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Travel Reports - Adventures
The Muddy Ruttzz Gazette

Awesome Adventures - Mountains, Desert, and Hawaii


11 Ouray Jeep Jamboree Tips & My Wife's Road to Off-Road Confidence
What unfolded was an unexpected, wonderful transformation for my wife. By the time we reached the dizzying heights of the Buffalo Boy Mine on day three, my retired school librarian was a bona fide, confident, and skilled off-road driver. I was simply the snack-handing, photo-taking passenger! She didn’t just meet the challenge; she blew right past it. It just goes to show you, the best view comes after the hardest climb.
Oct 279 min read


Exploring Death Valley - Chloride Cliffs & Abandoned Mines (Dog Friendly Adventure)
So, we were all geared up to hit Titus Canyon, but guess what? The road was closed due to flooding! No worries, though—we took a little deto
Jan 211 min read


Mojave Road Overlanding Adventure: EcoDiesel Wrangler and Exventure Off-Road Trailer
Following a couple of trial camping trips to test our Jeep/trailer/gear combination, we felt prepared for the Mojave Road.
Aug 13, 20247 min read


Mojave Desert Overlanding: Exploring Jawbone Canyon State Vehicle Recreation Area
I have camped just off Jawbone Canyon Road near the Aqueduct Pipeline many times. This was my first exploration deeper into the park.
Jun 6, 20245 min read


Incredible Air Force One Landing: Historic Moffett Federal AirField
A plane spotter tipped me off. Air Force One was to land at Moffett Federal Airfield. Aviation Photography? This would be my first attempt.
May 12, 20246 min read


Awesome Camping Bad OffRoad Decision (Jeep & Trailer Rescue)
Freedom - Escape - Self Reliance - Solitude: Checked Off A Few Boxes On This Overlanding Adventure
May 6, 20246 min read


Exploring the Lost Coast: Usal Beach To Mattole Campground Overlanding
Head North from Highway 1 for 6 miles on Usal Road. You have reached the Lost Coast of California. Prepare for a magnificent views.
May 2, 20246 min read


Joshua Tree National Park: Camp & Explore (10 Tips)
Rock formations, breathtaking views, amazing sunrises and sunsets and dark skies full of stars. And there are the mysterious Joshua Trees.
Feb 25, 20249 min read


Molokai Hawaii: More Adventure Than Tourism (15 Travel Tips)
Molokai is a stunningly beautiful outer island of the Hawaiian Archipelago situated near Oahu and Maui. The Island has many breathtaking vis
Jan 11, 20247 min read


Bradshaw Trail Overland Route: Traveling Way Off The Grid
The BLM sign says "Discover Your Public Lands" - "Welcome To The Colorado Desert." When I took this trip to Southern California time was sho
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Desert Diamonds | How to Find Geodes While Off-Road and Process Them
"People are fascinated with Geodes because they have semi precious stones inside. Sometimes with beautiful, interesting colors inside.
Nov 24, 20236 min read


Can You Survive Alone In The Desert? | Exploring Rice Valley Wilderness and Desolate Highway 62
Highway 62 is called the most desolate highway in California. I call it the gateway to the Rice Valley Wilderness and desert Overlanding...
Nov 8, 20234 min read


Cybertruck Walkaround | Tesla Tests At Northern California Off-Road Park
Tesla Cybertrucks were at Hollister Hills SVRA in Norther California. Great video walkaround and talk with Tesla guy.
Sep 24, 20235 min read


Oregon Dunes: Best Beach Camping And Driving On The West Coast?
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. We got the Jeep got stuck in the sand twice, dug it out and had a awesome great time! Beautiful Beach
Sep 10, 20234 min read


Best Camp at Alabama Hills National Recreation Area | Overlanding Highway 395 In California
There is 1 campsite at Alabama Hills, California that towers above the rest. We found it on our trip there.
Aug 27, 20235 min read
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