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2022 Calendar Contest Entries Part 2

By Angela White

Posted On July 28th, 2021

Here are the entries for the 2022 Truck Camper Magazine calendar contest. Click here to go back to Part 1, and here to go on to Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5.

#101 - David PearsonLithia Springs Recreation Center, Illinois2011 Ford F2502018 Palomino HS-2902Camera Used - Nikon Z6 IIEnjoying the Memorial Day Holiday!

#101 - David Pearson

#102 - Skyler DahandehLake Billy Chinook Cove Palisades Culver, Oregon2011 Ram 35002005 Northern Lite 10-2 Special editionCamera Used - Galaxy Note 10This is from Lake Billy, known as three rivers in central Oregon. I have been taking my family annually for the last eight years and it never disappoints. The water is always refreshing on hot days when we do water sports or Sup boarding on the beaches. There are two state campgrounds around this lake and a private community beach and local marinas.. A few offer rentals on house boats and two-tier pontoon structures with slides. It is a must go with family and friends guaranteed to be a great time.

#102 - Skyler Dahandeh

#103 - Skyler DahandehLake Billy Chinook Cove Palisades Culver, Oregon2011 Ram 35002005 Northern Lite 10-2 Special editionCamera Used - Galaxy Note 10This is from Lake Billy, known as three rivers in central Oregon. I have been taking my family annually for the last eight years and it never disappoints. The water is always refreshing on hot days when we do water sports or Sup boarding on the beaches. There are two state campgrounds around this lake and a private community beach and local marinas. A few offer rentals on house boats and two-tier pontoon structures with slides. It is a must go with family and friends guaranteed to be a great time.

#103 - Skyler Dahandeh

#104 - Skyler DahandehLake Billy Chinook Cove Palisades Culver, Oregon2011 Ram 35002005 Northern Lite 10-2 Special editionCamera Used - Galaxy Note 10This is from Lake Billy, known as three rivers in central Oregon. I have been taking my family annually for the last eight years and it never disappoints. The water is always refreshing on hot days when we do water sports or Sup boarding on the beaches. There are two state campgrounds around this lake and a private community beach and local marinas. A few offer rentals on house boats and two-tier pontoon structures with slides. It is a must go with family and friends guaranteed to be a great time.

#104 - Skyler Dahandeh

#105 - Beverly SchulteTioga Lake, California2020 Ford F3502020 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - iPhone 8This is one of our favorite spots in the Eastern Sierra. Tioga Lake is just outside the eastern entrance of Yosemite. There are small campsites, 13 spots, and no reservations. The weather ranged from sunny to heavy rain on this day.

#105 - Beverly Schulte

#106 - Jon LaffertyKeuka Lake, New York2021 Chevy Silverado 35002020 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 12We did a wine tasting trip around the finger lakes. We used the Harvest Hosts app and found lots of places to boondock.

#106 - Jon Lafferty

#107 - Bryan BurgessShiprock, New Mexico2018 Ford F150Capri XLCamera Used - Fuji XT2I was toodling around in the scorching heat of the desert, canyons, and hoodoos of mid-east Utah when the Navajo Nations lands re-opened to tourists in July 2021. I immediately headed south to Monument Valley and Hubbell Trading Post. On the way, going east through the Four Corners area, I was humbled to be in the presence of

#107 - Bryan Burgess

#108 - Steven OsburnValley of the Gods, Utah2019 Ford F3502020 Lance 1172Camera Used - Samsung S20We were on an epic road trip to southern Utah. After scoring a great campsite at Goosenecks State Park, we went a few miles further east and found an awesome boondocking site along the Valley of the Gods road in the shadow of some pretty impressive monoliths. There were no other campers for at least a mile. We loved the spot so much that we spent two nights here, and did some eBike riding on our down day. We even broke out our propane fire pit to enjoy the evening solitude. It's a good road for truck campers, although our camper is so long, we did drag the trailer hitch at one spot.

#108 - Steven Osburn

#109 - Steven OsburnAllen Canyon, Utah2019 Ford F3502020 Lance 1172Camera Used - Samsung S20We were looking for a place to boondock after driving the Hell's Backbone Road near Escalante, Utah, and saw some amazing canyon walls in the distance. I checked out the roads on my GPS and found some roads that took us to the right area. Six miles of interesting road later, we found ourselves at the foot of the canyon wall. This is only about 15 miles from Bryce Canyon (as the crow flies), which is why it looks similar.Once there, we got our rig level, and had a perfect spot to enjoy the evening and the next morning. Only one other vehicle passed us, or was anywhere nearby for the whole time we were up there. We would have loved to have spent another night there, but we had places to go and things to see.

#109 - Steven Osburn

#110 - Heather CrawfordCrested Butte, Colorado2016 Toyota Tundra2018 Hallmark hybridCamera Used - IphoneI was exploring Colorado on a six week, 4,500 mile road trip. The sun was nice there.

