Solo Off Road in the Ozarks - Just GO!
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- Опубліковано 17 лис 2022
- Sometimes you just have to get out and go solo to explore and find adventure. I take off in my Gladiator Rubicon on off road trails in the Ozarks that I hadn't been on in years and camp in 25 degree weather and have a great time! Just GO!
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This is the whole reason I named my channel what I did. Sometime you just have to go and get out and reset, refresh and relax.
A 10 hour trek to the nearest area is what keeps me from just taking off.
My buddy and I were just out yesterday (Saturday) hitting the trails all around big Piney and seeing the iconic places like Bubs cabin and the school house. If you ever need a wheeling buddy that lives in central Arkansas give me a shout, I’m normally off Friday, Saturday, Sunday! (I know it would be to hard to ride with all your subscribers but I figured it couldn’t hurt to ask!)😊
We was exploring our options at the time our oldest daughter was about to graduate and then we ended up with some family things come up and we had chose to put or outings on hold and adopt the four kids. We are blessed enough to have the opportunity to help so we did. We will one day be revisiting the overlanding idea.
Love puddles and water. I would love exploring the Ozarks, WA is just a bit far to far. However, we're getting into the snow...love that!
Anytime Matt loved meeting up with y’all!! I’ll be getting out in the ozarks my self this weekend going Camping! It is so nice to watch the video without cracked glass it’s even more relaxing for me now😊
Thank you bro!!!
Thanks for the great video Matt. I need one of those diesel heaters. If you get time one day can you review those heaters you have. We tent camp out of our Jeep in a Gazel tent but now that it's cold wife is holding up the Jeeping kinda. LOL
Thanks again we watch every video you post. Took the wife on a 14 day Jeep trip thru New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and back to Texas last month using Gaia, and Trails Off Road. 3600 miles we took 20 hrs of Gopro 9 4K video and over 4000 pics with the Canon EOS R. LOTS of memories!
Thanks for all the inspiration to get outdoors.
Thank you for showing they set up of the Moon awning
We’ve been Jeep camping all spring through fall. Now my wife says it’s too cold, the kids made her take them home in the Jeep while I stayed with the trailer RTT with the nice warm diesel heater. I want to go this weekend but I feel guilty leaving her alone with the kids… I could sit by the fire and in the warm tent all day/night.
My biggest hurdle is distance. We have nowhere good to go locally. We are 2-3 hours from a good NF, and 5-6 hours from any trails or creeks with a rock in them.
You do have the best job ever. I used to go out 2-3 times a week and just drive the trails and camp out, that was years ago. Not so much any more, what keeps me from doing it again, time and money and money and time, hopefully that changes next year and I can have both a the same time 😊. Great vid.
I'm getting my truck setup and ready for next year. Tent like yours is ordered and waiting for delivery plus fridge slide is also ordered. I just got my topper put on just a little more to do and I am ready to go outdoor and do what I are doing.
Can't wait to go.
Hey, Matt... one of the first things I noticed was the windshield... was going to ask if you traded windshields with Brad over at Trail Recon. He has an almost identical crack on his 392 now. Awesome that you got the windshields done... kudos to the guy who hooked you and Cara up.
We do go out and wander sometimes, but living down here in south Texas, have a lot less public land to explore. You're truly blessed to have the Ozarks and Ouchitas in your back yard.
If you want snow, head straight north about 12 hours. There’s plenty of snow up here for you! Love your videos. Thank you Matt!
Biggest impediment is that I don’t yet have the recovery gear to be smart going solo. BUT! I do try to go out on a few forest service roads and explore my local mountains as day trips. I haven’t camped in 4 years, we’ve been busy rebuilding our house after a wildfire destroyed our town. So that part about the idiots and their 🔥 really ticked me off!!!
I have recently found a local group (2 hours away) that leads off road trips at least once a month. And they have a beginner’s trip on Sunday, so I’m going to go join them! I’m beyond excited! It’s nice to join in with a group leader that HAS the right equipment in case I get stuck.
We try our best to explore but Kansas doesn’t offer much. So location is our biggest issue. Hopefully everything works out we will be in Colorado at the end of next year
I am not a youtuber. Well at least currently. But being a retired early person I do go for overlanding trips in India & thoroughly enjoy. Thanks Matt for your lovely experiences. 😍
excellent video Matt as always and you really do make us feel like we are right there with you both me and my wife always look forward to your videos .
The point where you said “I’m living vicariously through you” hit home for me.
