I am beginning to get my rig set up for a more dispersed camping capability. Looking for some feedback on thermo-electric coolers. I know the ARB is really good, but its also really expensive. Hopefully you all have some good ideas in the more 150-300 range.
Thanks
Ty

I usually dont make intro threads (unless I have to, i.e. EWORC), but for some reason here I wanted to, even though Ive already made a couple of posts here. Yeah, all my cars thought they were trucks; you should have seen some of the roads I took my 78 Datsun wagon and 85 Honda CVCC on. Rough, deeply rutted, steep up and/or down, plowin snow, all that. And then I grew up and got a Jeep 11 years ago, a 97 Cherokee. Now I have a 06 Liberty.

Ive got a couple few hobbies;... - [Read more]

This weekend was the annual Asotin County Fair and Rodeo during which the local 4x4 club hosts their yearly night run into the Blue Mountains preceded by the Asotin Parade. I ran into Rod, the former member while at work and asked him if I could ride with someone during the parade in order increase my trial rides to gain membership. He said sure and mentions that I could just drive my own rig even though I am not technically a member. So at 8:00 am we gathered at the far end Asotin ,... - [Read more]

I am pleased to introduce the newest member to the Backroads exploration scene.



Her name is Charlotte Clayton

Born May 3rd, 5:30 AM

8 lbs 9.5 oz (biggest baby of 4!)

20.5 inches long.

So far she has had her eyes open a total of 12 minutes and has completed 8 dirty diapers.

No trail reports yet. (Should... - [Read more]

Is there a way to see new posts without all the News posts? Makes it hard to read user posts.

I had a bright idea to put Steve on ignore, but that apparently isnt allowed. :p

Maybe use a different account for news items?

[IdahoStatesman.com] Idaho Fish and Game is sending trailers emblazoned with the phrase "Take Me Fishing" across the state to kick off the spring fishing season.

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[The Seattle Times] After a long, dreary start to spring, native plants are slowly unfurling.

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Its a sea of sagebrush that stretches until it meets the stark, snow-capped mountains that seem to explode from the desert floor. The place is the high desert of southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho.

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Eastern Washington Off Road Kittitas County Meet & Greet
Report by Clay Graham

On Saturday April 30th, 2011 we meet up at 4WheelingPlus.com in Kittitas Washington for the Eastern Washington Off Road Kittitas County Meet & Greet. There was a big turnout. Some... - [Read more]

[The Seattle Times] The Hoh River from the mouth to the Olympic National Park boundary below the mouth of the South Fork Hoh, and the South Fork Hoh River from its mouth to Olympic National Park boundary opens two days earlier than planned, according to a state Fish and Wildlife news release.

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Trip Report
Out of the Archives

Long Beach to Longview
March 21, 2004

Who says it always rains at the ocean? We had an absolutely beautiful day and some great people to enjoy it with. Dave & Roberta, Star, Richard & Jan, Mike & Linda, and Evelyn and I were the participants on this road trip. Some of us arrived in Long Beach the day before and we had time to explore the area. Besides the museums, interpretive centers, lighthouses and... - [Read more]

[theolympian.com] The sound overhead was a familiar one. "Gronk, gronk!" That's how I describe a raven's call but that is only one of the sounds they make.

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[theolympian.com] Whether you're looking for fish, shrimp or razor clams the opportunities are abundant this weekend.

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The Klickitate Trail project has been in the making since 1993 when an old railroad right of way was purchased by the national Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

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[theolympian.com] With gas prices still rocketing upward, bike month couldn&rsquo;t have come at a better time.</p>

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[theolympian.com] Shooting enthusiasts will be able to try out some of the newest firearms when the Tacoma Sportsmen&rsquo;s Club hosts its first Shooting Expo on May 7.

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[theolympian.com] Washington&rsquo;s State Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a grant topping $1.06 million to improve boating facilities.

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