#110 - Heather Crawford

#111 - Heather CrawfordAlvord Desert, Oregon2016 Toyota tundra2018 Hallmark hybridCamera Used - iPhoneMy friend and I were exploring the area and decided to take our rigs for a speed test and then a camp-out on the playa.

#111 - Heather Crawford

#112 - Kolin SmithVirginia City, Montana2019 Ram 15002021 Palomino SS-1251Camera Used - iPhone 8 PlusWe decided to visit the historical Virginia City ghost town of Montana, home of the Montana Vigilantes 3-7-77 and Gold Rush of 1863. We decided to venture off the highway and explore Alder Gulch which was the location of the Gold Rush itself. Today it can only be traveled via 4x4 truck over 20 miles into the Montana Wilderness.

#112 - Kolin Smith

#113 - Donna CaldwellThe Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks, Virginia2021 Chevrolet Silverado2020 Capri RetreatCamera Used - LG V40 PhoneAfter a very long year, we decided to finally go camping somewhere (just to get away from all the craziness of work and health issues). We decided upon a place only three hours from home, but far enough away that we could clear our heads. This place is beautiful, friendly, and exactly what our family needed to reset mentally and physically. We loved it so much we went back July 4th and had an even better time. Random Facts About The Breaks: At many of the overlooks you are standing in Virginia, but looking at Kentucky (on the state line). It is also known as the Grand Canyon of the South.

#113 - Donna Caldwell

#114 - Eric SvenssonIsland Beach State Park, New Jersey2015 Ram 35002005 Lance 981Camera Used - iPhone 12 MaxIn typical Cummins Camper fashion, we were late and had hightailed it from northwest Jersey out to Island Beach State Park. After sitting in traffic, airing down our tires and a three mile drive on the sugar sand of the Jersey Shore we had made it to “the end” of IBSP. As we were getting situated I realized we were in the midst of the golden hour and the sun was starting to set on the horizon. I quickly grabbed my new iPhone and took a couple of pictures from different angles and this one took the cake.

#114 - Eric Svensson

#115 - Joan LightGrove Point Stables, Earelville, Maryland2019 Ford F-2502016 Northstar 850SCCamera Used - iPhoneWe love to horsey camp! Grove Point Stables in Earleville, Maryland is one of our favorite places. Elizabeth, the owner, offers primitive camping right on the water. It is like heaven! This particular campsite is on the water. Picture sitting with a campfire, the orange sun going down and you are eating a fresh blueberry cobbler right off the fire from a cast iron pan (and don't forget whipped cream). It really doesn't get much better than this! This year we invited our friend Kathy Shank. This is her set up and her Arabian named Diamond. I had taken this picture early in the morning, just when the sun was coming up. All the horses were waiting for their breakfast. Later in the day we took the horses over to the beach and swimming in the Sassafras River which is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Here is the website for camping: https://www.grovepointstables.com/

#115 - Joan Light

#116 - Robert HayesCape Lookout Lighthouse, North Carolina2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT2018 Lance 865Camera Used - iPhone 11We were just getting ready to leave the island. It was my last day of vacation for 2020.

#116 - Robert Hayes

#117 - Brian WimmerBlue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado2018 Ford F-2502020 Travel Lite 800xCamera Used - iPhone 12I took my four-year-old daughter paddle boarding and fishing for the very first time. She had a blast and this will always be an incredible memory for her and I.

#117 - Brian Wimmer

#118 - Brian WimmerRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado2018 Ford F-2502020 Travel Light 800xCamera Used - iPhoneMy family and I love winter camping because there’s usually no one else around. It was just a bonus that it snowed unexpectedly the night before.

#118 - Brian Wimmer

#119 - Kristin WimmerBonneville Salt Flats, Utah2018 Ford F-2502020 Travel Lite 800xCamera Used - Nikon D3500My family and I were on our way to California and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to drive out on the salt flats.

#119 - Kristin Wimmer

#120 - Mindy SlonkaCuster State Park, South Dakota2018 Toyota Tundra1999 LanceCamera Used - Google PixelThis photo was taken going through the Needles Eye tunnel in Custer State Park.

#120 - Mindy Slonka

#121 - Mindy SlonkaBadlands, South Dakota2018, Toyota Tundra1999 Lance 845Camera Used - Google PixelThis photo was taken on the wall dispersed camping area in the Badlands, South Dakota.

#121 - Mindy Slonka

#122 - Tim McDevittBridger-Teton National Forest2020 Toyota Tacoma Off Road2020 AT Overland AtlasCamera Used - iPhoneWe found the last spot at the Upper View Campground and lucked out. The next morning we woke up to a moose walking around right outside our camper.

#122 - Tim McDevitt

#123 - Chris StoneGrand-Vallee, Quebec, Canada2021 Ford F250 Tremor2021 Four Wheel Campers HawkCamera Used - iPhone 7I had just retired and we purchased this truck and camper to be able to live the freedom of retirement. This trip was extra special because it was the first time we had been outside of our local neighborhood since all the pandemic lockdowns in Quebec and it felt wonderful. This was along the north side of the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec. It was a big surprise that it was such a beautiful drive.

