There are some places that just take your breath away. For us, that special place has always been Bridgeport, California. For the past five years, we've been coming here to unplug, recharge in nature, and soak in that fresh mountain air. So when we decided to transition from van life to Airstream living, we felt the best basecamp to get grounded and explore from what this charming small town in the Eastern Sierras.
Why We Love Homeschool Spanish Academy
Being able to speak and understand Spanish has been a family goal of ours since our first trip to Baja California, Mexico two years ago. We had tried a couple other online homeschool platforms, but many of these were in group learning sessions, or didn’t progress rapidly enough for our little learners. So when Homeschool Spanish Academy reached out and asked if we wanted to try some one-on-one lessons with a native speaker for our boys, we jumped at the opportunity!
The Best Family-Friendly Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Hitting the trails in Yosemite is one of the best ways to experience this spectacular park. But with more than 750 miles of possible trails, finding the right trail for your family can be tricky. That's why we're sharing our favorite kid-friendly trails in Yosemite National Park. We got you! ?
The Best Sights in Yosemite National Park
It's no secret that Yosemite National Park, located in California's Sierras, is best known as one of the most beautiful locations on Earth. And for good reason! There is so much to see and do in its 1,169 square miles. Whether you're visiting for the ancient giant sequoias, colossal granite monoliths, abundant waterfalls or vast valleys, it's safe to say that Yosemite will not disappoint!
What You Need to Know Before Visiting Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park holds a special place in our hearts. It just so happens to be the closest national park to our hometown, so we've been visiting this incredible public land for years! We have hiked, camped, snowshoed and backpacked in Yosemite. There is so much to see, do and hike that I think you could spend a lifetime discovering something new at Yosemite. (It also makes it really hard to write a condensed, succinct guide on this park. ?)
Tri-Tip & Beans: You’ll Love This Hearty Campfire Meal
Let's be honest — we're usually creatures of habit when it comes to camping meals. During our last camping trip, we decided to step it up a notch in the food department: Steven made tri-tip and beans! After a long day of hiking and exploring, this camping meal totally hit the spot.
Day Hiking Checklist: 12 Essentials to Bring on the Trail
While we just started hiking more seriously in the past five years, Steven and I got into hiking around 10 years ago. Some of our first hikes were when I was pregnant with Levi! Just in the past two months, we've hiked over 50 hours and 100 miles. Over this time, especially with the addition of our boys, we’ve perfected what to pack for a family day hike.
Celebrating Two Years on the Road!
It’s wild to think that we’ve been on the road for two years already! It wasn’t that long ago that we converted our van, sold our home, sold our stuff, quit our jobs and took the BIGGEST leap of faith as a family. I’ll never forget the months that led up to this decision, the work it took to get to our departure day, and the incredible family memories that have come as a result.
Visiting Valley of Fire State Park? Here’s What You Need to Know
You've probably seen photos of Valley of Fire State Park on Instagram -- the iconic shot of massive, red rocks on both sides of a windy, two-lane road in the background. We happened to be driving nearby for VanFest USA, and decided that we HAD to stop and see what all of the fuss was about.