SirWilliamGoes
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Awesome!! You can follow along on Facebook too. Facebook.com/USAONDIRT
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#USAONDIRT a 5,000 mile OffRoad Journey Across America
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SirWilliamGoes
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Days 24-26
Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I found myself in vacation mode for the past few days. We headed from Pismo Beach and drove to the Mojave Rd / Trail through the Mojave National Preserve. It was awesome and challenging at the same time. None of the GPS we're working 100% so we had to resort to a paper map which would be fine but you're in the middle of the desert with tracks going all over. My copilot Kristi and I were up for the challenge and took it head on, we only got off trail a few times, some to include some pretty sketchy long treks across very fine desert sands. After seeing the Mojave Rd Rock Pile (which now has a #USAONDIRT stickered rock) and the Mojave Mailbox we came to a nice camp where we would spend the night watching a beautiful sunset. We woke up early to really heavy winds and pressed on to Visit Las Vegas where we got a nice room at the Artisan Las Vegas we explored the strip some and had a blast at a few little place including my favorite Vegas Bar Hogs & Heifers Saloon I love this bar!!! From there we went back to enjoy the room and shower. We experienced Freemont Street Las Vegas the Fountains At Bellagio and The Mirage Hotel and Casino and ate at White Castle for the first time which we determined to be a Krystal that adds pickles!! We left Vegas and on the way out had an awesome breakfast at the Omlette House. We then went to Zion National Park and enjoyed an amazing sunset just before finding camp a short ways outside the park along a pretty technical off-road trail. I can't wait to see the amazing sunset!! Till tomorrow Peace.
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Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I found myself in vacation mode for the past few days. We headed from Pismo Beach and drove to the Mojave Rd / Trail through the Mojave National Preserve. It was awesome and challenging at the same time. None of the GPS we're working 100% so we had to resort to a paper map which would be fine but you're in the middle of the desert with tracks going all over. My copilot Kristi and I were up for the challenge and took it head on, we only got off trail a few times, some to include some pretty sketchy long treks across very fine desert sands. After seeing the Mojave Rd Rock Pile (which now has a #USAONDIRT stickered rock) and the Mojave Mailbox we came to a nice camp where we would spend the night watching a beautiful sunset. We woke up early to really heavy winds and pressed on to Visit Las Vegas where we got a nice room at the Artisan Las Vegas we explored the strip some and had a blast at a few little place including my favorite Vegas Bar Hogs & Heifers Saloon I love this bar!!! From there we went back to enjoy the room and shower. We experienced Freemont Street Las Vegas the Fountains At Bellagio and The Mirage Hotel and Casino and ate at White Castle for the first time which we determined to be a Krystal that adds pickles!! We left Vegas and on the way out had an awesome breakfast at the Omlette House. We then went to Zion National Park and enjoyed an amazing sunset just before finding camp a short ways outside the park along a pretty technical off-road trail. I can't wait to see the amazing sunset!! Till tomorrow Peace.
