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The Falcon Guide to Van Life

Every Essential for Nomadic Adventures

by Roxy and Ben Dawson
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This essential guidebook for anyone looking to hit the road, from the weekend warriors to the full-time nomads, combines practical information, inspirational photography, and engaging stories of travel and adventure. It helps the reader transition past the 9-5 to the nomadic lifestyle, and then guide them to the best vistas, hikes, and adventures in the country. Get the inside scoop on building out a van, from insulation to plumbing, building a budget, and staying safe and well on the road.

Inside you'll find

5 Suggested Road Trip Itineraries complete with maps, highlights, and stop information:

  • Denver, Colorado to Whitefish, Montana
  • Moab, Utah to Yosemite National Park, California
  • Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California
  • Shenandoah National Park, Virginia to Charleston, South Carolina
  • Millinocket, Maine to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland

    • The van guide to National Parks:

  • Northeast
  • Shenandoah National Park (Virginia)
  • Southeast
  • Congaree National Park (South Carolina)
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina and Tennessee)
  • Midwest
  • Badlands National Park (South Dakota)
  • Wind Cave National Park (South Dakota)
  • West
  • Yellowstone National Park (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming)
  • Yosemite National Park (California)
  • Redwoods State and National Park (California)
  • Southwest
  • Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
  • Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)
  • Zion National Park (Utah)
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Colorado)
  • Northwest
  • Glacier National Park
  • Olympic National Park

    • Creators

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    • Release date

      June 1, 2021

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781493059089

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781493059089
        • File size: 37444 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Booklist

        May 15, 2021
        For dreamers and adventurers, The Falcon Guide to Van Life covers just about everything a van life newbie could possibly want to know about becoming a full-time traveler. Included among comprehensive packing lists, thoughtful National Park itineraries, free camping sites, and even advice on traveling with pets are safety tips for solo travelers as well as profiles and contact information for people who are currently (or have recently) been living the van life. The authors go out of their way to provide insight into the many complications of van life: vehicle maintenance, budget spreadsheets, and even helpful hints about working remotely while also enjoying your travels. No detail is spared (there is an extensive section on nutrition and different ways to brew coffee with or without electricity). Anyone ready for adventure will find this beginner's guide invaluable. Those who love their enormous Class C RVs will find little of interest here; this is a reference for those looking to live more simply while seeing the sights. The authors' personal experience gives the text and insights value and humor.

        COPYRIGHT(2021) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

      • Library Journal

        August 13, 2021

        The authors, who have been living on the road in a van since 2017, present the ultimate guide to van living. The first section of the book covers how to buy a vehicle and what to consider before buying; choosing between motor homes, conversion vans, and "build it yourself"; budgeting for both van-related and personal expenses; and the intricacies of noise reduction, climate control, generating electricity, water usage, and toilet solutions. In the second section, they discuss working on the road and ideas for generating income, food storage and cooking (with recipes), safety issues, and how to live on the road with pets. The third section includes suggestions for camping in national parks, including free sites and recreational opportunities, and suggests several road trips with itineraries and maps. The final chapter consists of checklists for packing and vehicle maintenance, and a budget worksheet. The authors don't sugarcoat the hardships of living in a small, mobile space, but do present an enticing argument for it. VERDICT Of interest to anyone who has ever contemplated setting aside their stationary lifestyle for a nomadic life on wheels.--Rachel Owens, Daytona State Coll. Lib., FL

        Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    • Kindle Book
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    • English

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