Truckin` Features
Get Lost in America is all about what we call “Truckin` Features”. We have lived our lives on the road, trail or river for over sixty years now with out any real regrets.
Torres del Paine National Park Backpacking the W Trek: Reason it Dominates PatagoniaThe wild southern region of Patagonia calls to adventurous backpackers with promises of towering granite spires and massive, ancient glaciers. Torres del Paine National Park Backpacking the W Trek answers that call perfectly for hikers wanting an unforgettable, multi-day outdoor adventure. This spectacular […]
Arches National Park: The Complete Guide (Including How Not to Die of Heatstroke in “Spring”)There’s a special kind of stupid that only a fly fishing guide can achieve, and I achieved it three separate times before the lesson finally took. Three trips to Moab. Three times in April or May, the months every calendar and […]
Badlands National Park: Where I Hiked the Window Trail, Outsmarted 101 Degrees, and Was Saved by a Cricket BurgerThere are two kinds of people who visit Badlands National Park in the middle of summer: those who check the forecast, and those of us who prefer the element of surprise. I have always been a surprise […]
Montana Fly Fishing: The Unsung Hero of the Madison River Drainage: Fly Fishing South Fork Madison River MontanaMost anglers picture the famous sixty-mile riffle between hebgen lake and ennis lake when they hear about the madison river. You probably imagine a floating parking lot packed with a drift boat parade on a Saturday in July, […]
Exploring Big Bend National Park: Top Trails & TipsBig Bend National Park is where you go when you are done with crowded overlooks and traffic jams in the mountains. This park is where you trade bus tours and busy trails for long empty roads, massive canyon walls, and a desert silence that hums in your […]
Cowlitz River Steelhead Fly Fishing Washington: A Guide Cowlitz River Steelhead Fly Fishing Washington is one of those searches you type in when you are ready to stop scrolling and start swinging flies. If you want a river with strong runs, real history, easy access, and year round options, this one checks every box. Cowlitz […]
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: A History of ProtectionThe Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is that rare spot in America where you can pretend civilization never happened and actually get away with it. Spanning over 1.1 million acres in northeastern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest near lake superior, this glacial playground boasts more than 1,100 […]
Backpacking Kroenke Lake-Hartenstien Lake: A Trail Guide The Sawatch Range in Colorado is packed with 14ers and summer crowds chasing summit glory. But if you want a backpacking trip that mixes alpine serenity with solid fly fishing and a hilarious exit through the masses, this five-day adventure is it. Backpacking Kroenke Lake-Hartenstien Lake is the […]
Gros Ventre Wilderness WyomingIf you are tired of dodging selfie sticks at Grand Teton National Park, look east. The Gros Ventre Wilderness offers solitude where the only observer might be a grizzly bear wondering if you are edible. This 287,000-acre area sits within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, providing a rugged alternative to the busy trails […]
Blood Mountain Wilderness and Brasstown Wilderness GeorgiaBlood Mountain Wilderness and Brasstown Wilderness Georgia are where North Georgia stops pretending to be gentle. The sweet tea energy fades pretty fast once you are grinding up 1,400 feet of rock and roots with sweat in your eyes. Yet these two rugged pockets of Chattahoochee National Forest somehow […]
Wyoming Wilderness History: Winegar Hole Wilderness Designation The Winegar Hole Wilderness is a 10,715-acre expanse of protected Wyoming wilderness that defies the typical tourist experience, as not being it. Located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest on the southern border of Yellowstone National Park, this area serves a specific purpose. Congress designated this land in 1984 […]
Guide to Fly Fishing the Trinity River CaliforniaPicture this: crystal-clear water rushing through the wilderness of Northern California, rainbow trout rising to your fly, and steelhead making heart-stopping runs that test every bit of your gear. Fly fishing the Trinity River in California delivers all this and more to anglers willing to make the trip. […]
Craters of the Moon National Monument Idaho Craters of the Moon National Monument offers a stark, volcanic environment that defies the typical expectations of a national park. While visitors often anticipate towering waterfalls or dense forests, this protected area in Idaho presents a vast expanse of basaltic rock and geological history. It resembles a lunar […]
Jedediah Smith Wilderness WyomingYou might think you know the Tetons, but until you have stepped foot into the Jedediah Smith Wilderness, you have only seen half the picture. This rugged expanse on the western slopes of the Teton Range offers a raw, unfiltered experience that its famous neighbor often lacks. Named after the legendary mountain […]
Exploring Wind River Steelhead Fly Fishing in WashingtonWind River Steelhead Fly Fishing Washington is one of those phrases that usually gets whispered rather than shouted across the angling community. Experienced anglers talk about it like a secret they almost regret sharing with the broader public. Yet if you love dry lines, wild fish, and raw […]
Teton-Bridger Wilderness WyomingTeton Wilderness in Wyoming—yeah, that vast chunk of untamed land in the Bridger-Teton National Forest—is basically the spot where Mother Nature decided to flex and say, “Hold my beer, I’ll make something that’ll make Grand Teton National Park look like a crowded parking lot.” Clocking in at over 585,000 acres, it’s one of […]
Explore El Morro National Monument: A Haven of Regeneration for the Soul Picture a 200-foot sandstone cliff rising out of the New Mexico desert. Now imagine it covered in signatures, messages, and artwork spanning over 2,000 inscriptions and more than 700 years of history. That is El Morro National Monument, and it remains one of […]
Clearwater River Fly Fishing: Headwaters to Orofino Idaho The Clearwater River system in Idaho offers some of the most stunning fly fishing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. From the pristine headwaters tumbling out of the Bitterroot Mountains down to the town of Orofino, this watershed is a dream for anglers chasing steelhead and native trout. […]
Klamath River Steelhead Fly Fishing in CaliforniaKlamath River Steelhead Fly Fishing in California sits at this weird intersection of magic and masochism. The scenery is unreal, the history is heavy, and the steelhead will absolutely expose any weakness in your game. Yet you still plan your year around that next swing, that next grab, that […]