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2022 Calendar Contest Entries Part 4

By Angela White

Posted on October 1, 2021

Here are the entries for the 2022 Truck Camper Magazine calendar contest. Click here to go back to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, and here to go on to Part 5.

#301 - Linda McFarlandWhite Sands National Park, New Mexico2019 Ford F3502019 Northstar Laredo SSCamera Used - iPhone 10XWe took a three month road trip throughout the southwest. We started in April to avoid the extreme heat and fire season. On day 23 we headed to Sand Dunes National Park. The night before we stayed in Lincoln National Forest and woke up to an inch of snow and 33 degrees. (I’d say we avoided the heat that day!) The weather followed us to White Sands. The angry skies against the dunes with the mountains in the background made a striking picture. Taken before we started playing in the dunes!

#301 - Linda McFarland

#302 - Tammie WalkerLu Mil Vineyard, Elizabethtown, North Carolina2017 Ford F-1502021 Bundutec WildCamera Used - iPhone 11We joined Harvest Host this year and have had a number of great stays as day-trip destinations, and as pit stops on multi-state trips. We booked a night at the Lu Mil Vineyard in Elizabethtown, NC about a week before the grape harvest. We had just finished preparing dinner on our inside cooktop and were about to relax with dinner and a glass of “Taylor Divine”. Aside from the dinner and wine, our location turned into a picturesque setting with the Bundu-half awning deployed, the truck camper rig nearly silhouetted, and the sunset glimmering through the open screens of the pop up.

#302 - Tammie Walker

#303 - Scott EllingSouth of Wall, South Dakota2021 Ford F2502018 Travel Lite 770 SLCamera Used - Nikon D 500On our way from Minnesota to Wyoming we stop and boondocked for the night this spot. Its spectacular view was one of the highlights of that trip.

#303 - Scott Elling

#304 - Terry YoungSW Montana2017 f2502021 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Samsung phoneCamping in SW Montana near Gardiner, Montana on our way to Yellowstone Park.

#304 - Terry Young

#305 - Art ReaganPort San Luis, California2016 Ford F-250 2019 Palomino HS-8801Camera Used - PhoneWe were escaping the smoke around our ranch from the Windy Fire above our ranch in Terra Bella, California, at the foot of Sequoia National Monument. We are three hours from Port San Luis which is directly west of us. In the summer months we moor our boat here and enjoy the water. On this day the beautiful view and fresh, clean smell of the Pacific Ocean rejuvenates us as we prepare to return to work at home.

#305 - Art Reagan

#306 - Steve CollettSantiago Chazumba, Mexico2011 Nissan Navara2017 Four Wheel Camper BeaverCamera Used - iPhone XSWe are a couple from the UK who have quit the 9-5 and are now living full time on the road. We have shipped our rig to Mexico where we are currently touring. Once border restrictions lift we will be heading north to the US/ Canada and then head down the pan American. This photo was taken on a desert road near Santiago Chazumba the day after Hurricane Grace came through central Mexico.

#306 - Steve Collett

#307 - Steve CollettJust outside Orizaba, Mexico2011 Nissan Navara2017 Four Wheel camper beaverCamera Used - iPhone XSWe are a couple from the UK who have quit the 9-5 and live in our rig full time. We have shipped our rig to Mexico to kick off our around the world adventure. Mexico has totally blown us away with its diversity of landscapes. This photo was taken on the way to Pico de Orizaba. Maps.me has taken us down some pretty sketchy routes, but we couldn’t help admiring the beauty of this place and glad it took us this way.

#307 - Steve Collett

#308 - Peter MaloneKelowna, British Columbia2008 Ford F3502021 Travelaire 90WCamera Used - Samsung s20 phoneAfter 2 years not seeing her because of Covid restrictions, we drove to Kelowna to visit my sister in law. We felt safer staying in our camper than in the apartment block where she lives so we stayed in Heartland RV in Rutland on the outskirts of Kelowna.

#308 - Peter Malone

#309 - Peter MaloneKeremeos, British Columbia2008 Ford F3502021 Travelaire 90WCamera Used - Samsung s20 phoneReturning home from a week visiting in Kelowna we usually stop in Keromeos to pick up fruit at the roadside stalls. This time we also picked up pumpkins for Halloween.

#309 - Peter Malone

#310 - Gary FranciscoShenandoah National Park, Virginia2011 RAM 35002022 Eagle Cap 1200Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy 9As managers of a 200+ site campground we don't get to get out ourselves much. We took a month and hit 13 states from Florida to Wisconsin and back. We stayed in 14 different campgrounds visited family and friends along the way; 2 English Bulldogs a French Bulldog and of course the wife. The truck and camper performed wonderful with plenty of room. Next year we're headed west. There were too many fires this year.

#310 - Gary Francisco

#311 - Marcus LarsonMontezuma Canyon, Coronado National Forest, Arizona2019 Ford F2502020 Capri RetreatCamera Used - DJI Mini 2 DroneYou know life is good when you’ve grown weary of spectacular alpine lakes and vistas, so we headed into Oregon to the Alvord Desert Hot Springs to camp on the salt flats and soak a couple of days. We watched the sun go down and up from the hot springs, then camped in the desert playa. Alvord Hot Springs is a funky welcoming camp on the edge of the Alvord desert salt flats in the middle of nowhere, and run by Rick and Amy from Tennessee! This area is known for hot springs, darkest skies in the US and absolute silence if you choose to listen. Camping out in the desert Playa is surreal, other worldly, Mad Max. It’s like camping on a sea of backed earth 5 miles wide and 7 miles long.

