Recent content by Black Swamp Overland

Hey, sorry I didn't see your post sooner. We found a nice spot next to a pond just off a forest road.

Here are some pics

Yeah, we found a good spot off a Forest road next to a small pond. Lots of closed roads made it hard to follow our planned route but that was part of the adventure. I need to post the gpx files.

I know this is an old thread but i thought I'd chime in. I'm planning to do some dirt road exploring in Wayne this weekend along with a night of campling. I will post the GPX here when i'm done!

I'm planning a trip to Wayne National forest in Ohio this weekend. The only "spot" that has been recommended to visit is the Atkinson Ridge Fire Tower. I know that there are no real OHV Trails for full size vehicles in the area, but there are plenty of dirt and back roads to explore. Does any...

Right next to the Hemi badge! Has anybody tried to plastidip their badge?

Beer can stove and a flask of mineral spirits = hot drink/food anywhere!

Shovel Carhartt bibs Insulted work gloves Hat Old pair of boots with wool socks (I always try to have the right shoes on but I know someday I'll end up on a trip with just my sneakers packed, our in the Sierra's with just flip flops [emoji3])

The bugs can be pretty bad but its nothing that bug spray and/or head nets can't handle! I've also found that if you can stay in the breeze (i.e. near water) it will help keep the bugs away. I've also recently purchased a thermacell that i'm itching (pun intended) to try.

Hello from Ohio/Michigan. We call West Central Ohio home (former home of the great black swamp) but spend a fair amount of time in the Eastern part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I've enjoyed camping/hiking my whole life but am just getting into Overlanding. You can follow our families exploits...