We’ve expanded “Salt Made” once again. This time into the four-wheeling, overlanding, camping, and power sports world. In addition to designing and building our own carriers for Four Wheel Campers (MAXTRAX mount, Jerry Can mount, […]
A Wondering, Wandering, Optimistic Cynic
Category: i wrote it
Things I authored.
Why I switched from Pennzoil Ultra Platinum to AMSOIL Signature
Pennzoil’s flagship product, Ultra Platinum, is rarely in stores but maintains a good reputation. It’s also, since FCA moved from Exxon to Shell, the factory fill on SRT vehicles. And since the 6.4 Hemi in […]
Review of the Goodyear Duratrac
*Originally published with 11,000 miles on the tires — this review has been updated as of June 2019 and 16,500 miles on the tires. Duratracs were standard equipment on our Power Wagon (Yeti). With 16,500 […]
My Dumb, Smartphone
I hate how smartphones make me feel when I’m using them. And when I’m not. I hate that when I look around while waiting in line, or at a stop light, or sitting in a […]
NPS proposes increased fees… I’m all for it.
I heard about the National Park Service’s proposal to increase fees a couple of days ago. My first reaction was, “finally!”. I’ve been saying for years that it’s ridiculous how cheap the entrance fees are […]
Day 15
Day 15 threw the agenda out the window and instead packed in a lot of driving, a bunch of epic scenery, and some good eats. Did I mention a lot of driving? We went from […]
Day 14
Today got a mixed response from the group on beauty… but it was eventful nonetheless. The drive took us from Sun Valley close to the California border through Nevada and along Hwy 50 (“loneliest highway […]
Day 13
Today was the only “no travel” day of the trip. We spent it relaxing, four-wheeling, hiking and fishing. It was awesome.
Day 12
Today we drove to Sun Valley by way of Crater of the Moon. Craters was awesome — and I wish we would have allotted more time to be there (but like all National Parks and […]
Day 11
Better late than never, right? The absolute lack of service (a good thing!) on the last few days of our trip prevented any further posts. Which in a way, is a shame. Because those last […]