#311 - Marcus Larson

#312 - Zack HeitschmidtJust across the New Mexico and Arizona border south of Interstate 10 in Arizona on BLM land.2019 Ram 1500 Rebel2015 Adventurer 80RBCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S20+My wife and I are teachers and on spring break we found this place using a camping app. We got there late the night before so we didn't get to see the sunset. When the sun started to come up we woke up to this view to the east and a snow storm to our west. This made us fall in love with the Arizona desert all over again. That morning was truly magical.

#312 - Zack Heitschmidt

#313 - Scott SchillingIdaho2017 Ford F2502017 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 11We were headed to Grand Teton National Park through Idaho and the Fall color was at its peak! We had to stop and take it all in for a few minutes.

#313 - Scott Schilling

#314 - Keith ParrishParking lot in Lee's Summit Missouri, where I was Boondocking2021 Dodge RamArctic Fox 990Camera Used - PhoneI promised my 8 year old son I would take him out camping as soon as we got our new camper, the problem was it was a school night. So after some thought, I decided we would pull behind a coffee shop by our house and boondocks. We played chess, worked on his baseball card collection, played GI Joes, and ate chicken noodle soup. I felt like a kid again!

#314 - Keith Parrish

#315 - Bill JohnsSunset View Campground, Navajo National Monument, Arizona2016 Ram 35002018 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - Samsung se20We often camp at Navajo National Monument when traveling between Arizona and Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. This was a beautiful summer evening. We were tired and enjoying a glass of wine when the sun just decided to give us a show while we relaxed our travel-weary bodies. Life is good.

#315 - Bill Johns

#316 - Mark WhiteAlamo Lake BLM, Arizona2011 Ford F2502005 Lance 845Camera Used - Mavic Air 2Alamo Lake is free BLM Desert Boondocking/Lake Side Dispersed Camping in Arizona. I found myself dispersed camping on some BLM land next to Alamo Lake in Arizona. I found a spot perched on a small hill that allowed me to see far off, all the way around me. Excellent views from up high that was spectacular, especially as the sun was setting or rising. I would have to say this spot would have to be the best spot I've been to so far. I even got a chance to see the Wild Burros that live in the area and heard them braying late at night and early, early mornings!

#316 - Mark White

#317 - Mark WhiteLake Pleasant BLM, Arizona2011 Ford F2502005 Lance 845Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxLake Pleasant Arizona BLM - Free Desert Boondocking/Dispersed Camping - Arizona BLM Camping I discovered a nice BLM spot located near Lake Pleasant Arizona with a nice view of the Lake and surrounding mountains. Plentiful wildlife in the area including the infamous wild burros that roam the surrounding BLM land.

#317 - Mark White

#318 - Joel EslingerMontana2016 Ford F2502021 Lance 825Camera Used - iPhoneWe found out about this tiny group of free campsites ahead of our trip and had it on our possible stops. We pulled in during a passing storm and our rig was covered in mud from the dirt road. We gratefully found no one else in any of the sites and got a lake front spot. We had basically written off the day as waiting out the rain, and we were eating lunch inside the camper. Suddenly outside the window we see a stunning rainbow over bright blue water lit up by brief sunlight. This lake is by no means secret, but this moment was as good as any on our whole trip.

#318 - Joel Eslinger

#319 - Joel EslingerIndependence2016 Ford F-250/2014 Ford 3502021 Lance 825/1991 Caribou 11Camera Used - iPhoneWe were driving home from another fun camping, snowboarding, and fishing trip with our friend and there was an absolutely howling side wind. Since we did not work the next day, we decided to play it safe and wait for it to die down. It was extremely crowded at this popular off road destination, but after some exploring, we found a good spot to sleep for the night and woke up to this beautiful day.

#319 - Joel Eslinger

#320 - Joel EslingerEastern Sierras2016 Ford F2502021 Lance 825Camera Used - iPhoneWe were just cruising the area for the day on our way further north and stopped by the still frozen lake to enjoy the moment alone. The mountains were still showing some recent snowfall which gave a great contrast to the dirt roads and clear sky.

#320 - Joel Eslinger

#321 - Matt WardTonalea, Arizona2018 Toyota Tundra SR52021 Hallmark MilnerCamera Used - iPhone 12Every year we drive out Overland Expo West through the Valley of the Gods. I often pass this tunnel and wondered what was on the other side. I decided this trip that I would find out. I took a couple shots for fun and thought they turned out pretty cool. Glad I took the 20 minutes on the return trip to just have a peek through that tunnel.

#321 - Matt Ward

#322 - Matt WardTonalea, Arizona2018 Toyota Tundra2021 Hallmark MilnerCamera Used - iPhone 12Every year we drive out Overland Expo West through the Valley of the Gods. I often pass this tunnel and wondered what was on the other side. I decided this trip that I would find out. I took a couple shots for fun and thought they turned out pretty cool. Glad I took the 20 minutes on the return trip to just have a peek through that tunnel.

