How we find—and enjoy—public land with our dog

We love that we have access to so many beautiful, free environments. And we want to keep it that way!

Jul 13, 2023

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Scout the blue heeler sits at the edge of some desert grass on a stretch of BLM land in New Mexico

Almost 40% of the United States is some sort of public land. We love that we have access to so many beautiful, free environments. And we want to keep it that way!

National forests and BLM areas are some of my favorite spots to stay while living full time in our van. We feel like we’re in our own little world, Scout can usually be off leash, and Hermes is self contained so we’re just as comfortable without hookups. Here’s how we try to enjoy these spaces responsibly.

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