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The 5 Visitor Centers of Big Bend: What You Need to Know
Elliot, Ollie, and I recently went camping in Big Bend National Park and had a blast hiking its trails, stargazing at night, and even exploring Boquillas, Mexico. While exploring, we visited the park’s visitor centers, which served as essential points of contact for up-to-date trail info, bathroom breaks, and shady picnic spots. In this guide,…
What to Pack for Big Bend: Ultimate Packing Guide
Big Bend National Park is one of the most remote parks in the U.S., so being prepared can make or break your trip. After exploring the park firsthand, Elliot and I assembled this Big Bend Packing List to make packing a breeze. As peak season runs from November to April, we’re focusing on everything you’ll…
Boquillas, Mexico: The Perfect Half-Day Trip from Big Bend
One of the most unique things we did when visiting Big Bend National Park was crossing into Boquillas del Carmen—a small Mexican village with a population of around 200. We visited Boquillas on our last day in the afternoon and had time for lunch and some sightseeing. In this Guide to Boquillas Mexico, we’ll cover…
How much does a Van Conversion Actually Cost?
One of the biggest questions, and deciding factors, that comes with building a campervan is, “How much does it actually cost?” We love financial transparency so we can know what exactly we’re getting ourselves into before we dive headfirst into something. With rising material costs, tariffs on imported cars, and so much more, campervan build…
Great Loop Map, Route, and Destinations
The Great Loop is considered a “trip of a lifetime” as it travels through several waterways. Whether you just learned about America’s Great Loop or are in the planning stages and want to get about the exciting destinations you’re going to visit by boat, you’ve come to the right place. As Gold Loopers who completed…
Our 9 Favorite Hikes in Big Bend National Park
Spanning over 800,000 acres, Big Bend National Park is a hiker’s paradise filled with rugged mountains, deep canyons, and expansive desert. The park has over 200 miles of hiking trails, but with so many trails to choose from, deciding where to start can be tricky. To make planning your trip easier, we’ve rounded up our…
Don’t Miss these TOP 5 features in a Sprinter Van Build
There are many ways to plan and accomplish a sprinter van build, and it can be very overwhelming. In this article we are going to highlight the top 5 components, we’re thrilled we incorporated, and share why we recommend them in every sprinter van build. Each of the five components may not have much in…
Best Starlink for Van Life
We live and work full time out of our sprinter van, Summit, and before that we lived and worked on our boat, Pivot. In each situation we had Starlink, and in this article we are going to share the best starlink for van life. Starlink is one of those features that makes you wonder, “How…
Our Guide to RESEARCHING and INSTALLING a 12V Van Air Conditioner
Since our van, Summit, is our full-time home, we knew we needed to install a van air conditioner. While we planned to chase 80, we knew that inevitably, there would be heat spells or tough nights sleeping. An AC gives us flexibility and comfort while living on the road full-time! In this article, we will go over…
How to Camp in Big Bend National Park: Tent & RV Camping Guide
Our recent Big Bend National Park RV camping trip was unforgettable—expansive desert landscapes, rugged mountain views, and some of the best stargazing we’ve ever seen! With various RV and tent-friendly campgrounds in and around the park, it’s a camper’s paradise. In this guide, we’ve broken down the pros and cons of all of Big Bend’s…