#322 - Matt Ward

#323 - Matt WardMoab, Utah2018 Toyota Tundra2021 Hallmark MilnerCamera Used - iPhone 12Stopped behind an accident on 128 out of Moab I back tracked to pull off and wait and enjoy the sky.

#323 - Matt Ward

#324 - Melissa MartinGrandview Winery, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania2020 Ram 35002001 Lance 920Camera Used - iPhone s8During the pandemic we were looking for a creative way to spend Mother’s Day outdoors with my Mom. We drove from where we live in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to meet her at this this gorgeous winery for a tasting in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, where we stayed as an overnight Harvest Hosts guest…literally camping among the vines!

#324 - Melissa Martin

#325 - John LoughreyGunnison, Colorado2003 Ford F4502021 Northern Lite 10-2Camera Used - iPhoneWe ventured down to the Gunnison/Cimmaron area in Colorado where we’ve been going for 15 years. This year, the most accessible areas were all full, so we took the path less traveled. Five miles later, we found a spot most likely inaccessible by most trailers/Class C rigs, etc. Truck campers for the win!!!

#325 - John Loughrey

#326 - John LoughreyGunnison, Colorado2003 Ford F4502021 Northern Lite 10-2Camera Used - iPhoneStopped on the way home in a super accessible area that we’d driven past plenty of times without knowing it was there…Hartman Rocks.

#326 - John Loughrey

#327 - Jeffrey WaltmanGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming2012 F2502012 Travel Lite 890SRBXCamera Used - iPhone XRWe bought our first truck camper in 2020, a pop up and were hooked! After returning from our first trip, we upgraded to this Travel Lite.In January 2021 we started planning an adventure to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Tetons. We were fortunate to be able to take 2 weeks away, taking in as much as possible. What an amazing trip! This photo was taken near Menor’s historic district in the Tetons. The versatility of a truck camper the way to go! My wife came up with 10 reasons a truck camper is the way to travel and posted on her facebook page while we were traveling. We look forward to traveling to as many places in US as possible and making many more memories together.

#327 - Jeffrey Waltman

#328 - Mike FoldenPort Angeles, Washington2003 Chevy 2500HD2017 Lance 825Camera Used - Sony a6500We were invited to a ranch at the base of Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Forest. We had no clue what we were in for until pulling into the property and seeing the majestic vista. Fresh halibut, a fire and lots of sun.

#328 - Mike Folden

#329 - Joe MestanzaNew York2019 GMC 35002019 Lance 995Camera Used - iPhoneDuring Covid my fiancé, two dogs, and I took off in the camper bed did three loops from Long Beach to Maine and hit every state except for Kansas. The trips were amazing. Social distancing at its finest.

#329 - Joe Mestanza

#330 - Blaine CroyRandle, Washington2008 Dodge Ram 35002013 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 11This was taken on the way home from camping in the Gifford Pinchot national forest. I spent the weekend with good friends and my two German shorthaired pointers, Duke and Mose (pictured in the backseat). We also rode our dirt bikes on single track trails in the area and checked out one of the local lakes.

#330 - Blaine Croy

#331 - Courtney HerndonPike's Peak, ColoradoDodge Ram 25002000 Hallmark Ute LXCamera Used - DroneThis was the ultimate summer boondocking camp spot. It was mid summer in Colorado at approximately 9500 feet in elevation and the weather was impeccable. It was in the 70-80 degree range with sun, shade and cell signal. With Pike's Peak in the near distance, it was a no brainer to send the drone up and capture the beauty of the Pike National Forest.

#331 - Courtney Herndon

#332 - Courtney HerndonMeadview, ArizonaDodge Ram 25002000 Hallmark Ute LXCamera Used - DroneA hidden gem just past Meadview, Arizona was this designated, dry camping area in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area known as Pearce Ferry. Although there are multiple sites available, we were the only ones. There's a special type of feeling you get when there isn't a single sound around you for many miles. The stars at night were incredible and the views were breathtaking.

#332 - Courtney Herndon

#333 - Courtney HerndonValley Of Fire State Park, Nevada1997 Dodge Ram 25002000 Hallmark Ute LXCamera Used - iPhoneHigh on our Nevada bucket list was to hike in the Valley of Fire State Park. This photo was taken outside of the trail head for the infamous

#333 - Courtney Herndon

#334 - Leslie ConnellWhite Sands National Park, New Mexico2005 Ford F3502002 Arctic Fox 1080Camera Used - iphoneThis photo was taken during a bucket list trip to White Sands National Park. The photo was taken in a giant picnic area, that was mostly empty. The water table there is so close to the ground that water seeps up. The parking area was full of shallow puddles that looked like we were parked on melting ice. The temperature was in the 90s though.

#334 - Leslie Connell

#335 - Joe ConnellValley of Fires Recreation Area, New Mexico2005 Ford F3502002 Arctic Fox 1080Camera Used - iphoneA sunset shot looking over the lava fields at Valley of Fires Recreation Area. This was a very clean and spacious camping area we discovered on a 10 day road trip through New Mexico. The campground host was very friendly and gave us lots of interesting information regarding the surrounding area.

