A few months ago, I picked up a set of TRUKD T-Series bed racks that I found on Facebook Marketplace. I bought them with the intention of eventually putting a rooftop tent on the truck, but in the meantime, I figured I’d find some other uses for them. Recently, I had the perfect opportunity to …
I recently made a trip up to Dolly Sods to drive Forest Road 75, better known as the Road Across the Sky. I’ve driven plenty of back roads in West Virginia, but FR 75 is one of those roads where the scenery is really the main attraction. The road crosses the high elevations of Dolly …
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Last weekend, I made a stop at Assateague Island on the way to a family vacation. It wasn’t really supposed to be a big camping trip. I was already heading toward the coast, so I figured I might as well turn the drive into a little adventure and spend a night camping at Assateague instead …
The Chevrolet Blazer (1969–1991) Before SUVs became crossovers, family haulers, and grocery-getters, the Chevrolet Blazer was basically a short-wheelbase truck with a roof on it. And honestly, that’s a pretty good way to describe it. From 1969 through 1991, the full-size Blazer stayed pretty true to its truck roots. It was body-on-frame, had solid axles, …
I’ve been using OnX Offroad for just over a year now, and it’s become something I use pretty regularly when I’m planning an off-road trip. What I like most is being able to look at an area before I go and see all the roads and trails around it. It’s helped me find Forest Service …
I drive a 2019 Colorado, and it’s honestly just the right truck for me. I can take it to work, haul gear, tow a trailer, and then head straight to the trails without needing to swap vehicles or prep some overbuilt rig. That balance is why I like it — it works for everyday life, …