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Living on the road means we've been to a lot of places & experienced each in unique ways. We do everything on a budget and enjoy the simple things. We're not there on vacation. Each new place is like a new home - sometimes for a day or two and sometimes for several months. Here, we share what we've learned so that you can use these tips to travel smart in these places, too. Enjoy!

Paradise On Pennies Seeing a Wolverine in the Cascades

Cascades National Park

This will be moved to the Cascades section.

Paradise On Pennies The San Juans or The Rockies

Colorado

Which mountains in Colorado will get you them most bang for your buck?

Tips

Paradise On Pennies Valuable Items for Living on the Road

Utah

We recently spent about 6 months living on the road AND we lived on the road for as cheap as possible & as minimalist as possible! Of course, we did need to take some items, so here are our priorities …

Paradise On Pennies Hiking with Dogs – Best National Park Alternatives

California

If you’ve ever tried to hit up all of the fantastic National Parks with Fido, you probably came to realize, much like we did, that this isn’t really possible. When we lived on the road, there wasn’t an option of …

Paradise On Pennies Gear Selection for Living on the Road 4 Months

Colorado

We geared up for 4 months living on the road! What do mean by “on the road?” Well, we’ll be loading just a few things up in the car, a Ford Escape, & sleeping in either the car or a …