🚐 Van Life Adventures in Utah | Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon, Mystic Hot Springs & Wild Camps
In this episode of our van life journey, we take you along for a raw, real, and beautiful ride through some of Utah's most iconic (and chaotic) spots. From battling crowds at Bryce Canyon National Park to peaceful hikes through Red Canyon, this trip had a little bit of everything — the good, the weird, and the windy.
💨 Things got intense as we faced a surprise wind storm at a dispersed campsite, but with good friends and a solid campfire setup, we made the best of it. We also soaked in the surreal vibes at Mystic Hot Springs and debated camping at a questionable lake spot (spoiler: we bailed).
Whether you're a full-time vanlifer, weekend warrior, or still dreaming of your build, this video gives you a glimpse into the ups and downs of life on the road.
Van life content includes:
* Overcrowded Bryce Canyon (what we’d do differently)
* Hidden gems in Red Canyon for peaceful hiking
* Relaxing at the legendary Mystic Hot Springs
* Avoiding sketchy camp spots (trust your gut!)
* Surviving crazy wind at a dispersed camping site
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Hiking The Pink Ledges at Red Canyon, UT
03:29 Mystic Hot Springs, Monroe, UT
09:33 Finding a Sketchy Campsite (Utah Lake)
11:02 Utah Traffic and Starlink Problems
12:44 Finding Dispersed Camping in a Crazy Windstorm!
14:26 Morning Coffee in the Van
17:11 Camping with Friends
17:33 Packing Up Camp
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We quit the 9-5 to start van life in our forties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSk8rAFfBQA&list=PL9zr8Ddl8bnyq2Am-3gIpZTEXKcdSo5wO&index=18
Full tour of our cozy custom 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter Van: https://youtu.be/UsU6EpIhMdo?si=wH8iLYd37PgeGDWw
ABOUT US:
We’re Brian, Emily, and our adventure-loving dog, Wez. We traded in our 9-5 careers in our forties for the open road, living and exploring in our fully converted 4x4 Sprinter van. From breathtaking landscapes to hidden gems, we’re on a mission to discover the world’s beauty and share it with you.
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