We Overlanded Hells Canyon: Highest Point to Lowest Point
We drove our EarthRoamer from the peaks of the Wallowa Mountains to the Snake River at the bottom of Hells Canyon. Follow our Oregon overland route, favorite campsites, biking stops, and tips for visiting North America's deepest river gorge.
Everything Went Wrong During Our EarthRoamer Off Road Recovery
A dry-looking desert track, a hidden layer of clay, and one very stuck EarthRoamer. What followed was a long night of digging, winching, problem-solving, and an eventual recovery that taught us hard-earned lessons about overlanding, recovery gear, and traveling in heavy expedition vehicles.
We Pushed Deeper Into the Owyhee Discovery Trail. Was It Worth the Risk?
We took our EarthRoamer deep into Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands on the Discovery Trail. Here's the real cost vs. payoff — fuel logistics, trail width specs, the boat ramp camping hack, and what we'd do differently next time.
We Drove Into Eastern Oregon's Wildest Desert (Then Came Our Biggest Field Repair Yet)
From collapsing sinks to boiling geothermal fields, our Eastern Oregon adventure through Hart Mountain and the Alvord Desert turned into one of the wildest EarthRoamer trips yet. Hot springs, arsenic lakes, desert solitude, and our biggest field repair so far.
Moab in the In-Between
Moab, Utah is more than just Canyonlands and Gemini Bridges. Here’s what we experienced beyond the main attractions—from quiet winter camping and biking trails to scenic drives, local food, and the in-between moments that made the trip.
Skiing Arches National Park in a Snowstorm
What is Arches National Park like in winter? We experienced it during a snowstorm—cross-country skiing, icy hikes to Delicate Arch, and real off-grid challenges in our EarthRoamer.
Surviving the Moki Dugway in Our EarthRoamer: Utah's Most Dangerous Road?
We drove Utah's Moki Dugway in a 20,000-lb EarthRoamer — switchbacks, sheer drops & an oncoming car at the worst moment. Plus Goosenecks, Valley of the Gods, Muley Point & Natural Bridges NM. The ultimate Southern Utah overland route.
Living in an EarthRoamer Means Things Break
After a year of EarthRoamer ownership, we’re sharing the real side of life on the road—leaks, repairs, and small system issues. Here’s what actually breaks, what’s normal, and how we’ve learned to handle maintenance while traveling full-time.
A Quick Stop in Page, Arizona
Our honest take on visiting Page, Arizona, including how many days you need, what’s worth doing, and whether it’s worth adding to a Southwest road trip.
Driving 20,000 Pounds Through Sand
What it was like driving our 20,000-pound EarthRoamer through deep sand for the first time, from recovery prep and route planning to airing down and finding out the truck could float better than we expected.
Zion: Our First National Park in the EarthRoamer
A winter visit to Zion National Park in an EarthRoamer, complete with unexpected lessons, permit mix-ups, quiet trails, and why winter turned out to be the perfect time for our first national park experience.
A Windy Start to Oregon’s Wild Coast
A full-time travel story along the Oregon coast, covering a south-to-north road trip filled with rugged hikes, stormy weather, quiet beaches, and unforgettable coastal stops. From Brookings to Fort Stevens, this journey captures the wild, unpredictable side of Oregon’s coastline.
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.
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.
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.
Shelf Roads, Switchbacks, and Mountain Camps Between Silverton and Telluride
From the Million Dollar Highway’s steep drop-offs to the tight, paint-scraping trails of Ralph Lauren’s ranch and the switchbacks of Last Dollar Road, our EarthRoamer journey from Silverton to Telluride was full of close calls, clever workarounds, and unforgettable mountain views.
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.
Blueberries, Bike Parks, and a Leak?! Adventures in Idaho
From blueberry picking and farm-to-table dining in Sandpoint to biking Brundage and Tamarack, our Idaho road trip had it all—plus a few surprises, like a mysterious door leak in the EarthRoamer.
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.
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.