Tag: #roadrek

Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 2 – Capitol Reef

July 9, 2023

What kind of name is Capitol Reef? It sounds like a place from an underwater fantasy world, but guess what? It’s above sea level and requires hiking gear to explore, not fins and a snorkel. The park’s name is a quirky mix of its two most remarkable features. The massive Navajo Sandstone dome gave early … More Utah National Parks Mini-Series: Part 2 – Capitol Reef

Broken Down & Stranded in Mexico – Vanlife Adventures in Baja

May 29, 2022

On April 14th, the day before Good Friday, we were cruising down Highway 1 in Baja, Mexico. Excited about our next destination, Bahia Conception, we were oblivious to the impending catastrophic failure of Slow Sally’s (our van) transmission and the long, nightmarish “adventure” that awaited us to get her back on the road. In this … More Broken Down & Stranded in Mexico – Vanlife Adventures in Baja