2023-08-03 15:44
Here is a behind-the-scenes video as I prepare to photograph a supermoon from 2411-foot Walville Peak in Southwest Washington. My original location didn't work out, so using OnX Off Road… Read More
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Vehicle Dependent Overland Touring, Backroad Explorations and Outdoor Recreation in Washington, Oregon & Idaho
2023-01-21 04:07
After retiring my 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser and Jeep JLU Wrangler, I have new vehicle for my Pacific Northwest adventures Read More
2020-05-23 18:47
where is everybody ? corona get them ? Read More
2020-03-15 22:05
how come nobody posts anymore ? where did people go ? Read More
2019-09-19 17:07
Autumn Forest, Cooper Lake, Washington, 2013
The time of year for autumn colors in the Pacific Northwest is almost upon us. Even though our area of the world is not renown for the magnificen… Read More
2019-09-09 02:16
Though not inexpensive, here is an option for setting up a solar-powered system to run your 12v refrigerator in your vehicle.The Ultimate Overland Solar-Power SetupWhat are your thoughts on… Read More
2019-09-04 02:09
finally made it to quartz mtn. saturday labor day weekend. went in from e-burg to 31 road, went out 3120 to 3330 to 33 to thorp. great views from the top, glad i finally made it up there Read More
2019-05-15 15:33
westside 2 olympic pennisula trips 1 drive the Hoh- Clearwater woods road, also some beach time
2 Hurricane ridge, Quilcene ridg… Read More
2019-02-06 18:12
. . . . through others' adventures. I've ran across a couple of YouTube channels of guys that explore the central Oregon backcountry on a regular basis. I've been enjoying their stuff, if y… Read More
2018-10-17 16:07
I was just the other day reminiscing about the good old days of BackroadDrivers on Yahoo and PNWAdventures. All the great adventures we went on and the wonderful people I met. These new "O… Read More
2018-10-07 16:06
so it looks pretty much a straight shot up the fs33 rd. to quartz mtn, any advise on a trip up there ?… Read More
2018-10-01 01:36
was able to do a short trip Saturday- left enumclaw about 11 am, went over chinook, took 1701 up to bald mtn. coming back we used 1720 down rock creek, had early dinner at gold creek. came… Read More
2018-09-23 15:40
20 + years back, the wife and I were on the way home from Sequim , and took the Palo Alto rd, to f.s. 28 rd. to quilcene, was a fun alternate route, been wanting to do again, finally did ye… Read More
2018-08-26 02:35
8-25-- took a friend huckle berry picking up above twin camps,then we proceeded to green pass, down the hill to fs52,west to junction fs 54 up over stampede, hit I 90 went to ellensburg too… Read More
2018-08-12 23:07
has anyone driven stampede pass to green pass this season ? just wondering if the road is open all the way ? i have been over green pass to little naches,but not down to 52 road Read More
2018-08-05 14:57
my daughter and I made a quick trip to raven roost saturday- went over chinook- hadn't been up there for a couple years. it was a little cloudy, couldn't see as far as if it was clear, but… Read More
2018-07-27 14:23
Ahh, HOT, just the way I like it...coffee, that is. NOT the weather!
