Temple Rock, Utah
Adapted (with permission) from the field notes of Eric Young Eric broke camp early to catch the soft light moving through Buckhorn Draw, where the last gold leaves of the cottonwoods glowed against the…
Adapted (with permission) from the field notes of Eric Young Eric broke camp early to catch the soft light moving through Buckhorn Draw, where the last gold leaves of the cottonwoods glowed against the…
By Cole Ashford Tucked miles beyond the pavement, surrounded by the fiery hues of a Northern Michigan autumn, one clearing sits in total silence.No hookups, no neighbors — just the whisper of wind through…
If I had to trace my overlanding roots, they’d lead straight back to a frozen January weekend in 2017—deep in Michigan’s Manistee Forest. I’d just joined a small Facebook group called Midwest Overlanders—barely a…
What’s New The Forest Service recently reaffirmed that dispersed (boondocking) camping remains free throughout most of the Daniel Boone National Forest, with only a few exceptions such as the Red River Gorge, which still…
Deep in Michigan’s national forest, a father and son walk the same trail generations have hunted before them.The morning frost, the smell of pine, and the rhythm of footsteps remind us that the greatest…
Because what keeps us going isn’t just the view — it’s the people who understand it. It’s funny when you think about it — most of us didn’t join boondocking and RV groups just…
Nothing says comfort at camp quite like a thick slice of meatloaf tucked between fresh bread. This rustic version bakes directly in your Dutch oven over an open fire — simple ingredients, smoky flavor,…
There’s a sacred stillness that lives in the early hours of the backcountry — the kind that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s the moment just before dawn, when the world holds its breath. The…
In August 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officially transferred 618 acres of “small, isolated” parcels to Utah State Parks under the Utah State Parks Adjustment Act. Modern Campground+1 At first glance, it…
By Boondocking Magazine StaffOctober 2025 Michigan’s sprawling forests and sandy trails have long been a paradise for off-road enthusiasts — from dirt bikers and side-by-side riders to campers using forest roads for remote access.…