Des Moines Iowa Area Check in
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I used to live in Polk City close to Ankeny but now I am south of Des Moines about 30 minutes outside of St. Charles in Madison County. Just far enough outside where I am close to DSM but far enough I see lots and lots of stars. 
Madison County in general is a great area. Get out of the Polk County grid and the countryside is much more enjoyable.
Madison County in general is a great area. Get out of the Polk County grid and the countryside is much more enjoyable.
Hello neighboring members. I live in northern Des Moines (Lower Beaver). I am hoping to find B class roads in our state, along with any trails.
Open land is really person dependent. I really enjoy Iowa’s state parks.
I would be up for a Saturday morning meet up. There is also a 4x4 Des Moines Facebook group that is very overland centric
I would be up for a Saturday morning meet up. There is also a 4x4 Des Moines Facebook group that is very overland centric
I'll check that fb group out, thanks. ya.. I will work on setting up a Rally Point for us soon!
Winter camping gear is at the top of my gear list. I want a 4 season canvas tent and wood burning stove. I do have some friends that own property just south of Des Moines, one has a 48 acre farm, the other has 7 acres of wooded land.
A Saturday meet up sounds like a great plan. I have seen your vehicle a few times. I have a LR4 that is a 2012.
Hello All, I'm located in the Des Moines area and would love to get together. Hopefully we can get a group together soon.
Off-Road Ranger I
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Hello everybody. Joe here. I have just returned from a little road trip. What's new? I finished the TAT, up the west coast then Alaska to the Top Of The World Hwy and up to the Artic Ocean. Just over 13000 miles. Any new events coming up?
Very little or no cell service for sometime.
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Very little or no cell service for sometime.
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UnfrozenCaveman
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Hey kids, new on these forums and here in W Des Moines playing with the silly old Land Rovers.
I'll keep an eye out here.
I know nothing about it, but a buddy in Omaha is pestering me with an event in Castana (?) in mid-Sept.
Pics? Everyone likes pics :)
Here's my "divide" photo...okay, maybe it's not "Continental" or anything :)
I'll keep an eye out here.
I know nothing about it, but a buddy in Omaha is pestering me with an event in Castana (?) in mid-Sept.
Pics? Everyone likes pics :)
Here's my "divide" photo...okay, maybe it's not "Continental" or anything :)
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Hello fellow overlanders. In Johnston Iowa. Interesting in meeting up with others if interested. Currently building a 2019 Colorado ZR2 Bison for Utah trips. There isn't much Offroad/overlanding options in Iowa, so always interested in surrounding States to test gear before it gets serious in Utah.
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Welcome, joe here 10411. We have three trips in the works right now. Expo West, the Ozarks rally in April, and the KAT in Kentucky. You would be welcome on any of those.
Joe and Sally.
UnfrozenCaveman
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Hi Ben, that looks like a great set up :)
We've got a family trip set for southern UT in a couple of weeks...I'll report in on conditions when I'm back.
I've been nosing around out there since '99 or so.
In my experience, the terrain is so varied, you can make a trip as easy or difficult as you want it to be ... barring weather related excitement ;)
These two images are within a few miles of each other.
Best,
Maurice
We've got a family trip set for southern UT in a couple of weeks...I'll report in on conditions when I'm back.
I've been nosing around out there since '99 or so.
In my experience, the terrain is so varied, you can make a trip as easy or difficult as you want it to be ... barring weather related excitement ;)
These two images are within a few miles of each other.
Best,
Maurice
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Thanks Joe and Sally. Expo West would be a great trip. Will keep the Ozark rally in mind as that might work. Maurice, thanks for the Utah advice. I was out there this July with a 2017 Colorado ZR2. I've attached a photo from that trip. I did OK on the easy to moderate trails, but more clearance would obviously be needed for the difficult trails. The ZR2 Bison is a work in progress. Getting the CB and Ham installed now. Needing to get 35 inch tires and a lift before next years Utah trip. A Jeep Gladiator or Toyota Tacoma would be easier due to better aftermarket support, but the ZR2 Bison has been a fun adventure.
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Off-Road Ranger I
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We went to Utah, through Oregon then up the coast this year , Alaska then to the Dempster in Canada. Camped on the Artic at the villiage of Tuk. Just over 13000 miles in all. 2012 Tacoma with a rooftop tent. Get out there and enjoy the trail.
UnfrozenCaveman
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Long Canyon was fun. Also went on some mountain roads, Shafer Trail, Onion Creek and Fins and Things. Highly recommended for everyone to do at some point.
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Hi everyone. Waukee here. Mainly been exploring around the Mark Twain national forests in MO and some other areas around the Ozarks.
Hello fellow lower beaver resident!
