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The National Parks

If you can’t tell from my video content, I am on a quest to see as many National Parks as I can while on this van journey. And, the reason I am focused on these parks just might surprise you.

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Just Try

…In a culture where perfection is the standard, I choose to say effort and progress are the actual win. Every time I try a difficult hike and every time I step out of my comfort zone it’s a huge win. A win for myself.

Heather Sossoman 9/8/25 Heather Sossoman 9/8/25

A Year of Van Life: Lessons from the Road

I cannot believe I have been on this crazy adventure of van life for an entire year. As I look back on all the ups and downs of this past year…

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Gulf Island National Seashore

Earlier this year, I spent a few wonderful weeks camping at the Fort Pickens Campground in Pensacola Beach, Florida. This park and campground are…

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Let’s Catch Up

Hey all! It has been tooooo long! Much to my chagrin, I have not been keeping up with my writing and blogging over the past 6 months. I have had some…

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Acadia National Park

Earlier this year, I spent a few wonderful weeks camping at the Fort Pickens Campground in Pensacola Beach, Florida. This park and campground are part of the Gulf Island National Seashore. During my stay, I spent my days working, walking the beach, and hiking on the trails in the park. Believe it or not there were several trails located in the park. These trails were all super easy and had incredible views.

From the campground, I took part of the Florida Trail to Fort Pickens. This trail takes you through the marsh which is probably pretty buggy in the warmer months, but in the winter it was gorgeous. Battery Worth, a concrete coastal defense structure built in 1899, is a fun stop along the way. I climbed to the top and was treated with sweeping ocean views.