An Oregon Park Ranger…

I had the good fortune to have a conversation with a veteran park ranger in the Oregon State Park System … Continue reading An Oregon Park Ranger…

Oregon Coast

It seemed fitting to begin our van adventure by heading from Troutdale to the mouth of the Columbia River. We … Continue reading Oregon Coast

“Matty” Our van name

Matty McNair

Our van is named in honor of Matty McNair, a great contemporary explorer. Matty has skied to both the North and South Poles. She led the first all-women expedition to the North Pole. Continue reading ““Matty” Our van name”

Our van design

2016 Mercedes Sprinter four wheel drive van outfitted by Outside Van, Troutdale Oregon. Van elements include 4×4 Van 144 wheelbase … Continue reading Our van design

Our van trip

After two years of prep, we finally hit the road on November 29, 2016. Our initial route took us to … Continue reading Our van trip

Brown School Sendoff

We experienced a wonderful sendoff after 12 years at the Brown School at Washington University. Our friends put on a … Continue reading Brown School Sendoff