Soon, we will be able to enjoying the outdoors again. And hopefully one day I can bring our rig down once we get her. And you folks could show us around the Ozarks.
Beautiful place.
You asked why some of us just don’t go and get out in the woods. My reason is two fold, not enough time off from work, and my jeep needs front end work done on it and I just don’t have the funds to fix it right now. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to. Oh and I love your channel!!
Great video, love the longer ones. That mud hole scene was hilarious. 😂
You are 100% spot on! MAKE THE TIME! We just got back from a 5 month adventure and cannot wait to start the next. Couple of years ago we explored the Ouachita and cannot wait to get back up there. Thank you for the share.
Channels like yours and many others, have inspired me to get back out on the trails and just explore. This past January I finally went on the first solo camping adventure. I've camped and off-roaded with others, many many times. But I just never got the motivation and situation to where it felt right to go solo. That finally happened this year and it was an experience like no other and I long for when I can do it again. Thanks for being an inspiration!
That is awesome!
This video is spot on. I love to get out and explore. I don't have the most capable rig but that doesn't stop me. Get out, decompress, refresh your mind... that's what its all about. Thanks abunch Matt.
Awesome, we camped at that site along the river last Friday. Rained like crazy for 4 hours and then temps dropped down to 24.. good times. We talked to a local the next morning and he told us about that tree being cut down. Great video as usual.
I'm fortunate that I built a life in Colorado and went out most weekends throughout the spring summer and fall. I have other interests I tend to focus on in the winter months, but when the itch comes, it's easy to be spontaneous and just go.
That does make it easy!! NICE!!
I, like most of us, go as often as I can after meeting all the other responsibilities that comes with not having the "coolest job in the world." I also am restricted because the amount of salary I can spend on gear works out to equal the amount of time I have to "just go!" It wouldn't make since to have all the gear I need and then not get the time to go at all cause I'm stuck working to pay for all that gear. Yes, I'd love to just drop everything and just go! But tonight I am resting from this week's working demands while you entertain me. Thanks for the escape!
I’m retired but my grandkids live with us so I have to take them to school and back. But I do get out on the weekends
We’re heading West early next year. We just moved from SXS’s to Gladiators so we’re figuring these things out and what they can do. Getting them setup and making a few local shakedowns runs here in West Virginia. Really appreciate all the information on your channel!
We were at overland EXPO East but we missed you! We got to check out your rigs though pretty awesome!
Totally agree me and my wife get out almost every weekend we have been for 19 years now . Thank you for sharing your videos ❤
Generally i go minimum 2-3 time a month walking in the forest around my town, take maybe a 10 kayak ride in the summer and 2-3 week-end overland style week-end expedition and 1 trip in the winter by year. 3 weeks of vacation by year and is at the cabin far in the wood.
Loving the content. I know for myself its overthinking i am my own worst enemy. I have been mtn biking more though so getting out by bicycleing. Also bad at making excuses. I Have been trying to get out more. Thank you for the amazing content. The Ozarks are on mt list to visit since i started watching. Keep it up.
Thank you for this video. It's a perfect trail for our Subaru and camping.
My reason why For me is going solo with a lack of experience always worries me because my son goes with me. I would love to go explore more of the ozarks like you did in this video awesome!!!! Love the videos
What prevents me from just going… kids, work… the first of five is in high school and the next three aren’t far behind! Soon… soon… 😊 love the videos!!
Great Thanks Matt!!
Love your channel and I’m so so jealous of your adventures, hopefully one days I will be able to get out more, I have a lot of health issues which gobble up my sick time and most of my vacation days each year so any days left really doesn’t leave a lot of wiggle room to go very far from East Texas lately.
Matt, great topic & politely issuing a challenge, great leadership qualities!
I am thinking fear of getting stuck somewhere or breaking the vehicle…no by-pass around an obstacle…these videos are helpful in learning, but an “educational” series contrasting what you just did vs. how you would do it in a stock jeep (non-rubicon) and how you would navigate it with the previously mentioned concerns.
Thanks for the awesome content!
I did it. Hit Ouachita National Forest. Thanks for the encouragement to “Just Go” along with the knowledge to do it right. Even took a stick for depth checks. Many thanks.
You have become one of my favourite channels on this app. I live in the Caribbean and i really enjoy your adventures.
Awesome! Thank you!
What keeps me from going is making the 8hr drive and then being alone, not knowing the area other than GPS study and not having a winch. I do plan on going to the Oauchitas soon and just playing it safe. I work 7 days on 7 days off so I have plenty of time to explore. I do a lot of fishing and exploring by boat in South Louisiana
Thanks for your videos helps alot.
