Brent Conklin

Owner of Whiskey7backroads and avid explorer. I am a Ham Radio extra class operator and frequent the Old Miss Net. I have been married for 32 years to Cheryl and we have 2 boys and 2 dogs.

26 posts

Grand Mesa Camping and Overlanding: Boondocking by Beautiful Lakes in Colorado

Brent Conklin

Introduction If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure in Colorado, you should definitely visit Grand Mesa. This…

6 min read Jun 18, 2023

Camping public

Unforgettable Adventure: Discover the Beauty of Vermilion Cliffs Camping

Brent Conklin

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is located in northern Arizona and offers visitors a chance to explore a unique and diverse…

3 min read Jun 4, 2023

Zoom tiers

Rendezvous Planning

Brent Conklin

August is right around the corner, join us for a Zoom meeting to start pre-planning for the Montana Ranch Rendezvous.…

1 min read May 26, 2023

Camping public

Experience the Magic of Baja Mexico | Tour the Breeding Grounds and Kiss a Whale

Brent Conklin

Crossing the border Our trip started in Sisters Oregon where I met Gary and Rick for our trip south. After…

2 min read May 6, 2023

Zoom tiers

2023 Planning Meeting

Brent Conklin

Get your calendars out and stop by to see where we are going in 2023. If you have any interested…

1 min read Jan 15, 2023

Camping public

"Unleash Your Inner Explorer: A Guide to Overland Expo"

Brent Conklin

A little Explanation I get a lot of questions traveling around the western United States about the EarthCruiser. Ultimately, all…

5 min read Oct 15, 2022

Camping public

Upper Sunshine Reservoir

Brent Conklin

Where is it The Upper Sunshine Reservoir is located about 10 miles west of Meteetsee Wyoming in Park County. Hwy…

3 min read Sep 23, 2022

Hiking public

Discover High Rock Lookout: The Ultimate Hiking Destination in Lewis County

Brent Conklin

Where is it? Take State Route 706 towards the small town of Ashford and the entrance to Mount Rainier National…

4 min read Sep 9, 2022

The Earthcruiser public

Lippincott Pass, Death Valley

Brent Conklin

Most people are familiar with Death Valley National Park in California. Some might even know about "The Racetrack"…

4 min read Aug 19, 2022

Hiking public

Angels Landing at Zions

Brent Conklin

A few years ago, Cheryl and I took a trip to Utah to do some camping and hiking. We where…

5 min read Aug 5, 2022

Montana Ranch public

Montana Ranch (future)

Brent Conklin

I watched the sun go down past the distant mountains. The sky went from dark blue to an orange red…

5 min read Jul 22, 2022

Camping public

Alstrom Point Utah

Brent Conklin

How to get there The road out to Alstrom Point starts in Big Water, Utah. It is the starting point…

5 min read Jul 9, 2022