The Toaster wasn’t quite finished when we hit the road. But one thing that (thankfully) worked from the beginning was our solar equipment. Recently we had to troubleshoot an issue with the batteries though, and I’d like to share how that went, because We made a bunch of mistakes and thought perhaps others could learn from them.
Read MoreOur summer plans for Washington got turned upside down when our original truck brakes failed. By the time we actually left the Seattle area it was October 18 and summer was long gone. A lot of the places we wanted to go visit were off the table because of the weather. But we decided that Olympic peninsula was our must-do before we headed out of Washington.
Read MoreWe made a dog bed platform in the back of our truck so the dogs could comfortably lay there and we wouldn’t lose storage space the back seats could provide.
Read MoreHappy birthday to my sweetest girl! Celebrating 13 years of playing splash, jumping off docks, mountain biking through rhodo tunnels...
Read MoreWhat is %FFF? Does it have to do with how awesome Surly bikes are? It’s “percent fossil-fuel-free” and it’s the way we measure how sustainable our lives and travels are. Our goal is to achieve 100% fossil fuel free living.
Read MoreRVs are these cool mobile enclosures that allow people to travel while not giving up the amenities they have at home. It's not a surprise that they've gotten as popular as they have. It’s cheaper to travel and stay in an RV than hotels – that is, after the initial investment in the RV.
Read MoreWe can't believe it's already been 6 months since we left Asheville! It's definitely been an interesting past few months - we've learned a lot and been tested numerous times.
Read MoreGreat news!!! We found a replacement truck and my touring bike was found (well parts of it – read on).
Read MoreGoing through my photos to pull some together for a post I was going to work on, I came across pictures from the first trip we took the Alpacka Raft on. I realized that I never wrote a post about it. From the title of this post you can guess how it went, but I encourage you to keep reading because you may learn a thing or two from our mistakes. If not, no worries, we’ll read this and be reminded to not make the same mistakes again!
Read MoreThose of you who check in regularly with us on the website may have noticed that the dot on the map hasn’t moved at all recently. And those who follow us on social media may have noticed that there hasn’t been a lot of activity. This is because our summer hasn’t gone as we had planned. Surprise, surprise! If there’s anything we’ve learned since living on the road, it is that things don’t go as planned.
Read MoreThis is a travel recap of the Blackfoot River and lakes that are so worth the visit when you’re going through Montana.
Read MoreMy touring bike and Tybee’s trailer was stolen from outside our RV last week. I was and am still devastated by the theft. It’s been a little over a week since the incident and I still haven’t found either of two. But I want to share this story because this incident, coincidence, and act of kindness means so much to me.
Read MoreJerud and I have talked a lot about whether or not having a WVO vehicle is worth it. Find out what we really think about having a WVO vehicle.
Read MoreI need your help: my bike and Tybee’s dog trailer was stolen on August 24, 2015 from outside our RV in Mill Creek, WA. I’m asking you to spread the word about this, keep an eye out if for it if you’re in the area, and help me get it back.
Read MoreA quick summary of the hikes we did in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest along with tips to help you make the most of your hikes.
Read MoreWe never really thought about how the dense woods of Washington might be an issue for our solar powered rig until we were driving into the north Cascades on Mountain Loop Hwy to spend some time in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The tightly packed forest let in only narrow rays of sunshine. We would have eagerly welcomed the mossy shade if our home on wheels was a different set up.
Read MoreRiding in the Canyons of the Ancients was definitely a lot more fun than hiking it. It was also a treat because we didn’t expect to be able to bike there since it’s a national monument. But that, along with the views inside the canyon and the trail itself pleasantly surprised us. What caught us off guard was the beginning part of that trail from the north trailhead.
Read MoreImagine this: You’re driving up a mountain on a gravel road. The scenery around you is stunning. You notice an ice cave on the side of a mountain across the valley and get out to take some photos. When you get back in the car you see a look on your partner’s face that concerns you.
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