#123 - Chris Stone

#124 - Todd HarpsCrystal Springs, Nevada2017 Ram 45002018 Eagle Cap 1165Camera Used - PhoneStart of the ET Highway close to Area 51/Groom Lake and some really good Jerky!

#124 - Todd Harps

#125 - Todd HarpsMammoth Lakes, CA2017 Ram 45002018 Eagle Cap 1165Camera Used - PhoneBoth my last Bigfoot Camper (sold it to a friend) and my current Eagle Cap 1165. We met at Mammoth Mountain for some late Spring skiing.

#125 - Todd Harps

#126 - Heidi BesenBig Bend National Park, Texas2018 Dodge Ram 35002018 Hallmark NevadaCamera Used - Sony a6300

#126 - Heidi Besen

#127 - Heidi BesenGarden City, Utah2018 Dodge Ram 35002018 Hallmark NevadaCamera Used - Sony a6300

#127 - Heidi Besen

#128 - Tyler AlbersSan Luis Valley, Colorado2010 Ram 2500 Cummins2020 Palomino HS750Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy A51We took a trip from Colorado to South Dakota and this was a bathroom break on the way. That bathroom break introduced us to the excellent waterfowl at Russell Lakes State Park.

#128 - Tyler Albers

#129 - Steve BreedingValley of the Gods, near Mexican Hat, Utah2014 Ford F-2501999 Starcraft RoadstarCamera Used - iPhone SE 2020Traveling the SW on 4 week camping vacation and drove through Valley of the Gods in southeast Utah on the way to the North Rim of Grand Canyon. We had passed Valley of the Gods on a previous trip but didn’t drive through it. Beautiful drive on a 17 mile dirt road with awesome camping. We’ll never drive by again without detouring through the Valley of the Gods.

#129 - Steve Breeding

#130 - Steve BreedingGold Butte National Monument, south of Mesquite, Nevada2014 Ford F-250, 4WD, Diesel1999 Starcraft RoadstarCamera Used - iPhone SE 2020Camped below beautiful rock formation in remote location of Gold Butte National Monument…a hidden gem.

#130 - Steve Breeding

#131 - Steve BreedingGold Butte Road, south of Mesquite, Nevada2014 Ford F-250, 4WD, Diesel1999 Starcraft RoadstarCamera Used - iPhone SE 2020Traveling through deserts on dirt roads you will see a lot of unusual things. This road sign is to help protect the Mojave desert tortoise which is listed as a threatened species, and is protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 50.080).

#131 - Steve Breeding

#132 - Anthony HudemaBlaeberry River Golden, British Columbia2020 Ford F3502022 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy S10I just bought my new Arctic Fox two days before this picture was taken, as my camper has duel rolls to play being it is my home away from home when I am in northern BC working , it also serves as the best way to get out and enjoy the beautiful places we have here in BC ! It is not very often that the whole family can make it camping but this yr we were able to in Golden BC even my 83 yr old mother ,this was taken on the way to were we all were camped and even tho it was Smokey from all the forest fires we were all able to get together and enjoy each other and the beautiful scenery!!!

#132 - Anthony Hudema

#133 - Heidi BesenSouth Carolina2018 Dodge Ram 35002018 Hallmark NevadaCamera Used - Sony a6300

#133 - Heidi Besen

#134 - Connor MillerJasper, Alberta2003 Dodge 25001996 Northern Lite 9.6Camera Used - Samsung S9I’m in the Royal Canadian Air Force and just got transferred from CFD Masset on Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada to Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, USA. Our drive was 5,000 kilometers over ten days through the most beautiful country imaginable. My wife and I along with our two labs drove through Jasper, Banff, and Yellowstone just to name a few of the major parks. This picture here is beside a little lake in Jasper Provincial Park where we stopped for out two dogs to take a break from driving and have a swim.

#134 - Connor Miller

#135 - Edith HornHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Lamoille, Nevada2018 Ram 35002019 Northern Lite 10-2 Limited EditionCamera Used - iPhone 6SI found this free dispersed camping area near the Ruby Mountains in Nevada when I decided to detour off I-80 for some backroad exploration. It was early April so the Thomas Canyon Campground was still closed for the winter season and completely snow covered. A few miles down the road just west of the campground I noticed another truck camper camped about 1/4 mile off the road along a good size creek. So I back tracked and to investigate. I’m so glad I did. Not only was it free camping, but no one else was there since the other truck camper was just pulling out as I was pulling in. The morning views were amazing as the sun peaked over the partially snow covered mountains. This is the spot I landed. There was a trail from my site leading down the short narrow path to the creek, so I could the flowing sound of water from my campsite. The night sky was glorious. It was still the winter season, so I nearly had the place to myself. The night air was nice and crisp and I had warm days in the 70s.

