driving skills while visiting this amazing city! Can you believe how ...

Mile 15,212 of our road trip!! That's a lot of miles and we can hardly believe it! Fortunately we're here ...

Today we are in the Poconos Mountains, ready to jump out of a small airplane, and plunge between 10,000 to ...

Who would have known that there was another "Las Vegas" right on the beach? Atlantic City is the first boardwalk ...

The Liberty Bell, Sylvester Stallone, Benjamin Franklin.... We're in Philadelphia! ...

Knowing our love of chocolate and sugar, it's no surprise that we would end up going to Hershey's Theme Park! ...

The infamous battlefield at Gettysburg is arguably the turning point in the Civil War. While not the largest battle in ...

When you hear about the Washington Monument, you probably think of the obelisk located in Washington DC. While that monument ...

Today we get to explore the Crystal Grotto Caves! These caves contain some of the most dense and naturally kept ...

Travelling the lower 48 states, we can't forget to visit our Nation's Capital, Washington DC! We've both previously been to ...

What's more fun than the longest escalator in the western hemisphere!?!? Okay... a lot of things, but today we're settling ...

Hi. We're in Delaware.... Looking online, we have been struggling trying to find something to do in Delaware. Questioning people ...

Jamestown, a simple English colony expanding into a new world? Or a mysterious story full of deception and suspence? Watching ...

The primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello is a fascinating visit for anyone intrigued by the man. Designed by Thomas ...

13,500 miles traveled so far! Today we're cruising through the Commonwealth of Virginia ...

This bridge has a very unique distinction, and that is it's the longest steel arch bridge in the United States!! ...

Coal mining has deep roots in West Virginia and today we're going to explore what mining coal it all about! ...

We've been above ground for far too long. Time to head underground into a "Grand, Gloomy, and Peculiar place", as ...

Saddle your horses and get ready for a ride. We're here at the Kentucky Derby Museum and ready to check ...

Doin' what we can with just a little bit of time in the National Museum of the USAF! We're in ...

The racing capital of the world, Indianapolis Indiana. Today we're checking out the largest enclosed sporting arena in the world! ...

This is one of the coolest structures we've ever visited! Seeing the arch in person is truly inspiring. The simple, ...

Catching thrown dinner rolls and a live music concert, we're headed into Missouri! ...

Wrapping up our day in Nashville, we're looking to meet with our buddy Garry! ...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a country music legend? If you have, you would know that ...

The Athens of the South! Is another name given to the country music capital of the world- Nashville Tennessee. Who ...

Seeing how it's Easter Sunday, we figure it might be a good idea to go to church. What better church ...

We're in moonshine country! And we hear the Ole Smoky Distillery is the place to be! This place is the ...

The 2nd longest Alpine Coaster in the United States!! We attempted the longest alpine coaster in Colorado, but it didn't ...

Heading into Tennessee from North Carolina, we pass through The Great Smoky Mountains! ...

Have you ever felt the cool breeze in your face? How about the rush of frigid cold water beneath a ...

Today we're cruising through North Carolina and making a stop at Biltmore, the largest privately owned house in the United ...

It's more than 100 years since Wilbur and Orville Wright fly the first airplane and can't imagine today's world without ...

April 12, 1861. Just before the sun rises, a shell explodes above Fort Sumter. The War of Success has begun ...

On the Charleston Harbor, across from Charleston City, South Carolina is Patriot's Point, a Naval & Maritime Museum. Before heading ...

Cobblestone squares and shaded oaks, today we're in Savannah, Georgia! Established in 1733, Savannah is the oldest city in the ...

Today is our fourth and final day in Disney World and today we're visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom! If you haven't ...

Today we are going to the most iconic park in Disney World, Magic Kingdom!!! If you haven't already checkout Day ...

Today is Day 2 of our Disney World adventure! After staying with Tim and Shelly for the night, we're headed ...

Going to Disney World is one of the most common childhood dreams. Both of us have been as children, but ...

There's no better way to enjoy a sunset than in a kayak at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Not only ...

What's an all-American road trip without traveling to the southernmost city in the USA, Key West!! There isn't much on ...

Located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is the 3rd largest living coral reef in the world! Today we've ...

Alligators!!! Crocodiles!!!! Tigers!!!! Oh my!!!! Today we're at Wooten's Everglade Airboat Tours for quite an exciting adventure! We are excited ...

Located in the lower portion of Florida lies a gem worth visiting. The #1 Beach in the USA: SIESTA BEACH! ...

Mile: 8,027 Driving through Florida, and passing near Tampa, we have to take the opportunity to cross the Sunshine Skyway ...

The last time Kali visited her grandma down in Florida was over 10 years ago while she was in Technical ...

September 5th, 1945, The USS Alabama leads the entire American Fleet into Tokyo Bay upon the signing of the surrender ...

This morning we're in Biloxi, Mississippi and ready to explore the home of Jefferson Davis! Say what you will about ...

What is a drive through Louisiana without a stop in New Orleans?!?! ...It's just a drive through Louisiana. Our drive ...

Rating as the 2nd best museum in the world (in terms of overall quality), is the National World War II ...

With our new camera on it's way to Kali's Grandma's house, we're on our way to Louisiana. First! A quick ...

