Journal

Portland Explorations

Exploring Portland through people, food and culture!

Jeep Build - The Breakdown

Our Jeep blew a piston and left us stranded on the side of an Alaskan highway.

Jeep Build - Overview

We lived in the Jeep for 3 years! Here's an overview of its features and capabilities.

Jeep Build - Building a Base Platform

We ripped the rear seats out to make a living area in our Jeep

Jeep Build - Adding Onboard Water to your Rig

How we added onboard water to the undercarriage of our Jeep

Jeep Build - Ursa Minor J30 Rail System

We added storage rails to the outside of our Jeeps Ursa Minor J30

Jeep Build - Ursa Minor J30 Buyers Guide

Some helpful tips when buying an Ursa Minor J30.

Jeep Build - Ursa Minor J30 Review

Our review of the Ursa Minor J30 rooftop tent, for the Jeep JKU

Van Build - Building the Frame with 80/20

An overview of how we built our Ford Transit Van with 80/20

Chatting with an Active Fire Watch Tower Lookout

We stumbled across a manned fire lookout tower!

Congaree Synchronous Fireflies

Congaree is one of two National Parks that feature synchronous fireflies!

A Day Trip to Congaree National Park

A small and under appreciated National Park has a mosquito meter.

Your Adventure Guide

discover historical markers, interpretive signs, and local stories, wherever you go!

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