Dirt Road Tourist

To help celebrate America's 250th, I want to take you back to 1780, to an extraordinary journey undertaken by a band of Appalachian Colonists in defense of their homes, and in search of freedom. This is the story of the Overmountain Men, and their journey to Kings Mountain, where they changed the course of the Revolutionary War, and our country's history. Join me for this special episode of the Dirt Road Tourist. And, thank you for listening.

In this episode, there’s an epic campsite, a group trail ride that ended before it even began, some new features that dropped in the OnX mapping app, and I talk about my impressions of the Abbree AR-8118 GMRS radio after having a chance to use it on a trip. I go into how the Dirt Road Tourist got its name in the beginning. There’s a ton of ground to cover in this one, so click on the episode, and let’s dive in! Hit up the Dirt Road Tourist website, and leave Susan and I a message. And don’t forget to hit that subscribe button. Find the website here

California is up to what California does best, pass regulations that affect the rest of the country. This one has the potential to affect one of the things we rely on in the backcountry the most: our tires. If you love Offroad travel, and maintain a built rig, you should take the time to read up on what has been proposed. And, as always, thank you so much for listening, subscribing, rating. You folks are the lifeblood of the Dirt Road Tourist. Show Links:Car And Driver ArticleCHAPTER 8.7 - Replacement Tire Efficiency ProgramSection 25770.

In this episode, we head to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We’re stuck at home on this holiday weekend of torrential rainfall - badly-needed, admittedly - but we’re still talking about all the cool stuff we discovered exploring the Outer Banks islands from Kitty Hawk all the way down to Frisco and Hatteras. I ask for the audiences’ help on a couple of questions; seriously, folks, help a podcaster and fellow Overlander out here; I’m trying to get my water storage sorted out, and looking for ideas from the crowd. Also looking for votes on t-shirt designs I’m working on. You can find those by heading over to www.dirtroadtourist.com.

On this episode, we talk about our recent trip to Florida, and our upcoming trip to the N.C. Outer Banks. We also talk about ways to keep unwelcome guests in the outdoors - ticks, chiggers, mosquitoes - at bay when you're camping, and talk about what to look for in your repellent products. I've enjoyed having Susan on the podcast with me, and I'm working on some better audio solutions for when we're both at the mic. In the meantime, enjoy a grab-bag of an episode, and don't forget to like, subscribe, rate & comment! Thank you all SO much for being listeners, you're the reason we do this.