Thanks again.
Decompression escapes are super important! I agree. Make it a priority and go, even if it's for just one night. Thanks for taking us along!
I love your channel.!
Definitely inspiring. I’m out all summer usually. Not overlanding like I would like to be, but I’m usually camping due to my job.
I love being in the beautiful outdoors. And ya I the hot campfire rings drive me crazy as well.
I wish there were a love button for this particular video! We moved up to NWA from SE Texas...I have camped all my life and now I have a decent 4WD Gen 4 runner and the Ozarks at my back door. I have been itching to get out but have used my lack of offloading skill and lack of recovery experience/gear as an excuse to stay home. thanks for the push!! I really do need to drive\um up the courage to just get out and explore! thanks for this video!!
The best never rest, superbly done and superbly fun.
You just have to make the time to unplug and unwind with an outdoor adventure. Love your videos. We woke the same morning with about an inch of snow in north Arkansas.
Another great video. As a viewer, the windshield repair is much appreciated. It looks like I missed you by a couple days. I camped at the same spot as you. I had plans for 2 more days but had to head home early. My radiator fan when out. Having to cut a trip short makes the pull of wanting to get out even worse.
Work, fuel cost, and other responsibilities is what keeps me from exploring as much as I'd like. Oh, and mosquitoes and other insects, like to explore in the colder months with less pests.
Just got my Rubi a couple of weeks ago so lack of experience is my reason for not getting out there, along with 15 degree weather and lack of trails. Love your videos and can't wait til spring to get out there. Used to go with my dad back in the day. We live in BFE and greatly appreciate Starlink!
Great video. I do pretty much all my wheeling by myself, being retired and single. During lockdown I would fix some snacks and drinks and just went out and drove every dirt road in the county out here in the rolling hills of western Oklahoma. I saw things and places I had never seen before and had a blast. It was very cathartic and safe since I was not in contact with anyone, and lots of fun. I drove the western side of the Oklahoma Adventure Trail a couple times and got to drive the rest this summer. Overlanding by yourself is something some of us do because we have to, we don’t have anyone to do these things with, and because we enjoy it, it is loads of fun and good for our mental health.
Thank you very much for this video. I do hope a few people will finally choose to make the step to start camping any way possible. I am a use-to-could and enjoy your's and many other overlanding UA-camrs. One day I wish to gather all my necessary camping equipment I may still have (whether in the basement or my college kids' vehicles) and go out in my 1 wheel drive pickup (GO! Dodge Dakota!). Please hit this topic of encouragement every now and then. I hope more people will change their minds and choose to enjoy the outdoors. Thank you for this simple video of awesome views and encouragment to persue what you LOVE!
Your videos are amazing. Thank you for what you do. Also glad you are bringing the outdoors to a lot or most people homes that can’t go.
Glad you like them!
Another top notch video!!! Always makes me jealous that you have all that in your backyard. If I had that, I'd be out most weekends. I'm lucky enough to make it every March, June, and October for the past 7 yrs. I'm a realtor, and most of my trips are made up as taking the long way to show acreages.
I was spoiled growing up in CO and AZ, and camping all my life with my dad and brothers in the Rockies, the White Mountains, Four Corners, etc etc. Not to mention some awesome winter camping in Southeast AZ in the Dragoon Mountains and deserts. Living in TX now I keep talking myself out of going camping because "its too far and takes too long" to get to my old stomping grounds.... but your message in this vid reminds that there is a lot of exploring to do within a few hours of Dallas - including your Ozarks! Thanks for the reminder about the importance of being a Nike commercial... JUST DO IT!
This is the best one yet! I've followed you and Cara for a couple of years. Luv U 2. You're usually pretty formulaic, but this one is so improv!
Thanks. I had a lot of fun making it.
I try to get out at least every 3rd weekend. Camping trips are probably every 6 weeks. 5+ day trips are probably 4 times a year. Of course I’d like it to be more often, but you gotta balance making a living, building retirement savings, and doing what you want to do simply because you want to.
Really enjoy watching your videos Matt! To answer your question I'm still not comfortable going solo simply because I've never done it. Slowly building my 4runner though so I have nothing but excuses stopping me 🤣 Love the channel!
Man I love solo wheelin- it is actually what I do mostly, or maybe just my son and me in the Gladiator.
What keeps me from getting out as much as I would like?
