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We use a Canon M6 Mark ii mainly for video. The lens we use the most is the Sigma 16mm f1.4. Also a GoPro Hero 8 and DJI Mavic Mini. nate

The next morning I checked the Caltrans site and the highway was still closed. That made the decision for us, back towards Redding. The sunrise was beautiful from our not so secluded campsite. We stopped in a few small towns to see what they had to offer but most were pretty quiet on this...

We headed down to Miranda to get some gas and make lunch. While there we had some great interactions with some local kids ripping around on scooters and bought some stuff from the local thrift shop. We had a decision to make. Wait around in the Redwoods area for information on the reopening of...

We finally reached our campsite on Avenue of the Giants at 8:00 at night, a full 6 hours after we had planned. A quick dinner and a some ciders and we were off to sleep. Though tired, we were excited to explore one of our favorite places tomorrow. The next morning we set off early to make up...

Here is a trip report of our Redwoods trip we took last weekend. No real off roading in the trip but fun none the less. After last years trip to the Redwoods on Valentines Day, we decided to try and make it an annual pilgrimage to this majestic area. We planned on going on Valentines weekend...

Thanks! We have a ton of write ups on our website and I plan on posting here as well in the future. nate

It shows up as Burnt Ranch Campground on google maps. Not really an official campground but someone labeled it. Just past Burnt Ranch nate

Cool. Definitely check out Burnt Ranch road! nate

Thanks. We find ourselves spending more and more time out that way . nate

I just joined today myself! Welcome. fellow vanlifer also nate

Next stop was the Leaf Fossil trail. Another beautiful hike though we did not see any fossils. From there we drove on a gravel road outside of the park to make a quick taco lunch with Impossible burger “meat”. Yum! After the amazing lunch, we made the iconic overlook our last stop as the park...

A cold morning came and we were presented with a beautiful clear day ahead of us. There was frost on all surfaces as it got down to the low 30’s overnight. This trip was the first time we used our GoWesty insulated window covers. They rock and we wished we would have got them years ago. We...

For our first trip report we are sharing on this site, here is the YouTube video of our trip and below is the write up. We really enjoyed this trip and took some pretty good drone footage this time and am getting used to our new camera as well. This area of Oregon is amazing and it is so...

Thanks Tim. It is only 2wd but has been proven to be very capable. With 12" of ground clearance and the engine over the rear drive wheels it does ok on dirt/mud roads. nate

Hi my name is Nate and we have been exploring the backcountry in our 1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia for years now. Just found this forum but have been on Expedition Portal for years.