Even mornings in early fall start to have a little chill in the air that says, "Winter is coming." Bet you've never heard that phrase, huh? This cereal from A Fork in the Trail is as warm and comforting as a bowl of oatmeal but packs a lot more...
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A lot of you may wonder what a day in the life of a PCT thru-hiker is like. Is it all fun and games? Do we sleep late and take lots of naps? Is it stressful and miserable? Is there any rhyme or reason to...
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September means that it's officially fall food season! Bring on the pumpkin, the maple, and the hearty, comforting meals. This baked bar from A Fork in the Trail can be eaten as breakfast or a snack, and contains just the right amount of nutmeg to taste like September, if...
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In August, America celebrated one of the greatest birthdays of all (in our opinion)—the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. We are so fortunate to have protected places like these. [caption id="attachment_3963" align="alignnone" width="640"] Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the...
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The last installment of the #vanlife edition of Friday Foods recipes comes from our friend Justin from Bro'd Trip. We met Justin and his brother, Adam, in Oregon and decided to pool together our remaining groceries to cook up a breakfast feast like their mom used to make. #VanLife Tex-Mex Migas Makes...
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Continuing our #YourLead van recipe series, this childhood favorite can also be known as "Cleaning Out Your Cooler." One night, Heidi and I found ourselves craving some comfort food but also facing a cooler full of food that may or may not have survived the next few days. So...
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I've been back in my home without four wheels for a few weeks now, giving me time to reflect on the #YourLead van trip. Since my return to semi-real life, I have been bombarded with questions and comments about van life, ranging from "How did...
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Hello again! Wilderness Press is (begrudgingly) back from traveling in the #YourLead van. It was better than I ever imagined. It was also challenging (hello, five days without a shower!). The photos will tell the story far better than words ever could. Grab a cup...
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If you're a loyal Friday Foods recipe reader, you may recall last week when I mentioned choosing ingredients carefully when you live in a van so that they can be used in a variety of dishes. This eggs-and-kielbasa breakfast was created with the leftover ingredients from our...
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This week's installment of Friday Foods is a bit different. Rather than pulling a tried-and-true recipe from our favorite cookbook, A Fork in the Trail, we're sharing a recipe Heidi and I concocted while living in the #YourLead van. It's not gourmet, but it's a fun twist on two favorites...
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