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  1. ZombieCat

    Trip to pick up trailer in Washington State

    Yes, the vehicle reservations have become a necessary evil to reduce overcrowding in the now wildly popular U.S. national parks. I can personally confirm that it’s made a positive difference, even if it’s a pain to get them. I see that the Beartooth Highway was mentioned; I just made the below...
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    Trailer security

    German pewag chain with a high security lock; loop it through your wheel and around the axle. It’s super hard and can’t be cut with bolt cutters. You can add a chain sleeve to reduce abrasion damage to your wheels. Nothing will stop a determined thief - the idea is to make it difficult enough...
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    Overlanding/Camping Firearm preference

    The best and most comprehensive data regarding bear safety is this book: Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance by Stephen Herrero Proper food storage is the number one preventative measure in bear country. Bear spray is a good defensive tool for persistent or aggressive food-habituated...
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    Trip to pick up trailer in Washington State

    2024 will be my 6th visit to Glacier National Park in the last seven years; I’ll be there in mid July. I’d like to offer a few tips for visiting in July, as the rules for entry and camping have changed yet again: 1) As of July 1, vehicle reservations are required between 6am-3pm for the west...
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    Back home again - 34 days, 6560 miles, one sandstorm and many beautiful sunrises/sunsets. Time...

    Back home again - 34 days, 6560 miles, one sandstorm and many beautiful sunrises/sunsets. Time to regroup and prep for the next adventure!
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    Pausing for a few days in Arkansas- Hot Springs and searching for diamonds. Just a few days ago...

    Pausing for a few days in Arkansas- Hot Springs and searching for diamonds. Just a few days ago I was post holing in hip deep snow at 10K feet!
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    The Grand Canyon never disappoints - the elk visited my campsite every day. Moving to New Mexico...

    The Grand Canyon never disappoints - the elk visited my campsite every day. Moving to New Mexico today as I begin a slow journey eastward.
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    Utah is in my rear view mirror - Angels Landing hike was great! Next is that really big hole in...

    Utah is in my rear view mirror - Angels Landing hike was great! Next is that really big hole in Arizona…lol…
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    Have just revisited three of Utah’s Mighty Five (Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef) - two more...

    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!
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    En route to Utah! And Arizona,New Mexico…

    En route to Utah! And Arizona,New Mexico…
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    Canada?

    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.
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    Thank you for the kind invitation. I’ll be visiting the Eastern Sierra in August/September -...

    Thank you for the kind invitation. I’ll be visiting the Eastern Sierra in August/September - can’t wait!
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    Canada?

    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...
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    US Southwest Sonoran Desert Traverse

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

    Looking forward to a month-long ramble thru the Southwestern desert states in April. Yay!
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    Opinions wanted on practicality of towing a trailer.

    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...
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    Greetings from a Newbie Virginia!

    Oops, my mistake! I meant the one near Corbin, Kentucky.
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    Greetings from a Newbie Virginia!

    @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!
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    NY to Yellowstone

    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...
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