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    Gear like MaxTrax maybe cheaper in the long run than this alternative

    It's an overall sad commentary of many folks that we share our public lands with. I recently posted about a trip I enjoyed to New Mexico. One of the special places we visited was the N.P.S. Petroglyph National Monument. I was reluctant to post images of the ancient artwork that had modern...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    Leaving the Comanche Grasslands behind I continued the journey back East. OZY and I would be traversing and spending our next night in... As we ran East on Route 400 our goal for the evening was Greensburg, Kansas. This town had a very modern looking downtown area and offers free overnight...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    With Laura now departed, it was just OZY and me and we headed north out of the Albuquerque area in search of interesting areas offering dispersed camping and good fishing opportunities in and around the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests and some of the BLM lands in north central New Mexico...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    With my daughter Laura's arrival scheduled for the next day I ran down to Albuquerque and staged up at the Coronado Campground North of town in Bernalillo. Great campground & facilities. Got a site in the back section (R-4) that had water & a restroom/shower nearby and a nice picnic shelter...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    Entering into New Mexico I set my sights toward Tucumcari and the Ute Lake/Reservoir located northeast of the city. The spirit of old Route 66 still runs strong here along what is now the I-40 Business Spur. I also saw several interesting restaurants that would deserve a visit, old motels with a...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    With Spring in the air, I decided to make a month long run from Northern Virginia out to New Mexico. My New Mexico target area would be generally North of Albuquerque and include Santa Fe and Taos with a focus on exploring the National Forests of this region. I desired an easy driving route...
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    The Boxio camp toilet?

    Now well into a month long trip focusing on remote public lands camping without facilities. The Boxio is working out great. I'm completely satisfied with the design and function. It is light, rugged and simple. Glad I purchased it. The separation of liquid/solid waste is very effective...
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    Camper and Truck Photos

    This week: Put the camper on the truck, load the rig up with clothes, food, bedding and make final systems & gear checks. Tomorrow: Head west...Nashville, Memphis, Amarillo then on to the National Forests/BLM public lands of Eastern NM and Southern CO.
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    Backroads Adventure from Central New Mexico to Colorado

    Just researching this area now for a trip I'm starting next week. Thanks for the photos, report and route #'s!!!
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    The CrowsWing Teardrop Finally Lands in Baja!

    Wonderful report and photos. Thanks and safe travels!
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    2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman | AEV Prospector | FWC Grandby

    Heading out that general way in April...loving these reports and photos! I see you're aired down...at least you seem to be in a good spot and not knee deep in mud or snow. Best wishes! When I'm out roaming in my camper for a few days or a month...I settle into my camping/exploring mode and...
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    Silverton, Colorado MALTEC

    Hoping to hit that general area in April. Thanks for posting!
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    Experienced opinions and concerns on pop ups and canopy campers

    One man's opinion: I "truck cap" camped for years out of various trucks and a few years ago went deep into researching pop-up wedge type campers for my Tacoma DCLB. My lifestyle changed and I foresaw with full retirement I would have much more time so I jumped into a larger rig. That said I...
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    2008 Chevrolet c4500 4x4 diesel ambulance conversion

    An amazing and thoughtful build. Thanks for sharing & happy travels!
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    Transition: E-BIKES!

    Life with the RAD5 Expand: I just finished a nearly two-month trip down to Florida to escape winter weather and nearly every day I was using the RAD5. A couple of things have become noteworthy that I thought I'd share here, so in no real order let's go: Bike Lock: A lot of errands of...
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