#135 - Edith Horn

#136 - Edith HornHurricane Cliffs Recreation Area, La Verkin, Utah2018 RAM 3500 DRW2019 Northern Lite 10-2 Limited EditionCamera Used - iPhone 6SAfter an amazing stay at Grand Canyon National Park, I decided to head to Zion National Park. It was February, so I did not expect that Watchman Campground to be full. As you can guess, it was. So in a quick search I found Hurricane Cliffs Recreational Area just several miles down the road. This is free dispersed camping along the Virgin River that cuts deep into canyon area. The night skies were amazing and a full moon to boot! The entrance is easy right off UT 9. The area is vast from the city of La Verkin to Virgin with camping on both sides of the river. You just have to navigate to get to the other side. The area is full of hiking trails which lead down the steep canyon to the river below and lot of OHV activity as well. I was able to find this spot while hiking around the area and relocated to this spot the next day from my original site. That site was closer to the highway, so I was getting some noise from passing cars. It was peaceful and quiet except for a few passing side by sides during the day which wasn't much. I stayed here for three days until my reservation in Zion at Watchman Campground.

#136 - Edith Horn

#137 - Evan PageCleveland Reservoir, Utah2020 Ford F2502020 Lance 865Camera Used - Phone

#137 - Evan Page

#138 - Evan PageCleveland Reservoir, Utah2020 Ford F2502020 Lance 865Camera Used - Samsung s21 UltraCamp is set. It was our third trip out with friends for the year fishing, kayaking, and RZR riding. The camp was at about 8,900' on Skyline Drive. The evenings got into the 50s.

#138 - Evan Page

#139 - Evan PageCleveland Reservoir, Utah2020 Ford F2502020 Lance 865Camera Used - Samsung s21 UltraIt was our third trip out dry camping with our friends RZR riding and kayaking. I wanted to try and get a night shot of the camper and a few stars. It was on this trip we decided to order a new 2022 Lance 855S for next year.

#139 - Evan Page

#140 - Alex FigolWilliams, Arizona2018 Ford F2502017 Northstar LibertyCamera Used - iPhoneThis was my first night back in Arizona after 18 years. I was there dropping the truck and camper off as the first part of my move. We were camping near Dog Town Lake on this day. We were leaving camp to visit friends in town that I haven't seen in 18 years, and took the slippery way out. Come September, my truck and camper will be my home.

#140 - Alex Figol

#141 - Michael YeomanPadre Island National Seashore, Texas2016 Ram 25002021 Adventurer 80 RBCamera Used - iPhone 8Finally got a weekend at the beach. It was a little warm, but relaxing.

#141 - Michael Yeoman

#142 - Ray SuAlberta2021 Ford F-2502021 Adventurer 80RBCamera Used - Sony Alpha a7lll

#142 - Ray Su

#143 - Ray SuAlberta2021 Ford F-2502021 Adventurer 80RBCamera Used - Sony Alpha a7lll

#143 - Ray Su

#144 - Ray SuAlberta2021 Ford F-2502021 Adventurer 80RBCamera Used - Sony Alpha a7lll

#144 - Ray Su

#145 - Billy HertogheBig Sur, California2008 Dodge Ram 35002021 Arctic Fox 811Camera Used - iPhoneOn our way down Highway 1 to go camping in Pismo Beach, California.

#145 - Billy Hertoghe

#146 - Billy HertogheGrand Teton National Forest, Wyoming2008 Dodge Ram 35002021 Arctic Fox 811Camera Used - iPhoneThis picture was from a road trip to Tetons and Yellowstone.

#146 - Billy Hertoghe

#147 - Eloc DoreTelegraph Creek Road, British Columbia2015 Chevrolet 35002008 Okanagan 90wCamera Used - iPhone

#147 - Eloc Dore

#148 - Chad BudworthSnoqualmie Pass, Washington2020 Ford F3502021 Adventurer 901SBCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S8The family attempted a quick getaway from the heat in the city to swim in the reservoir at the top of the pass with hopes of catching a glimpse of the presides meteor shower. Unfortunately the wildfire smoke moved in, it provided nice lighting for a photo but made viewing the meteors a bit challenging.

#148 - Chad Budworth

#149 - Kent LeboutillierKings Canyon National Park, Azaela Campground, California2018 Ford F2502015 Palomino SS-550Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy S9+This is from one of our stops during our 32 day, 8800 mile trip from Florida to Washington and back. We went through 17 states and visited 11 National Parks.

#149 - Kent Leboutillier

#150 - Donald HanleyMiddlefork Snoqualmie River Campground, Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington2005 Dodge Ram 25002009 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - Motorola Moto G PowerA quiet campground to get away during the pandemic and enjoy the wonderful forests of Washington state.

#150 - Donald Hanley

#151 - Ray HernandezRed Meadows Mammoth Lakes, California2021 Ford F3502021 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - iPhone 12This was our first time camping with new rig set-up. Looking for a perfect place to camp and my wife took this picture. The Eastern Sierras is one of our favorite places to camp.

