Welcome back, fellow explorers, to another episode of Dirt Road Tourist! Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential skills for any overlander—campfire mastery. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows, warming up after a long day on the trails, or just looking to impress your friends with some wilderness wizardry, we’ve got you covered. From foolproof fire-starting techniques to pro tips on keeping your blaze safe and eco-friendly, we’re turning up the heat and sparking some serious campfire knowledge. So grab a log, pull up a seat, and let’s get crackling!

Did a quick out-and-back trip this weekend to Pilot Mountain, NC. Had a great time tooling around Mount Airy, the town that inspired The Andy Griffith show. It was a little mobbed, with so much of the Western NC areas shut down currently, but we had a nice lunch, and a great time camping, with a free concert thrown in as a bonus! Listen in to hear more.

In this episode, I’m going to talk about a piece of gear that your four-legged friend is going to love, and you might too! I’ll also talk about my mapping apps, and what apps and sites I use for digging up interesting things to do on trips. Link for the item discussed is below:

Gorilla Grip Portable Pet Bowl:

https://a.co/d/bdDAsEw

Music Credits:

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/today-is-the-day

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