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Per a talk Clay Croft gave at N.W. Overland Rally a couple years back - "Plan your 1st camp-out, in the driveway" Determine what worked, what didn't. What did you forget? What didn't you use? Do you really need it? etc, etc. My wife and I have over planned, and were Thankful for the spare...

Colin, 1115 Total Miles one-way to Bozeman, with an over-night in Cedar City, UT. Two full days of driving Interstate Freeways, Redondo Beach to Bozeman David

Redondo Beach to Montana - Do you want to travel Fast, and then Explore? Or - do you want to plan on Drive, explore, no-agenda, Sight-see, and plan a return trip. Montana is a big state, all the Mountains, lakes, rivers are in the Western part of the state. How many miles, hours - do you...

Hi Lee, We too are in Boise. I own an 88' 62 Series LandCruiser, and our current travel rig is a 2018 Tacoma TRD-Offroad, Double Cab, Short-bed. We are currently not camping, but travel to a Glamping base camp, and sightsee form there. I am an avid Fly-fisher. We've seen 98% of this State...

Hungry House Res., is worth the trip, as is the travel to Whitefish Lake and a backdoor into Glacier. I also agree with Bill...

Welcome Beau, The local area rep is Dave H., and the Northwest Regional Area Director is Mike Rose, who lives in LaGrande, OR. There are 100's of places to go and experience. Just Ask - My wife and I have seen most of the state. David G.

Hi Ian, Sorry for your loss. Start with your Pop. Where was he born, your grandparents, their parents, etc. As a 10th generation American of Puritan roots, I am only 5 generation's removed from the Rev. War. Our time spent visiting Rev. War locations like Crown Point was overwhelming. The...

You can't drive all the way to Ushuaia Argentina ... You have to ship your vehicle around the Darian Gap. This requires planning on your trip going down. Most go down to the end on the road in Panama, and then double-back to to the Canal. Look for the Expedition Overland videos. Clay does a...

Dave H., and his daughter are on a multi-day Blue Mtn trail. @Mike Rose, lives in LaGrande, OR and is the regional director. I am member # 7988, David C Gibbs, and live in Southeast Boise, off of Broadway at Boise Ave. I'll be more than happy to answer any of your local questions. DCG

Idaho doesn't have any fishing similar to Louisiana ; )

Hello All, We spent the night in Ely, NV - On the Road out of town (going North on 93) I spotted a Large Lot on the left side on the highway with numerous old trucks, and a Cab-Over. I'm looking for the Phone #, on the sign that was posted on the Fence, to seek permission for access (for...

We just got back from a trip to Chandler, AZ and a side trip to Tucson. There is still SNOW, and lots of it, above 9,000Ft. Consider running the Route 66, which will take you into Flagstaff, then travel south to Tucson. David

We departed Boise on 04/29/2021; headed to Chandler, AZ. Spent 1st night on the road in Cedar City, UT. 5 nights in an AirBnB, visits with my Mom and younger Brother. Two side trips (1) up to Arcosanti and Sedona, then down to Tucson; to have lunch with an old friend. Traveled back up in Eastern...

I saw something similar in Utah headed into Cedar City, Defender 110 at a cockeyed 40 degree angle, no front tire. 100 feet down the road across several lanes of traffic, is the wheel & tire on the Jersey barrier. We take the Tacoma in for a spin, balance & Rotate, to make sure the lug nuts...

Hello All, The Mrs & I are planning a road-trip from Boise to Greater Chandler, AZ. The route down will Interstate to Cedar City, then State Routes to Fredonia, Flagstaff, into Chandler. I am wanting to avoid I-93, from Kingman to Henderson - unless it's been repaved in the last 2 years? Is...

Buy lots of penetrating oil. Be aware, that it's very easy to break the 12mm bolts holding the hard-top to the tub. You'll get very good at reverse drill bits, and re-tapping the bolt holes. To get the engine to turn-over, see if the engine will turn by hand cranking it. Drain and replace...

There are expensive, lockable, mount to roof rack - Rod holders. My 8' 4 weight is in a 5' Canvas Covered PVC tube, that I Velcro so that it's not loose. My 10' 4-5 Weight is in a separate tube, that is strapped down in both the LandCruiser and Tacoma. NOTHING is loose! Even the Camera...

The best $ 6.95 spend, pick up a copy of Sheridan Andersson's "The Curtis Creek Manifesto", Great learning how-to, especially building your own leaders... Green River is a must. DcG

ME!, I am a Fly-tier, Flyfisher. I live in Boise, ID... Henry's Fork, South Fork, Silver Creek, Both Big Wood River & Little Wood, Jarbidge, Jack's Creek, Owyhee River. Then there is the Selway, Lochsa, and the St. Joe way-up north. Rainbow's, Cutt's, Tiger, Browns, Redband trout... Always...

Tim, Pick up the phone and call them! They were running 90 days behind. Have them, confirm your order... DG