1. Work- Trial lawyer and partner in a small firm. Hopefully only 10 more years though!
2. Family- I won’t call it obligations bc it’s not- given how much number 1 takes away from them already, I’d rather spend time with them than get on the trails if I have to make a choice. And there are a lot of times they can’t go bc of obligations.
3. Time and distance- all of my trails are 2-3-4 hrs from me. Tough to work in sometimes.
4. Energy- sometimes Im just too pooped from 1. to deal with 3. Lol.
5. Other interests- I also have other stuff I like to do- mountain biking and hiking and fishing (which can be combined with offroading), going to museums, boating, kayaking, seeing shows.
Luckily I have a vaca home in the mountains of western Maryland, and we have an offroad state park (Wolf Den) 20 mins away and it opens up WV, western VA and western PA to easy daytrips. For this I consider myself very lucky. So between beginning of April and end of Oct we are there almost every weekend and out hitting trails. As a result of everything above my trips are mostly daytrips right now, but just got a Gazelle tent which should make overnights easier and therefor be able to do a few more
Like I said, I also mountain bike and hike too. And we are blessed in the DMV (District Maryland Virginia) to have a plethora of trails and local parks, plus the Chesapeake Bay only 45 mins to 1 hour away, so there are lots of opportunities to get outside, get in nature, and get on trails, even if Oxblood only gets us there. We started Picnics in Pretty Places during the pandemic so if we don’t have a lot of time often we will just toss in the grill and stove, camp kitchen, and eating stuff boxes (everything else is prepacked and in the bed 24/7) and go do a picnic at one of our beautiful local parks- sometimes as close as the Rock Creek Park in DC proper, sometimes along the Chesapeake or Potomac, or sometimes in the Piedmont area of northern VA. Great way to still get outside, get in touch with nature, but keep it doable.
Anyway, great vid. There is a river in Wav called Blackwater that I have a vid of on my channel with that same color water- where you shot this vid reminds me so much of western MD, WV, and western PA. And the little gravel road that runs along side the river is an old RR bed so you can drive a 2 wheel drive car along it. Love your attitude. Keep on wheelin it. Hmu if you ever got out my way.
Have to say man you have a great channel. I am getting a Gladiator Rubicon soon, its being built, and looking forward to getting out in the woods. I had a chevy HD Duramax and it was a beast but too big. Moving to the jeep line. Thanks for the videos. Seriously love the snow and taking walks when its super cold.
Awesome! Thank you!
Love your videos! As much wheeling as you do, it'd be great to see what you use to help keep the frames of your jeeps from rusting. I want to put an undercoating on my jeep shortly before all the winter weather comes in.
Hi Matt hope all is well with you and the OOA? You pretty much hit the nail on the head. Really good job 6 week’s vacation etc… I just have to make time for myself. I will take your advice brother. 😊As always Matt I appreciate all you do!👊🏽
Hola Matt, MARAVILLOSO! lo disfrutamos mucho con los niños . Lo que haces es tan importante, es la nueva educación la nueva forma de vivir mas conectados con nosotros mismos y con nuestra tierra, nuevos niveles de conciencia... Le traduzco lo que dices... sobre todo el hecho de enseñar a las nuevas generaciones que NO tienen que vivir encerrados trabajando para un otro y dar toda su vida su tiempo... que pueden vivir de una forma distinta de acuerdo a como resuenan y con lo que les hace sentido, ser dueños se su tiempo disfrutar y gozar de familia y amigos, la prosperidad llega sola si vibras con lo que haces . Y USTEDES LO HACEN!
I live in the Ozarks and you're a fool to go in these woods alone. NEVER alone!
I do it all the time. I know the Ozarks well.
First time viewing your channel, and I’m thrilled with the production value and no distracting music. You’ve got a new subscriber.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have had spine surgery so can’t walk right now so I just go with you everywhere thanks
Great video! I Solo often, but I let the right people know my route and I can self recover. I will be back in the Ozarks soon!
Great video! Thanks for inspiring me to want to get out!
Your content continues to be entertaining... subscribed (for quite some time) from Washington state
I'm in east Texas, lots of woods...no public land in my area. That sends me out of state. I've been sxsing in Arkansas several times. Really looking forward to over landing there soon. Thanks for sharing Matt!
I love your videos I’m from Arkansas and just camped on big piney last weekend and want to camp more.
