Outland Adventures

  🌿 The Joys of Camping in Every Season We’re Amanda & Chris, traveling full-time in Wildebeest , our 1990 Ford E350 shuttle bus conversion . One of the biggest surprises we’ve found on the road is just how different — and magical — camping feels in every season. The landscapes, the routines, even the way we connect with fellow campers all shift with the weather. Instead of chasing only “perfect” weather, we’ve learned to embrace the joys each season brings. 🌸 Spring: Fresh Starts The world feels like it’s waking up again — blooming flowers , longer days, and that perfect “not too hot, not too cold” air. Campgrounds start buzzing as travelers return, but it’s often still quiet enough to feel peaceful. Nothing beats that first campfire of the year with a chill in the air and a hoodie pulled tight. ☀️ Summer: Classic Camping Vibes Summer is what most people picture when they think of camping. Long days, swimming holes , cookouts , and kids riding bikes until the sun set...

  🚐 Top 10 Myths About Full-Time RV Life (and the Truth) We’re Amanda & Chris, traveling full-time in Wildebeest , our 1990 Ford E350 shuttle bus conversion . After a couple of years on the road, we’ve heard (and lived through) just about every assumption people make about full-time RV life. Some are hilarious, some are frustrating, and some have a little truth to them — but most are myths. Here are the top 10 misconceptions we hear the most (and the reality behind them): 1. Myth: RV Life is Just One Big Vacation Truth: It’s still life. We work, we clean, we budget, we stress. Yes, the scenery is better — but laundry still piles up. 2. Myth: You Need a Huge, Fancy RV to Go Full-Time Truth: Nope! Wildebeest is a 1990 shuttle bus conversion with quirks galore. It works for us because we made it ours — not because it’s shiny or new. Our previous rig? A 1991 Chevy G20... If it works for you it's the right RV. 3. Myth: Full-Time RVers Are Always on the Move Truth: We s...

  UFO Days in Cornfield County 👽 *A total work of fiction, character names are real people in our lives- every thing else is made up.* (Cast: Amanda, Chris, Kagan, Paris) Sometimes the best adventures happen when you follow the weirdest signs. We were cruising along a quiet backroad when we spotted it—a hand-painted sign propped up beside a cornfield that read: “ Alien Invasion Weekend —This Way!” Chris didn’t even slow down before I said, “We’re going.” The next thing we knew, Wildebeest was rumbling toward the small town of Cornfield County, population maybe 400 on a normal day—but that weekend, it felt like every UFO enthusiast in the Midwest had landed. The whole place was glowing. Literally. Every shopfront was strung with green lights, alien cutouts peeked from behind dusty windows, and someone had transformed the old tractor into a “ spacecraft ” using duct tape, soda cans, and a questionable amount of tinfoil. A parade rolled through town led by a guy riding that...

  🚐 Full-Time RV Life: The Pros & Cons We’re Outland Adventures, aka Amanda & Chris, traveling full-time in Wildebeest, our 1990 Ford E350 shuttle bus conversion. What started as a leap into the unknown has turned into a lifestyle that’s equal parts adventure and challenge. Living in an RV full-time often sounds like a dream — and in many ways, it is. But like anything worth doing, it comes with its highs and lows. Here are some of the things we’ve learned along the way: 🌟 The Pros Freedom to Roam We’re not tied to one place. Mountains this month, lakes the next — we just point Wildebeest in the right direction and go. Changing Scenery Our backyard changes constantly. Cornfield sunsets, lakeside mornings, small-town main streets — no two weeks ever look the same. Simplicity Living small means less clutter and fewer distractions. Everything we own has a place and a purpose. Meeting Incredible People From campground neighbors to fellow workampers, we’ve met amaz...

  Outland Adventures Blog Schedule – October 🍂🚐 Hey Friends- Chris & Amanda, aka Outland Adventures here, bringing you a schedule for October... October is one of our favorite months—cool nights, campfires that feel just right, and the anticipation of the holiday season creeping in. This month, we’re digging deeper into the real life of full-time RVing while sprinkling in some fun, food, and creative sparks. Here’s what you can look forward to every Tuesday & Thursday in October: Week 1 Thursday, Oct 2 – Full Time RV Life: The Pros & Cons The honest upsides and the not-so-glamorous realities of life on the road. Week 2 Tuesday, Oct 7 – Top 10 Myths About Full Time RV Life We’ve heard them all—let’s bust the biggest misconceptions. Thursday, Oct 9 – The Joys of Camping in Every Season Spring blooms, summer swims, fall colors, winter coziness—every season has its magic. Week 3 Tuesday, Oct 14 – The Challenges of Camping in Every Season From muddy spri...

  🌎 Outland Adventures: Q&A Tag Post Hey y’all! We’re Amanda & Chris — the full-time RV couple behind Outland Adventures . We’ve been sharing our journey from campground to campground, but today we thought we’d switch things up and answer some of your most asked (and quirky!) questions. Let’s go! ❓ Who are you and what is Outland Adventures? 👋 We’re Amanda (the crafty, beauty-loving, book-reading half of the duo) and Chris (the gamer, writer, cook, and editor). Together, we live and travel full-time in our 1990 Ford E350 shuttle bus conversion named Wildebeest . Outland Adventures is where we share our travels, our weird little roadside finds, the joy of small towns , and what it’s really like to work camp while living tiny. 🚐 Why the name “Wildebeest”? She’s big, she’s bold, and she used to be a mobile EMS command unit — tough as they come. The name just felt right for our hard-working, always-ready RV. 🛠️ What’s inside the rig? No black or grey tank (we k...