In our upcoming Winter issue, we review on the incredible new book "31 Days in the Darien" by Kevin Arnold. The book comprises the daily journal of Kevin's father Mike Arnold as he participated in the Expedicion de las Americas starting in November 1978. The Expedicion was an effort to drive Jeeps from the tip of South America to the Arctic … [Read more...]
Circus Mexicus Rock & Roll Road Trip
“When we talk about a Silk Road experience we don’t mean a caravan traveling across the desert, but something much, much more. It’s about getting people to dream and to reimagine something they know or to discover something new.” - Yo-Yo Ma, Grammy Award-winning cellist … [Read more...]
Selecting A Portable Fridge For Your Jeep
Just about everyone has a cooler of some sort and has reached in to pull out that tasty treat, only to have it saturated with ice cold water. I can recall pulling into camp and lusting over other camper’s portable fridge/freezers as I reached into my cooler and grabbed my beer out of an icy pool of water. … [Read more...]
Trails of Geronimo – A Jeep Expedition
When you hear the word “Geronimo,” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For some it might be the memory of childhood fun with running and jumping into the pool in the classic “cannonball” position and yelling “Geronimo.” But, if you are a history buff and a fan of classic westerns then no doubt your first thought will be of the Apache … [Read more...]
So, I Had a Talk With My Jeep – Project TJ
When Brooke told me she was pregnant, I considered this crazy thought for a long, stressful 24 hours: sell the TJ, cash out. Put the backseat in, give it a good wax job, and prepare to send it off with a college girl who likes it since it’s red and convertible. The horror. For a last hurrah I’d have to tell her, “Be sure to change the snorkel fluid … [Read more...]
Rough and Ready for a Dangerous Job
Think driving a Jeep for a living sounds like fun? Harvey MacKay says, “Find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” Just between you and me, I think driving a Jeep on dirt roads sounds like a great job description. Toss in some exercise – such as hiking, or a little running maybe - and we’re on the way to really … [Read more...]