#335 - Joe Connell

#336 - Michael EdwardsAlabama Hills, California1999 Ford F3502001 Lance 815Camera Used - PhoneFirst road trip my wife and I took with our 2 month old baby boy to see his Grandma and Grandpa in Carson, NV. We left Oceanside, CA around noon that day, as packing up with a wee one is a whole new world. This was our first experience camping at the BLM land of Alabama Hills and we were blown away! Sitting in the shadow of Mt. Whitney with the whole Eastern Sierra covered in snow from a recent dump! The moon came out that night and it was an incredible sight to see the mountains painted white and glowing back at us. Our humble rig stayed warm all night and the propane and battery lasted! That was a huge relief for me! Hope this is just the beginning of many more truck camper adventures for our new little family.

#336 - Michael Edwards

#337 - Donavon FredericksonSouthwest Montana2020 Ram 25002021 Skinny Guy Campers 6.5’ fully loadedCamera Used - I phoneThis series was a near Norris Montana and in southern Utah. This area in Montana has a beautiful drive through the foothills of the Tobacco Root mountains. The third was taken in southern Utah by Kanab after closing down the camper from an overnight BLM camp in the desert. These pictures feature a truck bed camper that I designed and prototyped in Montana during the pandemic. We are now well on our way to building a company around this idea to bring the concept to the truck camper crowd. Mine has heat, hot water, cooktop, sink, refrigerator, flushing toilet with 20 gallon black tank, 1000 inverter, Redarc battery manager, 190 watt solar and 36 gallons of fresh water.

#337 - Donavon Frederickson

#338 - Donavon FredericksonSouthwest Montana2020 Ram 25002021 Skinny Guy Campers 6.5’ fully loadedCamera Used - I phoneThis series was a near Norris Montana and in southern Utah. This area in Montana has a beautiful drive through the foothills of the Tobacco Root mountains. These pictures feature a truck bed camper that I designed and prototyped in Montana during the pandemic. We are now well on our way to building a company around this idea to bring the concept to the truck camper crowd. Mine has heat, hot water, cooktop, sink, refrigerator, flushing toilet with 20 gallon black tank, 1000 inverter, Redarc battery manager, 190 watt solar and 36 gallons of fresh water.

#338 - Donavon Frederickson

#339 - Donavon FredericksonSouthwest Montana2020 Ram 25002021 Skinny Guy Campers 6.5’ fully loadedCamera Used - I phoneThis was a near Norris, Montana and in southern Utah. This area in Montana has a beautiful drive through the foothills of the Tobacco Root mountains. These pictures feature a truck bed camper that I designed and prototyped in Montana during the pandemic. We are now well on our way to building a company around this idea to bring the concept to the truck camper crowd. Mine has heat, hot water, cooktop, sink, refrigerator, flushing toilet with 20 gallon black tank, 1000 inverter, Redarc battery manager, 190 watt solar and 36 gallons of fresh water.

#339 - Donavon Frederickson

#340 - Susan DiNapoliTaylor Reservoir State Park, Colorado2014 Ram 25002001 Northland KoalaCamera Used - Samsung Note 10Camping and exploring near Taylor Reservoir!

#340 - Susan DiNapoli

#341 - Tom and Prescott TorrellaOlympic National Forest, NF-29 Hyas Creek and Calawah River, Washington2011 Ford F2502019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy 21Near Forks, WA off NF29 we intended on staying at Klahanie Campground in Olympic NF. It was closed. Onward we traveled on a nicely paved road until we found this wonderful secluded spot where Hyas Creek drains into Calawah River. Spent a week before moving on.

#341 - Tom Torrella

#342 - Zilaikha YawarMichoacán, Mexico2009 Ford F-3501998 Lance SquireLite 185Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxThis photo was taken at our campsite where a river and the ocean meet in Michoacán, Mexico. We were here to surf and ended up stand up paddle boarding the river as well. The water was chocolate brown due to the rainy season in Mexico, but we didn’t mind. This spot under coconut trees was picturesque, but a bit dangerous because of falling cocos. We would walk around looking up to watch out for them.

#342 - Zilaikha Yawar

#343 - Zilaikha YawarBaja California Sur, Mexico2009 Ford F-3501998 Lance SquireLite 185Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxAs we drove around Baja Sur, looking for waves, we came across this beautiful campsite between palapas. It was summertime, so the shade was much appreciated. We used one of the palapas and our camper jack to hang a hammock for a perfect place to read and watch the waves roll in. We would have stayed forever if the summer heat wasn’t so intense.

#343 - Zilaikha Yawar

#344 - Zilaikha YawarBaja California Sur, Mexico2009 Ford F-3501998 Lance SquireLite 185Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxWe were camping on a cliff in front of one of the most iconic surf spots in Baja California. This place had been a goal of ours to visit for years, and we finally made it. The sunset and full moon this evening felt like dream. We were incredibly grateful to be here.