Can't seem to get my motor running, which in itself is not unusual, but with this heat I have slowed to a dead stop. My… Read More
2018-07-14 00:34
News Release from Bureau of Land Management Ore. & Wash.Posted on FlashAlert: July 13th, 2018 4:25 PM
Downloadable file: CSNM Road and Area Closure
Medford, Ore. – The Bureau… Read More
![[Trip Report] Up The Wynoochee (May 2, 2018)](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/746/74576-3052308434.w320.jpg "[Trip Report] Up The Wynoochee (May 2, 2018)")
2018-05-03 06:23
Last week, my friend Ray texted me that he and a few buddies were going to make a trip up the Wynoochee and do a little exploring. It was the perfect time because it was in the middle of my… Read More
2018-04-10 16:23
I sure do miss the good times we had on this forum. Folks have sort of wandered off, I guess. Including us! Can't get too far from home anymore, but still inflicted by wanderlust. Just t… Read More
2018-01-17 04:40
I know it has been a long time since I have been here. I am not into forums much anymore since Facebook killed mine. I just want to invite you guys back to our annual Slab Run. We have misse… Read More
2017-10-31 23:08
Am selling my 4Runner. It is the Limited trim and has been a great overlanding rig but it is time to move on and up. It runs great and never failed me on a trip. You can see photos and a ful… Read More
2017-10-25 22:58
I love the Naches area and at some point I'd like to drive NF-1500 between the 12 and 410, possibly next spring after the melt. Has anyone driven this route before? Thanks! Read More
2017-10-15 03:42
Backwoods3 are now backwoods 2. LOL. It's just Vicki, me and our little four legged muttly lilly may. I am retiring in jan after 42 years in the machining trade. We sold our 1600 ft home in… Read More
2017-10-04 17:01
A couple of friends from the Expo forum came to Oregon for a sightseeing tour. We took a week to go down the coast and back up through central Oregon. You can read the trip report and see th… Read More
2017-09-08 07:38
That's right. After we sold the modified Wrangler and Bronco II I felt like I needed a new toy. Something usable as well as fun. So I started looking at older convertibles and other inter… Read More
2017-09-08 07:10
It's been about 3 years since we have been out on any backroad trips, but we have kept the truck fully equipped just in case - at least until recently when we made some changes.
We hope to t… Read More
2017-09-08 06:43
Sight unseen, I'll trade our smoke for your smoke. Except for a little grocery shopping we have been cooped up in the house for the past two weeks and I am getting REAL tired of it. The A/… Read More
2017-07-28 22:45
Last weekend I was driving east to west across the TC/Oregon Canyon mountains (BEST back road drive in Oregon).
At the Chicken Springs intersection with the Trout Creek road coming up from t… Read More
2017-07-06 04:28
In June a group of us from Expo took a trip to the Land of Mordor. I was in my 4Runner. It was a great four days. The trip report and photos of the are on my blog. Some of you may find it i… Read More
2017-05-24 00:32
if you haven't been there, the Steens Mount area in the southeast corner of Oregon's high desert is amazing. The United States Congress designated the Steens Mountain Wilderness in 2000 a… Read More
2017-04-30 16:03
hoping to make a trip there this summer. I can see the basic route with the google map & sat. view. anything I need to know / advice ?
coming from the westside (enumclaw)
bmw Read More
2017-04-20 21:51
Spent the last half of March in Death Valley with friends from the Expo Retired Ol' Farts group. It was a great trip with a good group of people. Looking forward go going back to DV another… Read More
![[Trip Report] Winter Drive Along SR105, Grays Harbor, Washington - 3/7/2017](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/746/74576-786306504.w320.jpg "[Trip Report] Winter Drive Along SR105, Grays Harbor, Washington - 3/7/2017")
2017-03-14 14:33
Originally posted at http://www.stevebisig.com/winter-drive-along-sr105-grays-harbor-washington-winter-2017/
“Pilings, Southshore, Grays Harbor, Washington, Winter 2017” The fore… Read More
2017-02-16 00:08
Warn M12000, 12,000# Winch, wound with 3/8” steel cable, HI-TEST hook (USA) and winch control. $500
Warn Trans4mer Winch Mount in black powder coat designed to mount a Warn M12000, 12… Read More
2017-02-09 05:31
Finely got around to updating our travel blog with our 2016 trips. You can read about them at http://www.luinil.com/travelBlog/index.php Read More
2017-02-08 20:26
Not really a "trip", but it was good times. Took the wife, kid, and my sister up to mess around in the snow a few weeks back and ended up at the Ranger Creek runway above Greenwater. Drove… Read More
2017-02-06 15:37
We are REALLY getting tired of winter here in Yakima. It seems like it has been snowing every day forever. Not much snow falls at a time, but the gray clouds are pretty darned gloomy. Whe… Read More
2017-01-20 20:28
The following trip report is one from the Backroad Drivers Northwest Archives and took place 14 years ago!
