by Bob | Aug 7, 2015 | Boondocking, Photography, Travel, Wyoming
This is the first post of two on the Smiths Fork/Grey’s River Road. I loved it so much, and took so many photos, I can’t get them all in one post. The first post covers the Smiths Fork Road to the Tri-Basin Divide when you turn north on the Grey’s River Road. After I...
by Bob | Aug 4, 2015 | A, Boondocking, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Survival
In my last post I explained the reasons I don’t recommend firearms for self-defense against predators, so, if guns are a bad idea, what is a good idea? These are my recommended methods of self-defense Bear Spray: Without doubt bear spray is the best defense against...
by Bob | Aug 1, 2015 | Adventure, Alaska, Boondocking, Fear, Security/Safety Versus Freedom
After my encounter with the mountain lion I promised to write a post about practical ways to stay safe in the backcountry, here it is! While I’m specifically talking about safety from four-legged predators and snakes, most of what I’m saying can also be applied...
by Bob | Jul 29, 2015 | Boondocking, Camping Locations, Montana, Photography, Travel
Since I’m working on a guide book to Wyoming I’m driving the most beautiful roads but I’m also reporting on free dispersed camping in those areas. Today’s post is about my camp at the bottom of the Beartooth Scenic Byway. The day I drove it started out looking pretty...
by Bob | Jul 21, 2015 | Boondocking, Camping Locations, Montana, Photography, Travel
After three days of the nightmare of dealing with the crowds and traffic at Yellowstone, I needed a break! Next up on my agenda was to drive the Beartooth Scenic Byway from the northeast entrance into Yellowstone up to Red Lodge, Montana. I’ve heard all my life that...
by Bob | Jul 12, 2015 | A, Adventure, Boondocking, Dogs-Pets, Fear, Inspiration-Spirituality, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Vandwelling Philosophy
I told you all about my encounter with the mountain lion in my last post and this time I want to tell you my thoughts about it a few days after it happened. But first, let me thank you all for you kind comments about being glad we were okay. It’s very nice to know...
by Bob | Jul 9, 2015 | A, Adventure, Boondocking, Camping Locations, Dogs-Pets, Fear, Travel, Wyoming
I’m way behind in my posts but something happened this week that I’m going to break out of order and tell you all about it. July, 5th started like any other day in my life, I was deep in the woods above the little town of West Yellowstone, Montana enjoying my beloved...
by Bob | Jun 3, 2015 | Boondocking, Camping Locations, Travel, Utah
For a long time I’ve wanted to have a map listing all the campsites I’ve been too but it was so much work I never did it. When we switched the website I put in a menu button at the top of the page that says “Find a Campsite,”...