#344 - Zilaikha Yawar

#345 - Jim VohdenCopper River Highway, Cordova, Alaska2020 Ford F3502020 Hallmark EverestCamera Used - iPhone SE

#345 - Jim Vohden

#346 - Jim VohdenFranktown, Colorado2020 Ford F3502020 Hallmark EverestCamera Used - iPhone SE

#346 - Jim Vohden

#347 - Nick CottrellTuckerton, New Jersey1999 DodgeRram 25001991 Viking sp100Camera Used - Motorola Edge plusThe first family camping trip of the year! We went to a local place and had fun.

#347 - Nick Cottrell

#348 - Nick CottrellIsland Beach State Park, New Jersesy1999 Dodge Ram 25001991 Viking sp100Camera Used - Motorola Edge plusSurf fishing on the beach will our camper to take naps and cook. Took my 3 year old fishing and had a blast. Early New Jersey sunrise.

#348 - Nick Cottrell

#349 - Donald ClarkJohn Day River, Oregon2005 Dodge 35002012 Northland Grizzly 880Camera Used - PhoneOn our way home we saw a BLM campsite Big Bend on the John Day River east of Kimberly, Oregon. Stopped for the night and had our choice of any of the 5 campsites. Tia, our Chihuahua, is also in the picture.

#349 - Donald Clark

#350 - James RestumSterling, Michigan2018 Ford F150Travel lite 625sl Peak9Camera Used - Note 10 Plus 5gThis was a family trip to the Rifle River in Sterling, Michigan for a kayak trip.

#350 - James Restum

#351 - Ron ChandlerAmerican Basin off Cinnamon Pass Road, Colorado2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel2012 Phoenix PopupCamera Used - Nikon D750This was one of our favorite overnight spots to disperse camp as we explored the Colorado Rockies near Silverton, Colorado. Cinnamon Pass had just recently opened for the summer and we were excited to take our new rig exploring the backcountry. The San Juan Alpine sunrise was spectacular as always.

#351 - Ron Chandler

#352 - Ron ChandlerNebo Loop Scenic Byway, Utah2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel2012 Phoenix PopupCamera Used - Nikon D750The Nebo Loop is one of the most beautiful scenic roads in Utah. There are many places to disperse camp along the route. We were fortunate to have a gorgeous sunset at one of our favorite places.

#352 - Ron Chandler

#353 - Ron ChandlerThree Corners, Utah-Nevada-Arizona2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel2012 Phoenix PopupCamera Used - PhoneOverlanding across the open desert always has its special sites. Here we found many large Joshua trees along the trail. It is always great to have our little home on wheels while traveling in remote locations. Desert camping in the spring and fall has to be one of our favorite ways to enjoy the Truck Camper experience.

#353 - Ron Chandler

#354 - Richard MarkmanAssateague National Seashore, Maryland2013 GMC 3500 dually2003 Lance 1121Camera Used - Galaxy S20 phoneNothing like having a front row seat to the ocean for camping and surf fishing. Boondocking is the best at Assateague National Seashore Park in Maryland. Sunrises are as spectacular as sunsets.

#354 - Richard Markman

#355 - Kadin OlsonPackwood, Washington2014 Ford F3502020 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 8 PlusMy wife and I went nomad to ring in the New Year of 2021 when we came across this spot just outside of Packwood, WA. It was off the beaten path on a road covered with snow and became the perfect place to boon dock with our dogs and celebrate the end of 2020 and start fresh with 2021.

#355 - Kadin Olson

#356 - Al SchulzeClarendon, Texas2020 GMC Sierra2009 Host EverestCamera Used - Panasonic DMC-FZ50This photo was taken late afternoon at a Harvest Host location in Clarendon, Texas. I found the steady spinning of the windmills to be very relaxing after a long day of driving. Add that to the waves of grain and soft lighting, a well deserved break in the day can be felt in this photograph.

#356 - Al Schulze

#357 - Al SchulzeMammoth, Wyoming2020 GMC Sierra2009 Host EverestCamera Used - Panasonic DMC-FZ50Upon stopping in Mammoth, Wyoming after a day of touring the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park, I saw these 2 elk comfortably laying down in the village square. The unusual part of this scene is that they were butt to butt like a couple of bookends. Upon realizing my truck camper was parked in an ideal spot to capture them together, I slowly maneuvered in a large circle so that I did not disturb them and cause them to change position. Now the challenge was to capture the scene without other people or passing cars to disrupt the shot I wanted and of course, before these elk decided to relocate. The combination of patience and luck produced the photo you see here.

#357 - Al Schulze

#358 - Saundra SchmittHigh Island, Texas2006 Dodge 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 11We were on on way home from our cabin in Colorado heading to our house in Florida. We left Colorado and headed south all the way to the Gulf Coast. We never got on an interstate we took all the back roads. We followed the coast all the way from South Padre Island to the Florida Panhandle. This was just one of our boondocking spots for the night.

#358 - Saundra Schmitt

#359 - Gaylon MorrisUtah desert2019 Ford F3502020 Hallmark UteCamera Used - iPhone 10Cross country trip - taking advantage of Covid downtime to see the country before I started a new job!

#359 - Gaylon Morris

#360 - Kami GolembeskiBear Butte, South Dakota2011 Ford F-3502019 Northstar Igloo UCamera Used - iPhone 12I had just spent 8 days on horseback riding 125 miles of the Centennial trail. During the ride, my husband and our truck camper were our support team, meeting us along the trail to re-supply us. This photo was taken at the end of the trail. A true gift after such grand adventures. This beautiful sun set over Bear Butte lake made more spectacular by the hazy air.

