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Having first started riding in 1985 on a Kawasaki KZ400, Steve has ridden all across the United States and Canada. He currently travels full time on his Honda ST1300, living wherever he can find a friendly roof. Follow him on, "Motorcycle Philosophy".

26 May 2019

Rocky Ford Campground – A Free Opportunity Cut Short

Written by Steve Johnson
When our RVing friends offered a free four-night stay at Rocky Point Campground, we couldn’t resist. Rocky Ford Campground is just one of four campgrounds located within Tuttle Creek State Park, a popular camping destination for folks surrounding the Manhattan, KS area. But it’s also the most popular campground within the state park because...
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23 May 2019

Lake Como Road – Free Colorado Boondocking

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Lake Como Road is the popular name for what is officially designated as Mt. Blanca Road by the Bureau of Land Management. It’s also enumerated by the BLM as Road 5410. It’s a popular area for RV boondockers and tent campers. There are four main areas where RVers can boondock… At the start of...
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19 May 2019

Living in a Toy Hauler – What’s It Like?

Written by Steve Johnson
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Living in a toy hauler, I suppose, is probably not that much different than living in a travel trailer, except for three major things… A toy hauler has that ramp door in the back, A toy hauler has that ugly floor with D-rings in it, and Toy haulers are designed for larger cargo carrying...
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14 May 2019

RV Boondocking at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Written by Steve Johnson
Perhaps one of the best places to RV boondock within Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is along BLM Road 4725. BLM Road 4725 branches south from of County Road N. It’s a red dirt road, but well packed, although lightly rutted and often times bumpy. Yet, there are a handful of exceptional campsites...
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05 May 2019

Wagon Wheel Rest Area – Kayenta, Arizona

Written by Steve Johnson
Wagon Wheel Rest Area shows up on Google Maps as a “rest area”, shaded in green as if it might be some kind of park, or place where weary travelers can get in some shut eye. But when Sash and I visited this place for an overnight stop, we found nothing more than several...
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04 May 2019

Free Camping at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Written by Steve Johnson
Free camping is practically everywhere at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, as long as you don’t camp at the trailheads and the few paid campgrounds in the area. For one, Grand Staircase is run by the BLM, and the BLM generally has very relaxed rules on camping and RV boondocking. But moreover, Grand Staircase...
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03 May 2019

Wire Pass Hike, Utah – Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Written by Steve Johnson
Wire Pass is a relatively short slot canyon located in southern Utah, just a few miles from the Arizona border. It’s named “Pass” because it presents a shortcut into Buckskin Gulch, the longest slot canyon in the United States. The trailhead for Wire Pass is located along House Rock Valley Rd, a dirt road...
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02 May 2019

ATC Toy Hauler Review – After Two Years

Written by Steve Johnson
After living full time in our ATC Toy Hauler for two years now, we have a lot to talk about… If you’re thinking of buying an ATC Toy Hauler, click on the video above. I review all the major components, starting with the chassis, frame, floor, roof, and on to stuff like leaks, tires,...
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30 April 2019

Moqui Cave – Oldest Tavern in Southern Utah

Written by Steve Johnson
Moqui Cave, a combination museum and gift shop, located about 5 miles north of Kanab, UT, along US-89, lays claim as the oldest tavern in Southern Utah. Indeed, the cave has a tavern, albeit no longer functioning, yet the actual bar and barstools are still there. But back in the day, actors and camera...
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26 April 2019

Toadstool Hoodoos Hike – Paria, Utah

Written by Steve Johnson
Toadstool Hoodoos is perhaps one of the most popular destinations within Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, located just east of Paria, UT, along US-89. Hoodoos is an actual geological term referring to tall, thin spires of rock worn down by winds and rains. Toadstool Hoodoos are those where large rocks that fell from higher...
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