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The Grand Canyon never disappoints - the elk visited my campsite every day. Moving to New Mexico today as I begin a slow journey eastward.

Utah is in my rear view mirror - Angels Landing hike was great! Next is that really big hole in Arizona…lol…

Have just revisited three of Utah’s Mighty Five (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef) - two more to go. I’m excited to finally hike Angels Landing!

En route to Utah! And Arizona,New Mexico…

I have a family member who travels all over the world and has had a good experience so far. I neglected to mention using Apple or Google Pay. These are one of the safest ways to pay and what I typically use.

Check your cell plan details. There are typically options for a monthly upgrade or to pay for only the days you actually use services. I currently have a Verizon unlimited plan, which includes unlimited talk/text/data in Canada, but speed is reduced after .5G usage per day. I’ll be visiting...

Great trip report! Some of those deep canyons are really amazing - like a natural rock fortress, keeping civilization at bay. I enjoy the sounds of ‘yotes yapping and howling at night, bats flying around crazily at dawn/dusk and just the utter vastness of the night sky. I hope you catch a great...

Looking forward to a month-long ramble thru the Southwestern desert states in April. Yay!

From a current teardrop owner: One factor to consider is that you’re planning for the space and comfort of FOUR people, rather than one or two. Teardrop and other small trailers are really only designed to house two adults. Adding a rooftop tent to increase living space is costly, adds a lot of...

Oops, my mistake! I meant the one near Corbin, Kentucky.

@Grlea, as a former resident of Tennessee, have you visited Cumberland Falls? Were you able to see the moonbow? I’m considering a quick trip down there in May; any suggestions for things to do/see in the area are welcome and appreciated!

When you’re traveling will factor into the equation, as winter conditions may limit access to wilderness areas and what commercial sites are open. Yeah, the east coast and Midwest are both sparse on public lands. In addition to the previously named apps, add Campendium/Roadtrippers to the list...

1. UT-261, aka the Moki Dugway 2. Buckskin Gulch, AZ. You can drive to the Wire Pass Trailhead, but the slot canyon is a hike only.