Out of the Archives
CENTRAL WASHINGTON WINTER TOUR
January 25, 2003
Driving cen… Read More
2017-01-01 18:06
Just wanted to pop in and tell all HAPPY NEW YEARS! I am seeing a trend in here that disappoints me some. We used to love running with this group in past times. We used to go on day trips an… Read More
2016-12-13 03:12
I was driving through town here this past sat i think it was and just happened to look up and who should I see, but Mr Steve Besig himself drive past in the world famous tan Toyota cruiser… Read More
![[Trip Report] Touring The Gifford Pinchot NF: Randle To Burley Mountain, Washington, 8/30/16](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/746/74576-2927139981.w320.jpg "[Trip Report] Touring The Gifford Pinchot NF: Randle To Burley Mountain, Washington, 8/30/16")
2016-12-04 18:42
Originally posted at http://www.stevebisig.com/touring-th...shington-2016/“Beaver Pond, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, 2016”
It’s been several years since I… Read More
![[Trip Report] Afternoon Drive Along The Little Naches River & Bumping River, Washington - 10/5/16](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/746/74576-4037053472.w320.jpg "[Trip Report] Afternoon Drive Along The Little Naches River & Bumping River, Washington - 10/5/16")
2016-11-03 05:12
I'm a little late in getting this trip report written and photo process, but here goes. The photos aren't exactly in sync with the text. Click on the photo to see a larger copy of the image… Read More
2016-10-12 01:32
Mollegear; Modular Lightweight Load-carrying EquipmentI have been looking into the possibility of doing a molle seat back or seat cover for our jeep. Molle is an attachment system designed a… Read More
2016-10-09 21:18
What was going to be a weekend project was delayed by rain until this morning.
I had the old axle out of my 1992 Toyota Landcruiser by Noon and now have the full floating, rear disc brake… Read More
2016-10-02 16:20
Looking for used ham radio gear? Besides checking various classifieds ads I've had good luck here:http://www.eham.net/classifieds/http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?foru...ar-for-sale.7/http:/… Read More
2016-09-29 10:59
We are planning a trip/trips to Alaska and/or BC next summer.
Just starting the planning stage.
Some thoughts are: Renting an RV, flying or cruising to Anchorage and renting an RV, taking t… Read More
2016-09-14 22:41
It was all pavement, but at least we got away for a few days. We drove the Ford Escape from Yakima to Bonners Ferry, Idaho where we spent Sunday night after a VERY LONG day behind the wheel… Read More
2016-08-28 04:21
Has anyone driven the two track across the Alvord Desert from the Alvord hot springs to Willow Creek hot springs? Am planning a trip to both and wonder what condition the track is in and wha… Read More
2016-08-22 11:14
The OBCDR 5 route was implemented in the fall of 1999. I started running it in 2000 and continued on until I completed it 2002.
I recently had a chance to revisit it this June.
My trip repo… Read More
2016-08-04 16:19
I've tried to post this thread a couple times but for some reason it hasn't ever been approved. My current Adventure vehicle is a 2014 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 Off Road. I've modified… Read More
![[Trip Report] Evening Trip On The Rural Backroads Of Lewis County, Washington, 7/16/16](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/746/74576-1833391430.w320.jpg "[Trip Report] Evening Trip On The Rural Backroads Of Lewis County, Washington, 7/16/16")
2016-08-01 04:49
After visiting with my Mother and Grandmother in Kelso, Washington for the day, I set off back towards the Puyallup area around 5:00 PM. Instead of taking the very quick (boring) route on… Read More
![[Trip Report] Little Bald Mtn. Via Greens Pass](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/746/74576-2182878306.w320.jpg "[Trip Report] Little Bald Mtn. Via Greens Pass")
2016-07-24 15:13
Headed out over Greens Pass yesterday. Have been under the weather with bronchitis that turned into a small case of pneumonia. By yesterday I had enough and was feeling pretty good to off… Read More
2016-07-24 08:38
If you are interested in meeting some of the folks from the NW Country Cousins Net (nightly from 7:00 to 9:00 on 3.968 MHz) they are having their annual picnic at the Ryderwood, WA city park… Read More
2016-07-16 01:47
I hate to ask in here, but Ive been trying to reach TLOW Tom and Jen from Bellingham, and cant get response. Last I had heard was he has Lou geregs disease. I love the heck out of them and w… Read More
2016-07-16 01:30
We have a google chrome book. I like it because it has no moving parts which is good in the jeep! I am wondering if there is any way to have it set up to use as a live GPS receiver. Maybe a… Read More
2016-07-14 02:59
My wife and I are planning a week long trip to N E wash state to check old ghost towns and abandoned mines. Does anyone have any experience in this area? I have a book called GOLD CREEKS and… Read More
2016-07-13 06:12
The wife and I had some time on our hands (and no kid) the other day, so we stopped in a Toyota dealership. 3 hours later we came out with a new Tacoma for me. So far I've been really enjo… Read More
2016-07-08 04:13
Well, I happened into the dealership the other day, and managed to stumble upon this... Walked out same day after trading in my 2005 4runner limited. Sad to see that one go, but only for a m… Read More
2016-07-06 13:53
anyone tried these camo wraps before? www.camoskinz.com Read More
2016-07-04 03:15
Steve,
I received the following request from ToyMan. Can you help him and please let him know of any changes you have made. Thanks.
