I opted to trek across Idaho using Hwy 12 instead of the generic Interstate 90. By looking at the map Hwy 12 seemed like a better, more scenic route. Boy was I right! This was an awesome drive through the mountains and it being the road less traveled made for a very relaxing drive. I…
A few locals that I met in Whistler British Columbia mentioned that I should take a short drive to the Brandywine Falls Provincial Park to see the waterfall. I decided to take them up on their advice and stop in for a hike. Ample parking for cars and there's even a section for tour buses to…
Sleep with Giants! I stumbled across the Burlington Campground that sits within the Humboldt Redwoods on the Avenue of Giants and decided to stop in. I wasn't planning to stop and camp so soon on my travels today but after pulling into this campground I just knew I had to stay the night. The drive through is…
Awe Shuck It! Seattle based Vanagon owners organized a small campout for me up in the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. As soon as one of my friends mentioned he planned to stop and get some oysters for us to cook over the campfire I was sold! Talk about being extremely excited. Fresh oysters sounds…
I was driving up Hwy 1 in California north of San Francisco and I noticed a sign on the side of the road that read "Lighthouse" with an arrow pointing towards the coast. I pulled over, turned around and drove down the road towards the Port Arena Lighthouse. The museum and lighthouse didn't open until 10:00…
The first drive-in was built in 1933 in New Jersey and at the peak of their time in the 50's & 60's there were about 5,000 drive-in theaters across the country. Today there are only about 400 remaining in operation. As I travel the country I always look for old original drive-in theaters to visit.…
We were traveling in the far northwest part of Washington state and we came across Hobuck Beach Resort. Stopped at the front office and found out they had spots available and the price wasn't too bad. For a Tent Site it was $20 a night which was great but since it was on park land we…
As I was headed north from San Francisco along Highway 1, I spotted a campground sign ahead so I decided to pull in and call it day. It was Stillwater Cove Regional Park which I hadn't heard of so I thought I'd give it a try anyways. One thing I've noticed on my trek through…
Drive thru tree! Hwy 1 and Hwy 101 in Northern California are filled with cool roadside attractions dating way back. The Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree which sits within a privately owned grove of Redwoods dates back to 1937. Admittance into the park is $5 for a vehicle. The lady in the booth at the gate was…
We set off on adventure with Abel Longoria the founder of TexasVanagons.com for a trip to Austin, Tx. The final destination, Top Notch Hamburgers for a TexasVanagons Meetup! One of the main advantages of having a localized Vanagon club is the ability to get in your van and meetup with fellow owners in person. In…
