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Photo Report: The Slot hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Mike N' S'mores3 years ago3 years ago03 mins

Hiking “The Slot” in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was probably one of my favorite nature walks of all time. I say that because it’s not a very strenuous hike, more like an adventurous walk through a nature park. Walking through this siltstone canyon makes it feel like you’re walking in a scene of Star Wars…

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Stuck in the sand: 2wd off-road truck experience

Mike N' S'mores4 years ago2 years ago06 mins

Looking back on my recent trip to the desert and how we got stuck in the sand, I’m reluctant to blame the truck and the fact that it’s a 2wd. We could have also gotten stuck in the deep sand with a 4×4. Taking a 2wd off-road is always a risk, but it’s how you…

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Maxsa Traction Boards Review: Stuck in sand and successful recovery story

Mike N' S'mores5 years ago2 years ago313 mins

When going offroad I always say the three most important things you can bring is an air compressor, shovel, and traction boards. I recently got myself into a pickle — deep sand about 100 yards off the main road and was able to try these recovery tools in a real world scenario. This experience is…

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Camping photos from the flower superbloom at Anza Borrego – 2019

Mike N' S'mores6 years ago5 years ago02 mins

My brother made a quick trip out to Anza Borrego, CA this past week to get a glimpse of the wildflower superbloom and do some dispersed camping. Being late spring after huge rains, it was bound to be an extremely busy weekend out there. Instead of staying near the crowds around Borrego Springs, he followed…

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Camping breakfast tips — prepare your eggs beforehand!

Mike N' S'mores7 years ago5 years ago27 mins

Cooking breakfast while camping can be a challenge. But if you simplify things you can make an easy camping breakfast that also tastes delicious!

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