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SUV’s, Soft Sand and the Great Out Doors

Sport Utility Vehicle’s (SUV’S) and All Wheel Drive: Taken literally AWD means all four wheels can be driven, but there is some ambiguity as to just what “driven” means. If a center differential is used between the front and rear axles then all wheels share equal torque (unless one slips and an Limited Slip Differential takes [...]

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Willis Creek Narrows

Willis Creek Narrows provides a hike through a dramatic narrow canyon (not a true slot canyon). To get to Willis Creek drive east of Kanab on US Route 89 to Johnson Canyon Road (8 miles east of Kanab) Turn Left (North) on Johnson Canyon Road drive for about 16.2 miles, turn right (East) onto Skutumpah Road (500), a nice gravel [...]

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Traveling in Remote Areas

Observations and Experiences of David Doughman, a Jeep driver who loves to see and photograph the great outdoors 4/22/2010 I have either experienced or witnessed the following problems while traveling in remote areas in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. This information is shared to help you prepare to safely return from your trip to many of [...]

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