This post continues the discussion about dirt roads that was started in Leaving the Pavement. The first thing to remember is that as long as you use good judgment and stay off of unusable roads you should be safe. But there are some things worth knowing about dirt roads before you venture off the pavement. Continue Reading →

If The Gentle Art of Wandering has inspired you to head out to the backcountry to see what you can discover, there are a few things you need to know before venturing off the pavement. Assuming you have some idea of where you want to go, your first issue is to figure out how to get to there. This is not as simple as it sounds.

Maps are a great resource, but when it comes to roads in the backcountry, they are not one hundred percent accurate and cannot always be relied upon. Continue Reading →