Super Guppy at Pima Air & Space Museum

April 20, 2011

During a short stop in the Tucson, AZ area, we took the opportunity to visit the famous Pima Air & Space Museum. Over 80 acres and 300 planes touch 100 years of aviation history. From the super sonic SR71 Black Bird to the F14 Tomcat, (Top Gun movie), and the odd looking Supper Guppy, it […]

Overland Expo 2011

April 8, 2011

Overland Expo 2011 was bigger and better that ever. The Turtle V was on display, with some of our long-time sponsors represented. We were kept busy teaching seminars on Financing Your Overland Adventure and Staying Happy and Healthy On the Road, along with several “Ask The Experts” Round Tables. As always, it was great to […]

The Turtle IV at Ken Imler Diesel

March 17, 2011

The Turtle IV is not retired, but while it waits for its next adventure, it is currently on display in the new showroom of Ken Imler Diesel Performance in Sacramento, Calif. (1441 Richards Blvd.) The Turtle IV has been completely restored to “Expedition Ready” condition after its epic 3-year journey across Siberia and around the […]

Snowshoeing in the Sierras

March 2, 2011

Skiing at Deer Valley in Park City, UT was great, but while we were gone, the Sierras just 45 minutes from our home got 8 to 10 feet of fresh snow. We took advantage of it and did a little snowshoeing in nearby Bear Valley. Seldom do we see the trees so beautifully draped with […]

Garage Up-Date

February 1, 2011

Unusually beautiful Winter weather in Nevada City, CA has allowed us to make fast progress on our new garage and shop. Siding, insulated doors, exterior paint and dry wall are finished. Interior paint and electrical will follow soon. Finishing this huge project will be critical to our departure on the Trans-Eurasian Odyssey and the Silk […]

Hastings Cut-Off

January 27, 2011

Following the historical Hastings Cut-Off around Nevada’s Ruby Mountains led us on a beautiful two-track, part of the California Emigrant Trail while researching a story for Four Wheeler Magazine in September 2010. Hastings Cut-Off Four Wheeler Magazine

Progress on Dream Garage

January 7, 2011

Real progress. After years of planning and numerous problems with neighbors and the local Planning Commission to get the permits, our dream garage is taking shape. This is a necessary project leading to our departure for the Trans-Eurasian Odyssey and our adventure along the Silk Road. We will have safe storage for our worldly possessions […]

The Tail of the Elephant

September 29, 2010

As we make final preparations and modifications to The Turtle V expedition truck, the latest news will be here on The Turtle Expedition Blog. We will also be showing some of the last adventures we’ve taken, including a recent trip in Nevada following the historic Hastings Cutoff, part of the Emigrant Trail to California. In […]