Driving in a Van 2022

It had been all about the heat. Now water astounds and torments me. I was so excited to leave hot, hot South Dakota behind and head into Minnesota, the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

I have decided that the van needs AIR CONDITIONING!!!! I thought that by taking this northern route I might avoid oppressive heat. But nobody can avoid the compounding effects of climate change we are

Yes, I knew this would happen. And I know it will happen again on this trip. But the past few weeks have been harder than the first few that were driven by excitement and adrenaline.

“It’s about the journey, not the destination.” Cliche, but apt. It’s why I am taking three months rather than three weeks for this trip. Short drives. Lots of stops. Trying to make time for

Richard and I wrapped up an unforgettable trip to Glacier National Park. It’s impossible to sum up

My journey along Highway 12 began in Kooskia, ID, and ended at Lolo Pass, MT. It is world famous. Especially for this sign:

For my first full weekend of the trip, I had wanted to get a couple hikes in. Unfortunately, the previous day’s hike had been snowed out. So Sunday I headed to a hike that could not have been more different…

After finishing my first work week on the road, as well as my two days in the patriotic RV park in McCall, I headed toward Hwy 95, Hells Canyon Recreation Area, and the Salmon River.

I have sprinkled this trip with various parkup options: Boondockers Welcome (but hopefully not boondocking unwelcome), Harvest Hosts, BLM land, campsites, Hip Camp, and yes, likely a Walmart in the future.

I arrived in Caldwell, ID, in time to prepare to work from the van the next day. I wanted to be in an area where I had good connectivity and was rested and ready to work.