Gifts for van-dwellers, Wilderness Press

Gifts for the Van-Dweller in Your Life

If you're into any outdoor activity, chances are pretty high that you have a friend or acquaintance or two who live in a van. Or maybe you're that someone. Either way, you need to get a physical address for people who live the #vanlife, and...

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Friday Foods – #VanLife Tex-Mex Migas

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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Friday Foods – #VanLife Loaded Mac and Cheese

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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How to Live in a Van

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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Adventures in the #YourLead Van

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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Friday Foods – #VanLife Eggs and Kielbasa

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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Friday Foods – #VanLife Nacho Pasta

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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Run with Wilderness Press in Bend!

Trail running at Archie Briggs Canyon has it all—rivers, rapids, wildlife, and cliffside running all within a short drive from downtown Bend. Lucas Alberg, trail runner and author of Trail Running Bend and Central Oregon, favors this trail because of its diverse and eye-catching scenery. If you...

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Wilderness Press Joins the #YourLead Van

Fasten your seatbelt, Wilderness Press is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime! We are jumping onto the vanwagon (see what we did there?), joining outdoor gear company Teton Sports as they rendezvous with like-minded outdoorsy types around the US and Canada. Here are the down-and-dirty...

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