Category: Camping
If you’re wondering how to plan a camping trip, you’re not alone. Planning should feel exciting, not chaotic, yet many campers find themselves juggling reservation emails, half-finished packing lists, weather forecasts, meal ideas, and trail notes scattered across multiple apps. The good news is that learning how to plan a camping trip doesn’t have to…
Page by page, this travel journal is a way to hold onto the small things that usually get lost or thrown away.
Backpacking trips feel completely different when you bring the right comfort gear. From lightweight camp chairs to reliable base layers, these small essentials make long days on the trail easier and nights at camp more relaxing. Here’s the gear we actually use, love, and pack for every trip.
We’re sharing some of our favorite pieces of clothing, shoes, accessories, and gear we actually use and pack for every van trip or hike.
Camping feels easier not because there’s less to think about, but because every choice connects you more deeply to the moment. From picking a campsite to deciding when to make coffee, those small decisions slow life down and remind you why the outdoors feels so grounding. Here’s how mindful choices make camping feel simple, even…
The Plan: Chasing a Smoky Mountain Sunrise We set out to hike the Rainbow Falls Trail to Mount LeConte Lodge — 6.7 miles up, 3,993 feet of elevation, and a lot of anticipation. The goal? A fog-free sunrise at Myrtle Point and a cozy night in one of the Smokies’ most iconic backcountry lodges. We…
Our 11‑day Utah Mighty Five camper‑van adventure took us through some of the most unforgettable landscapes in the Southwest. From sunrise hikes in Arches to quiet nights under Canyonlands skies, this guide shares our exact route, favorite campsites, and tips for traveling Utah’s national parks by van. If you’re planning your own Mighty Five road trip, here’s…
We recently spent what might be our last trip in the truck camper before moving on to another rig. The weather was perfect, the trails were tough and our campsite was private, despite backing up to a trail (and a bear!). Fort Mountain State Park in northwest Georgia boasts epic views, waterfalls, and more than…
For most of 2023, we have been watching Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker’s YouTube videos where she vlogs her hikes, and more specifically her Appalachian Trail hikes. We invested in gear and decided to start dabbling in tent camping and longer hikes. Back in September when we took our truck camper to Shenandoah National Park we…
We recently camped in Great Smoky Mountain National Park at Cataloochee Campground. On our last day there, it rained, so we took our truck camper to explore other areas of the park because we usually don’t drop the camper when we camp. After a white-knuckle drive on the way out of the Cataloochee Valley, we…
