Moab Rim Trail

Moab Rim Trail

Moab, UT – The Moab Rim Trail is so close to town I’m surprised there isn’t more traffic on it, perhaps because it’s ridiculously steep. Referred to by locals as “The Stairmaster”, this hike/Jeep Trail gets down to business right away, gaining 1000 ft of...
Renting a Storyteller Overland Beast Mode Van

Renting a Storyteller Overland Beast Mode Van

Karla and I had been kicking around the idea of buying a 4×4 van for awhile, and when the exact van we’re considering was available for rent nearby we jumped on it. We used the website gocamp.com, which we highly recommend. Easy and seamless. Much like airbnb you...
West Maroon Pass

West Maroon Pass

Crested Butte, CO – This is the classic Colorado hike — or at least part of it — that passes by one of the most photographed spots in the country, the Maroon Bells. The 11 mile one way trail connects the towns of Crested Butte and Aspen via a steep, winding...
Crested Butte RV Resort

Crested Butte RV Resort

Crested Butte, CO – Guess how many RV Parks there are in Crested Butte, CO? 1! So here we are, visiting one of our favorite places in the US, staying at this weirdly run RV Park. Let’s get the obvious downside out of the way, which the park makes abundantly...
Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch

Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch

Moran, WY – Many of the online reviews for this campground, located 2 miles south of Yellowstone National Park and 5 miles north of Grand Teton National Park, are rather negative, averaging around 2 out of 5 stars, and generally I understand why. The price is...