The Moterra Adventure Journal

We all know how amazing National Parks are. No really, we all do. The unfortunate side effect of this popularity is, well, popularity. Sometimes the worst part of your National Parks adventure is just finding a place to lay your head at night. Campsites inside the parks can be crowded, expensive, and sometimes full of bears. Fortunately, Yosemite, like many National Parks, is surrounded by National Forests, BLM land, and private campsites. Despite being slightly...

Hiking in the Grand Canyon state doesn’t just mean hiking in the Grand Canyon. Stopping by the world’s greatest chasm is an obligatory pilgrimage for anyone inclined towards jaw-dropping natural phenomena. Nevertheless, this sun drenched state is home to miles and miles of trail systems in unique and special wilderness ecosystems that won’t be mobbed by crowds from all over the world. This is our list of the best scenic hikes of Arizona – some...

TREE ERA x MOTERRAOffsetting our Carbon Footprint Here at Moterra, we are passionate about connecting people to the outdoors and inspiring them to protect our wild places. At the beginning of 2020, we teamed up with Tree Era to help offset our carbon footprint. This effort is just one part of our commitment to sustainable energy and fighting climate change. Tree Era is a Calgary-based company that helps “individuals and businesses reduce their carbon footprint...

Top 4 Hikes in Zion Zion. The world of towering, twisting red rocks, sheer soaring canyon walls, and wide-sweeping desert views. Zion is famous for its incredibly diverse hiking opportunities, with its miles of hikable trails winding through the canyon, up the canyon walls and on top of the canyon! Pick up one of our luxury Sprinter Campervans in Las Vegas, and you are just 2 hours drive away from Zion National Park. Your adventure...

There are plenty of activities in Bryce to fill up your time, outside of hiking the amazing trails of Bryce. Below, we have listed our top 3 activities in Bryce , as well as our recommended restaurants, cafes and grocers close to the canyon. Want us to organize all of your activities in Bryce Canyon for you? Check out our 6 Night Bryce & Zion itinerary, our 13 Night Mighty 5 + Grand Canyon itinerary, or our custom...

There is no doubt that camping at Bryce Canyon National park is the best way to experience the park! Pick up one of our luxury Sprinter campervans in Las Vegas and you are just a 3 hour drive from the otherworldly red hoodoos and world-famous night skies of Bryce Canyon. Unfortunately, an incredible place like this gets busy, so it can be hard to find a place to park for the night. We don’t want...

Famous for its unique hoodoo rock formations, Bryce Canyon National Park needs no introduction. This incredible place is best experienced by its miles of hike-able trails, and best traveled to in one of our luxury Sprinter campervans. From the red rock spires to the bristlecone pine forests, Bryce practically begs you to explore every corner. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 most scenic hikes in Bryce Canyon. Being...

Not sure if you’ve heard, but 2020 has been a bit of a… wild ride. As the world went into lockdown for COVID-19 and travel restrictions went into place, we weren’t quite sure of how everything would pan out for our small business. Luckily, self-contained van travel is one of the safer methods of travel during a pandemic. However, when times are tough, we believe in coming together to support the greater good in the...

Most travelers coming to Wyoming and Montana focus their time on the national parks, often trying to reserve campsites within park boundaries. What many people don’t know is that there are amazing campgrounds just outside Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. These incredibly scenic spots won’t add much driving time to your vacation and are often significantly less crowded.  So get off the beaten track and into a gorgeous campsite at one of these fan...

2020 Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Campground Opening Dates Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park have announced campground opening dates for 2020, which are delayed as a result of the coronavirus. You can read the Yellowstone NP statement here, and the Grant Tetons NP statement here. You will find the opening dates below, but note that these are still subject to change. We recommend booking sites soon, as they will be sure to fill. Planning to...