One of the fastest ways a road trip can go south (and we don’t mean for margaritas on the beach in Baja) is to be caught off-guard and unprepared for a minor mishap.

The Mercedes Metris is your all-purpose camper van—with an ideal footprint designed for extended road trips, it also doubles as an excellent daily driver that you can easily park in a garage or driveway.

As the school year ramps up again and kids head back into classrooms, we love to balance inside learning with some really cool science-based activities in the great outdoors. Check out our Outdoor School lessons and download a free worksheet!

What if you could build community, grow your confidence, and develop lifelong skills—all while connecting with like-minded people in the great outdoors?

Sarah Robbins is an illustrator, painter and designer living and working in Seattle. Her studio is filled with old LIFE Magazines, maps, vintage packaging, and faded thrift store paintings (you know the ones), and a lot of those themes bleed into her work.

Becca Fuhrman is an artist and art director living and working in Seattle. Trained in art and architecture, her interests lie in understanding and illustrating the personal narratives of people and space.

When you’re in need of some low key moments to unwind in a serene and beautiful place—check out our picks for 7 spots to hang your hammock in the PNW!

We teamed up with our friends at Powell’s Books in Portland, the largest independent bookstore in the world, to get their picks on the best books for road trips. We highlight tales of adventure, exploration, travel, nature, and of course, road trips—from diverse authors whose lives have been touched by unique experiences rooted in a sense of place.

Road trips are perfect for getting us out of our “bubbles”—especially after months of quarantine—to connect with wild landscapes, new people, and each other. Camping offers an excellent opportunity to disconnect as a family, take a break from technology, hit the open road, and get outside.

To celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day, we interviewed our friends Doug and Lyn. Originally customers of our Vintage shop, the two share their story of transitioning from their beloved Syncro to a new Mercedes Metris.

We sat down with one of our Lead VW Mechanics, Ben, to chat electric vehicle conversions. Ben has been a key part of the Peace Vans family since 2014. Read on to learn about what converting an air-cooled van is like!

There’s just something entirely enchanting about watching the fiery ball sink below the horizon—painting the sky in warm yellows, oranges, pinks, and purples. It’s like a little ode to a day well spent. They don’t call it magic hour for nothing.

Vashon Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. It is such an amazing place to get away for the day! Only accessible by ferry or boat, it’s close to the city, known for its slower pace, amazing beaches and epic farmland.

Explore this coastal town not far from Seattle! Located at the very Northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend is known for its Victorian architecture and many events & activities throughout the year.

Skip the crowded pool, pack your gear, and grab the keys. We’re looking for a beautiful place to unwind, reconnect, and explore. Somewhere we can indulge in fresh seafood, wander the rocky shoreline, sample the local brews, and hike in the moss-covered woods.

An outdoor lover’s paradise, a craft beer mecca, and a culinary scene to appease the most discerning foodie—it’s easy to understand why so many people are drawn to this high desert escape.

Discover the Undiscovered — The lesser seen side of the Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey Island and more. Enjoy this 7-day itinerary with Peace Vans!

Where to eat, hike, shop, and sleep in your camper Peace Van rental on the San Juan Islands. A 7 day itinerary written by an island expert.

The Northeastern part of Washington is diverse creating an experience unlike any other for exploring the PNW. On this trip you’ll see multiple landscapes ranging from field to mountains. There is an incredible amount of diversity on this itinerary, so let’s get going!

Travel Southeastern Washington by follow this guide to hit the best spots in this region of the state.