I don't get to go as much as I would like. Maybe once every other month. Currently working 2 jobs, so I don't get much time off. I enjoy it to the max when I do get to go and live vicariously through videos like yours. Once things slow down and I have more time, I hope to go out at least once every other week or so. Even if it's just for a day trip.
Depending on how things go....I may have an opportunity to move to Arkansas in a few years. Have to see how things play out. If I do get to move out there, My brother and I will be exploring the big time👍😎😀
I am slowly working on a camp/overland trailer (roof top tents are not for me). Been acquiring components and gear to include in the design of the trailer. I have designed one feature which I have not seen on any other trailer. Also saving up for a '97-'01 Jeep Cherokee XJ.
Happy trails and stay safe
Hey man, just wanted to say, that I really liked what you said in this episode.
We weren’t put here to live in repetition. Get up, go to work, come home, go to sleep, and repeat.
Sadly though, it happens. It did to me. I’m 53 now and I’m trying to take what’s left and experience as much as I can afford to, lol. I even started my own YT channel😮.
I was at the Overland Expo East in Virginia and I didn’t get to meet you and your wife because you guys were swamped “but” I did get to meet your dog lol long enough for a scratch behind the ears which sent him into a crazy tumble/scratch on his back😂.
Anyway, maybe next time.
Thanks for great content and helping some of us who were a little stuck in the American nightmare, wake-up!!
Willie
Love watching these because I can get out for awhile,sucks being stationed overseas not being able to own a vehicle
What a great topic for the solo travel trip! Also why we named our channel just that.
Loved that Moon Shade. Definitely going to look into those. I can only image the weight savings.
With our diesel heater I use a rubber mechanics glove under the cap for travel purposes. 75/25 success rate...😂
The Coleman Oven rocks! Great for reheating leftovers. Especially Thanksgiving Yummy... Happy Thanksgiving to you and the community.
Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead, MD
Matt found ALL the snow :) Great video !
Great video Matt! Sometimes solo is the best time just to reset your mind and relax. But it’s also good to have my 13 year old son so he can pull the winch out while I stay warm lol
It’s hard to find trails close to New York City. Also, driving through traffic to get to the trails around the city can take hours. It sometimes takes 2 hours just to get to the Holland tunnel to go to New Jersey.
I retired and now I'll be 63 in Dec. so now I'm
helping my grandkids I'm
Proper verhicle and funds to afford it. My pickup truck is not only two wheel drive but too low to the the ground.
The number one reason I wasn't able to get out this fall was marathon training and the need to run big miles on the weekends. Now that I'm past that, I'll be going out a lot more after the holidays.
I had a cot tent for a long time till mouse made it a home. I had grown tents they suck. Been looking for cot tent and prices went to the roof. This is my reason. The only trails are by me. Is your state. Nice office by the way.
Matt another great video! Your filming technique is really amazing. As someone who is wanting to get into overlanding you do a great job showing the how much fun it will be. Only complaint is I spend so much time watching all these videos i'm not getting my work done LOL. Keepem coming.
LOL. Thank you!!
I travel for work so it’s hard to leave again on my days off. I do love to visit the Ouachita’s even with the 4 hour plus drive. My goal is a trip once a month but it’s been difficult.
Ok. First and foremost, love your channel. I watch every episode, hit the like button and sit through the ads. Since you asked what's holding me/us back from getting out, I'll try explain and be brief. I'm glad I waited until the end to reply. I'm a young 52 year old. I used to have a stock '96 Jeep Cherokee that I "car camped" when I went hunting, fishing or just camping. It was pushing 200,000 miles, and the repairs were getting too costly, so I sold it. Now i drive a '15 Ford Fusion. I have general idea of what you're talking about of just getting out. HOWEVER! You initially came across a little off putting. You came across like it's so easy to do. I do not want to go $100,000+ in debt (from one of your recent episode). So I am a sub that lives vicariously through you and the other channels I watch. Again, absolutely love your content! Huge fan! Hope to meet you at Overland Expo in Loveland next year
But he made the point that you don't NEED a $100k rig to go out solo and enjoy yourself. Now a Ford Fusion probably won't cut it, but a used Jeep with a small lift and good all-terrains will take you almost everywhere. Drop about $2k in GOOD camping gear--buy once cry once as they say--and go hit the trails. Also, you can probably find that same XJ out there for $5k. You can't kill those things if you try.