#151 - Ray Hernandez

#152 - Brian BachLitchfield, Connecticut2009 Ford F3501999 Bigfoot 2500 10.6Camera Used - PhoneWe stayed at a Harvest Hosts called March Farms in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. After a night of live music from a local band called River Jack, we were allowed to stay overnight up in their apple orchard. We had a great time. I used my Samsung note 10 plus 5G mobile phone to take the shot.

#152 - Brian Bach

#153 - Tim Ray-TahtinenUncompahgre BLM, Colorado2007 Silverado 25002003 Northstar TC650Camera Used - Galaxy S20I was running a portion of the Rimrocker trail on the Colorado side. It is a trail running from Montrose, Colorado to Moab, Utah.

#153 - Tim Ray-Tahtinen

#154 - Tim Ray-TahtinenCamped along Black Gap Trail, Big Bend National Park, Texas2007 Silverado 25002003 Northstar TC650Camera Used - Galaxy S20

#154 - Tim Ray-Tahtinen

#155 - Tim Ray-TahtinenNear Columbine Pass, Colorado2007 Silverado 25002003 Northstar TC650Camera Used - Galaxy S20

#155 - Tim Ray-Tahtinen

#156 - Victor CarrilloGrand Tetons, Wyoming2010 Chevy 25002010 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - iPhone 8This was taken on the way to Jenny Lake to explore the Hidden Falls. We pulled over to take this picture on the way. We later boondock camped.

#156 - Victor Carrillo

#157 - Victor CarrilloMoab, Utah SR-1282010 Chevy 25002010 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - iPhone 8We left Moab and needed a place to camp. We found a Forest service campground with an opening and found a beautiful spot. The next day we went to the Arches National Park. We spent 15 nights in the camper on our trip.

#157 - Victor Carrillo

#158 - Darren Droge

#159 - Terrill GrahamValley of the Gods, Utah2019 Toyota Tundra2016 Four Wheel Camper Swift ShellCamera Used - PhoneCamping in Valley of the Gods should be a bucket list item for anyone who loves wide open spaces, massive red rocks, and of course a star filled night sky. This is a place that you can visit for a lifetime and never feel as if you've seen enough. On this particular trip we camped in one of the sites off the main route that leads through the backcountry. It was a super windy day, but as soon as the sun started to set, so did the wind, and we enjoyed a beautiful evening before getting some much needed rest.

#159 - Terrill Graham

#160 - Terrill GrahamFishlake National Forest, Utah2019 Toyota Tundra2016 Four Wheel Camper Swift ShellCamera Used - PhoneSome may say that I’m the quiet one, the one who thinks before he speaks, the one who avoids long deep conversations and oftentimes the one who likes being alone. These people are 100% correct. I love nothing more than being out in nature with room and time to think. It is during times like these that I feel the strongest connection with myself and the world. This photo of me watching the sunset in Fishlake National Forest atop a mountain is the perfect pictorial representation of who I am. Just a silhouette off in the distance, looking and thinking.

#160 - Terrill Graham

#161 - Terrill GrahamMoab, Utah2019 Toyota Tundra2016 Four Wheel Camper Swift ShellCamera Used - PhoneDriving around Moab during any part of the year you can often find outdoor enthusiasts doing what they love, simply existing outside. That is why I always enjoy a visit to this magnificent area of Utah. During our trip in early May, we struggled to find a good camping spot out of the sun, but if there is one thing you can easily find, it will be a great photo opportunity. Around every turn, in any direction, day or night you will find endless views. On our way down from the Shafer Trail we pulled over and snapped this photo.

#161 - Terrill Graham

#162 - Aaron MooneyColdstream, British Columbia2007 Toyota Tundra2019 WestlandCamera Used - PhoneWe are having massive forest fires in British Columbia. The sky color tells the story by itself. Being mobile at a moment's notice is a lifesaver.

#162 - Aaron Mooney

#163 - Debra AndersonAlta Lake, Washington2021 Chev Silverado 3500HD2020 Adventurer 901SBCamera Used - Samsung NoteAlta Lake State Park is a place we love and go to almost every year. This was our first time in our new camper. With all the extra campers this year, we were lucky to have a day with the place mostly to ourselves. You can see our jet boat in the background. We love being able to tow our boat and have our truck camper. It was unusually hot this year - over 100 degrees in June!

#163 - Debra Anderson

#164 - Paul KulickGrand Junction, Colorado2015 Ford F3502017 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneMany times we are only in a campground for a couple of nights so we don't usually do the full set-up. This year we spent a full week at Rob-Roy state park in Fruita, Colorado and enjoyed cooking out over the fire and watching the sun sets to the west.

#164 - Paul Kulick

#165 - Paul KulickDead Horse Point State Park, Utah2015 Ford F3502017 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneCamping for several days at Dead Hores SP we had several days with late afternoon thunderstorms moving in across Canyon Lands National Park. This rainbow came in just after dinner.

