Tag: Van Life
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This is 48.
It’s become a tradition for me to spend my birthday on a trail. I’ve gone backpacking a handful of times since this all started. And today was no different. I made it a point to visit the Grand Canyon National Park the week of my birthday (back in May). While there, Blaze and I did…
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A Weekend in Big Bend National Park

I have always wanted to come here. But, it’s in the middle of nowhere, literally nowhere — it even says so in their literature. Lucky for me, I snagged a campsite but only for one night, everything else was booked. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by no one, which was a complete surprise since…
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When Van Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: My Breast Cancer Scare

On February 2nd, Blaze and I left NC and headed southwest. That was until a week later when my doctor called. I have to return to my home base for a diagnostic mammogram and possibly an ultrasound. We turned around and slowly made our trek back home. It was only 4 hours but it felt…