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    Summer Heat Camping? Yes or No?

    Recently, I was told that camping is NOT for the summer months. I replied, "of course it is!" Explaining that it matters where you are and where you want to be comfortable. For example, July and August Texas days are brutal. But, I camp north. Into the mountains, I point my steel horse I...
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    Southeast US Reflection

    Treasures, tips, slips, and discoveries around the southeastern part of the United States. I remember how we traversed through the prehistoric forests, an Indian Reservation, and how I engaged my teenager during a 2000-mile on/off road trip. SE USA Adventure
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    Base Camp

    Sometimes you just have to get OUT! After four weeks of work-related deadlines and meetings, I venture towards Bend, TX Parking my Colorado next to The Colorado River I reunite with the outdoors and find solidarity with fowl, flock, and foliage. It was a weekend of awe and discovery. View...
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    Tread Lightly when your out

    As a Scout, I learned "pack it in and pack it out". As Overlanders, we should do the same. Tread Lightly is my motto: Check it out: Tread Lightly
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    Found! Ruins and Whispers in Utah

    Traveling north still, we find ancient writings, abandon ranches, and something that kept us from camping that night; whispering caves! Found in Utah!
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    Making Overlanding Better deserves people

    I was an alone explorer and discovered "overlanding" is better with people. Better yet, with my older teenage son. Check out our moments: Forest Trail: Encountering Young Life
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    Keeping a cooler "cool"

    Today's market for camping is high peaks! But when I find something that works, I generally stick with it. Hence, a cooler: Magellan 50
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    Texas Overland Expo 2021

    Recently, the Tx Avid Outdoor Expo was set in the hill country of Texas. With weather being wet before the party, after, hundreds showed up. It was a blast with a diversity of rigs and people. See more here: TX outdoor xpo 21
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    Million Dollar Highway towards Ouray

    After the bear spray incident, :dizzy: When it was certain that we were not going to leave, I took a chance with persistance and prayer and ventured North. I thought driving in city traffic was scary. Whew! MT. Driving
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    Exploring in Pandemic

    While practicing in home sheltering a year ago, we couldn't wait until we had a chance to get out again. But what about safety? Well, we prepared, researched, and made way to New Mexico. Land of Enchantment.
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    What not to do with Bear Spray!

    Hey guys, there is a saying that you can't teach something if you don't know it. Well, during the initial camping spot of our Central USA Adventure we start with a hard lesson. Accidental bear spray deployment in our tent! Late Night Nuisance
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    Ready for 5K?

    When starting any adventure, one must weigh in the risk. Right? Well, it has been some time since I started to adventure (overlanding), and now, we took the leap. A leap that took us into places of wonder and awe! I started a video intro if you want to learn what we did and avoid the...
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    Overland towards Aligators

    Vehical dependency and camping in East Texas brings beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It also bring unexpected neighbors during the night! Exploring & Aligators
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    Hidden TX Gift

    When the roadster stops and you get off of the steel horse you ride what do you do? Take a deep breath of the cool piney air and explore! Nestled in the piney woods of East Texas is a phat trail known for early 19th century logging and the Big Slough Wilderness Area. The 4C Hiking Trail...
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    Canada 2021 Boarder Crossing

    I am planning my first boarder crossing for this summer. I have researched it and found that there might be an issue crossing into Canada due to Covid restrictions. Has anyone come into this situation or found it close to impossible to cross. Any foreseen issues for Summer? Help for planning.
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    Only the destination is written, not the journey.

    While driving our final miles towards home, we discovered that things can go south very quickly. Especially when it comes to weather. We quickly used iOverlander app to set up a base camp, but later only to abandon it and retreat into our steel horse sled. There we slept until dawn. Have you...
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    Camping while Overlanding

    A blue rig is a good color when overlanding in the wilderness. You can always find where you parked. Especially in a place like Garrapatas, NM. Check out this place ! Bugout2NM
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    How do you explore the great outdoors during a Pandemic?!

    Going stir crazy in the city? We did, and we found three reasons to keep getting out. Click: Get out, but safely.
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    New Mexico and Pandemic

    While practicing in home sheltering, we couldn't wait until we had a chance to get out again. But what about health and safety? Well, we prepared, researched, and made way to New Mexico. What we found was amazing! Join us on our next journey. Video preview
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    Like camping? Like bugs? Well....

    It's amazing to me when getting "out there" that you always encounter a foreign creature that may sneek up on you. I kind of like it as i can use it for entertaining the wife. Ha ha ha! Check this out: Bend and Bugs in Texas