Gary Matos

Gary and Gretchen reside in Sisters Oregon and when not splitting or stacking wood they enjoy backpacking, kayaking and motorcycle riding. They currently own a 4wheel Flatbed Hawk on a Dodge Ram 3500

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An Adventure in Family History

Gary Matos

In the last four years, my wife and I have visited Echo Park twice. Located in the northeast corner of Utah, at the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers, it has everything we enjoy in a park.

15 min read • Jan 21, 2025

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Campsite Sense — Driving Home in the Rain

Gary Matos

Our return trip home from Southern California started in darkness. We wanted to outrun the traffic of Los Angeles and the atmospheric river of rain that was threatening to slow us down.

10 min read • Jun 21, 2024

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Camping, Exploring, and Traversing the Magruder Trail

Gary Matos

Join us as we take you on an exhilarating journey through the Magruder Trail, where three different vehicles embark on a thrilling camping and exploring expedition.

10 min read • Sep 23, 2023

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Echo Park, Utah: Discover the Hidden Gem of the American West

Gary Matos

On The Go When traveling in our camper, Gretchen and I rarely stay in one location for more than a day. That trend must have originated from our backpacking days when we were always on the move.

5 min read • Jun 11, 2023

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Baja Travel Tips from a Cold Oregon Morning

Gary Matos

Getting Started I remember the day well. It was a cold March morning in Sisters Oregon.

12 min read • Sep 2, 2022

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Explore the Beauty of Steens Mountain - Overlanding, Camping, Trails, and Hiking

Gary Matos

Our Journey Dinner was over and the campfire was beginning. It was an old-school evening.

5 min read • Jul 2, 2022