Brews, Bikes and Boondocking in Bend, Oregon
Bend, Oregon, and the surrounding area, abound in breweries, biking trails and plenty of free places to boondock. If you love the outdoors, good food and local beer, Bend is your road trip destination! With ample camping just outside of town right on the…
Galena Lodge for the Whole Family
A perfect weekend getaway with unlimited outdoor options! One of our family’s favorite spots to camp and adventure is Galena Lodge, nestled in the beautiful and rugged Sawtooth mountains of southwest Idaho. Galena Lodge sits near the top of Galena Pass, between Sun Valley…
Van Life Adventures: Central Oregon Coast
One of the best van life adventures to escape Boise is the Central Oregon Coast. When the hotter temps hit us in Boise, we hit the road! Cooler temps and sunny weather on the Oregon coast this time of year make for the perfect…
Multi-Sport Adventure Weekend: Stanley Lake, Idaho
Looking for that perfect spot to hike, fish, bike and swim? Stanley Lake is the place for your multi-sport adventure weekend. Just a few hours from Boise, Stanley Lake is the perfect family or group camping spot. Fishing, boating, hiking, and mountain biking. All…
How to enjoy traveling with friends & family
Whether traveling as a family, with a romantic partner, or a group of friends, traveling with others can be both fun and challenging! One of our favorite parts of travel at Adventure Life Vans is sharing it with others. Traveling with those we love…
Romantic Getaway in La Grande, Oregon
Looking for a romantic winter getaway near Boise? Less than a three-hour drive from Boise, Idaho, Northeast Oregon promises hot springs, great food, breweries, skiing and more! One of our favorite quick weekend getaways is a trip to northeastern Oregon. Less than a three-hour…
Adventures in McCall, Idaho
Looking for a weekend getaway near Boise that offers year round outdoor activities? 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…
Traveling with Kids: Part 2
Traveling with our kids is important to us. And travel is different than “taking a vacation”. I remember a tour guide once saying to our group “there is a difference between taking a vacation and traveling. You are here because you love to travel!”…
Traveling with Kids: Part 1
(This article contains Amazon Affiliate links) Traveling with kids has been by far one of the most rewarding, and also at times stressful, experiences. Kids bring a sense of wonder and curiosity, seeing things that are new about places I’ve been hundreds of times….