Old Mining Wagon Wheel Tracks in Superior Arizona
Sometimes you come across the most unexpected things when you are out exploring. The other day, I was scouring the internet for a close-by spot to go check out with the family and dogs. Living in Queen Creek, AZ, we have access to thousands of acres of wilderness, mountains, and deserts to explore, and I found a spot that piqued my attention. There are Old Mining Wagon Wheel Tracks in Superior Arizona from the 1870’s nearby!! Superior, Arizona and It’s Amazing History “Kids! Dogs! Load up! We’re going on a mini-adventure!” We packed some water and snacks and loaded up in the Jeep. Heading North from Queen Creek, the East…
Dehydrated Roasted Red Pepper Spread
With things coming to a slow down the last few weeks, we have a little more time to get creative with a few of our favorite recipes. This dehydrated Roasted Red Pepper Spread recipe was adapted from the original Ball Roasted Red Pepper Spread. Since I just happened to have some peppers in the freezer from last fall, I decided to try a version of the recipe that we can easily take with us camping. This spread is sooo delicious on sandwiches and burgers. To make the Dehydrated Roasted Red Pepper Spread, you just need a few simple ingredients. It is a great way to use up extra produce from…
Bulldog Canyon Trail, Arizona
Last week, we took the family on the Bulldog Canyon Trail located just North of Apache Junction, Arizona. The kids have been working hard at their online school work and we all really needed a break. We decided to social distance ourselves on a local trail. We left early for the trail to beat any others that were feeling the same way we were. Getting out in the Jeep is such a stress reliever and allows us to forget all that is going on in the world for just a few hours. As of writing this, enjoying the outdoors is recommended for mental health reasons and still allowed in Arizona.…
Off-Road Trail Schnebly Hill in Sedona Arizona
Last week we headed for the hills. Literally. We met up with a group of outdoor enthusiasts for a drive to Sedona Arizona. We were planning on running the Broken Arrow Trail. But things do not always go as planned. We ended up on the off-road trail Schnebly hill and was able to earn a Jeep Badge of Honor. Broken Arrow Lives Up To Its Name When we arrived at the Broken Arrow Trail, one of our buddies was starting to have some transmission issues and had to return home. We were with a few other rigs, some built, some stock. Some of us decided to head over to the…
The Abandoned Ajax Mine – Arizona Ghost Mines
It seems that we are always up for an adventure. Since we moved here 5 years ago we have made it our mission to explore all the cool wonders of Arizona. We started out with a decent size list of things we wanted to see and we have been checking it off almost every weekend. That includes the abandoned Ajax Mine. Most of our adventures seem to take us on remote backroads. Luckily we have a modestly lifted Jeep / daily driver that can take us pretty much anywhere we want to go, including the abandoned Ajax Mine. Ajax Mine History In its glory days, the Ajax mine was primarily…
2019 Off-Road & Camping Expo Video
If you missed out on the 2019 Off-Road & Camping Expo, well you are in luck. We got you covered. We attended the event for you and created a little video at the bottom with the highlights of the event. There were over 60 Vendors that attended the event. The 2019 Off-Road & Camping Expo included a variety of vendors from Rugged Radios, to 4 Wheel Parts and a great nonprofit called Canyon State Overland. There were games for the kids, an RTI ramp competition for the adults, and lots of toys, gear and equipment for any outdoor adventure you could think of. A little About Canyon State Overland Canyon…
Beef & Vegetable Stew One-Pot Camping Recipe
We love comfort food. I mean really, who doesn’t. On cold raining days when we are up in the mountains camping, nothing hits the spot like this Beef & Vegetable Stew One-Pot Camping Recipe. This recipe is simple to make and easy to customize. See how to make it in the video: Great for gluten-free & dairy-free diets This camping recipe can be adapted for a gluten-free meal and is dairy-free. It is the perfect recipe for those who are on a strict diet, yet want to eat delicious camp food. This stew is easily customizable The Beef & Vegetable Stew One-Pot Camping Meal can easily be customized to fit…
One Pot Meal – Camp Skillet Recipe
This Camp Skillet Recipe is one of our favorites when we go camping. It is simple to make with just a few easy ingredients with little cleanup which is a bonus when you are out in the bush.
Recovery Gear Series: 10 Most Popular Off-Road Recovery Kits Compared
10 Most Popular Off-Road Recovery Kits Compared The type of recovery gear kits you need depends on your offroad capabilities, style and frequency. To understand the equipment included in most of these kits check out our article on Choosing A Recovery Kit. To make it easier to decide on what recovery kit is right for you, we compared 10 of the most popular kits. Our posts may contain affiliate links, if you purchase something from one of our links we may earn a small commission, doesn’t cost you any more but helps us to bring you more great adventures, products, and savings. Recovery Kit Gear Comparisons We compared 10 recovery…
Recovery Gear Series: Off-Road Recovery Kits
This is the first of many articles that will teach you about different types of Off-Road Recovery Kits. In this article, you will learn what equipment is included in a basic kit, and what each part is used for. We will be reviewing different brands so you can decide which products are right for you. Everyone has a different style when it comes to the off-road lifestyle. Some like to wander down forest roads, others like to test their skills on the toughest trails in Moab. The gear that you purchase has to fit your ambitions and we are here to help you make those decisions.