#360 - Kami Golembeski

#361 - Michael HerveyFlathead National Forest, Montana2018 Ram 35002014 Lance 865Camera Used - iPhone 8We were on our first trip to Glacier National Park from NC. We spent a few days exploring the Flathead National Forest before going to the park. The water level at Hungry Horse Reservoir was low, so we pulled down onto the boat landing for a picnic lunch. I took the picture from a nearby peninsula and it looks like the picture was taken from the water.

#361 - Michael Hervey

#362 - Colton ZieglerMt. Hood, Oregon2010 Ram 25002021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - PhoneThe Presidents Storm of 2021 was def an epic one; 4 days of nonstop snow in the Cascades. This was one morning of camping after only 8 hours of of being parked. Headed up to Timberline that day for knee deep powder and watching people from Portland getting stuck in the parking lot!

#362 - Colton Ziegler

#363 - Colton ZieglerCanyonlands National Park, Utah2010 Ram 25002021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - PhoneI spent 2 days in Moab before hopping back on the ski circuit but was able to do the Shafer trail and enjoy this beautiful view from Canyonlands NP!

#363 - Colton Ziegler

#364 - Susan DiNapoliPueblo Reservoir - Colorado2014 Ram 25002001 Northland KoalaCamera Used - Samsung Note 10Out on the lake in the kayaks when the geese stopped by to check out the camper!

#364 - Susan DiNapoli

#365 - Craig HaywardWestern Alberta2019 Ram 25002017 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 11Running from the storm.

#365 - Craig Hayward

#366 - Nick CottrellIsland Beach State Park, New Jersey1999 Dodge Ram 250091 Viking sp100Camera Used - Motorola Edge plusI was beach camping and fishing and came upon this boat beached from a night of rough surf. We were on Island Beach State Park in New Jersey just enjoying our weekend with our 3 year old.

#366 - Nick Cottrell

#367 - Lori DaskoCamp Hale, CO2016 Ford F3502020 Lance 855sCamera Used - iPhone 8 PlusIt was a beautiful fall day at Camp Hale (now-defunct training ground for the Army’s 10th Mountain Division during WW2) and we had just driven our OHV up a USFS road to check out the magnificent view by the Jackal hut at 12K feet.

#367 - Lori Dasko

#368 - Steve NadeauNeedle-Canyonlands NP, Utah2020 F3502020 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy S5We were boondocking around Needles and had just hiked a 12 mile loop when the clouds loomed overhead. We were able to get in the camper just as the clouds opened into a spring downpour. When it stopped I jumped out with my camera to catch the rainbow leading to the camper, our pot of gold!

#368 - Steve Nadeau

#369 - Lee HagarCanyonlands National Park, Utah2018 Ram 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Samsung 4Needles Overlook Road in the Canyonlands National Park down 2 track road to views South towards Sixshooter peaks and Arizona.

#369 - Lee Hagar

#370 - Charles CoushaineStrawberry Park Resort Campground, Connecticut2001 Ford F3502012 Chalet DS116RBCamera Used - Samsung S9Decorating for Halloween while Camping!

#370 - Charles Coushaine

#371 - Bruno GauthierLake Minnewanka, Alberta2021 Ford F3502005 Adventurer 100wsbCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy Note 20During our stay in the rockies, we saw this beautiful parking lot near Lake Minnewanka and just said wow. It was the morning before sunrise.

#371 - Bruno Gauthier

#372 - Bruno GauthierGlacier Icefield, Alberta2021 Ford F350 2005 Adventurer 100wsbCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy note 20 ultraOn the way to Jasper a stop is required at the ice fields. Already 7 years since the last time and we find it so beautiful every time to see how nature is immense!!

#372 - Bruno Gauthier

#373 - Bruno GauthierMaple Creek, Saskatchewan2021 Ford F3502005 Adventurer 100wsbCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ultraOn our return from the west to quebec we spent the night in this place and in the morning with the sun, magnificent. long live the boondock.

#373 - Bruno Gauthier

#374 - Ken AppleyardFreedom, New Hampshire2004 Ford F2501993 Western Wilderness AlpineCamera Used - iPhone

#374 - Ken Appleyard

#375 - Dave PooleGove County, Kansas2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax2020 Palomino 8801Camera Used - Galaxy A51We were visiting with a fellow camper at Laramie, Wyoming and said we were headed toward Kansas. She suggested the chalk pyramids-

#375 - Dave Poole

#376 - Vel BrosseauGrand Teton National Park, Moose, Wyoming2020 GMC Sierra 3500 AT42021 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone XMy wife and I had plans to purchase a travel trailer last year to get out and make memories with long term goals of a truck camper. Little did we know that our 2017 half ton pickup would fail us and we would be forced to get a new truck. We were blessed with a great deal on a 3500 series truck and moved forward with a new 2021 Cirrus 820 Truck Camper. Our dreams were coming true.Our trip from NC to national parks in Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota for 18 days was the longest we had been away from our 4 children and spouses, besides the 8 grandchildren and our two dogs.The trip was amazing. This picture was taken after we left BLM land near the Grand Tetons. I stopped the truck to check for our bikes being loose on the mount and realized what a great shot this might be with the mountains, colorful trees and our 2021 Cirrus 820.

