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Stories from the Road

Stories from a life lived a little differently.

Personal essays from the road, the ranch, and the places in between — along with travel guides, gear reviews and resources we've collected along the way.

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Half Dome rising above Yosemite National Park under a clear blue sky

Most Days Aren't Yosemite

Full-time travel can look like one long vacation from the outside. The truth is that most of our days are work, errands, laundry and ordinary life—even when Yosemite is right outside the window.

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Oct 56 min read

Rich and Jon enjoying an adventure together at fifty

Fifty Wasn't Supposed to Look Like This

We thought fifty would be the age when life finally felt settled. Instead, our house has wheels, we own forty acres in the desert, and somehow we're still figuring out what comes next.

Stories

Sep 228 min read

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Trail & Ember: Candles+Inspiration

Campsite overlooking valley and mountains

Valley of Fire and the Magic of SeeYa Point: Boondocking Just Outside the Park

We spent ten days boondocking at SeeYa Point just outside Valley of Fire State Park and found one of the most peaceful and scenic camping spots near Las Vegas.

Mar 275 min read

Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Plus Review: Real Power for RV Life and Off-Grid Living

We’ve been using the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Plus with solar panels for RV life and off-grid travel, and it’s become one of our most useful power solutions. Here’s our honest experience.

Feb 185 min read

Jackery Explorer 300 Review: Lightweight Power for RV Life and Travel

We’ve been using the Jackery Explorer 300 for over three years during our RV travels, and it’s proven to be a lightweight, reliable power solution for life on the road. Here’s our honest review.

Feb 184 min read