Winter has arrived in many parts of the country, and that means a hazardous situation awaits you nearly every time you get behind the wheel. You may know how to drive in snow, but do you know what to do if you were stuck in snow? Recently, drivers on I-90… Continue reading
A lot of trips involve moving camp each day. Those trips require a bit more planning when you’re a part of a group. It’s critical that you organize your gear and coordinate your activities so that you’re ready to go when the rest of the group is. Doing so ensures… Continue reading
Helpful Tips for Your Camp Box Tip 1: Hygiene is important. Have water and soap (or a bottle of hand sanitizer) readily available. Make sure everyone washes before eating. The soap in a pump bottle works well. Tip 2: If just starting out, think through each meal you will prepare…. Continue reading
No soldier can fight, the Duke of Marlborough once said, unless he is properly fed on beef and beer. Many four-wheelers will raise a toast to that statement. All chuckles aside, the point is well made: You can’t have a successful venture on an empty stomach. A typical weekend camper… Continue reading
2010 Wild Flower report We have had more rain this winter then in the recent couple of years. It should make for a good bloom of wild flowers – Perhaps not as spectacular as 2005 but very well worth getting out to the desert this spring to see them. The… Continue reading
Dogs are tailor-made for an off-road trip. In fact, they crave the outdoors. Recall how often you’ve taken your buddy out for a run, and it seemed as if Buddy would never want to leave. That flashing tail, darting nose, and excited eyes tell you just how much he was… Continue reading
Four wheeling and camping are naturally somewhat rustic. You are, after all, away from home and all the creature comforts that surround you there. Even so, you can still add a touch of class and style to your trip in the form of a good bottle of wine. Wine? While… Continue reading
OK, so the title of this column is a little cheesy. We’re in the dog days of summer, and my thinking cap has been chewed by my neighbor’s dog. My suggestions are still good, so hang in there. Camping is very popular with four-wheelers, and with some quality camping time… Continue reading
The holiday season is a good time to reflect on the past twelve months and set plans for the coming year. Understandably, these difficult economic times are causing many people to cut back on expenditures. Hobbies and other recreational activities such as four-wheeling tend to take a hit, and that’s… Continue reading
Dutch ovens are a great way to bring the taste of home cooking to the outdoors. To better understand Dutch ovens, I turned to fellow Outdoor Adventure USA member Bruce Crabtree. Bruce has been cooking with Dutch ovens for over 15 years. He recently joined us during a ham radio… Continue reading
As a four-wheeler, you’ve probably spent countless hours driving the hundreds of miles of roads and trails in the Mojave Desert. Did you ever consider camping there as well? You should. Camping in the desert can be a remarkably enjoyable experience. At 1.5 million acres, the Mojave National Preserve offers… Continue reading
About a year ago I went on an adventure that was a lot of fun and a little out of the ordinary. I was asked to star in the pilot episode of a television show! The show is called America’s Hidden Treasures and is about camping in remote locations across… Continue reading
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