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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 17h

Step into the Upside Down as we visited Hawkins Headquarters, aka the ultimate Stranger Things store in Jackson, GA! 🎮🎸

Retro games, collectibles, and D&D vibes everywhere ❤️

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/XWSDwqcoA4A?...

#StrangerThings #ExploringOutLoud #HawkinsHeadquarters #Netflix

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 1d

Stopped by a beautiful Navajo gift shop in Monument Valley 🌵✨

Handmade jewelry, authentic crafts & rich Navajo culture, the perfect family stop on our road trip ❤️

🎥 Watch more: youtu.be/8b_iM0cMzSQ?...

#MonumentValley #NavajoNation #ExploringOutLoud #TravelVlog #FamilyTravel

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 3d

Off-roading in Monument Valley got messy FAST 😅🚙💨

Mud everywhere, wheels spinning… For a moment, we thought we were stuck for good. But we made it out and kept exploring those epic red rock views 🌵🔥

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/8b_iM0cMzSQ?...

#MonumentValley #OffRoadAdventure #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 5d

Just us casually driving to the Byers’ house in Hawkins :)

The Stranger Things 80s vibes hit hard. Something strange is coming soon to our channel! Follow us for more!

📍Jackson, GA aka real-life Hawkins

#StrangerThings #ExploringOutLoud #ByersHouse

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 6d

⚡️Back to the Future vibes in Monument Valley!

We tracked down one of the movie’s filming spots and recreated the scene, a perfect mix of cinema nostalgia and Wild West adventure. 🤠🎬

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/8b_iM0cMzSQ?...

#BackToTheFuture #MonumentValley #ExploringOutLoud #FamilyTravel

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 7d

RV road trip through the Wild West 🏜️✨

We explored Monument Valley, cruising past The Three Sisters, The Thumb, and more iconic formations.

Watch the full van experience here: youtube.com/shorts/pKSyb...

#MonumentValley #ExploringOutLoud #VanLife #WildWest #FamilyTravel

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 8d

Run, Gnarly, Run! 🐶💨
Our dog became Forrest Gump for a day, running down the iconic Monument Valley road where the legendary movie scene was filmed 🎬

Just a dog living his best Forrest Gump moment ❤️

🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/pKSyb...

#MonumentValley #ForrestGump #ExploringOutLoud #VanLife

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 10d

We spent a few amazing days camping in Duck Creek, Utah, surrounded by nature 🌲✨

Exploring caves, cozy campfires, and peaceful nights under the stars this trip was pure magic.

🎥 Watch the full adventure: youtu.be/IJam_6DeDuQ?...

#DuckCreekUtah #ExploringOutLoud #VanLife #FamilyCamping

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 11d

Got a flat tire while riding? 🚴‍♂️

No worries we’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick step-by-step on how to fix a flat bike tire so you can get back on the trails fast.

Filmed in Duck Creek, Utah 🏞️

🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/IJam_6DeDuQ?...

#DuckCreekUtah #ExploringOutLoud #VanLife

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 12d

Ever wondered what camping looks like through a dog’s eyes? 🐶

Join our dog, Gnarly, as he explores the outdoors in Duck Creek, Utah, chasing scents, running wild, and living his best van life 🏕️

🎥 Watch it here: youtu.be/IJam_6DeDuQ?...

#DuckCreek #VanLife #ExploringOutLoud

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 13d

Just found a retro store straight out of Stranger Things!

Hawkins Headquarters in Jackson, Georgia is full of 80s vibes and nostalgic charm.

Stay tuned on our YouTube channel as we explored the whole store!

#StrangerThings #HawkinsHeadquarters #RetroGaming #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 14d

Van life isn’t always picture-perfect 🥲

While travelling in Duck Creek, Utah, our generator stopped working and the water pump failed!

But hey, it’s all part of the adventure ✨

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/IJam_6DeDuQ?...

#DuckCreekUtah #VanLife #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 14d

Campfire nights hit different 🌙🔥

We made Poyke with potatoes, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes & chicken thighs. Slow-cooked over the fire = pure magic ✨

🎥 Watch the full vlog: youtu.be/IJam_6DeDuQ?...

#VanLife #Poyke #ExploringOutLoud

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 15d

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 15d

Exploring a cave in Duck Creek, Utah… then we had to hit pause because Natasha needed to breastfeed our baby ❤️

These little real-life moments make family adventures even more special 🏞️✨

🎥 Full vlog: youtu.be/IJam_6DeDuQ?...

#DuckCreekUtah #FamilyTravel #VanLife #ExploringOutLoud

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 16d

Our last day in Yosemite was short but unforgettable 🌲

From El Capitan, Half Dome, Tenaya Lake, to our lovely forest dinner. The perfect way to end our family adventure 🏞️🍴

🎥 Full Yosemite vlog: youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#Yosemite #ExploringOutLoud #VanLife

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 17d

It’s October 🎃

Spooky vibes are here and the final season of Stranger Things drops next month 👀✨

So tell us… which Stranger Things house would you live in? 🏠

Byers’ House or Wheeler’s House?

#StrangerThings #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 17d

Flat tire in the desert… right after our Yosemite trip 🫠

Van life isn’t always smooth, but here’s how we fixed it and kept rolling on our family road trip 🚙✨

🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#VanLife #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 18d

We found one of the underrated spots in Yosemite 🌊✨

Tioga Lake at the entrance of Yosemite National Park. Surrounded by mountains and crystal clear water, it’s the perfect spot to relax, picnic, or take a swim 🌲

🎥 Full vlog:
youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#TiogaLake #Yosemite #VanLife #ExploringOutLoud

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 19d

We made it to Half Dome Point in Yosemite 🌲🏞️ One of California’s most iconic landmarks!

And the views? Absolutely breathtaking from every angle!

Watch our full Yosemite adventure: youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#HalfDome #Yosemite #VanLife #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 20d

Today we walked around the real town of Hawkins from Stranger Things in Jackson, Georgia.

Beyond the filming spots, it’s just a beautiful, peaceful place to walk around and soak in small-town vibes 🗺️

#ExploringOutLoud #StrangerThings

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 21d

Our baby wanted to ride the Onewheel, so we went on a little forest adventure. A peaceful cruise through trails, spotting lakes, and soaking up nature before sunset 🌲

A heartwarming family ride 💛

🎥 Full adventure: youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#ExploringOutLoud #VanLife #FamilyCamping

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 22d

We made Reese’s Puffs pancakes on our camping trip for breakfast! 🥞🍫

Easy, fluffy, and the perfect treat for van life mornings. Would you try them on your next adventure?

Watch our full adventure here: youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#VanLife #FamilyCamping #ExploringOutLoud

Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 22d

We had a surprise travel buddy on our road trip! A tiny mouse in our van! 🐭

It might’ve hitched a ride from home… or maybe Yosemite? After a few chewed-up things, we let it go at a wetland for a safe new home 🌿

Watch our full adventure:
youtu.be/GxwdnF4lP-4?...

#ExploringOutLoud #VanLife

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Exploring Out Loud @exploringoutloud.bsky.social · 24d

Hey Bluesky! We are Exploring Out Loud!

Our mission: inspire you to explore more, live fully, & share the journey✨

We drop links to every spot & gear we use so you can make it yours too. Let’s explore out loud, together 🌎

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