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Sprinter Van Camping Conversion: 3 Recommend Purchases

We are on our third Sprinter and our second camping conversion. I have a taste for high end Sprinter conversions but a budget more in line wiht a working mom. Here are 5 items that we used in our first van and will definately be using again! 1. Maxx Air Fan and vent adapter We live in the Pacific Northwest where fans are for more than comfort. With that being said, there is nothing better than…

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Oregon Spring-time Bucket List

Spring is Oregon is marked by sunny days, flowers, fresh strawberries, and optomism. Here are three Oregon spring-time bucket list items not to miss! Wooden Shoe Tulip-Farm and Vineyard The Wooden Shoe Tulip festival starts in early March and runs through early May. The driving route to the festival is well marked from I-5 near Woodburn. With 40 acres of tulips, 100 acres of open space, and…

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Oregon Waterfalls: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Oregon is in the Hebo Ranger District, East of Pacific City and West of McMinniville. It does not remind me of the better known Niagara Falls but certainly holds its own among Oregon waterfalls. Here is a brief list of everything you need to know about Oregon’s Niagara Falls. Getting There Four wheel drive is not necessary but patience and decent shocks are a plus for sure! We…

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Green Peak Falls, Oregon

Green Peak Falls, Oregon is a gem hidden by the more popular Alsea Falls. Finding Green Peak Falls Trail. Start by parking at Alsea Falls and cross the river on the bridge. From there, head downstream on the well-marked and fairly highly traveled foot trail. The trail winds along the high bank of the river and is good for all levels of hiker. It is dog and kid-friendly and easy to follow. The…

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Oregon Waterfalls: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Oregon is in the Hebo Ranger District, East of Pacific City and West of McMinniville. It does not remind me of the better known Niagara Falls but certainly holds its own among Oregon waterfalls. Here is a brief list of everything you need to know about Oregon’s Niagara Falls. Getting There Four wheel drive is not necessary but patience and decent shocks are a plus for sure! We…

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#coast #forest #hike #Oregon #outside #pacific northwest #pnw #waterfalls

Sprinter Van Conversion Resources

Are you considering a DIY Sprinter van camping conversion? If so, check out some of our favorite resources! Roost Vans Roost Vans specializes in DIY products for Sprinter van conversions. They have innovative designs and make beautiful vans. We modeled our second conversion after thier vans and are about to install a DIY electical system that they are developing! Check them out on instagram or…

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#diy van #sprinter #sprinter van #van camping conversion

Shelter Cove: PCT resupply or a Winter Get-away

Odell Lake sits on the South side of Oregon Highway 58, just East of Willamette Pass summit. The Pacific Crest Trail runs adacent to it and Willamette Pass Ski Area faces it. We have driven by Shelter Cove Resort a hand full of times and each time CD tells a story about spending an afternoon reading a book there in 2004 while thru-hiking the PCT. Finally, we decided to stop in and check it out!…

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Oregon Winter Day Trip

Oregon may not be as well known for winter sports as other states but don’t let that fool you. January is a great time for an Oregon winter day-trip! Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are all great choices at Walt Haring sno-park! Here is everything you need to know! Where is Walt-Haring sno-park? You can find it just East of Willamette Pass on Oregon Highway 97. From…

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4 Things that add to the FUN Winter Van Life

When I am talking about winter van life, I really mean winter in the Pacific Northwest. That means rain in many places and wet snow in others. 1. Slippers In the Pacific Northwest, mud is an entire situation in itself. Nothing can be done about the mud but I kept wondering what I could do about the mud IN the van! Honestly, I am not much of a slipper person myself but when it comes to…

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Explore Canada

December 27, 2019 was the last time I went through customs between the US and Canada. This is very unusual for me as I typically cross several times per year. Here are some of recommendations for the next time you get to explore Canada. Waterton Lakes National Park Waterton Lakes is directly North of Glacier National Park in Montana. Together, they are the Wateron-Glacier International Peace…

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Crescent Lake Sno-Park

We decided to follow yesterday’s wildly successful sledding trip with a second trip to the mountains. This time we headed towards Willamette Pass, hoping to get a parking spot at Gold Lake Sno-Park. We arrived around noon and there wasn’t an open parking spot in site so we pushed onward. Approximately 7 miles later we found Crescent Lake sno-park. The parking lot is smaller than Gold Lake but…

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A Winter Afternoon: Oregon Sno-parks

Oregon sno-parks are designated Winter Recreation Areas. You should purchase a sno-park pass ahead of time. Information about passes can be found here. Ray Benson sno-park is near HooDoo Ski Area in the Deschutes National Forest and is one of the more popular sledding, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing spots. The parking area is large enough to allow space, even on a busy day. The trail…

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Sprinter Adventures: 2020 Re-cap

We have enjoyed countless day trips and many long road trips in our DIY vans. Despite the hours and seemingly endless Sprinter adventures, we failed to anticipate how 2020 would elevate our attachement to our van. There is nothing like a pandemic to help us appreciate traveling in a vehicle that is more of a self-supported safety bubble than a mode of transportation. I have never been more…

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Finley Wildlife Refuge: Winter Hike

It has been hard to get motivated to go exploring so far this week. I am not sure if is because of the holidays, the sugary snacks, or the rain, but we it seems like we just need a push to get out there. We have already hit our usual local hikes, so we widened our driving radius a bit and headed a bit out of town. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge is managed by The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

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Sprinter Camper Conversion 2020

We are a family of 4 that wants to combine efficiency for long trips with comfort of frequent day trips. This is our third Sprinter. Our first was a low roof, our second was a 2015, and our third is a 2020 4 x 4. The big question is: what should we do differently with this Sprinter camper conversion? Answering that question has not been as easy as I imagined. We are still at the beginning. Here…

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5 Ways To #optoutside This Thanksgiving

Skimboarding Pacific Ocean Beaches

Oregon’s Pacific Ocean beaches are scenic, spacious, and accessible. They are not exactly known for being warm and sunny, however. The benefit of this is that you can enjoy the same beach activities during winter as you can during the summer. So we chose this weekend to pick up a new hobby.

Skimboarding was a hit! Everyone had a turn. Most of us were…

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Fall Updates and News!

These are unusual times. We are working from home, doing school at home, and more grateful than ever to have our Sprinter. Two weeks ago, we left the smoky air of Oregon, drove to Colorado, and spent a week of work and school there. It was so much better than staying home, inside, with the windows closed. I could not have been more grateful for the opportunity to breath fresh air and visit family.

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