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 …
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Daniel Boone National Forest (Kentucky): Free Camping, Clearer Rules
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffWhat’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 …
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Passing It Down – A Father, a Son, and the Lessons of the October Woods
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffDeep 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 …
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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 …
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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 — …
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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 …
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Utah Transfers 618 Acres of BLM Land to State Parks: What It Means for Boondocking & Dispersed Camping
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffIn 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 …
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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 …
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Michigan Proposes New Rules to Ban Overnight Camping at Rest Areas and Roadside Parks
by Paul Beroffby Paul BeroffBy Boondocking Magazine StaffOctober 2025 Michigan’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) has proposed a new set of regulations that could significantly change how travelers, RVers, and boondockers use the state’s network …
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