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DAY 1 -Memphis,TN to Shawnee, OK I left Memphis around 10:30 am on Friday, March 14th. What started out as a beautiful travel day, deteriorated almost as soon as I crossed into Oklahoma. I battled headwinds of 40-50mph for about 3.5 hours. The dust and smoke from wildfires gave the horizon an eerie brown haze.Continue reading “Moab 2025”

Our 2024 Colorado trip started off with a literal bang. Trump was shot as we crossed into NM from TX. Literally as we were driving under the Welcome to NM sign on I-40 listening to Fox News as it all unfolded. This would occupy our attention for most of the night when we settled intoContinue reading “Colorado July 2024”

  Fire, more than anything, has allowed man to evolve over millennia. Without fire and the ability to control,  man would have certainly become extinct. Throughout time fire has been used as an offensive and defensive weapon. It has help conquer empires and it has provided protection from predators. Fire has symbolized destruction and itContinue reading “Campfires- Take a minute and think about what they mean, what they offer, what they represent”

My buddy Matt decided to send me a critique of an episode of my podcast last month. I wanted to share this conversation with those of you who might be interested. While I am flattered Matt is a regular listener, I know it takes time away from begging people to support him. However, as youContinue reading “Who, little ole me?”

Reconnecting with nature by unplugging and reconnecting. I came across a 2017 study by natureofamericans.org the other day and it got me to thinking. My priorities, when I am out on an adventure, are out of wack. More on that in minute. The study said that 25% of the 12,000 Americans surveyed spend less thanContinue reading “Being More Active In 2022”

For anyone who has spent any amount of time exploring land in U.S. Forests, the most basic of rule is to stay on open roads. Seems pretty simple right? You’d be surprised. To help you follow this basic rule, the USFS provides a very useful tool, the Motor Vehicle Use Map. No need for fancyContinue reading “Rules of the (forest) road”

Nothing is better than a well planned trip. As I have mentioned before, one of my favorite parts about overlanding/exploring is putting together a plan. This includes planning a menu for the duration of the trip. I start with a simple two page spreadsheet. The first page has each day of the trip listed withContinue reading “Camp Meal Planning”

Importance of Expos/Rallies Most of us in the overlanding community have attended an overland themed expo or rally. They are great way to catch up with the latest and greatest, mostly overpriced, gear and gadgets. These gatherings are also a great source of ideas for modifying your current set up. For me, as important asContinue reading “Overland Expos/Rallies & Organized Trail Rides”

Friday afternoon, October 8th we left Memphis and headed South. Once we fought through a little afternoon traffic we were on Hwy 61 headed South! Hwy 61 was our route for the entire trip until we turned into the forest. If any of you have experienced I-40 you’ll understand how happy we were to haveContinue reading “Delta National Forest Weekend”