Took the ZR2 on it’s first off-road adventure last weekend to explore a bit of southeastern Washington.
We stayed at a friend’s a cabin near Dayton most of the weekend. It was nice. We saw turkey and deer at the cabin, and Dexter and I proceeded to chase them with all our might.
Had a great breakfast sandwich from Moose Creek Cafe & Bakery; would recommend.
On Saturday, we made it only to to the marked location. I wanted to do the full route from Dayton to Walla Walla as Google only predicted it to be a few hours, but when we got to the serious off-road bits and the mph dropped into the teens I knew we weren’t prepared and decided to turn around. I’d like to go back and do the full route some day soon.
This was parked at an angle of 15°, or so my truck told me.
Boy off roading is exciting! I wasn’t even doing anything crazy, but it felt good going to a place most cars won’t ever follow. Probably trying out a trail near Rimrock next time; I’m up for a convoy if any other PNW fancy driving off road?
Took Dexter swimming in the Columbia river at the Tri-Cities on our way home; he loved it.
He loves his head out the window. Wined like crazy when the road got all bumpy though; not sure if he didn’t like it or just wanted to get out of the car and explore on paw.
All wet from playing fetch in the river near the cabin.
Hero shot.
Dexter likes the truck best.
I think the next excursion will be camping. Does anyone have any tents or general camping supplies they recommend? Here’s what’s on the short list:
- 3+ person tent / truck-bed tent? (we have a gift card to REI that we might use for this)
- JiffyPop
- A knife / multi-tool
Also on the recommendation theme, does anyone have anything they suggest for off-roading? Here’s what’s on the short list:
- traction boards
- shovel
- LED headlights