Sometimes, #rvlife / #vanlife is hard… long days on the road, fighting with broken gear, living in a cramped space for weeks on end. But then there’s this… relaxing by the Wind River, listening to nothing but the wind, the birds and the river. It’s more than worth it. #WanderFilled #ThatsWY

@publiclandlvr.bsky.social Hey, we are going to be in your neck of the woods on the 29th and 30th if you want to meet up!

Had a wonderful tour of the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary in Lander today… this place provides a home for wild horses that have been removed from public lands to keep the population under control. #WanderFilled #ThatsWY #wildhorses

Speaking of scenic drives, don’t miss the Wind River Canyon between Thermopolis and Shoshoni! This drive is epic! Or, if you want to get wet, you and float the river! #WanderFilled #ThatsWY

The view from my camp chair! Seriously, there’s a small herd of pronghorns hanging out by our campsite in Lander, WY! #WanderFilled #ThatsWY #vanlife #shotoniphone

One does not simply drive the Beartooth Highway, one experiences it. The staggering views, the hairpin curves, the whistles of the marmots and the snowfields in June… there’s a reason this is known as the most scenic drive in America! #WanderFilled #MontanaMoment #ThatsWY #beartooth

Sooo, it’s been a long day. We started in Canada, crossed into Montana, completed a lot of errands in Kalispell, then drove five hours southeast to our campground outside Helena. Sometimes, though, last minute campgrounds work out just fine…. #WanderFilled #montanamoment #vanlife

Even on an overcast day, the Icefields Parkway through Banff and Jasper national parks does not disappoint! #WanderFilled #canada🇨🇦 #banff #jaspernationalpark

Just one of the many simply amazing views we saw today driving the Bow Valley Parkway and Icefield Parkway in Banff and Jasper national parks. We are retracing our steps tomorrow and can’t wait to see it all again from the opposite direction and in fresh light! #WanderFilled #canada🇨🇦 #banff

One of the things that impressed us most about Panoramic RV is the hands on attitude of the company. Here is Philippe Marcotte, the owner, sitting down with owners of the Perspective, the newest model, to talk through issues. #WanderFilled #CamperVan #panoramicrv #panoramicgathering

This is a pretty epic way to spend Bonnie’s 50th birthday… the views in Banff are simply staggering. #WanderFilled #canada🇨🇦 #alberta #banff

We have been having a blast at the Panoramic RV Gathering up at Fairmont Hot Springs in British Columbia! It’s hard not to with views like this! #WanderFilled #Canada #britishcolumbia

Yesterday, we traveled up to the Polebridge Mercantile on a long, ungraded dirt road to get a bite to eat and camp nearby. Was the huckleberry bear claw worth drive? Every bit of it! #WanderFilled #MontanaMoment

This small cabin by Seeley Lake, MT may not look like much, but this is where my (Grant) favorite book was written! I cannot begin to express how much “A River Runs Through It” means to me. The movie inspired my first trip to Montana. #WanderFilled #MontanaMoment #ariverrunsthroughit

Garnet Ghost Town is the most intact ghost town in Montana. There are so many intact buildings, including a saloon with a working piano! And while the town is amazing, the drive up the mountain is every bit as spectacular! #Wanderfilled #MontanaMoment

While we were bummed the Yellowtail Visitor Center was closed, we really enjoyed camping at Afterbay Campground in the north unit of Bighorn Canyon NRA. There may not be much to Fort Smith but we loved the peace and quiet… plus sunset on the Bighorn River! #WanderFilled #FindYourPark #MontanaMoment

What to do on a gloomy Saturday in Bozeman? Why have a bourbon flight at Bozeman Spirits! #wanderfilled #MontanaMoment

You can’t beat the Four Dances Natural Area for beautiful sunset views of the Rimrock and Yellowstone River in Billings, MT! #WanderFilled #MontanaMoment

“Not I, not any one else can travel that road for you, You must travel it for yourself.” #WaltWhitman We spent our morning driving through the backroads of southeastern Montana. On this road, we saw no one for 40 miles. It was bliss. #Wanderfilled #MontanaMoment

Had a nice #parkchat meetup with @wanderfilledlife.bsky.social tonight at our house before they travel NW from the #blackhills. Thanks for coming over for dinner! 😁 Always fun to swap park stories with you guys. ❤️

After striking out completely yesterday, we decided to take one more drive through the Custer SP Wildlife Loop one more time continuing west. Not only did the sun come out but we spotted plenty of bison, including this small herd! #Wanderfilled #HiFromSD #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands #bison

It was a rainy day today in Custer State Park but even the rain can’t keep the Begging Burros from their appointed rounds! #Wanderfilled #HiFromSD #DiscoverBlackHillsBadlands

We spent 9 years exploring our country with our truck and travel trailer... until last year when we bought a camper van. We have visited several states and learned the ropes on what makes traveling in a camper van so different. #wanderfilled wanderfilledlife.com/pros-and-con...