Jerry
Jerry:
I can only view the site and Yes - I have l… Read More
2016-06-27 21:58
The montero is done! I am looking for a trip/places to explorer in the middle of July.
Anyone planing anything or want to get together and plan something? Read More
2016-06-18 10:22
Leaving tomorrow morning (19 June 2016) to run from CA to WA.http://www.oohva.org/
Been 16 years since I first ran it and it will be interesting to see the changes.
I should be back about t… Read More
2016-06-13 02:03
Hi gang - long time, no post......
A week of work will have me back in my proper locale, wonderful Western Washington.... :) I'm taking a week of vacation on the backside of the trip, an… Read More
2016-06-05 17:49
After several years of trying we finally drove to/hiked the Valley of the Giants (west of Salem OR).
We drove to Dallas, then Falls City and started towards the site of the former town of Va… Read More
2016-05-02 18:33
From a friend who is the Mr. Idaho Mines guru.
I suggest visiting the Idaho Geological Survey website. They have a map you can find old mines on, and then pull up some related information an… Read More
2016-04-08 18:48
Any trips planned for this weekend? Read More
2016-04-06 14:08
2016-03-07 03:53
Engine
3.4 V6 stock
Automatic
Deckplate mod
Headers stock
Exhaust Tundra (don't ask why)
Big 3 wire mod
GENUINE TOYOTA Alternator
GENUINE TOYOTA Battery
ODYSSEY ODY35-PC1400T
COLOMBIA O… Read More
2016-02-10 17:54
I just happened to come across this series of 6 videos about the geology of Washington State. Enjoy!
Frenchman Coulee: Central Rocks - Roadside Geology #1: https://youtu.be/19qqpQ9EDmY
Van… Read More
2016-02-02 15:50
So I just added a Midland 75-822 CB to the Tundra’s comms. It’s a neat concept in that the entire radio is in the hand mic. It also comes with a stand alone battery pack and rubb… Read More
2016-02-01 17:20
Anyone have any plans to get together for a day trip in February? Read More
2016-01-31 01:37
Am going to need some R&R after I get done with a video project and thinking about a camping trip in late February or early March. Both the OBDR Route 6 and the Coos Bay Wagon Road end a… Read More
2016-01-23 06:32
Any body planning yet ?....last year I left a day early and enjoyed a lot of dirt...I camped Wednesday night on collockum pass...as of now I am planning the same route...it would be cool to… Read More
2016-01-16 15:09
An off-road electric vehicle? Maybe, but this isn't about that.
I can't recall as to whether or not I mentioned that I bought an electric car. Notice that I said I (me), not we. Due to he… Read More
2016-01-05 19:39
Just a reminder...before you buy any ham radio equipment it would be wise to check it out on eHam Reviews. eHam Reviews is a listing of comments by other hams (folks just like you and me) w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In case I cannot move the ad to this site you can find it at Rover infrastructure .. just add your radios Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I've been looking at adding either a magnet mount or hard wiring an antenna onto my truck so when I'm in it I can use my handheld until I buy a Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
So the Zuma is not quite speedy enough to deal with day to day. I figure I might get tired of not just getting there running the same-ish route Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
*Selah Jeep Cruise*
Report by Clay Graham (http://www.easternwashingtonadventures.com/member.php/2-Ceg) / Eastern Washington Adventures Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Merry Christmas everyone! And especially to you and your family, Steve, for providing this forum and the many hours of entertainment it has provided Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Our vehicle's computer shuts down the electrical system ~20 minutes after the engine is turned off. The main battery is not readily accessible as it Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Vicki and I are trying to plan a week long trip from Winthrop down the backwoods roads to finally end up in Natches area this next july. Finally over Read More
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