#376 - Vel Brosseau

#377 - Vel BrosseauBadlands National Park, South Dakota2020 GMC Sierra 3500 AT42021 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone XMy wife and I had plans to purchase a travel trailer last year to get out and make memories with long term goals of a truck camper. Little did we know our 2017 half ton pickup would fail us and we were forced to get a new truck. We were blessed with a great deal on a 3500 series truck and moved forward with a new 2021 Cirrus 820 Truck Camper. Our dreams were coming true.Our trip from NC to national parks in Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota for 18 days was the longest we had been away from our 4 children and spouses, besides the 8 grandchildren and our two dogs.The trip was amazing. This photo was taken at a roadside pull off at Badlands National Park.

#377 - Vel Brosseau

#378 - Vel BrosseauShatley Springs, North Carolina2020 GMC Sierra 3500 AT42021 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone XMy wife and I had plans to purchase a travel trailer last year to get out and make memories with long term goals of a truck camper. Little did we know our 2017 half ton pickup would fail us and we were forced to get a new truck. We were blessed with a great deal on a 3500 series truck and moved forward with a new 2021 Cirrus 820 Truck Camper. Our dreams were coming true.This trip with the camper was our 4th or 5th with our new rig. We decided to try private land through HiCamp. The challenge was getting our entire new rig up a very steep ridge to 3800 feet on just a trail. It took four wheel drive and a lot of luck to get to the top of the ridge. We arrived and were the only ones on this ridge top for three days and nights with over 40 mph winds the first night. It was a challenge for us newbies as well.The photo was taken the second night as the sun went down with the view in the background.

#378 - Vel Brosseau

#379 - Kris CassidyMueller State Park, Colorado2016 Ford F3502017 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Fuji XT-30Woke up to a few inches of snow while camping at our local state park at one of our favorite sites, with Pikes Peak in the background.

#379 - Kris Cassidy

#380 - Kris CassidyGoblin State Park, Utah2016 F-3502017 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Fuji XT-30We were coming to the end of a summer 4-month road trip and our last days we met up with family members at Goblin State Park, Utah. Otherworldly scenery, and a unique campground amongst the gnomes.

#380 - Kris Cassidy

#381 - Kris CassidyPadre Island National Seashore, Texas2016 F-3502017 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Fuji XT-30I decided to escape both the Colorado winter and Covid by spending a week boondocking on North Padre Island beach, Texas. It was awesome!

#381 - Kris Cassidy

#382 - Jill NederlofAnza Borrego Desert, California2019 Ford F350 2020 Hallmark UteCamera Used - iPhoneExploring and camping in the Anza-Borrego Springs area and stumbled upon some incredible overland canyons. We were not sure if the canyon we were driving into was going to be too rugged for our truck camper but we entered cautiously and made our way through some magnificent sights and ended up camping overnight under the stars. Mostly overland vehicles dare to enter the canyon.

#382 - Jill Nederlof

#383 - Jill NederlofAnza Borrego Desert, California2019 Ford F3502020 Hallmark UteCamera Used - iPhone

#383 - Jill Nederlof

#384 - Jonathan WilliamsKananaskis Provincial Park, Alberta2014 Ford F-5502021 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - Nikon Z7My fiancé and I just finished our 3rd iteration of our truck camper set up. After a spring and summer that was turned upside down due to myself needing surgery, our plans were pushed almost 6 months. Two months after my surgery I was given the green light to travel short distance and this allowed us to finally get started with our trip! We took a one month trip to work out all the kinks with our custom flat deck and solar system, which there were many! We spent the majority of our time in the Kananaskis and Canmore area to keep travel to a minimum and really enjoy the area as it is one of the most beautiful in Canada. We are now moving to full time living for the winter!

#384 - Jonathan Williams

#385 - Shannon JohnsonBaja California, Mexico2005 Chevrolet Silverado1998 Lance Squire Lite 195Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProMaxWe were boondocking in Baja and woke up one morning to one of the most fiery red sunrises that we’ve ever seen.

#385 - Shannon Johnson

#386 - Shannon JohnsonBaja California, Mexico2005 Chevrolet Silverado1998 Lance Squire Lite 195Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProMaxWe boondocked in Baja this 4th of July. The winds were howling and the sky turned to cotton candy at sunset. It was perfect and beautiful.

#386 - Shannon Johnson

#387 - Jody TaylorAlbuquerque, New Mexico2017 Ford F3502020 Northern Lite 8-11Camera Used - Apple iPhoneWe went to Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta and this is where we parked.

#387 - Jody Taylor

#388 - Gary BleedornCape Disappointment, Washington State1997 Dodge Ram 2500 12 valve2001 Fleetwood ElkhornCamera Used - iPhone 10I have been camping in Washington State for over 4 decades. Things have changed over that time. I remember early on when we decide to going camping over the coming weekend it was through in the camp box, ice chest, tent and sleeping bags. There was always a great place to set up camp without a reservation. Now days when we are camping in a new location we look for the best camp in the park so we can reserve it the next time come. We now plan and reserve our sites 6 or 9 months in advance depending on the state. When a favorite site becomes open for the dates we are looking to go camping I’m online at the state park’s website ready to reserve the minute the site is available to reserve. I have used this method for many years and have camped in the best site in one camp for 20 years straight. This was the first year I was lucky enough to reserve the site in my pictures. We had chairs on the beach and by our campfire. Always looking for that great sunset photo.