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Day 27
We camped on BLM Land right outside Zion National Park and woke up to beautiful mountain side view with nearly every color in the spectrum being reflected off the Mountains. We fixed breakfast and started out on what I call the initial approach home. We stopped at Toroweap Lookout to view breathtaking sights of the Grand Canyon minus the crowds of people which Kristi and I both tend to enjoy. I guess all the years of us both working with he public has made us to the point we are at now which is we would rather be alone!!! If you are ever in the area I highly recommend Toroweap, it's a 60mile ling dirt road that the last 3 miles is pretty technical and you go right to the edge of the canyon, like feet dangling off the edge!! From there we stopped by horseshoe bend and made the hike to see all of it's glory, I really wish we could drive up to the edge there too!!! From there we tried to make it through Monument Valley in time to see the sunset, unfortunately we were a little too late. We made camp right next to Mexican Hat Rock like literally underneath it. I strategically placed us to where in morning it's sure to be wonderful. We will travel through the Valley Of The God's tomorrow before going into Amarillo TX where we will began the final approach home. Till tomorrow, Peace
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We camped on BLM Land right outside Zion National Park and woke up to beautiful mountain side view with nearly every color in the spectrum being reflected off the Mountains. We fixed breakfast and started out on what I call the initial approach home. We stopped at Toroweap Lookout to view breathtaking sights of the Grand Canyon minus the crowds of people which Kristi and I both tend to enjoy. I guess all the years of us both working with he public has made us to the point we are at now which is we would rather be alone!!! If you are ever in the area I highly recommend Toroweap, it's a 60mile ling dirt road that the last 3 miles is pretty technical and you go right to the edge of the canyon, like feet dangling off the edge!! From there we stopped by horseshoe bend and made the hike to see all of it's glory, I really wish we could drive up to the edge there too!!! From there we tried to make it through Monument Valley in time to see the sunset, unfortunately we were a little too late. We made camp right next to Mexican Hat Rock like literally underneath it. I strategically placed us to where in morning it's sure to be wonderful. We will travel through the Valley Of The God's tomorrow before going into Amarillo TX where we will began the final approach home. Till tomorrow, Peace
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Days 28-31
We woke up at the Texas travel center in Amarillo TX and after a quick breakfast we opted to take a detore from the fastest route and head the to the Dallas Fort Worth area so that I could show Kristi where I lived and went to JR High and some High School. We also wanted to go to a honky tonk which I knew the stockyards would have a spot we could enjoy. We drove to the DFW area where we ate at one of my other favorite fast food joints Chicken Express. I wish that I could open one of these here because I know that I could make it right, I love the tenders and gravy!!! From there we explored around Colleyville, Texas and Bedford, Texas. From there we headed to the Fortworth Stockyards where we found a cool little bar The Basement Bar. After a good night we headed to camp out on Lake Worth, Texas. We headed out early and made a stop by Gas Monkey Garage where it's obvious at this point they make their fortune selling their brand, hey more power to them!! We drove all day long 10+hrs and arrived at Talledega National Forest where we truck camped 1 last time for a short night's sleep. We woke up early and hauled ass home and made it here around lunch. It truly is bittersweet to be back home. As much as I enjoy the comforts and luxury of home I enjoy the adventure and freedom of being on the road. I will enjoy a good night sleep tonight and by the end of the week I will have a final thoughts blog as well as multiple videos with reviews, routes, interviews and more. Be sure to subscribe to my channel
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so that you can see them when they are published. Thanks again for following.
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We woke up at the Texas travel center in Amarillo TX and after a quick breakfast we opted to take a detore from the fastest route and head the to the Dallas Fort Worth area so that I could show Kristi where I lived and went to JR High and some High School. We also wanted to go to a honky tonk which I knew the stockyards would have a spot we could enjoy. We drove to the DFW area where we ate at one of my other favorite fast food joints Chicken Express. I wish that I could open one of these here because I know that I could make it right, I love the tenders and gravy!!! From there we explored around Colleyville, Texas and Bedford, Texas. From there we headed to the Fortworth Stockyards where we found a cool little bar The Basement Bar. After a good night we headed to camp out on Lake Worth, Texas. We headed out early and made a stop by Gas Monkey Garage where it's obvious at this point they make their fortune selling their brand, hey more power to them!! We drove all day long 10+hrs and arrived at Talledega National Forest where we truck camped 1 last time for a short night's sleep. We woke up early and hauled ass home and made it here around lunch. It truly is bittersweet to be back home. As much as I enjoy the comforts and luxury of home I enjoy the adventure and freedom of being on the road. I will enjoy a good night sleep tonight and by the end of the week I will have a final thoughts blog as well as multiple videos with reviews, routes, interviews and more. Be sure to subscribe to my channel
www.youtube.com/c/sirwilliamadams
so that you can see them when they are published. Thanks again for following.