When you go to Badlands National Park, make sure you take the time and to visit Minuteman NHS, too! You can even see a test missile in a silo and visit the underground control room where they could launch the missiles! #Wanderfilled #FindYourPark #HifromSD #discoverblackhillsbadlands

One of the places we were most excited about camping is Nomad View Dispersed Camping just north of Badlands NP. This place is perfect! The views are spectacular, there’s plenty of peace and quiet, and, best of all, it’s free! #WanderFilled #panoramicrv #hifromsd #discoverblackhillsbadlands

It may have taken three days to get here, much of it in the rain, but you can’t beat the views at Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park. #Wanderfilled #findyourpark #hifromsd #discoverblackhillsbadlands

School’s out and we’re on the road 🚐 Today: back roads in AR, MO, KS & NE + book edits — and dodging thunderstorms. ⛈️ Upcoming: 🦬 Badlands & Black Hills 🗺️ Montana & Wyoming 🇨🇦 Banff + Panoramic rally 🏔️ Grand Teton & Yellowstone Got tips for food, hikes, or hidden gems? Let us know! #wanderfilled

After a year of exploring the country in our Panoramic RV Classic model, we wrote a comprehensive review of this excellent Class B. Here's our take on the camper van's excellent, well-thought-out features and our feedback after a year of ownership. wanderfilledlife.com/panoramic-rv... #panoramicrv

Thanks to everyone who made it out for the Valentine's Day #parkchat! We are so glad you could join us in sharing our love for the National Parks! @naturetechfam.bsky.social @59nationalparks.bsky.social

A10) We show our love for the parks by writing about them, encouraging others to visit, proudly wearing park shirts, and covering things we own with stickers. And we hope to one day do some volunteering our camp hosting at a park. 📸 : Taking advantage of the WiFi at the Yosemite NP #ParkChat

Q10) What’s your favorite way to show love for national parks—volunteering, donating, visiting, or sharing stories? 📸 : A volunteer giving a house tour at Cane River Creole NHP #ParkChat

A9) We always love returning to Yellowstone National Park… we always seem to find something new, despite having been there multiple times. #ParkChat

Q9) Many of us are focused on visiting a lot of different parks, while others have a local favorite. Is there a park that you “love more” with every visit? 📸 : Rankin Ridge Trail in Wind Cave NP #ParkChat

A8) For a first date adventure, we’d choose a local National Recreation Area to do some hiking or paddling. For a long-term love getaway, we’d go big with a trip to one of the Alaska or Hawaii parks. 📸 :'Ohe'o Gulch in Haleakalā NP #ParkChat

Q8) Our parks offer many different experiences. Which park is perfect for a first-date adventure vs. a long-term-love getaway? 📸 : Ozark National Scenic Riverways #Parkchat

A7) We are big fans of both bison and prairie dogs and love the way their ecosystems are mutually beneficial. 📸 : A bison herd hanging out by a prairie dog town in Theodore Roosevelt NP #ParkChat

Q7) One of the most popular activities at a national park is wildlife viewing. Which animal couple in a national park do you think has the cutest love story? 📸 : Burros in Custer State Park #ParkChat

A6) We absolutely fell in love with Death Valley National Park. There’s just something about the varied terrain and ruggedness that captured us! #ParkChat

Q6) Which national park feels like a love letter from nature? Is there a particular park view that made you fall in love with the outdoors? 📸 : Grand Prismatic Spring from the Fairy Falls Trail, Yellowstone NP #ParkChat

A5) There are so many good options for this. But our vote is Acadia National Park. There are iconic spots for sunrise and sunset, plenty of opportunities for hiking trails and carriage roads and, of course, Bar Harbor is a great town for shopping and dining. #ParkChat

Q5) Love is a popular theme for movies and shows. Which park would make the best setting for a love story or rom-com? 📸 : Rocky Mountain National Park #ParkChat

A4) We had a great sunset hike with a picnic dinner along the Desert View Trail at Oregon Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. It’s remote enough that, while popular, wasn’t completely overrun with people! #ParkChat

Q4) What’s your favorite “little love story” moment in a park—wildlife encounter, sunset, quiet trail, etc.? 📸 : Lover's Leap Trail in Custer State Park #ParkChat

A3) Despite most of our travels involving national parks and always traveling on our wedding anniversary, we’ve only been in a national park a few times. But doing a tour of Lake Kabetogama at Voyageurs NP on our 13th Anniversary was a great way to spend the day! #ParkChat

Q3) Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular days for weddings and proposals. Have you ever had a memorable date, proposal, or anniversary in a national park? 📸 : A wedding party we helped take pictures of at Cape Cod National Seashore. #ParkChat

A2) Pinnacles National Park. This Valentine’s Day marks the 17th anniversary of our first date & this summer is our 16th wedding anniversary. Pinnacles is also in the “teenage years” of being a National Park. Sadly, we don’t have a photo because we didn’t make it as planned this winter. #ParkChat

Q2) Valentine’s Day is celebrated by couples in all stages of a relationship. Which park best represents your relationship status right now? (New, Secure, Quiet, Adventurous, etc.) 📸 : Badwater Basin, Death Valley NP #ParkChat

A1) By February, we are usually ready for a warm-weather getaway… we’ve actually visited the South Florida parks twice in February. A Valentine’s Day visit to Dry Tortugas, followed by a nice dinner in Key West would be a great day! 📸 : The lighthouse at Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas NP #ParkChat

Q1) If you could spend Valentine’s Day in any national park, where would it be and what would you do? 📸 : Bryce Canyon #ParkChat

Hope to “see” you in 20 minutes for #ParkChat ❤️