#388 - Gary Bleedorn

#389 - Gary BleedornCape Disappointment, Washington State1997 Dodge Ram 2500 12 valve2001 Fleetwood ElkhornCamera Used - iPhone 10

#389 - Gary Bleedorn

#390 - Gary BleedornCape Disappointment, Washington State1997 Dodge Ram 2500 12 valve2001 Fleetwood ElkhornCamera Used - iPhone 10

#390 - Gary Bleedorn

#391 - Benjamin MacKinneyLewis, VT2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD1994 Jayco Sportster 7Camera Used - PhoneMy wife, our 2 year old, and our black lab were boondocking in the NEK. We camped on public land and used the truck camper as a base camp for bird hunting and rabbit hunting.

#391 - Benjamin MacKinney

#392 - Kate FreyRaystown Lake, PA2021 Chevrolet HD 25002021 Palomino HS750Camera Used - Motorola DroidAnnual family camping trip to Raystown Lake, Seven Points Campground. Truck camper kept us dry from the heavy rains that week. Having the truck camper allowed us to also pull the boat along for our waterfront site!

#392 - Kate Frey

#393 - Kurt HansonSan Isabel National Forest, Colorado2019 Ford F-3502021 Host YukonCamera Used - iPhone 11 pro maxWe recently had the solar upgraded on our camper and took it out boondocking. We found this site outside Buena Vista, CO in the San Isabel National Forest. I got up early to watch the sunrise, turned around and got a good shot of our rig.

#393 - Kurt Hanson

#394 - Paul KellagherConey Island County Sligo, Ireland2008 Landrover Defender2021 New Self build on a self build TrayCamera Used - iPhone 11A weekend’s camping about an hour from home in county Sligo. The causeway to Coney is 2 miles across and only drains for a few hours at low tide.

#394 - Paul Kellagher

#395 - Gillian HolwerdaHeart's Content, Newfoundland, Canada2003 GMC Sierra 35001996 Bigfoot 25C96BCamera Used - Panasonic Lumix G7 with an Olympus lens.My husband and I purchased our 1996 Bigfoot camper, which we lovingly call

#395 - Gillian Holwerda

#396 - Gillian HolwerdaTrinity, Newfoundland2003 GMC Sierra 35001996 Bigfoot 25C96BCamera Used - Panasonic Lumix G7, Olympus lensMy husband and I purchased our 1996 Bigfoot camper, which we lovingly call

#396 - Gillian Holwerda

#397 - Gillian HolwerdaBonavista, Newfoundland2003 GMC Sierra 35001996 Bigfoot 25C96BCamera Used - Panasonic Lumix G7, Olympus lensMy husband and I purchased our 1996 Bigfoot camper, which we lovingly call

#397 - Gillian Holwerda

#398 - Kurt LundbergNorth of Sweden Luleå river2012 ISUZU D-MAX2000 S-KarosserCamera Used - Sony A6000We live in northern Sweden in a city called Piteå. We are retired and travel mostly in the summer. My Sambo competition-orienteering so our trips are directed according to where she will compete. We go a few days in advance and usually find nice places to camp far out in the woods. At midsummer time we have light around the clock and the photo was taken in the middle of the night.

#398 - Kurt Lundberg

#399 - Pete RoyTerlingua, Texas2017 Ford F3502018 Northstar STCCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S9I was visiting Big Bend National Park with Covid limiting availability inside the park. There was also limited cell service. I opted for an RV park near the west gate with Wi-Fi. While staying at the RV park I was able to find out about this location. So before heading back into the park I scouted the location and was taken back by the scale of landscape. I spent 3 nights there while exploring Big Bend National Park and its little brother Big Bend Ranch State Park. Leave it to nature to make your large truck and camper look small.

#399 - Pete Roy

#400 - Jozsef JamesQuartzite, AZ2019 Ford F-1501984 Lance Model 580Camera Used - iPhone 10 Max SI moved out of my apartment and left my job to travel across the US. I purchased a 1984 model 580 Lance Camper and spent two months renovating/remodeling it to turn it into a home, office, recording studio, and bedroom for me and my rescue dog 'Checkers' who is in the photo with my camper.I've rescued and rehabilitated 12 dogs over the past 6 years and my very first rescue 'teddy' passed away in 2018. He would travel with me everywhere across California and my dream was to take him to all the National Parks in an RV or camper one day. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly in 2018. 'Checkers' came along into my life in 2019 after his elderly owner passed away. The owner’s son was going to put Checkers in the pound, but I stepped in and decided to keep him. He has been my travel companion ever since. We have travelled all across the US from the West Coast to the East Coast. This year alone we have travelled over 7500 miles.Teddy is still with me, I called my camper 'The Teddy Express' in honor of him and all rescue dogs.

#400 - Jozsef James

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