CHASING GOLD; FALL COLORS OF THE EASTERN SIERRA
Chasing Gold: Fall Colors & Hidden History in the Eastern Sierra Fall in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and western Nevada is a fleeting masterpiece — a fiery canvas of gold, orange, and crimson painted across rugged mountain slopes, sagebrush valleys, and hidden canyons. For those of us who live to get outside, […]
BALANCED STEWARDSHIP: PROTECTIVE USE OF THE OUTDOORS
We hear a lot of buzzwords these days in the outdoor recreation world—terms like sustainability, responsible use, or leave no trace. But lately, a new phrase has been finding its footing among land use advocates, trail riders, and environmental stewards alike: Balanced Stewardship. This isn’t just a trendy phrase. It’s a mindset. It’s a pledge. […]
5 KEY TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE OVERLANDING RECREATION
SUSTAINABLE OVERLANDING RECREATION 5 Ways to Keep Trails Open and Wild By Del Albright Subtitle: Sustainable Overlanding Recreation: Protecting Our Trails While Exploring the Wild Intro: Overlanding is more than a trend — it’s the fastest-growing component of the four-wheeling lifestyle. With its rise in popularity comes a greater responsibility: to recreate sustainably. As stewards of […]
OVERLANDING TO FIND GIANTS IN THE DESERT
GIANTS OF THE DESERT: OVERLANDING TO FIND THE SAGUARO CACTUS Magical Mysteries on the Arizona Strip By Del Albright While overlanding across the rugged and remote trails of the Arizona Strip, I had the unforgettable chance to come face-to-face with some of the desert’s most iconic residents—the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). These towering green giants are not just […]
CALIFORNIA’S GAS GENERATOR BAN; WHAT, WHO, HOW, AND WHEN
California’s Gas Generator Ban: What RVers Need to Know (and How to Prepare) By Del Albright, Land Use Advocate and Sustainable Motorized Recreation Enthusiast California is charging forward with bold air quality regulations aimed at reducing emissions across the board—including portable gas-powered generators. While the state’s intent is clear—cleaner air and reduced environmental impact—the implications […]
OVERLANDING BREAKFAST COOKING TIPS
SUNRISE SIZZLE: OVERLAND COOKING WITH A VIEW By Del Albright | delalbright.com When the morning sun kisses the mountains and the chill still hangs in the desert air, there’s nothing more satisfying than the sound of breakfast sizzling in a cast-iron skillet. For overlanders, this isn’t just a meal — it’s a ritual, a reward, […]
REPURPOSED DESERT FENCE: OLD TIRES AND FRONTIER INGENUITY
USING TIRES TO BEEF UP OLD IRON FENCE WITH FRONTIER INGENUITY By Del Albright If you explore the remote desert long enough—whether overlanding, off-roading, or just wandering—you’ll witness ingenuity that borders on genius. Survivors and settlers in harsh conditions had to adapt fast and waste nothing. What might look like junk to some becomes treasure […]