International Travel Safety
The Important Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself and Your Vehicle Lesson Number One for Travel Safety Lesson number one in safety and vehicle security while traveling: Don’t be stupid. “There are bandits ahead on this road—very bad men! We can guide you past them.” The driver of the
Constellation Stories
The Ancient Game of Cosmic Connect the Dots Since the dawn of man and probably even eons before, our oldest ancestors were fascinated by the stars in the sky. After a day spent taking down a Woolly Mammoth or defending their valley or water source, a group
Practice Good Public Stewardship of Public Lands
Backcountry Conservation For those of us who reside on the West Coast, we’ve been blessed with access to thousands of miles of backcountry two-tracks through some of America’s most unspoiled deserts, mountains, and grasslands. Open a map (remember those analogue paper maps?) from U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
Viewfinder: Documentary Photography
Penning the Chapters of a Journey With Your Camera They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and as a visual storyteller the ability to capture a moment in time is crucial, especially in documentary photography. It requires the combination of technical aptitude, conceptual forethought, and
Exploring with Purpose-Built Overland Rentals
Overland Rentals for Vacation An overland rental vehicle can help for an adventure. Not everyone owns a fully capable rig. Nor one that is outfitted to the hilt with many of the accessories and aftermarket goodies you see on the vehicles here. There are still many areas
Ooni Koda Gas-Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven
TPizza, The Perfect Meal. Especially with Ooni Koda. Until recently, having pizza while traveling and camping would require a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet, and a lot of luck. To achieve the perfect slightly crispy crust, soft doughy base, and harmony between the sauce, cheese, and toppings
Hitting the Trails: 2021 Honda Trail 125 ABS
Compact Motorbike Do you ever get the urge to jump on a motorbike for a stress-free romp around the trails without having to deal with the bulk of a heavy off-road motorcycle? If you’ve been looking for a fun, easy-to-ride, off-road–capable bike, you’ll want to check out
A Beginner’s Guide to Foraging
Bounty in the Backcountry Some are drawn to foraging, the collection and harvest of wild plant foods, for nutritional purposes. Others enjoy the hunt. Some folks want to hone their wilderness survival skills or are looking to add variety to their diet. But, most importantly, learning practical
