#vanlife

“On social media, we’re known as ‘The Rugged Outdoorsmen’, (JB, Michele & Mike) we’re a veteran family with homegrown values. We have 4 boys, three are grown and out on their own adventures, Mike- age 12 is our youngest. Our principles as a family, are to live a positive, healthy lifestyle and have a positive impact on others.

We take pride in doing what’s right, and it starts with simple things, like picking up trash from the sidewalk instead of walking on past. It’s the little things that make a difference. We believe in karma and providence.

We love to explore new places that are off the beaten path and camping in the wild- ‘Boondocking’.

I’d say that we are part-time Overlanders, traveling to lesser-known places where we’re free to roam, with few restrictions.

Going to places like National Monuments, Preserves, and National forests, and exploring public lands. Setting up camp in these places, we can freelance hike and explore where few have gone, on the paths we create.

Exploring these places has allowed us to immerse ourselves in the wild and experience all the outdoors has to offer.

We did a custom build using a 2017 Ford E-450 chassis with a 24’ Thor class-C motorcoach as our base. Our rig was designed and modified to get us to these unique locations across the continent, and we’re excited to share our build with the VanFest community.”