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Check Out Episode 5 of #USAONDIRT watch as we travel through Oklahoma on the Trans America Trail
https://youtu.be/EYc1l5MKlLY
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https://youtu.be/EYc1l5MKlLY
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SirWilliamGoes
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Episode 6 #USAONDIRT - Oklahoma to Colorado on Trans-America Trail (TAT) https://youtu.be/Knk269_tD84
gm350reratliff
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Just caught back up on video. Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy the videos and envy the spare time to do a trip like this.
SirWilliamGoes
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Finally Got Episode 7 of #USAONDIRT Loaded. This episode we travel the Trans America Trail through Colorado from Trinidad to Salida.
https://youtu.be/80Z68F0B-zE
https://youtu.be/80Z68F0B-zE
trip and pics are awesome! thank you for sharing. Still trying to catch up on all the videos.
would you mind sharing your route? i'm interested in especially the eastern portion. my brother lives in knoxville and i'm thinking about making a trip out there like this to see him and his family
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I just used the Trans-America Trail. You can get it either paper or digital http://www.transamtrail.com/
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MeefZah
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Good trip, bro. I've been sort of following along as the thread would get bumped up.
I see you came right through my stomping grounds - the picture of the elk outside of the red schoolhouse is just a few miles up 101 from me in Orick!
Looks like you guys had a great time. Well done.
I see you came right through my stomping grounds - the picture of the elk outside of the red schoolhouse is just a few miles up 101 from me in Orick!
Looks like you guys had a great time. Well done.
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Pretty awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing.
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SirWilliamGoes
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I wish that I was posting something saying to go watch Episode 9 of #USAONDIRT however I have recently discovered that there is a large portion of footage missing. I had fought storage issues the entire time as well as faulty equipment including a laptop that took a crap during the trip and apparently some how in all the efforts to contain the massive amounts of small clips that you accumulate with such a project I failed. I'm super upset because I had made specific hells revenge and other small videos to release independently also that is now missing. I still have a good bit of footage but the disappointment of not having everything complete has truly discouraged me from continuing with the series.
The camera will never and can never remotely capture the true experience of a journey of this size and I will forever and always say just get out and explore.
I will be posting a video on my channel Friday 12/15 at 8pm est. To explain the Future of the channel. If you haven't already go check it out and subscribe for future updates
www.youtube.com/c/sirwilliamadams
Peace,
Sir William,
Sir William
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The camera will never and can never remotely capture the true experience of a journey of this size and I will forever and always say just get out and explore.
I will be posting a video on my channel Friday 12/15 at 8pm est. To explain the Future of the channel. If you haven't already go check it out and subscribe for future updates
www.youtube.com/c/sirwilliamadams
Peace,
Sir William,
Sir William
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SirWilliamGoes
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Lucky I found a good amount of footage over the weekend and was able to make episode 9. The only thing missing from it was anlittle bit of Telluride footage but that's not much. I'm excited to be able to continue with the series. Stay tuned for Episode 9 to be uploaded Sunday 12/17/17
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SirWilliamGoes
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It's finally here!! I was able to find a lot of footage and finally got Episode 9 together. Watch as Kristi and I travel Through Colorado on the Trans-America Trail (TAT) from Telluride to Moab. Was that a monkey or no?[emoji23]
[emoji117] https://tinyurl.com/y87zpo9c [emoji118]
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[emoji117] https://tinyurl.com/y87zpo9c [emoji118]
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gm350reratliff
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It's finally here!! I was able to find a lot of footage and finally got Episode 9 together. Watch as Kristi and I travel Through Colorado on the Trans-America Trail (TAT) from Telluride to Moab. Was that a monkey or no?[emoji23]
[emoji117] https://tinyurl.com/y87zpo9c [emoji118]
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Finally caught up on your videos and no, I think that was a marmot.
Is there going to be more episodes after 14?