We're back from our cruise! and hanging out in San Antonio a little longer, waiting for our replacement camera to ...

While we're in texas, might as well take a cruise out of Galveston!! Along with Tommy's dad, Bill and his ...

Here we are in Seguin, Texas! Just east of San Antonio, we're visiting Tommy's Dad, Bill, and his wife, Dana! ...

April 19th, 1995 9:02am. The Oklahoma City Bombing, An act of domestic terrorism responsible for taking the lives of 168 ...

While deployed, we had numerous care packages sent to us, helping to support our operations. None are as special as ...

Ever wonder how Walmart started? How it's the world's largest retailer today? Or about the man behind its success? - ...

The largest Christ statue in North America! Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Christ of the Ozarks statue was built ...

We're excited today to visit one of the world's best zoos. Our visit will include a walk through the world's ...

Rock me mamma like a wagon wheel 🎶... the largest wagon wheel in the world!! (Disclaimer: no wagon wheels here) ...

We've been driving for a while, but we're determined to make it to our next stop before calling it a ...

This evening we have to book it over to Alliance, Nebraska for the chance to see a one of a ...

Chimney Rock is the most recognized landmark along the Oregon Trail. Travellers would rely on this rock to confirm their ...

Scotts Bluff, Nebraska is a 19th-century landmark positioned on the Oregon and Mormon Trail. The National Monument contains multiple bluffs ...

For some states it's a challenge to find something interesting to do... with both of us being fans of the ...

Just a quick van life update ...

Who's ready to ride an Alpine Coaster!?!? Today, we're at the longest Alpine (or mountain) coaster in North America. We ...

South Park fans might get a kick out of this one... If you have no idea what we're talking about ...

We're in Colorado!! Specifically, Garden Springs! And the weather is.... TERRIBLE! But that's okay... We're still going to push through ...

Today we're spending time with some (somewhat) recently made friends. Meet 'n Greet Greg and Demante are the only must ...

Has anyone ever wondered where Smokey went? Well... he's dead ...

Surfs up! Kinda... White sands is the largest gypsum dunefield in the world! It's sands engulf 275 square miles of ...

Arizona has been great, but it's time to hit the road and head to New Mexico! We imagine this drive ...

Today we are visiting Kali's brother in Phoenix, Arizona! Shortly before going on this trip, we were deployed for 6 ...

It's an early start to our day as we prepare for the climb out of the Grand Canyon! Reviews we've ...

We have quite an adventure planned today! Our goal is to hike to the bottom of the GRAND CANYON!!! Reading ...

Located on the upper Antelope Canyon, we are about to embark on an adventure through one of the most visited ...

You can't go to the Grand Canyon before stopping to see the GLORIOUS view of Horseshoe Bend! Pulling into a ...

Most people would love the ability to be two places at once. Today we're going to be in four! Looking ...

We're spending two nights in Arches! Today is day two! Despite the weather, our first day in the park was ...

This evening we're hiking to the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park! After talking to the rangers, they explained this ...

The Highest Concentration of Arches in The World! Arches National Park is home to over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds ...

This morning we're packing in the campsite at Zion and hitting the road for Arches National Park! It's about a ...

The main reason we're in Zion National Park is to hike The Narrows, one of the most popular hikes in ...

Are you looking for an adventure on one of the most dangerous hikes in the world?? (according to several outdoor ...

We're off to Zion!! While it's been nice living in luxury the past few days, it's time to pack our ...

It's Vegas Baby! It's not the first time we've been to Las Vegas, and definitely not the last. So with ...

The Largest Dam In... Nevada. We're spending a couple nights in Vegas, so we're taking one day to visit Hoover ...

It's a hot one here in the valley! Actually... it's not too bad. Today's high is 88°F... which is pretty ...

It's early when we leave Potwisha Campground in Sequoia National Park. Our destination this evening is Death Valley. We leave ...

With our adventure in Yosemite behind us, it's time to look forward! Our plan is to pass through Sequoia National ...

Day Two in Yosemite First! Check out Yosemite part 1!! This morning we wake up early. Our plan? Half Dome! ...

"The mountains are calling and I must go..." Yosemite is gorgeous... it's very hard to describe it apart from that ...

Sunrise Drive To Yosemite Yosemite here we come!! Our drive starts with an early departure from Tommy's Aunt's house. An ...

The City By The Bay While visiting Tommy's Aunt, we take a break to visit some local landmarks. California offers ...

Well... WE'RE ON THE ROAD! A few nights ago we said goodbye to Kali's family before visiting Tommy's Mom. This ...

With not much time before our trip, it's time to start wrapping things up and call the van ready! 😎 ...

External Power Plug A while ago, we tested sleeping in our van during winter. Fortunately, we had a portable heater ...

We're back!... from our overseas trip. And now it's time to start frantically preparing our van before we leave. We ...

It takes a little effort, but every cent adds up! I'm not sure we've ever actually dedicated significant time to ...

So to recap, we're done with the bulk of the furniture and are ready to look more into storage, shelves, ...

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Framing of the cabinets is our focus today. We sat in the van for quite a while... convincing ourselves how ...

The electrical in the van was pretty straight forward ...

Today, we built the bed... A bed is critical to any good camper van (Do I even really need to ...

Time was running out, and the van was far from ready... I'm not sure how we waited until June to ...