With the summer of 2016 officially over, I’ve had some time to reflect on what has been aptly labeled my Summer of Funemployment. You read that right… I did what most people can't (or won't) do, and have taken a few months off work. This extended time off allowed me to do what I truly love, exploring the beautiful sceneries of the Mid-Atlantic. When you work eighty hour … [Read more...]
Project Xterra-ble: Building a Budget Trip Rig
I have to admit that I am fairly new to the off-road world. I've spent most of my life, and cash, on making humble hatchbacks a bit faster at my local racing circuit instead of chewing up my frame rails and axles on trails. Up until recently, I've left the dirt roads and obstacles to my two wheel machines. This year though I've had a change of heart and decided that access was … [Read more...]
How to be a Dirtbag Road Tripper in 5 Easy Steps
Recently I completed a 12,000 mile journey that took me through a majority of the states west of the Mississippi River. Over the seven weeks I learned a lot about life on the road and the challenges associated with outdoor excursions. Being a recently graduated, and quite poor, I lived a dirtbag existence that was low on luxuries but high on fun. Here's my guide for saving … [Read more...]
Exploring Forgotten Roads
For the past few months I've been reading every map and local guide book covering the Mid-Atlantic that I could get my hands on. My goal was to find long forgotten or rarely traveled roads that were a reasonable distance from DC. Here's the first part of my new "Exploring Forgotten Roads" series. Our first attempt at exploring a forgotten road would take us to Tucker … [Read more...]
Summer 2015 Camp Out
Many of you have asked about our trips and how you can get in on the action. Well, here's your shot - we're currently planning a "Summer 2015 Camp Out". Here's how it's going to work: sometime next week we're going to release a set of coordinates of where you can find us. Then on July 18, 2015 you can head out and camp with us for the weekend. Now please be aware … [Read more...]
