A Fall Journey Through Utah’s Fishlake National Forest
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A Fall Journey Through Utah’s Fishlake National Forest

 A full-time travel story from Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, where a quick detour turned into one of our most memorable fall stops. Vivid colors, rugged trails, quiet camps, and the kind of unexpected moment that makes roaming worth it.

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EarthRoamer Evolution: Our Take on the New LTx vs. LTS
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EarthRoamer Evolution: Our Take on the New LTx vs. LTS

A deep dive into the evolution of EarthRoamer—from the rugged LTS to the refined new LTx. We break down what’s changed, what’s better, and what we actually miss after driving both. Real-world impressions from the road, not a spec sheet comparison.

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From Telluride to Moab: Learning What Our EarthRoamer Can Really Do
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From Telluride to Moab: Learning What Our EarthRoamer Can Really Do

We took our EarthRoamer from Telluride to Moab along the Rimrocker Trail—a mix of rocky climbs, sweeping canyon views, and remote campsites. It was our hardest off-road test yet, and it pushed us in all the right ways while reminding us what these rigs are built for.

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A Day with the EarthRoamer LTx: Luxury, Power, and Coming Home Again
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A Day with the EarthRoamer LTx: Luxury, Power, and Coming Home Again

We spent 24 hours behind the wheel of EarthRoamer’s newest model, the LTx, and it blew us away. From effortless power up I-70 to quiet luxury on the trail, it’s everything we imagined and more. But coming home to our LTS reminded us why we fell in love with this lifestyle in the first place.

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A September Pilgrimage in Our EarthRoamer
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A September Pilgrimage in Our EarthRoamer

A September spent in our EarthRoamer brought factory fixes, our first Owner’s Rally, and fall adventures in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains—from snowy peaks to star-filled skies, with plenty of road trip stories in between.

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When Boondocking Dreams Meet Montana Reality
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When Boondocking Dreams Meet Montana Reality

Finding the perfect boondocking site isn’t always easy. From chasing epic views near Flathead Lake to landing unexpected nights at Whitefish Resort, here’s how our Montana camping journey unfolded—wins, losses, and everything in between.

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Jackson Hole, New Friends, and Revisiting Old Dreams on the Road
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Jackson Hole, New Friends, and Revisiting Old Dreams on the Road

Our week in Wyoming brought unforgettable moments — from a surprise watercolor painting of our EarthRoamer to downhill biking at Jackson Hole and revisiting Grand Targhee. Join us as we explore new adventures, kind strangers, and reflect on how far we’ve come since five years ago.

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The Bike, the Dream, and the Drawer We Gave Up for It
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The Bike, the Dream, and the Drawer We Gave Up for It

At 12, I dreamed of riding a motorcycle. As an EarthRoamer full-timer, that dream just got real. In this post, I share what it’s like to learn to ride, live with new gear in a tiny space, and chase childhood goals one drawer at a time.

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Colorado's Central Corridor Surprised Us—Especially Buena Vista
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Colorado's Central Corridor Surprised Us—Especially Buena Vista

From our first-ever Boondockers Welcome stay in Buena Vista to exploring riverside towns like Salida and Villa Grove, this stretch of Colorado gave us lively downtowns, epic mountain views, and a new favorite small town. Every stop added a new layer to how we see the country.

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Finding Familiarity on the Road
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Finding Familiarity on the Road

After weeks of nonstop movement, we finally slowed down—spending three nights at one campsite, cooking meals, riding bikes, and realizing how quickly the EarthRoamer has come to feel like home. A quiet week gave us time to settle in, reflect, and reset on the road.

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A Quick Mountain Escape (and the Return to Service)
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A Quick Mountain Escape (and the Return to Service)

After a week of hotel rooms, we were ready to be back in the EarthRoamer. We picked up the rig, made a quick mountain escape near, found a last-minute campsite, had our first real campfire, and soaked in the quiet before returning to EarthRoamer HQ for final service.

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Falling for Colorado
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Falling for Colorado

On our first real weekend in Colorado, we found ourselves unexpectedly smitten. Driving from Durango to Denver through towns like Ouray and Leadville, we couldn’t help but ask: could we ever love a place more than Bend, Oregon? A personal reflection on mountain towns, beauty, and what makes a place feel like home.

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Ghost Towns and Bumpy Roads in the Eastern Sierra
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Ghost Towns and Bumpy Roads in the Eastern Sierra

We explored the hauntingly beautiful Bodie Ghost Town before navigating a rugged trail to camp at Grant Lake. Come along for off-grid moments, Sierra views, and a little history tucked off Highway 395.

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