Patriot Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 13 hours ago, rideandfly said: Sounds like a Great plan! Have fun!!!! Thank Bill, much appreciated! 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morris Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 We did a little off-pavement driving in our travels around Kentucky last week. Managed to get through without resorting to 4-low. We also took a hazardous route through tall grass to boondock at Whiskey Thief Distillery. Having friends who are friends of the owner has its benefits! My wallet left these places a fair bit lighter. 9 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 We are based camped in Estes Park Colorado at Spruce Lake which is about 1.5 miles from the entrance of RMNP entrance. We went on line and locked in 2 separate days of park access plus passes. Park plus gives us access to the entire park including Bear Lake. We will be here for a week with so much to see. We are heading into the park at 10 am this morning. A brisk 48d here this morning 64 and full sun is the high, great weather all week. Things can change fast in the mountains so we stay weather aware all the time. We could hear the Elk bugling while enjoying dinner last night, awesome! A small herd of 6-8 deer walked by our site yesterday afternoon.😋 Onward! Patriot🇺🇸 Dinner last night, I cheffed up season and garlic rubbed tenderloins with a smoked blue cheese crumble. Breakast- our own venison sausage, cheesey eggs and a waffle. Roughing it! 😊 8 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Great photos, food, and trip. We have not visited RMNP yet, but it’s on our list. Please post photos! 1 2015 LE2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted September 21, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 21, 2023 Drive across the park to the Grand Lake side, it’s quite a drive. The area around Grand Lake is nice, not as built up as Estes Park. Have fun! Mike 1 6 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Mike and Carol said: Drive across the park to the Grand Lake side, it’s quite a drive. The area around Grand Lake is nice, not as built up as Estes Park. Have fun! Mike Mike, Thanks! we are headed there tomorrow! 👍🏻👍🏻😊 2 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 10 hours ago, rideandfly said: Great photos, food, and trip. We have not visited RMNP yet, but it’s on our list. Please post photos! IMG_9671.mov We hiked around Bear Lake it is beautiful. We also hiked Sprague Lake. I may do a little trout fishing. 6 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Boondocking at a HH near Pagosa last night - nice sunset at "84 Ranch"... En route to Crested Butte today for the fall colors show! 8 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 12 hours ago, MAX Burner said: Boondocking at a HH near Pagosa last night - nice sunset at "84 Ranch"... En route to Crested Butte today for the fall colors show! Way to fly our great country’s only flag Max! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Looking great, enjoy!! Onward! Patriot🇺🇸 1 2 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Thanks, @Patriot - we've been getting a lot of similar complements on 'Ol Glory this trip. Your's is looking great also 🇱🇷! - great minds think alike! HA! 2 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Wonderful WX here in Almont CO right along side the Gunnison River - phenomenal fly fishing... Currently mid-60's, no wind and wall-to-wall sunshine! Magnus and D got their bike ride in this AM - 3+ miles at 8,100'MSL. 5 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Art and David, Great photos!!!!! Love Flag photos!!!!!!!! 2 2015 LE2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 Trail Ridge Road -RMNP. IMG_9722.mov IMG_9714.mov 7 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 @Patriot: If you depart RMNP to the south - be sure to hit the Grand Lake Lodge Restaurant for either lunch or dinner! You won't be dissapointed. Cheers! 3 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 11 hours ago, MAX Burner said: @Patriot: If you depart RMNP to the south - be sure to hit the Grand Lake Lodge Restaurant for either lunch or dinner! You won't be dissapointed. Cheers! Thanks for the suggestion! 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Cheffing up good eats at our base camp in Montrose, Co this evening.👨🏼🍳😋 IMG_9806.mov 1 2 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Sun rising over Old Mexico.... 1 3 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Still base camped in Montrose, Co and we decided to explore the Colorado National Monument. Wow factor 🤩. IMG_9827.mov IMG_9828.mov IMG_9832.mov IMG_9832.mov 2 6 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted October 4, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 4, 2023 I only downloaded 3vof your videos All very beautiful! Glad you are having a great time, n amazing scenery. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Thanks for posting the videos! Beautiful scenery, park almost looks empty. October must be a good time to visit. 1 2015 LE2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 5 hours ago, rideandfly said: Thanks for posting the videos! Beautiful scenery, park almost looks empty. October must be a good time to visit. Thanks Bill, The cooler temps, and a lot less people in CG’s make travel and camping much more enjoyable after right after Labor Day into Oct. We are just not into the summer heat or crowds at all. Glad you are enjoying the vids. We’ll visit and tour the Black Canyon of Gunnison today. It’s close to us here in Montrose. Onward! 😊 Patriot🇺🇸 4 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted October 4, 2023 Moderators Share Posted October 4, 2023 Black Canyon is pretty amazing. The National Park side gives the best views. You can also access it from the other side near Crawford State Park. Enjoy! Mike 4 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morris Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Beautiful scenery! (Third one didn't work for me.) I'd never heard of this National Monument, but it is now on my must-see list the next time we are in CO! 1 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
routlaw Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Returned from a trip to the Utah deserts and canyons a couple of weeks meeting up with an old hiking buddy. Spent most of the time around the San Rafael Reef or Swell as it is so often referred to. Not being a geologist not sure what the real difference is. Had some great hikes and adventures and experienced some fairly dramatic thunderstorms while down there. Sept is heading toward the end of the areas monsoon season and we did get to experience some of its beauty as well as drama. A good many of the Capitol Reef NP roads had been closed the day before we arrived there due to flash floods and then again more were closed the morning we left with park service declaring life threatening flash floods in some areas and washes. In my neck of the woods rain just means you might get a bit wet and uncomfortable but down there rain can kill you so we headed the warnings. Posting a few photos below, hope you can enjoy. Boondocked just outside the Reef at San Rafael looking west with evening storms Another view looking north with the Reef in the distance Yet another evenings storm moving over the San Rafael Reef, this one brought a deluge of rain. Another evening, another storm brings more rain. My camp spot provided a nice view of Goblin Valley State Park as well as the Blue Mountains in the distance. In the past when in this area we had always camped just inside the reef a mile or so in but I thoroughly enjoyed the sunsets and sunrises as well as the lighting drama from storms on this trip. Temple Mount seen from just outside the reef 2 2 1 Legacy Elite II #70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
routlaw Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Forgot to include a link, for anyone who would like to see more photographs from the areas below is a link to a hidden page on my website. Please feel free to visit. Figured I better not load up too many photos here. Thanks https://www.roboutlawphotography.com/new-adventures-in-utah#1 1 Legacy Elite II #70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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