This van has taken us way beyond (WAYBYND) Colorado and back so many times. The van has provided us so much fun, we decided to update the license plate to KNOWFUN. The historical 1945 black plate design provides funding to help improve the quality of life and independence for Coloradans with disabilities. KNOWFUN WAYBYND KNOWFUN

First drive across Highway 50 in Nevada (the loneliest road in America) to get to Great Basin National Park. After a 400+ mile drive, a short hike around the alpine lakes was refreshing. Highway 50 Stella Lake Wheeler Peak Great Basin

Great visit with friends in Truckee. While they worked we explored the bike trails and paddled on Donner Lake. Truckee Happy Face Trail Donner Lake Donner Rim Trail Donner Rim Ttail

The perfect antidote to the busyness of Berkeley and Monterey was found on the expanse of Sonoma Coast State Park. Hiking on the bluffs, paddling on the Pacific, and camping at Wright’s Beach for a couple of days. Sonoma Coast Coast Trail Bodega Bay Fortunately we got a campsite Wright’s Beach Pacific Sunset

Fought the traffic from Berkeley to Monterey to spend some ocean time with Hunter. The surf was not stellar but the memories were. Del Monte Beach State Beach We got this

Camped at Brannan Island State Park and got a paddle on the San Joaquin River before picking Hunter up from school for a weekend on the coast of surfing and good food. Berkeley Graduate Housing San Joaquin River Brannan Island

Camped, hiked, and got snowed on at Yosemite during the government shutdown. Porcupine Flats campground on Tiogo Pass avoided the crowds in the valley and made for easy access to hike to North Dome and Indian Arch with great views of Half Dome. Short visit to the valley to see the climbers on El Capitan. El Capitan Indian Arch Half Dome Snow in October

Sometimes the weather encourages you to pivot. We planned a hike in Fairyland at Bryce Canyon but heavy rains made it not advisable. We...

Installed Cascadia 4x4 solar panels on the hood. We have a freestanding panel that we use when we are camped for multiple days. But since...

We live in a beautiful place and we work in tourism so it is often difficult to leave during holidays. That didn’t stop us from...

Unique in their separation from the Sangre de Cristo range to the west, these peaks stand alone. Great biking and paddling at nearby...

Always thought about going and finally did. West of the Continental Divide we speak in mountain ranges and valleys. The San Luis Valley...

The Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument delivered the goods… and the Northern Lights. The geological diversity is out of this...

We had never been to Capital Reef National Park. In addition to the confusing name, it’s further away being on the west side of Canyon...

Feeling empowered by hiking Little Wildhorse and Bell Canyons in May we decided to try Ding and Dang Canyons just down the road. The...

Adventures don’t need to always be to far off places. A few days in Colorado State Forest State Park in North Park reminded us of how...

We love slot canyons, but seem to not have enough time after paddling and biking. This trip we made time for two great canyons that can...

After some social engagements in Park City, we headed south to the Goblin Valley, one of our favorite places. We camped on BLM land and...

Highway 40 crosses in the middle of Starvation Reservoir but you wouldn’t know it from the remote camping and paddling options.

Quick Highway 40 and I70 lap through Utah. Stopped at Steinaker state park near Vernal for some paddling and biking.