#165 - Paul Kulick

#166 - Julius ReanoLake of the Woods2006 Ford F3501998 Lance 945 LegendCamera Used - Samsung S10I made it up to the mountains after dark and ended up missing my turn to the lake of the woods, but my GPS re-routed me to another road that had a similar ETA of 15 minutes. I took that road and immediately it turned into a very narrow, steep, rocky road in the pitch dark of night. The Legend 945 has a good amount of overhang making the departure angle less than ideal; there were many times I thought the overhang was going to get smashed off. There was a cliff to my left and the side of a mountain to my right with no way of backing down or turning around. At some points the road became so steep I lost traction with my Discover stt pro tires. The GPS's 15 minute ETA turned into a 45 minute trip! I finally found what looked like a lake and a campground in which I parked it for the night with not a soul in sight. This picture is what I woke up to. Definitely worth it, and one of my favorite adventures with the rig.

#166 - Julius Reano

#167 - Mike MaltaverneGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming2019 GMC Sierra 35002019 Overland Explorer Camp XCamera Used - iPhone 10XLooking for early season snow in the backcountry led us east of the Grand. We were rewarded not with deep snow but an epic sunset and sunrise.

#167 - Mike Maltaverne

#168 - Mike MaltaverneBryce Canyon National Park, Utah2019 GMC Sierra 35002019 Overland Explorer Camp XCamera Used - iPhone 10XSearching for flowy mountain bike trails led us to Bryce Canyon in the spring. The camping was so peaceful.

#168 - Mike Maltaverne

#169 - Mike MaltaverneEscalante, Utah2019 GMC Sierra 3500Overland Explorer Camp XCamera Used - iPhone 10xResting between mountain biking and hiking slot canyons, we stumbled across some of the best dispersed camping Utah had to offer.

#169 - Mike Maltaverne

#170 - Kurt HuegelCity Of Rocks, Idaho2012 Ford F2502018 Palomino HS-8801Camera Used - NikonI had read about City of Rocks Idaho 20 years ago but was never able to get to the area to see it in person until this summer. We were doing a three week cross county trip from WI to Washington state and back so we made a point to check it out on our way through. It did not disappoint. I was able to climb up to the top a very large rock next to our campsite to take the photo.

#170 - Kurt Huegel

#171 - Edna JenningsRoute 66 in Kansas2015 Ram 35002015 Lance 1052Camera Used - Nikon D60Here is a photo of “the march rainbow arch” bridge over Brush Creek. It was built in 1923 and it is the only remaining marsh bridge on Route 66. It is located west of Riverton in Kansas. We drove Route 66 through most of the states and we might do the others at a later date. We loved the trip.

#171 - Edna Jennings

#172 - Alan AndersonDumont Lake, Rabbit Ears Pass, Colorado (40.402351, -106.626617)2016 Ram 35002016 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - Fujifilm X-S10We always bring our Maine Coon cat, Mojo, with us when we camp. She loves watching chipmunks, deer (she seems unaware that they are too big for her to catch), and bugs from her portable, foldable, mesh pen. Since Mojo was young, we've clicker-trained her to walk with a leash and harness, so she can enjoy the wilderness without disturbing wildlife. Well, OK, maybe a grasshopper or two is disturbed. On this photo walk, we both had a great time in a field of wildflowers.

#172 - Alan Anderson

#173 - Alan AndersonSnowy Range, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming (41.358729, -106.294542)2016 Ram 35002016 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - Fujifilm X-S10During an August 2021 trip to a variety of Wyoming mountain ranges we camped at Jackson Lake. Unfortunately, because of smoke from the Western fires we could barely see the Tetons across the lake. In an attempt to find someplace more breathable, we headed East to the Medicine Bow National Forest. Arriving late into the Snowy Range, the skies had cleared and we found a wonderful campsite. This photo is the view we had after waking up.

#173 - Alan Anderson

#174 - Deb HurlbutDeer Lakes campground in Lake City, Colorado2017 Ford F-2502018 Northern Lite 9-6Q SECamera Used - iPhone 12

#174 - Deb Hurlbut

#175 - Rich BainBurke Idaho2004 Dodge 35002022 Rugged Mountain Granite 11rlCamera Used - PhoneTravel plans were changed due to forest fires. So instead we stayed in the Kellogg, Idaho area and traveled around exploring things and geocaching. We even did some zip lining in Wallace, Idaho. That was a blast. We love history so having this chance to make the short drive to Burke, Idaho and look at the old mine was on our list. This area was once a very busy area with major mining activities going on. Now, things set idle and beckon people to learn about its history.

#175 - Rich Bain

#176 - Amanda WilkieLake Champlain, Vermont2018 Ford F-2502020 Northstar 8.5 Arrow UCamera Used - iPhone 12After a great weekend of camping and boating on Lake Champlain, we caught a perfect sunset.

#176 - Amanda Wilkie

#177 - Coly HopeBlack Lake on Vail Pass, Colorado2015 Ford F-2502019 Capri RetreatCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S10I took this photo on my day off of work and decided to drive up Vail Mountain Pass where it is cooler and even stayed the night there. The photo is looking west and just out of view is Black Lake #2. This was taken at an elevation of 10,400 feet above sea level.

