The Importance of Salvage Logging After Wildfires Across California and the Western U.S., mega-fires have left behind apocalyptic landscapes—millions of acres of scorched forest, destroyed wildlife habitat, and obliterated infrastructure, including once-accessible backcountry roads and recreation trails. The damage isn’t just visual—it’s
FROM TYPEWRITER TO TRAIL TALES Off-Road, Campfire & Cowboy Poetry by Del Albright 18 Original Poems and Song Lyrics by Del By Del AlbrightFrom Typewriter to Trail Tales. I started writing about the outdoors before we had Google, blogs, or hashtags —
“Like a Stone Wall”: Faith, Courage, and a Memorial Day Tribute By Del Albright Author’s Note:This post is not an endorsement of the Confederate cause or rebellion. I reference General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson solely to highlight his remarkable leadership, unwavering faith, and
It used to be called Decoration Day right after the Civil War. Now we call it Memorial Day. It’s all about remembering and honoring those men and women who have died for this country of ours.There is no greater sacrifice than dying
The 6 Ps of Disaster Preparedness By Del Albright, Wildland Fire Chief (ret.) It’s all about the 6 P’s: People and Pets2. Papers3. Prescriptions4. Personal Needs5. Priceless6. Plastic Read the whole story here and get the full list of tips and suggestions,
Sustainable Doesn’t Mean Boring: Respect the Route and Ride Smart By Del Albright[delalbright.com] Let’s get one thing straight: Sustainable motorized recreation isn’t just about closing gates, slowing down, or sucking the fun out of four-wheeling. It’s about keeping the doors open—literally and
Del’s Jeep Rebuild – And a 4-Step Plan to Keep the Roads Open By Del Albright If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I’ve been wrenching on my Jeep again. Yep, the Ol’ Reliable needed a bit
Escape to Camp Freedom – Your Peaceful RV Getaway in Modoc County, CA! ️ Looking for the perfect RV spot to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy wide-open spaces? Camp Freedom in Alturas, California, is calling! Nestled in the beautiful high desert
Unique, Beautiful, Sweetwater Mountains of Eastern California By Del Albright (first written in 2004) Sunrise seems like a slow process when you’re watching from 11,000 feet in elevation on a cold morning. The mountains were still beautiful, reflecting the last glimmer of
