Moterra Campervans Featured in KAYAK’s San Francisco Travel Guide
Moterra Campervans Featured in KAYAK’s San Francisco Travel Guide We’re excited to share that Moterra Campervans is now featured in KAYAK’s San Francisco Travel Guide (link here)—a trusted resource for travelers seeking unforgettable adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or planning your first campervan getaway, this guide can help you discover new ways to explore the Bay Area’s iconic landmarks in style. Why This Can Help Your Next Adventure Plan Smarter: KAYAK’s updated...
A Note Of Gratitude To Our Community
Hello Friends, As we reflect on 2024, our hearts are full of gratitude. We want to take a moment to thank each of you for being an essential part of the Moterra community. Whether you’ve traveled with us, brainstormed your dream trip with our sales team, or supported our journey from afar, your continued trust and enthusiasm have been the foundation of our success. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve accomplished together in 2024: More...
Glacier National Park Updates: Summer 2024
Glacier National Park Updates: Summer 2024 Glacier National Park has made a few key changes to their campsite and vehicle reservation system for the coming summer, but we’re here to keep you informed and on the ball! Campground Reservations Release dates: Typically Glacier has operated on the same 6 month rolling basis for campsite reservations that we all know and love, but they have made one small change to this process for 2024 reservations. This...
Mountain Biking’s Wildest Event! Redbull Rampage
Fall is a great time to travel in Utah! For the fall colors but also for one of mountain biking’s wildest events – Redbull Rampage. Every year, thousands of people flock to Virgin, Utah to camp, ride, adventure, and party in the desert in the birthplace of competition free-ride mountain biking. You can watch the event on Friday, Oct 13th this year. We’re planning on being there and we plan on making a long...
The Best Fall Foliage Roadtrips In WA 2023
Washington state is an incredible place to travel by van. Its ice-covered volcanoes and densely forested valleys erupt into fiery colors as leaves start to change. It’s one of the hottest places to travel in fall and offers a wide range of picturesque fall foliage routes, all starting from our Seattle hub! What are our three favorite things about traveling in Washington state? Easy access to National Parks like the Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades. Stunning...
Formula 1 In Vegas: Adventure by day, race by night
The world’s most prestigious motor race series, Formula 1, is coming to Las Vegas this fall! We’re all about going on adventures in our wildest spaces but just as much about unique experiences! Can you blend a Moterra-style off-the-grid luxury campervan trip with one that includes watching some of the world’s fastest cars race in Vegas this year? YES. WE. DO! This year, round 22 of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship season is hosted...
How To See The Annular Eclipse on October 14, 2023
There are only a few things more awe-inspiring than celestial events. Meteor showers, comets, and eclipses all make us dream about the expanses of the universe and add a sense of scale to our existence that’s hard to comprehend. If you enjoy geeking out about outer space like we do, look to the skies on October 14 around 9 am PDT. You will start to see the beginning of an extraordinary annular solar eclipse that...
Road Trip Planner: Best Fall Colors in Utah
Road Trip Planner: Best Fall Colors In Utah Experiencing the vibrant colors of fall foliage in Utah by campervan is a life-list adventure, whether you call yourself a “Leaf Peeper” or not. Temps are generally a bit cooler, crowds are fewer, and there are still plenty of hiking, mountain biking, and adventuring opportunities in the forecast before winter comes. To help you experience it, we’ve created a road trip planner for three of the best...
Photo Journal: Southern Utah by Van!
Photo Journal: Southern Utah with Friends What happens when you get a group of friends together to do a Moterra trip? Utah is one of our favorite places to travel because of its diverse and dramatic landscapes. Within a few hours of two of our hubs (Salt Lake City or Las Vegas) you can be within striking distance of high alpine peaks, stunning canyons, vast deserts and everything in between. We called it “The Southern...
The Ultimate Campervan Camping Guide
We celebrate spontaneity! Even if you didn’t plan your trip with us six months in advance, you can still secure incredible places to stay overnight in your van. This camping guide to help you save time when planning your next Moterra Campervan adventure! Here is a Campervan Camping Guide for the six best online resources to help save you time and find awesome campsites for your next adventure. Step 1: How To Decide Where To Go...
The Hiking Essentials Gear Guide & Packing List
This Day Hiking Essentials Gear Guide comes from the minds of former guides and avid travelers and adventurers. It will give you valuable information, insight, and recommendations to help you prepare for day hiking in any destination for any adventure that awaits you. Just need a packing list? Scroll down to the bottom of the blog! Day Hiking Essentials Gear Guide Footwear: Choosing the right footwear is super important. Comfortable kicks often mean fewer blisters...
Five reasons why Mercedes Sprinters Make the Best Campervans: A Perfect Blend of Luxury and Versatility
When it comes to campervans, the Mercedes Sprinter stands apart as a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and families. Combining the renowned craftsmanship of Mercedes-Benz with the practicality and versatility of a campervan, the Sprinter offers a host of features that make it the ideal companion for your nomadic lifestyle. Let’s dive into five reasons why Mercedes Sprinters make the best campervans, from their exceptional build quality to their luxurious amenities and unmatched reliability....
The Photographer Mindset Podcast: Guest Trip Report
The Photographer Mindset Podcast: Guest Trip ReportA father shares the story of having the “best 7 consecutive days” of his life on a spring break trip with his son In this episode of The Photographer Mindset Podcast, Aaron Mannes, a father, photographer, and guidance counselor shares his experience of traveling with his 7-year old son on a spring break trip in a Moterra van. He tells the story of the “best 7 consecutive days” of...
Great Campgrounds Outside of Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park, Banff, Waterton Insiders Guide Booking a campground West Glacier Moose Creek (2.5) – RV resort and B&B that is very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. The resort offers a range of amenities, including a heated swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness center, and a game room. There is also a restaurant on site! West Glacier KOA (4 mi) – This is not your typical KOA...
May Escapes: Benefits of spring travel & where to go!
May Escapes: Benefits of off season travel and where to go! Adventure travel isn’t just about HOW you travel, it is also about WHEN you travel. This is why the month of May is one of our favorite times for an adventure. Traveling in May generally means pleasant weather + fewer crowds + lower costs when compared to traveling during the peak summer season. This all sums up to mean ONE important thing to us...