Getting out of Los Angeles to escape September's smoky skies seemed like a no-brainer. I had been waiting for the opportunity to take a road …
John Dvorak
Photo Gallery: Utah’s Smoky Mountain Road
Driving from Lake Powell to Escalante, Utah is one hell of a scenic route. The few dirt roads that navigate the foreboding terrain give …
Camping Options for Kern River and Lake Isabella
If you like camping, then you'll love the Kern River and Lake Isabella. It's as simple as that. There's literally hundreds of campsites …
Monache Meadows: Made for the Outdoors Life
Sometimes owning a 4x4 feels like being part of an exclusive club. Spending a weekend at Monache Meadows in the southern Sierra Nevada is …
Mapped: Monache Meadows
Monache Meadow is a hard-to-get-to camping area in Inyo National Forest. But if you can get there, it's pretty epic. It's hard to get to …
My Salute to the Mojave Desert
For those of you who haven't experienced the magic of the Mojave, it's about time you do. The Mojave Desert - which covers large swaths …
Dreaming of Travel Itineraries – Southwest Road Trip Plans
Gas is cheap, crowds will be gone, and there's no better way to social distance than escaping to the vast wilderness of the American …
Mapped: Free Primitive Camping Sites
I've stumbled across some amazing campsites while exploring the high deserts, mountains, and coastal areas of California and neighboring …
A Better Way Driving to Las Vegas: Afton Canyon
Driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and vice versa, can be a monotonous, if not painful, experience. I used to think of it as 300 miles …