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October has always been a harvest month. Fields are cleared, crops are pulled in, and what gets saved is what carries people through the colder days ahead. For van folks, it’s not so different. We gather what we’ve got, pack it carefully, and make the most of the space we have. This season has a way of showing us that holding onto everything isn’t the goal. The trees drop their leaves, the ground goes quiet, and what’s lef …

Freedom Campers Arrive at Van Cafe: Compact Adventure Big news for Van Cafe! We’re now the official Colorado dealer for Freedom Campers, the lightweight, fully customizable truck bed campers built for travelers who like simplicity, comfort, and the open road. Freedom Campers combine durable construction with smart design — roomy enough for what you need, but compact enough for any trail or tailgate. Each unit is crafted with insulated …

October: The Golden Hour of the Year You might say October is the golden hour of the year. The sun lingers lower now, casting long shadows and setting fire to every hillside. Leaves blaze their brightest just before falling, a last crescendo before the quiet of winter. The days may be shorter, but they arrive wrapped in a softer kind of beauty—fleeting, worth savoring. This season doesn’t ask for urgency. It invites us to linger. To s …

The only forecast you can count on: more adventures! Fall is one of those seasons that keeps you guessing (maybe that's why we love it). One day it’s blue skies and perfect hiking weather, the next you’re pulling on a beanie and wishing you had packed an extra jacket. That’s part of the magic of hitting the road in September — you never really know what you’re going to get, but it’s almost always worth the ride …