top of page
Search

Trail Guide Joe
Apr 16, 20213 min read
How To Get Started Overlanding
What Is Overlanding? First, let's answer the big question of "what is overlanding?" Let's start with the basics! Grassroots overlanding...
26 views
0 comments

Trail Guide Joe
Apr 3, 20212 min read
Chigger Awareness!
"My old nemesis..." They go by many names, Berry Bugs, Red Bugs, Harvest Mites... but I call them Chiggers. These bugs are small. Really,...
10 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Apr 3, 20213 min read
Tick Awareness!
"The scourge of the wilderness..." Ticks can be found on nearly every continent of this planet so your chance of avoiding them completely...
4 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Mar 24, 20214 min read
4 North American Plants To Identify & Avoid!
Poison Ivy What is it? Poison Ivy can be found as a vine, climbing on a support such as a fence or tree, a trailing vine, cascading from...
3 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Mar 6, 20213 min read
5 Tips for Spring Hiking
Winter's end is nearing and spring is around the corner! Hikers of all skill levels will be hitting the trails as the weather warms. So...
3 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Feb 26, 20214 min read
5 Tips for Winter Hiking
Hiking doesn't have to be a "fair weather" activity. In fact, some of my favorite weather for hiking is in winter, with or without the...
5 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Be BEAR Aware! Hiking, Biking, & Boating Safety
Hiking, biking, or boating in the wild, particularly in bear territory, doesn't have to be a scary thing. By no means should you be...
6 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Jan 23, 20214 min read
Be BEAR Aware! Hunting & Fishing Safety
Hunting and fishing in the wild, particularly in bear territory, doesn't have to be a scary thing. By no means should you be completely...
16 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Jan 9, 20212 min read
Be BEAR Aware! Wildlife Photography Safety
Photography expeditions in the wilderness, particularly in bear territory, don't have to be a scary thing. By no means should you be...
1 view
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Jan 2, 20214 min read
Be BEAR Aware! Camping & Food Storage Safety
Camping in the wild, particularly in bear territory, doesn't have to be a scary thing. By no means should you be completely fearless...
4 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Dec 21, 20204 min read
Leave No Trace!
Maybe you've heard it before, "Take only pictures, leave only footprints". If not, you have now! This single line summarizes all 7...
4 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Dec 19, 20203 min read
What To Bring On Your Next Hike
If you've gone hiking or even taken a really long walk before, you've almost certainly had an item or two you should have remembered to...
1 view
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Dec 6, 20203 min read
Vandalism in the Parks? Not Cool!
It's time we talk about a serious problem plaguing our beautiful lands all across the world. Be it a national or local treasure,...
1 view
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Nov 29, 20203 min read
The Pros and Cons of Trailers
Like anything, towing a trailer has its pros and cons. A trailer can bring added storage and gear hauling capabilities but also a lot of...
20 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Nov 22, 20203 min read
Keep Wildlife Wild; Don't Feed the Wildlife!
FED Wildlife is DEAD wildlife! Signage from Zion National Park regarding feeding wildlife Habituation If you ever received a meal before,...
4 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Oct 19, 20202 min read
The Bare Essentials for a Successful Camping Trip
Packing for camping can seem more like moving than taking a vacation. So what do you really need to get the trip off on the right foot?
2 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Tips for the Perfect Camping Trip
Not everyone is enthusiastic about camping so how do you make it as enjoyable as can be?
6 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Oct 8, 20202 min read
The Cons of Survivalist or Minimalist Camping
What is minimalist camping and who could possibly be a fan of this?!
2 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Oct 7, 20202 min read
The Pros of Survivalist or Minimalist Camping
What is minimalist camping and why should I like it or even try it?
4 views
0 comments


Trail Guide Joe
Oct 6, 20202 min read
The Cons of Overlanding
Overlanding is surging in popularity so what's not to like?
20 views
0 comments


How to Properly Maintain Your Vehicle for Overlanding Adventures
Whether you are overlanding or just driving your daily commute, car maintenance is a must! By following a maintenance schedule, you can...


Overlanding - Car Survival Kit
When out on an extended overlanding adventure, or really any long road trip, you will likely plan - and over plan - for your own health...


Off-Roading Lighting
I know you've seen them on just about every off-road or overlanding vehicle so you want them too. Why not, they do look pretty cool,...
bottom of page