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    Canada?

    I have a family member who travels all over the world and has had a good experience so far. I neglected to mention using Apple or Google Pay. These are one of the safest ways to pay and what I typically use.
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    Thank you for the kind invitation. I’ll be visiting the Eastern Sierra in August/September -...

    Thank you for the kind invitation. I’ll be visiting the Eastern Sierra in August/September - can’t wait!
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    Canada?

    Check your cell plan details. There are typically options for a monthly upgrade or to pay for only the days you actually use services. I currently have a Verizon unlimited plan, which includes unlimited talk/text/data in Canada, but speed is reduced after .5G usage per day. I’ll be visiting...
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    US Southwest Sonoran Desert Traverse

    Great trip report! Some of those deep canyons are really amazing - like a natural rock fortress, keeping civilization at bay. I enjoy the sounds of ‘yotes yapping and howling at night, bats flying around crazily at dawn/dusk and just the utter vastness of the night sky. I hope you catch a great...
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    Looking forward to a month-long ramble thru the Southwestern desert states in April. Yay!

    Looking forward to a month-long ramble thru the Southwestern desert states in April. Yay!
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    Opinions wanted on practicality of towing a trailer.

    From a current teardrop owner: One factor to consider is that you’re planning for the space and comfort of FOUR people, rather than one or two. Teardrop and other small trailers are really only designed to house two adults. Adding a rooftop tent to increase living space is costly, adds a lot of...
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    Greetings from a Newbie Virginia!

    Oops, my mistake! I meant the one near Corbin, Kentucky.
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    Greetings from a Newbie Virginia!

    @Grlea, as a former resident of Tennessee, have you visited Cumberland Falls? Were you able to see the moonbow? I’m considering a quick trip down there in May; any suggestions for things to do/see in the area are welcome and appreciated!
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    NY to Yellowstone

    When you’re traveling will factor into the equation, as winter conditions may limit access to wilderness areas and what commercial sites are open. Yeah, the east coast and Midwest are both sparse on public lands. In addition to the previously named apps, add Campendium/Roadtrippers to the list...
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    Desert Photos

    1. UT-261, aka the Moki Dugway 2. Buckskin Gulch, AZ. You can drive to the Wire Pass Trailhead, but the slot canyon is a hike only.
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    Greetings from a Newbie in Virginia!

    Hello and welcome! It’s nice to see a fellow Mid-Atlantic overlander join the forums. As @Ethan N stated, Old Rag Mountain is a local favorite. If you plan to do the hike, please note that a day use ticket is now required from March 1-November 30. Wolf Gap Campground (GWNF) is a nice spot to...
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    Tire recommendations

    Not a Jeeper…But I just put Falken WildPeak AT3W’s on my 4Runner a few weeks ago. I previously had Nitto Ridge Grapplers, LT285/70R17 C. Both are pretty quiet when new, but I think the Falkens seem a bit smoother on the highway. My decision to change was based on the [allegedly] better handling...
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    How We Learn About the Places We Go

    1. All of the above, I’m exploring to experience nature and history. Some ideas come from reading about a place, others from speaking with people. A chance conversation lit the spark for a two week trip to Peru, including the Inca Trail trek. Did you know that there’s a Rambo First Blood...
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    Back door into Glacier National Park

    1. Read the vehicle reservation requirements on the NPS website. More relaxed than 2023, but still in effect. 2. The GTTSR may not be fully open, depending on the dates of your visit, the amount of spring snow and how quickly that snow and/or the Big Drift is cleared. You can monitor the Snotel...
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    New tires for new adventures: Falken Wildpeak A/T3W - smooth and quiet!

    New tires for new adventures: Falken Wildpeak A/T3W - smooth and quiet!