@@W2IRT I'm fully aware of his point, and completely understand I don't need a $100k rig to get outdoors. Like I said...I've done the "getting out" numerous/countless times car camping in my Jeep. Again..I currently do not want to even go $10k+ in debt with your suggestion. He initially came across in the episode a little "preachy" about getting outdoors, expore..and why everyone isn't doing it. And...AGAIN ...I choose to live vicariously through the UA-cam channels.
Moon shade is no joke and finally got one. Wife was skeptical but after 1 time use and seeing it she realized the value and versatility of it so we sold our mounted 6' awning. Keep up the good work!!! We try not to make excuses but with a 5 yo and 3 yo and another baby on the way things will get very interesting to see how camping goes haha
You can come to Indiana. I like the snow, but I will share it with you.
Soon as I get my rig set up to be able to do that I sho will be out there
love the unconventional method of starting this video! Why you're choosing to put off tasks in favor of fun! :-)
I have a Nissan Titan 2WD that started outfitting. Brad and few other local UA-camrs have show cased some Easy trails here in So Calif. Going to take advantage to get out there.
Great Video and Philosophy. I mostly wheel and camp by myself 👍 Look forward to seeing you at Rendezvous in the spring. Stop by the Becker Supply Apparel booth and I’ll fix you up with whatever shirt you want…
Awesome!!
Love your solo trips. Usually my favorite. You really bring us along with you. The main two things that keep me from doing this nearly as often as I like is location and an issue with my vehicle. Being in the northeast, we just don't have any dispersed camping or thevtrails like most others do. So a trip like this would take me two days of driving just to get to. On your deisel heater, those tanks are seemed together right down the center, and the threaded fill hole is on that seem. So it's not a nice even flush seating area for the cap. Block sand it down so it is. THANKS!!!
Hey, not sure where you're located but there are dispersed sites in Vermont and the Adirondacks. Some are incredible. The big difference we have is a lot are closed in the winter.
@@Blue.Crawler Where do you have dispersed camping in upstate NY? I've gone out a few times in the Green Mountain Nat'l Forest (nice sites along Forest Rd. 71 and 10), but no good Class IVs near there, and only about 60 or 70 dispersed sites. Never saw anything in NY State that isn't an official state paid campground that I could drive my wife's Honda Civic to.
@W2IRT there are a lot of dispersed sites in the upper part of the GMNF as well. Some are off of class 4 roads that it's tough to get into. As far as the ADK park I've been gathering information from adventure bike groups so I can do a trip to discover them. Mostly north of Glens falls, with a mix of pavement and rough dirt. Southern Vermont has some good class 4 that you can put together a route from rt9 to Warren. It's not as easy up here for sure but there are some great spots. I wish we had open lands like other areas do, but I've managed to put together 4 or 5 day trips in northern NH and northeast Maine.
We live in west central Illinois farm country so there's no public lands to explore. We're only a few hours north of the Ozarks though and we spent a weekend a couple weeks ago exploring the backwoods of Arkansas.
Most of our warm weather adventures are spent on our Harley. We love to head out on weekends with a few friends on our bikes and we find all kinds of interesting things.
My hope is to talk my wife into overlanding during cooler months but she's still not too excited about the idea.
April 1st is my first day of retirement and I will be able to just go and explore the USofA. Dedication to the job is what keeps me at work until retirement. 14:10 that has to be the most idiotic thing that a person can do when camping. This is what burns down the forests and gets trails closed to the public, it adds fire to the treehuggers to take away our lands for recreation.
Fuel is necessary, if you can't afford the price of it, you can't get very far. And right now, I don't have enough money to just go.
What keeps us from going out: 1: new Bronco hasn't come yet and our F150 4x4 still needs attention, and 2: we have a special needs child who has seizures, and temperature extremes affect his seizures. So if we go anywhere, we either have to stay at a hotel or bring the "hotel" with us (i.e.: camper)
My biggest problem...., not knowing where to go. That being said,the Ozarks are about 5 hours away, Arkansas is a little closer,but I would be doing a lot of solo driving in my rig (not a Jeep) ! After thinking about it for a few minutes now. I'm thinking I am my biggest reason/problem for not going.
My wife and I try to go once a month somewhere typically Arkansas and the thing that hold us back is our jobs being a barber I can make my own schedule but I do have a obligation to my clients that I have worked very hard to get so idk if that makes sense or not I would love to go more but just can’t
I drive a truck over the road during the week and the weekends in my jeep on the trails. I spend very little time at my house
Carver and I haven't been able to get out as much lately because he was playing soccer and made All-stars this year. His season is done so we have a trip this weekend actually while mom and sister are shopping Friday.