Campfires & Car seats

From Smithers to La Paz: A Year Exploring North America

Hello World

Every journey starts long before the engine turns over. This blog is where our family will document the planning, learning, mistakes, and small victories that go into preparing for a road trip around North America.

This first post is simple by design — a marker that says we’re starting. Over the coming weeks and months, this space will grow to include route planning, vehicle prep, packing lists, budgeting lessons, and what it’s like getting ready to travel together as a family.

Christy at Dennis Lake

We don’t have all the answers yet. What we do have is curiosity, a rough plan, and a shared desire to slow down and see more of the world — one road, campground, and coffee stop at a time.

Harry on the boat at Tyhee Lake

If you’ve stumbled across this while planning a similar adventure, or you’re just curious how it all unfolds, welcome. This is where our journey begins.