#177 - Coly Hope

#178 - Angela HowerterThe Wall, South Dakota2019 Ram 35002004 Lance 1030Camera Used - iPhone 12We began our RV research in June 2020. We watched lots of YouTube videos because we didn't know what type of RV we wanted. One video we watched featured camping on The Wall outside of Badlands National Park. That particular video was extremely influential in our decision to buy a truck camper over any other type of RV. We added The Wall to our bucket list, and assumed it would be someplace we would visit during retirement. We never imagined that within the first six months of owning our truck camper that we would actually check it off of our bucket list. While planning our route to visit family for Thanksgiving we realized we would drive right by it. It was cold and we arrived at 11pm, making finding our way to the edge a little tricky. But it was totally worth it to wake up to these views, and to be the only people on the road and the first people in the park that morning.

#178 - Angela Howerter

#179 - Angela HowerterThe Wall, South Dakota2019 Ram 35002004 Lance 1030Camera Used - iPhone 12We began our RV research in June 2020. We watched lots of YouTube videos because we didn't know what type of RV we wanted. One video we watched featured camping on The Wall outside of Badlands National Park. That particular video was extremely influential in our decision to buy a truck camper over any other type of RV. We added The Wall to our bucket list, and assumed it would be someplace we would visit during retirement. We never imagined that within the first six months of owning our truck camper that we would actually check it off of our bucket list. While planning our route to visit family for Thanksgiving we realized we would drive right by it. It was cold and we arrived at 11pm, making finding our way to the edge a little tricky. But it was totally worth it to wake up to these views, and to be the only people on the road and the first people in the park that morning.

#179 - Angela Howerter

#180 - Angela HowerterSD-240, South Dakota2019 Ram 35002004 Lance 1030Camera Used - iPhone 12We began our RV research in June 2020. We watched lots of YouTube videos because we didn't know what type of RV we wanted. One video we watched featured camping on The Wall outside of Badlands National Park. That particular video was extremely influential in our decision to buy a truck camper over any other type of RV. We added The Wall to our bucket list, and assumed it would be someplace we would visit during retirement. We never imagined that within the first six months of owning our truck camper that we would actually check it off of our bucket list. While planning our route to visit family for Thanksgiving we realized we would drive right by it. It was cold and we arrived at 11pm, making finding our way to the edge a little tricky. But it was totally worth it to wake up to these views, and to be the only people on the road and the first people in the park that morning.

#180 - Angela Howerter

#181 - Kami GolembeskiNortheast, PennsylvaniaFord F350 and Dodge 3500Northstar and AlpenliteCamera Used - iPhone 10After a great day exploring, an overnight stay at a boondockers welcome with friends. We were blessed with this beautiful sunset.

#181 - Kami Golembeski

#182 - Rick AdamsLost Dutchman State Park, Arizona2019 GMC Sierra 35002021 Host EverestCamera Used - iPhone 8This was our last stop on a ten day trip from San Diego. Stops included Lake Pleasant State Park, Cottonwood, Jerome, Sedona, and ultimately Apache Junction where this photograph was captured on my iPhone. It was an awesome trip and once the weather cools off a bit, we’ll be back to our Arizona travels!

#182 - Rick Adams

#183 - Rick AdamsLost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, Arizona2019 GMC Sierra 35002021 Host EverestCamera Used - iPhone 8This was our last stop on a ten day trip from San Diego. Stops included Lake Pleasant State Park, Cottonwood, Jerome, Sedona, and ultimately Apache Junction where this photograph was captured on my iPhone. It was an awesome trip and once the weather cools off a bit, we’ll be back to our Arizona travels! This picture is similar to another one that I submitted, but this was at sunset as the sun was bearing down on the Superstition Mountains in the background.

#183 - Rick Adams

#184 - Rick AdamsKOFA Wildlife Refuge just north of Yuma and south of Quartzsite2019 GMC SIERRA 35002021 Host EverestCamera Used - iPhone 8This was a quick weekend trip out to the KOFA Wildlife refuge just north of Yuma. Perfect weather, clear skies, and a great weekend overall. Lots of hiking in this area and if you look carefully, you can find lots of artifacts peppered all over the place from all the US Army and military training that took place in this area during the 40s and 50s. KOFA is a neat place to camp and explore on foot or with a UTV if you have one.

#184 - Rick Adams

#185 - Gerald KyddAbraham Lake, Alberta, Canada2004 Ford F-3501996 Northern Lite 8.6Camera Used - iPhone 8A windy day at Abraham Lake doing some Crown Land camping (boondocking) in the Canadian Rockies at sunset.

#185 - Gerald Kydd

#186 - Erwin GrevenGreen's Peak, Arizona2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2002 Lance 921Camera Used - Samsung A51We were going camping with some Jeep friends. We drove up a day early to scout places to camp when we discovered this spot in the shadow of Green's Peak in northern Arizona at 9400 feet in elevation. The photo was taken spur of the moment with my cell phone as the moon was rising.

