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21 mistakes and counting! | Ford Transit Van Build Debrief Part 2
I recorded this video back in June of 2025 and have sat on it ever since. I’m not sure why. But I’m finally editing it into two videos. Part 1 is all about what we got right on the van build, which I published last week. Part 2 (this video) is about what we got…
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16 Things We Got Right | Van Build Debrief Part 1
I recorded this video back in June of 2025 and have sat on it ever since. I’m not sure why. But I’m finally editing it into two videos. Part 1 is all about what we got right on the van build. Part 2, which will be published next, is about what we got wrong or…
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I can’t believe this place exists in Virginia!
Join Blaze and me as we explore the infamous slot canyons of the East in Virginia with my good friend Thoai and her dog Blu.
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Backpacking to Mt Leconte Lodge
Join me as I backpack up to Mt Leconte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with my good friend Sheila. We decided to hike the Trillium Gap Trail up to the lodge. It’s the one the llamas take. Unfortunately, we missed them on this trip. We covered 6.7 miles and gained 3,300 feet…
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I messed up!
Blaze and I were having a great time exploring the area near Bryce Canyon National Park when I realized that I desperately needed an oil change (among a handful of other chores). So, we set off to find the nearest quick lube. But unfortunately, it was 1.5 hours away in the opposite direction that I…
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A Dog-Friendly Adventure at Petrified Forest National Park
My aunt, who is a pastel artist, told me to check out this place. She participated in an artist residency, and said it was beautiful! So, I knew I couldn’t pass it up. And really, I think you can’t go wrong with visiting any of the national parks. They are all unique with their diverse…
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We lost the trail!
Blaze and I both love a good obstacle course. There’s something about them that makes you be in the moment, which allows everything else (all of the worry, decision fatigue, and safety concerns fall away). I guess because you’re always thinking about where your next foot placement or foothold will be, as well as your…
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An unexpected hidden gem
This is one of our top favorite hikes thus far! The Catwalk National Recreation Trail in the Gila National Forest is a little hidden gem. It feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere, because it is. We visited during the week, which is probably why we didn’t see very many people—ah, one of the…
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Blaze, the professional
When I set out to adopt a dog, I never thought I would become their cheerleader. In her three years by my side, Blaze has spent time romping around in countless rivers and streams, but not fast-moving ones like these. Nor has she been in deep water except for when I took her paddleboarding once.…
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like sprinkled brittle breadcrumbs
Some places capture your heart like your first crush and then they never let go. This is one of those places for me. I could come back here again, and again. I love how: The surrounding mountain ranges rise up out of nowhere like a well-timed geyser. The angular points of the mountain peaks painted…
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Michelle and Blaze 