Packing for a Backpacking Trip
Before we head out on a backpacking trip, we use a standard packing checklist to make sure we don't forget something. There are so many items--especially small things essential for ...The Zirkel Wilderness and the Zirkel Circle
September 15 and 16, we headed to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and then an hour more into the Zirkel Wilderness. We backpacked what is locally known as "The Zirkel Circle." The ...Browns Canyon National Monument and Buena Vista, Colorado
I have been feeling overwhelmed by the backlog of adventure posts I need to write. We have been to so many incredible places and all of them deserve attention. But ...How Much Truck Do I Need? A Beginner's Guide to Acquiring a Truck
Spotted a broken down truck and fifth wheel on the shoulder of the westbound lanes of I-70 a few weeks ago as we were making our drive from South Dakota ...Driving: Resources To Get You from Point A to Point B
Before leaving a campsite and heading to a new one, we plan our entire route and research potential places to stop for fun, fuel, and bathroom breaks. Hitting the road ...Why We Chose the Tumbleweed.Life
When people learn Chris and I are full-time adventurers, the first question they usually ask is, "Why?" Our responses tend to be brief because the circumstances don't allow for in-depth ...