Romantic Getaway in La Grande, Oregon
One of our favorite quick weekend getaways is a trip to northeastern Oregon. Less than a three-hour drive from Boise, the towns of La Grande and Baker City offer a unique and convenient location for a romantic couples get-away. Without the hype, crowds and price tag of a big city.
Adventures in McCall, Idaho
Year-round, McCall, Idaho is a quick and easy day-trip or weekend getaway from Boise. At a higher elevation than Boise (just over 5,000 ft), McCall provides excellent snow in the winter and slightly cooler temps for being outdoors in the summer.
The Value that Van Life Creates
Like many families, we started our camping adventures with tent camping. This quickly progressed to buying a small pop-up tent camper that we could tow behind our truck. That worked well with younger kids to keep everyone warm at night with little setup. But soon we progressed to a Class C motorhome as the kids got older.
Must Have Tools for Van Building
With 20+ years of experience in building and carpentry, our van builder Blake has several must-have tools he recommends for your van building shop. Having these tools in your arsenal will improve both your efficiency and the professional look of your build.
Crowd-Pleasing Camping Meals
Looking for convenient and crowd-pleasing camping meals?
Cooking in a van, an RV or over a campfire requires some creativity in terms of space and ingredients. We like to pick items we can easily make ahead and reheat or that don’t require dirtying a lot of dishes. Because, who wants to spend their weekend away doing housework?
Avoid the Crowds in Magic Valley
Just under a two-hour drive from Boise, Idaho, the Magic Valley boasts hot springs, hikes and history. And the best part… no crowds! It’s the perfect getaway for an easy one night van trip from Boise, mixing a little bit of pampering with a lot of nature.