#186 - Erwin Greven

#187 - Erwin GrevenGreen's Peak, Arizona2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2002 Lance 921Camera Used - Samsung A51We were camping with some Jeep friends in the shadow of Green's Peak in northern Arizona. We went up a day early to scout campsites when we found this site at 9400 feet in elevation. The photo was taken on the third day as the sun was setting with storm clouds to the southeast.

#187 - Erwin Greven

#188 - Erwin GrevenHarquahala Mountains, Arizona2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2002 Lance 921Camera Used - Canon SX610We were dry camping in the shadow of the Harquahala Mountains in western Arizona waiting for some friends to arrive. The photo was taken at sunrise with the Harquahala Mountains in the background surrounded by saguaro cacti.

#188 - Erwin Greven

#189 - Jordan BridgeLake Everard, South Australia2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2012 Northstar FreedomCamera Used - iPhone 12 miniWe spent three weeks traveling through South Australia and Northern Territory. This salt lake was along a 400km dirt track which bypassed the sealed long way around. We didn't see another vehicle from when we arrived in the afternoon until we left the next day. This salt lake is not far from the famous Lake Gairdner where the land speed record trials are held.

#189 - Jordan Bridge

#190 - Bob McMeansSan Diego Bay, California2020 Ford F4502021 Host MammothCamera Used - Galaxy 10This is one of are favorite spots to dry camp and it is in our own backyard. It's relaxing to sit and watch the boats come by as they come and go from the harbor. It reminds us why it is great to live in San Diego. With the breeze coming off the water the temperature is typically 10-20 degrees cooler at this location in compared to inland during the summer months.

#190 - Bob McMeans

#191 - Tannya MorrisWall, South Dakota2013 GMC Sierra 3500 HD2018 Palomino HS-6601Camera Used - Nixon B500 coolpixThis photo was captured in the morning hours along side I-90 in Wall, South Dakota. This boondock site is enjoyed by many travelers, and is located just a short distance from the entrance to the Badlands National Park.

#191 - Tannya Morris

#192 - Tannya MorrisSerkirk Lighthouse at the Salmon River, Pulaski, New York2013 GMC Sierra 3500 HD2018 Palomino HS-6601Camera Used - Nixon B500 coolpixOur favorite fishing village in up state New York located on the Salmon River has a beautiful historic deactivated lighthouse built in 1838. We stopped by on our way home to watch the sunset.

#192 - Tannya Morris

#193 - Tannya MorrisWire Bridge, New Portland, Maine2013 GMC Sierra 3500 HD2018 Palomino HS-6601Camera Used - Nixon B500 coolpixWe visited the Wire Bridge in New Portland, Maine during a recent gold club meeting. Note: we did not cross the bridge or camp here. Construction began in 1864 and completed in 1866. This is the only surviving bridge of four built in Maine. It spans the Carrabassett River.

#193 - Tannya Morris

#194 - Scott WyllysLake Michigan, Michigan2017 Dodge Ram 25002008 Travel Lite 700Camera Used - iPhoneWe went across the country trip and stayed in various places a long old Route 66 from Michigan to California.

#194 - Scott Wyllys

#195 - Scott WyllysOld Route 66, Arizona2017 Dodge Ram 25002008 travel lite 700Camera Used - iPhoneA trip down old Route 66 I stopped by cool springs before heading to California. It is one of my favorite places to go.

#195 - Scott Wyllys

#196 - Scott WyllysOld Route 66, Arizona2017 Dodge Ram 25002008 travel lite 700Camera Used - iPhoneI just stopped for the night in the middle of nowhere in the Arizona desert. It was beautiful!

#196 - Scott Wyllys

#197 - Court LeveHurricane, Utah with Zion National Park in the background2014 GMC 35002014 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - Nikon Z6I went on a solo 2 month bike trip in the height of Covid. I needed to get away from it all. The trip is one I will never forget. It was just me and the dog. At times, I'd go days without even seeing another person. It was wonderful. The trip turned into a major bike mission. I rode 56 out of 60 days, covered 1,200+ miles and over 120,000 vertical feet. It will be hard to duplicate the experience.

#197 - Court Leve

#198 - Darcy ZinkBadlands National Park, South Dakota2019 Chevy Silverado 25002021 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Samsung s20 phoneWe were in Badlands National Park in South Dakota. The weather was freezing and rainy. We parked and left for a hike turning back to see our beautiful camper waiting for our return.

#198 - Darcy Zink

#199 - Stephen LaddAnza Borrego Desert, California2017 Chevy 3500 HD2017 Northstar 850SCCamera Used - iPhone 11My wife and I had 4 full days to ourselves at this far out spot. This one of the many sun rises we had wonderful place.

#199 - Stephen Ladd

#200 - Robert BakerDudley, North Carolina2015 Ram 35002006 Lance 1191Camera Used - Canon sx70I recently installed a new flatbed and storage boxes.

#200 - Robert Baker

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