Brent Conklin

Owner of Whiskey7backroads and avid explorer. I am a Ham Radio extra class operator and own xlx159.whiskey7.site. I have been married for 37 years to Cheryl and we have 2 boys and 2 dogs.

36 posts

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. Even if you're not attending, please stop by to say hello.

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 a couple of long days driving to the border, we stayed in an RV park close to Tecate, Mexico, and met up with Ron, the fourth member of our convoy.

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 in joining us for some of the trips, please let us know.

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 the answers and conversations lead to Overlanding....

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 120 runs north to south thru Meteetsee and connects Cody, Wyoming with towns further south like Riverton and Shoshoni.

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 Park.

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 at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon visiting the gift shop when I saw the shirt below.

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 with the clouds providing a silver outline.

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 for trans versing the Grand Staircase via the Smokey Mountain Road.

5 min read • Jul 9, 2022

The Earthcruiser public

The EarthCruiser

Brent Conklin

The Addiction Starts My Overlanding hobby/addiction started a long time ago when my grandma and grandpa took me camping as a young child. I loved the adventure of finding new places and enjoying the outdoors.

3 min read • Jun 25, 2022

hiking public

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Brent Conklin

Calf Creek is in the Grand Staircase and has 2 majestic waterfalls that you can hike too. The lower falls are the most popular and well known.

2 min read • Jun 18, 2022