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This is us!
Hey, we’re Aaron and Kate! Florida/Virginia based, we are adventure seekers. Whether you’re into backpacking, day trips or van-life, you belong here. Join us on our travels, and as we prepare for van life. On this journey we will share our experiences, tips and guides.
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Van Progress as of 04/20/23
It’s been around a month since our last update, so we have a little bit of catching up to do! Progress has been slow, but we have managed to make significant progress. We finished our floor by installing vinyl flooring, we think it looks great! After the flooring, we began work on the roof. The…
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Van Progress as of 03/12/2023
Saturday the 11th included a 2 hour round trip in an attempt to pick up solar panels from someone on Facebook Marketplace. The seller did not show up, unfortunately, and the rest of the day was spent putting in the sub-floor. First came the frame. The process of cutting our insulation was next. This did…
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Wind River Range – WY
Our trip out west in July of 2022 included a three day, two night trip in Wyoming’s incredible Wind River Mountain Range. We drove from Salt Lake City to North-West Wyoming, following the directions for “Cirque of the Towers to Fremont Trail Loop” as provided by Alltrails. The directions were sufficient, but be prepared for…
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Salt Lake City
Our trip to Utah/Wyoming in June of 2022 was amazing! Being from the East Coast, we were very excited to visit this part of the country. Our first and last few days were spent in North-Eastern Utah. Below is a short guide, and an overview of our experience! We stayed at the Snowbird Resort for…
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Van Progress as of 03/09/2023
We purchased our 98 Ford Econoline High Top in September of 2022 after one of our other vehicles was totaled in a serious car wreck. Serious work began on the van in January of the following year. We have spent hours tearing out the interior and insulation, as well as the carpeting and floor insulation.…
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Day Trips in Virginia
Aaron grew up in Virginia, and we both spent most of our college careers in this beautiful state. That allowed us to find some pretty neat spots for day trips. Virginia is pretty big, so depending on where you are, some of these may need to be multi-day trips. 1. Hit the Blue Ridge Parkway…
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Multi-Day Trips in Virginia
Any trip can turn into a multi-day outing, but we have found these destinations to be especially suited for 2+ days of exploring. 1. Grayson Highlands State Park The sprawling park includes access to the highest peak in the state, beautiful scenery in all seasons, and great wildlife. Be prepared for some wind, and an…
Aaron and Kate’s Adventures
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Aaron and Kate’s Adventures 