I’m right here. I’m here now. These words kept playing over and over in my head as I looked out over the sunlit turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe. A mantra. A reminder. Anchoring me to the present, as memories from van life swirled around me. An indescribable feeling, almost bittersweet formed in my chest as I recalled the adventures of hiking in Washington and meeting certain people at music festivals.…
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Stop Striving, Start Surrendering
Read moreI’ve been feeling pretty far from God lately. I’ve been so busy. I recently decided to drive to California in June to volunteer at a music festival and that idea transformed into converting my Jeep into a livable space and wandering free for an undetermined amount of time. As I’ve dived into planning van life round two, I’ve grown increasingly overwhelmed as I try to balance my time amongst all…
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3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Van
Read moreAnyone who has lived in their vehicle knows how overwhelming finding the right van can be. There’s a lot more to it than just throwing a mattress in the back of their mom’s beat up minivan and hitting the road. This isn’t just a means of transportation, this metal box on wheels will be where you eat, sleep and even poop if you have the space for it. This van…
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Faith Like Paddle Boarding
Read moreLast summer, I was on vacation with my family in Branson, Missouri, and I went paddle boarding for the first time. As a person with a natural aversion to humidity, I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it was there. The dense woods were crowded with foreign-looking foliage, the views of the gently rolling hills surrounding the lake were dramatic but serene. I was surprised at the physical challenge paddle…
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Olympic National Park – The Ultimate Four Day Itinerary
Read moreOlympic National Park is a magical place. Taking up the northwest corner of Washington state, the park’s 1442 square miles include vibrant rainforests, high alpine glaciers, dramatic rocky beaches, serene waterfalls, and languid lakes. ONP is one of my most favorite places in the entire country because of its ecological diversity and its general remoteness. Surrounded on nearly three sides by water the Olympic Peninsula is not as easily accessible…