How I camped in sub-twenty degree weather and lived to tell about it: 2019 Trip Write-Up

“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” ― G.K. Chesterton Have you ever done something that you always dreamed about but never believed you would do? It was July, and the locations were all very much along the beaten path, but nine years ago, I made … Read more

I found the best campsite in the US!

“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”  Location Name: Upper Teton View Road: Forest Rd. 30310 GPS: 43°45’48.85″ N 110°33’11.531″ W Special note: bear left at the fork after the first set of campsites (Lower Teton View.) The road is not too bad for a T@b 320 but I can see where it … Read more

The KOAs of I-80 and I-90

“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”  OK, so since we have put an end to KOA-shaming, let’s talk about some of the KOAs from my most recent trip. Specifically, I will give you quick reviews of 4 KOA Journey Campgrounds along I-80 and I-90 through the Midwest and plains states. Grand Island, … Read more

Special Promotion on my Best Selling Photo

[info_box]Can you feel sand and dust blowing into your eyes? This photo, captures the iconic view, entering Monument Valley, with dramatic lighting and skies, from a dust storm. This image has been my best seller and it is now available at a deep discount for a limited time (through Friday.) For approximately 40% off the normal price, you will receive this … Read more

Tread Lightly

To some a photo of a Jeep in a remote mountain or desert setting is exciting to others it is a nuisance. I do some light to moderate off-road travel. My Jeeps have and will take me places that I could never get to otherwise. When I capture those moments and share them I take … Read more

Winter Camping at Punderson State Park

I have been anxious to some winter camping for the last 2 years. Last year it didn’t work out and this year….let’s just say it’s hard to call camping in 50-60 degree temperatures, “winter camping.” I love the cold and snow and until last weekend, it has been scarce fir those of in the eastern … Read more

Another 5,000 Miles Later: Rest Areas Along I-80 and I-76

  When nature calls or you just need to stretch, the rest areas along interstate highways are a welcome sight for weary travelers. I am just wrapping up another trip and wanted to share some feedback about rest areas along I-80 and I -76 between Pittsburgh and Colorado. I-76 in Colorado When making that diagonal … Read more

Dolly Sods Excursion

West Virginia’s tourism-driven tagline is “Wild & Wonderful.” Perhaps no place in West Virginia personifies this description better than the Dolly Sods plateau, which encompasses the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area and the Bear Rocks Preserve and lies within the Monongahela National Forest. If you are unfamiliar with the area, I highly recommend reading about it. … Read more