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Idaho RV Adventures: Camping Chaos & Family Joy
Life on the road isn’t always sunsets and serenity. Sometimes, it’s your truck overheating halfway up a mountain with no place to turn around. Sometimes, it’s your dog leaping out of a camper window. And sometimes, it’s sharing a magical Fourth of July with your family, under a light drizzle, while fireworks explode across a lake below you.
Cara Kerouac
Aug 22 min read


🚐 First Tow, First Lessons: Our Journey Begins with Wind, Wobbles & Wins
We’re finally on the road with our new travel trailer—and wow, did we have some lessons to learn - we share our unfiltered first few days of towing life.
Cara Kerouac
Jul 72 min read


Hitting the Road: RV Chaos to Idaho Dreams
Cara and James hit the open road as full-time RVers after two and a half years of dreaming, but not without some chaos!
Cara Kerouac
Jun 231 min read


Finding Our Dream Trailer: Cancer Update & Idaho Adventure
We share the thrill of discovering our 2014 Forest River Rockwood Ultra Lite 2604ws travel trailer—our ticket to full-time RV life.
Cara Kerouac
May 312 min read


Off-Grid Camping in Death Valley: A 9-Day Adventure Through One of the Harshest, Most Beautiful Places on Earth
If you're planning a trip to Death Valley, for a few days or an extended stay, here’s what you need to know based on our experience.
Cara Kerouac
Feb 153 min read


Lost Riches & Harsh Winds: Our Death Valley Adventure & the Ghost Town of Rhyolite
The desert is full of stories—some whispered by the wind through abandoned structures, others carried on the wings of fighter jets...
Cara Kerouac
Feb 33 min read


Pro Tips for Dispersed Camping: Gear, Safety, and Hacks for a Better Trip
We’re diving into the essential gear you need for dispersed camping.
Cara Kerouac
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Planning the Perfect Road Trip: Our 1,361+ Mile Adventure with Dogs
Details of our planning process for a 10-day, 1361-mile camping road trip with dogs!
Cara Kerouac
Jun 29, 20243 min read


Hiking Red Butte: A Hidden Gem in Northern Arizona
Stunning Arizona Hike and not your average tips for Sunset Watching!
Cara Kerouac
May 25, 20244 min read


Dispersed Camping at the Grand Canyon: Insider’s Guide
If you're heading to the Grand Canyon and want to camp, dispersed camping is the way to go!
Cara Kerouac
May 18, 20243 min read


How Our Off-Grid Journey Began: From Fast Food to Freedom
We've had quite the journey so far, so we'll tell you a little about ourselves, where we've been, where we're at, and where we're going!
Cara Kerouac
May 9, 20242 min read
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