# Lor & Jor Explore

> Lor & Jor Explore is the adventure travel and vanlife blog of Laura and Joren Byers, husband and wife photographers who produce immersive, photo-rich travel guides based on years of full-time life on the road. Lor & Jor Explore helps adventurous travelers plan their own visit to North America's most beautiful hikes, hot springs, remote campsites, and backroads with stunning visual storytelling and firsthand advice.

Important notes:

- Content on this site is based on our personal experience and research as full-time travelers. Information about trail conditions, campsites, and road access may change over time. Always verify local regulations and conditions before planning your trip.
- This site is not a substitute for professional advice on safety, mechanics, or land use.


## Core Pages
- [About Us](https://lorjorexplore.com/about): Our story of downsizing into a campervan, choosing a life of travel, and the purpose behind Lor & Jor Explore.
- [All Blog Posts](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog): Every adventure and guide in one place.
- [Travel Guides](https://lorjorexplore.com/travel): Explore national parks, scenic drives, hiking trails, and other outdoor adventures.
- [Van Build Resources](https://lorjorexplore.com/van-build): Tutorials and gear guides to help you complete your own DIY van build.
- [Vanlife Lifestyle Posts](https://lorjorexplore.com/lifestyle): What life on the road is really like, from choosing boondocking sites, to staying connected to the Internet.

## Van Build Guides
- [Starlink 12V Conversion](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/starlink-12v-conversion): Step-by-step guide to setting up and wiring a DIY 12V Starlink system.
- [Insulating and Installing a Campervan Floor](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/insulating-and-installing-a-campervan-floor): How to build a solid and well insulated floor in your campervan conversion.

## Vanlife Lifestyle Posts
- [Campervan Gift Guide](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/campervan-gifts-van-life-gift-guide): Practical and fun gift ideas for vanlifers or RVers.
- [Harvest Hosts Review](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/harvest-hosts-review): Our honest experience using Harvest Hosts across the United States.

## Travel & Adventure Guides
- [Long Dong Silver, Utah](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/long-dong-silver-utah): Hidden desert hike with an epic rock formation pay-off.
- [Timber Gulch, Oregon](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/timber-gulch-oregon): A full guide to a remote adventure in eastern Oregon's high desert with epic views, camping, and hiking.
- [Hot Springs in Stanley, ID](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/hot-springs-stanley-idaho): A comprehensive guide to the best hot springs in the Stanley, Idaho area.
- [Kancamagus Highway](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/kancamagus-highway-best-stops): Best scenic stops along this iconic New Hampshire byway and which ones you might want to skip.
- [Snorkeling in Biscayne National Park](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/snorkeling-biscayne-national-park): How to choose and enjoy a guided snorkeling tour in Florida's underwater national park.
- [Moonscape Overlook, Utah](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/moonscape-overlook): Tips for visiting this dramatic remote viewpoint in Utah.
- [Factory Butte, Utah](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/factory-butte-utah): How to get to and explore one of Utah’s most otherworldly desert landscapes.
- [Indiana Dunes NP](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/guide-to-indiana-dunes-national-park): A complete guide to the beaches, hiking, and camping opportunities at Indiana Dunes National Park.
- [Ichetucknee Springs Tubing](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/ichetucknee-springs-tubing): Everything you need to know for a perfect float at one of Florida's most crystal clear natural springs.
- [Kirkham Hot Springs](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/kirkham-hot-springs-idaho): Guide to the popular but stunning riverside springs near Stanley, Idaho.
- [Hanksville, Utah Guide](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/things-to-do-in-hanksville-utah): Everything that makes the Hanksville area one of the best places in the country for adventurous outdoor explorers.
- [Pine Flats Hot Springs](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/complete-guide-to-pine-flats-hot-springs): A complete guide to finding and experiencing these cliffside hot springs in the Idaho wilderness.
- [Paddling Emerald Cut, FL](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/paddling-emerald-cut-florida): Tips for enjoying a paddle on this famous crystal clear natural spring in Florida.
- [Rocky Mountain NP](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/three-day-hiking-itinerary-rocky-mountain-national-park): Three-day hiking plan with top trails and tips on how to handle high elevation.
- [Beehive Trail, Acadia](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/the-beehive-trail-acadia-national-park): A thrilling National Park ladder hike with big views.
- [Best Hiking in Stowe, VT](https://lorjorexplore.com/blog/best-hiking-stowe-vt): Trails for fall color, mountain views, and quiet forest solitude.

## Last Updated: 2025-07-28