Don’t miss our latest adventure video below “Somewhere South”
For best picture quality watch it in 1080P and on a BIG screen, with the sound cranked way up and enjoy!!
It was that time of year again, fall in Alaska, time for the three of us to head south.
Every fall just before we depart, the weather always seems to give us a little taste of what’s ahead and invigorates us to hit the road. September 12, 2025
We typically try to head south mid September so we can catch the fall colors as we pass through Canada and eventually into the lower 48 states.
This year we decide to explore a few new back road areas within beautiful British Columbia and Alberta.
Our desire to explore new country often finds us driving on steep and narrow roads that lead us to remote camps with breathtaking views.
Eventually we enter Montana and cross into Idaho exploring some of the most remote back roads in the lower 48 states including the River of No Return Wilderness.
Soon we find ourselves driving over 8000 ft and winter on our heels. Freezing temps at night especially at the higher altitudes invigorate us to move south again.
Next we wander into Idaho and Oregon and explore the Owyhee River Wilderness. Ultimately we drive over 200 miles of often very rough back roads to find this amazing landscape.
Finally we spend several days in eastern Oregon camped on the Alvord playa enjoying the warm sun, the distant views of the Steens Mountains and sipping red wine during the amazing sunsets.
From the Alvord we head west to visit good friends in the Bend area and to buy some new tires.
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Hola Mi Amigos! Another great video! The picture quality is wonderful….. did you get a new drone? I was thinking during the one segment with all of the downed trees, I’ll bet Tim has a chainsaw, and sure enough! Happy trails! Don 1000
Thanks for the nice comment Don, yes my cordless chainsaw did the trick, glad I had it. I bought a new drone just before the ban, good timing for sure. Hope you had a good Christmas, we may see you this winter time will tell!
Hi Tim & Denise, I so enjoy your adventures! Something would love to do some day! Have a ver Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Patti from Northern Michigan!!
Hi patti, Its great to hear from you, we hope you can hit the road sometime soon, Have a Merry Christmas in Northern Michigan!!
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring. Your talents are immense. Good thing you’re packing that chainsaw when getting on those old Forest Service logging roads in ID and MT. Enjoyed this sooo much. Paul & Janna (Mark & Phyllis’ neighbors)
You’re too kind, thank you for the nice comments, its just a battery powered chainsaw but it did the trick (several times). Hi to Mark & Phylis!
the Nic of BlaNics here… We had such fun vicariously going on this adventure with you The new additions to your cinematic toolkit added a whole new visual experience. Plus I almost felt as though I was sitting right there with Ruby traveling down those long, curvy one-lane roads. Good to see so much wilderness. Oh and Ruby .. crossed the stream ..Good Girl!!!
Thank you Nic of Blanic’s, 🙂 so glad you got to ride along with us and watch Ruby walk on water!
Photos are stunning and watching the video on a “big screen” with the sound bar set high was great. Pics and video bring even more life to the stories you shared with us. We miss you three…
Glad you got to see it on the big screen with the sound maxed out. We certainly had a blast with you guys, it was good to catch up and reminisce!
Cliff’s son lives in Bend. We enjoy seeing the videos and pictures. We did a 10 day road trip through Oklahoma and Arkansas a couple of months ago and will try to do more exploring in the Eastern states this next year. We did the Alcan three times including once through British Columbia and once at -50. Carolyn rolled our truck in the mid 70’s coming out of the Canadian Rockies and landed on our wheels in the ditch 12 miles from Ft Nelson. We were able to make it into the town and get fixed up to finish our journey. Stay in touch
Hi Jim and Carolyn, very glad your following our adventures, your Alcan adventures sound epic!, those were the days for sure, no internet, no cell phones just by the seat of our pants travel….miss those days!
Wonderful as always. Love your adventures and incredible photos.
Adventure is out there!!!
We just got back from an incredible one of our own. 1 month everywhere Australia.
Happy trails.
Thanks for the Kind words Jeff and Judy. A month down Aussie land sounds fantastic, Merry Christmas to you both!
Wow what incredible pictures and a beautiful video! Made me miss Idaho! Wish we had been around to explore with you three!
Big hugs from South America, Ashley, Tony and Mozzie 🐾🫶
That would have been fun to drive the Magruder with you guys, do you have a blog on your SA travels? if so would love to see it..Merry Christmas! Ruby misses Mozzie..
Love seeing all you’re experiencing on this trip. Keep ’em coming!
Thanks Kris, yes trying to explore some new country, hope you have a great Christmas, we miss you!
Great job with the drone. Congratulations on another beautiful production. Have a great time in Baja.
Thanks John, the drone certainly enhances the story when we can use it. Have a great Christmas!!
As always,amazing. You always find something new. Thanks so much.
Thanks Katie! We really enjoyed our visit with you hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family…see you next winter!
Wonderful vistas, photography, music, and videography. You are getting more and more professional. Love this. It makes me smile to see Denise, Tim, and of course, Ruby enjoying travels. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kay Lynn, as one of our first followers your comments are always much appreciated, We wish you, David, Aonghas and Duncan have a great Christmas!!
T&D,
Fantastic production, keep on truckin’. I’ll be in Grants Pass in April – May ’26. Should the wind and currents carry you through Southern Oregon again please stop in. Text me at 541 295-0102 or email rrayj@hotmail.com. I also plan to visit the Lains in Baja March 8 to March 19. Siempre Frijoles. -Ray Johnson
Thanks Ray, you never know on our way north we may veer towards your house…keep you posted, have a blast in Baja!
I love this video and the photos. What a beautiful journey. Both you and Gary and very similar- always on the move when the seasons change.
Thanks Mary, This is Tim (Denise’s husband), Denise mentioned how nice you were to Gary and we really thank you for that, yes she and Gary have similar desires to hit the road and wander, Merry Christmas!