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Can't help with info on that end of the state but, at this time, Cape Lookout National Seshore is open. The cabins on South Core Banks will be closed starting 3/23 but beach camping is allowed and the two ferry services to get you there are open. Ferry service to Portsmouth Island (North Core)...

I was a 72F40 buck sgt with STRATCOM, Hdq. Co., 11th Signal Brigade at Ft Huachuca from 8/69 - 11/70. Officially, I was assigned to the Comm Center but, as the most junior non-com on the Post with a TS clearance, I trained with the S&R team (We had a Mohawk OV-1 wing that carried crypto gear...

We seldom have a wood campfire any more because they're either banned or highly restricted in many of the places we camp. Prohibitions againt the transportation of firewood is growing (A pollicy I agree with) and, here in the southeast, its common to see only certified kiln dried wood is...

My apologies Mark.......PI = Portsmouth Island....CALO = Cape Lookout. A two year all expense paid world tour from Uncle Sam will do that to ya - even if its been fifty years. That's a really nice looking camper and you're probably good to go with it. This write-up on a trip to Portsmouth...

Hi Mark, What kind of camper do you have? I’ve seen popups there before but I wouldn’t take a traditional hard side. Vehicle access to either section of Cape Lookout is by private ferry only so you might want to check with the concessionaires who provide these services to see what’s...

Primitive beach camping??? Cape Lookout National Seashore is just south of you. I wouldn’t advise taking the camper but the RTT will be fine IF you have 4WD and tenting is allowed almost anywhere between the high tide line and the dunes. Both Portsmouth Island and South Core Banks offer...

You'd never get me away from our coastal barrier islands or hardwood covered mountains on a permanent basis but I do love some rocks, desert, cactus and conifers from time to time. I was able to spend a lot of my time at Ft Huachuca roaming around the boonies, really fell in love with the...

This is one of the cool things among vets - often a short conversation or a few exchanges on a message board will turn up a link of some sort, even if they were in different branches. I was at Gordon in early 69 for AIT then on to 11th Signal and STRATCOM in southern AZ. Great duty in those...

And so they did. Thanks, Neal. In that case, I'll look forward to your photos and trip report. :smiley:

We'll be in the area in another month or so. Looking forward to photos and a TR. Al

'Liked' and 'Followed' - Looking forward to catching up on all the episodes. Big thanks to everyone who supports this. Al - Sgt US Army 69-70

I'm not that familiar with the NC 105 area but would recommend the Pisgah National Forest Lake Powhatan campground if you're in need of a campground around Asheville - large, private sites with clean johns and hot showers. Also suggest you stop in one of the USFS District offices and pick up a...

I haven’t seen any photos or write-ups of a Colorado having the Bison package with frame damage yet - a ZR2 and a Z71, yes. As an owner who offroads and pulls a trailer, this is definitely a concern. To the beat of my knowledge, all Colorado’s of the same year use a common chassis. If...

Might be a long day, but here's a new 2019 black Bison in OK LINK Al

In October I bought a 2019 Colorado ZR2 3.6L (gas) with the Bison package after fifteen years and nearly four hundred thousand miles on two Tacoma’s; 05 (195K) and 12 (180K). Both were four wheel drive, double cab, TRD Off-Road, 4.0L and autos. At least a fourth of the miles were logged while...

I've had my NOCO GB150 for going on four years and its been used at least monthly. It gets recharged only when two of the four test lights are not lit. As best I recall, it was last recharged over Thanksgiving and I jump started a small garden tractor and a 80 HP diesel farm tractor with it...

There's always some risk when camping on our barrier islands but odds are you'd see low 70's for day time highs with nights falling into the mid to lower 50's. We've tent camped there a few times in mid March without too much discomfort. Wind may be an issue so take stakes at least 15" long...

Nantahala, Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests are all near the Smokies and offer boondocking and backroads drives on Forest Service roads. I'd suggest you get a USFS map of any of these you plan to visit as they will have detailed info on trails and camping. We're from northeastern NC and...

I’ve been really happy with the NOCO GB150 for use on the trails and around the farm. It’s started diesel tractors in cold weather on multiple occasions albeit with the aid of ether. Holds a charge really well and is stored in my bed mounted toolbox year round. Al

For those planning to camp, the BLM Horsethief campground off 313 between Moab and Canyonlands NP is a step up from pure boondocking and right in the middle of a lot of great trails. Clean pit toilets and large sites but no water. Plenty of places in Moab for free water; we fill up at Jaycee...