Backroad Odyssey : Travel, Van Life & Lost Locations

Today we explore just a SMALL sample of the various cryptids and oddities that are said to inhabit our nations most pristine landscapes.

These aren't your average cryptids folks ...  


As always, we'll …

A miniature city crafted from recycled materials lies in the Alabama woods.

One solitary Bavarian Monk is behind its construction. 

Noodles and I join the thousands of visitors stopping to admire this …

Can a tree own itself? 

In Georgia the answer is a resounding ... KINDOF! 

The curios story of one trees accepted autonomy is a tale worth telling - Noodles and I visit it's location in Athens, Georgia…

One solitary Blockbuster Video location remains ... 

The story of this lonesome Blockbuster provides a lens into the larger rise and fall of an American icon.

Noodles and I visit Bend, Oregon to unpack…

Scranton, Pennsylvania is inseperable from the hit-series “The Office.” 

Although, the show was primarily filmed in California, the series writers took inspiration from many real-life Electric City lo…

Explore the darker side of Iowa City ... 

A somber statue - once a golden bronze - is now the subject of countless curses, hauntings and general misfortune. 

Few dare to meet it’s soot embalmed gaze; t…

The REAL story behind the infamous Salem Witch Trials might surprise you ... 

Noodles and I travel to the ruins where the first accusations of witchcraft were made in 1692.

In this bonus compilation - …

Dive into the vibrant world of van life with us at the Descend Gathering in Oregon! 

Every year HUNDREDS of vans gather for live music, community and a general celebration of non-traditional living - …

44 years after it's eruption, Noodles and I camp at the base of the - still active -  Mount Saint Helens. 

We explore the  tales of Harry Truman, the lodge owner who famously refused to leave despite …

We're about to make those long drives a laugh-filled adventure with our all time TOP COMEDY podcast picks.

We do the work for you and unpack our recommendations WITH specific episodes to get you into…

Countless prehistoric images populate the landscapes of the American Southwest.

Some are meticulously engraved into stone, others carefully painted upon cave walls ...

The exact meaning behind many of …

Every road trip is a story waiting to be told.

In my two years of van life, I’ve gathered three resources that have become invaluable in planning and ensuring successful, safe and memorable road trips…

In the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington, a curious resident claims the shadows beneath Aurora Bridge …. 

Those who dare to venture below the bridge- more accurately, those that survive to te…

Grand Teton National Park has LONG ranked as one of my favorite areas in the nation …

Today we explore a brief history of the park and share tips, tricks, stories and recommendations for your next vis…

What lies in the murky depths of Flathead lake?

Situated neatly between the Mission and Salish Mountain Ranges Northwest Montana, the lake has long been a hotbed for sightings that defy description ..…

Here are our TOP THREE picks for beautiful - relatively short - roads everyone should experience at least once in their life. 

Remember, the best way to get to where you're going is often WELL out of …

We’ve explored the reasons behind Thoreau’s decision to leave for Walden Pond,  examined the seasons he spent along it’s shore ... and NOW must acknowledge one -  unavoidable - fact: 

Thoreau chooses …

Throughout my over TWO years on the road, I’ve had many ups, many downs and everything in between… 

Every experience has led me to embrace one - inescapable reality of Van Life:

80 percent of your time…

Two years. Two months. Two days. 

This is the time spent by David Henry Thoreau along the shores of Walden Pond. 

We now look into his self-proclaimed “experiment in living simply” and ask ourselves tw…

Today we listen to untouched "on location" recordings.

We break down everything that goes into recording (sometimes re-recording), editing,  and reflecting upon each documentation that later is featur…