The Moterra Adventure Journal

A few months ago, we got the chance to team up with our friends over at Color The Water, a non-profit on a mission to fight racism with joy, by building community in the ocean and offering free surf lessons for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The outdoor industry as we know is predominately white, so we are excited to promote an organization on a mission to bring more BIPOC into outdoor spaces....

Picture this: You roll into your campground for the night after long day spent immersing yourself in the most spectacular scenery our country has to offer. Suddenly you’re assailed by the cacophony of hundreds of tourists, their massive RV’s, screaming children, and bluetooth speakers bouncing you right out of the experience you’ve been looking forward to for months, even years. The semi-functional fire pit and 20’ by 30’ parking space they call a campsite that...

Sometimes the hardest part of visiting a National Park adventure is finding a place to lay your head at night. These incredible destinations are more popular than ever, making campsites inside the parks crowded and expensive. Fortunately, just outside of many National Parks lie miles and miles of National Forests and BLM land, as well as private campgrounds and RV sites. Although these sites are a little farther from the park’s main sights, they usually...

Sometimes the hardest part of visiting a National Park adventure is finding a place to lay your head at night. These incredible destinations are more popular than ever, making campsites inside the parks crowded and expensive. Fortunately, just outside of many National Parks lie miles and miles of National Forests and BLM land, as well as private campgrounds and RV sites. Although these sites are a little farther from the park’s main sights, they usually...

We get it, cold temperatures don’t exactly scream “van life.” In fact, we’re proponents of taking van trips to warmer climates, but we also understand that sometimes there is a travel itch to be scratched no matter the season! We get asked often, “Is it too cold to travel in a van in the winter?” Short answer: No. Long answer: No, but we want to make sure you’re fully prepared! While we certainly can’t guarantee...

Some people look forward to winter all year. But some don’t and if you’re one of those, you’re probably already thinking of sunny skies and warm weather. In either case, winter is an underrated time of year for deserts, beaches, and more. With this in mind, we put together Moterra’s finest snowbird minds to bring you our favorite escapes from winter. So rent one of our luxury Sprinter vans out of San Francisco or Las...

Let’s face it, it’s been a tough year for couples. No matter how strong your connection might be, months and months of close contact in quarantine will have made it hard to keep the spark alive. Since whirlwind getaways to faraway places are off the table for the moment, we’ve distilled our vast wealth of vanlife knowledge with you in mind, bringing you America’s most romantic road trips – guaranteed to give that flame a...

Let’s face it, it’s been a tough year for couples. No matter how strong your connection might be, months and months of close contact in quarantine will have made it hard to keep the spark alive. Since whirlwind getaways to faraway places are off the table for the moment, we’ve distilled our vast wealth of vanlife knowledge with you in mind, bringing you America’s most romantic road trips – guaranteed to give that flame a...

Utah is world-famous as an outdoor playground unlike any other. That’s a sturdy claim, but the trails and wild spaces of Utah earn their reputation. Nevertheless, we have whittled down our favorites to create our Top 5 Scenic Hikes in Utah list. From mysterious rock formations to sparkling blue hot springs to vast and rugged deserts, Utah has something for everyone. Still, hiking in Utah is not without its challenges! Bring water, good footwear, and...

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...