Welcome to the Adventures page of Jeep Momma!
My Jeep has taken me off the beaten path to destinations I never dreamed of exploring. From rugged mountain trails to remote desert landscapes, each journey has been an unforgettable adventure. Let me take you through some of the incredible places my Jeep and I have discovered together.
Check out my Guide for Jeep Friendly Destinations.
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| Jeep Momma on the Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon |
Many Firsts
Seven months into my journey as a Jeep owner, I felt a a need to educate myself about four-wheel drive and off-roading. At that time, I was completely unfamiliar with the concept of off-roading and what it entailed. To kickstart my adventure, I signed up for a class at an off-road park in Pennsylvania.
From the moment I hit the trails for the first time, I was instantly captivated. However, that was just the beginning of many firsts. I ended up loving off-roading so much I traded my Sahara for a Rubicon and before I even made my first payment I hit the trails with that Rubicon.
A lot of firsts happened at Rausch Creek Off-Road park, like First Time Wheeling in the Snow and my First Blue Trail.
To learn more about Trail Ratings check out my post on what all those colors and numbers mean.
Overlanding Expeditions
Overlanding opened up a whole new world of adventure for me. My first adventure in Wyoming was along the Oregon Trail. It was incredible to see first hand what those first settlers must have encountered in the wilderness.
One of my most favorite adventure was along the Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon provided breathtaking vistas. The southeastern United States is full of so many overlanding opportunities like Mojave Road in Southern California and Hole in the Rock the path the Mormon's carved hundreds of years ago in Utah.
My First Overland Adventure took me across the US and back. It was an adventure that changed the course of my life. It brought me to Colorado where I discovered Overlanding Mecca in the San Luis Valley.
Conquering Jeep Badge of Honor Trails
Jeep's Badge of Honor program motivated me to tackle some of the most challenging trails across the country. Wheeling the Rubicon Trail was a bucket list adventure I never thought would happen.
On my first trip out west to Moab, my fear of heights was tested on trails like Hell's Revenge, Fins and Things and Poison Spyder which are all on my YouTube Channel.
The Jeep Badge of Honors are spread out all over the country. Peters Mill Run in Virginia is not very challenging like some of the other trails. There are three at Rausch Creek but at the time I was only able to wheel two of them. Trail 11 and Crawler's Ridge.
I wheeled Barney Rubble at AOAA in Pennsylvania before it became a Badge of Honor Trail.
During my first overlanding adventure I got lucky and came across two Badge of Honor Trails in Southern California, Gold Mountain and Pinyon Canyon.
Colorado
The Rocky Mountains provide endless opportunities for off-road exploration. From conquering Moody Hill to traversing Engineer Pass and finding those old mining roads turned trail like Holy Cross. Colorado never disappoints. Don't miss my recap of unforgettable Colorado Adventures.
Arizona
The desert Southwest offers unique challenges and stunning scenery. Test your skills on Wayne's World & Twister or explore the hidden wonders of Secret Pass. There are miles and miles of trails near Kingman, Arizona which I ventured to three times.
Utah
Moab is an off-roader's paradise, and my First Moab Adventure was just the beginning. You don't always need to get off the pavement to see amazing sights in Utah. Even a graded gravel road can take you to amazing places like Utah's Scariest Road or the amazing Goosenecks of the San Juan.
Small Town Charm
While epic off-road trails are thrilling, I've also fallen in love with quaint small towns along the way. Check out My Top 10 Must Visit Small Towns for a glimpse into the hidden gems I've uncovered during my travels.
East Coast Wheeling
Rausch Creek Off-Road Park
While the West may get more attention, there's plenty of great off-roading on the East Coast too. Rausch Creek Off-Road Park in Pennsylvania has been my proving ground, from my very first off-road experience to becoming a certified trail guide.
Rausch Creek Off-Road Park was a great place for me to get started. It offered many opportunities for me to wheel and meet new friends like the Monthly Guided Rides, and several training classes like My Second Off-Road Adventure.
I made many friends at this off-road park on all those weekend adventures. There were off-road clubs from all over the NorthEast I could wheel with like Disconnected Off-road and Blue Mountain Jeep Alliance.
I participated in many charity rides as well like Krawlin for Cops 2018 and Krawlin for Cops 2017
I've also had amazing experiences at AOAA in Pennsylvania like working through my uneasiness of being off camber on a Black Trail. I tested out my tent camping skills during a long weekend of wheeling and more classes.
My Jeep life began to change when I started venturing further to North Carolina, I realized there were so many more places to wheel in the US. I met a whole new group of friends my First Time Wheeling at Uwharrie. I ended up heading up there the following year for a Camping & Wheeling Adventure then those friends decided to join me at Rausch Creek for their first time, Carolina Trails Off-road come to Rausch Creek
Women's Wheeling
Empowering other women to get behind the wheel and hit the trails is a passion of mine. I've participated in several Women's Wheeling Days at Rausch Creek, each one more exciting than the last.
The first Women's Wheeling Day I attended was in 2014 where there were very few of us but it grew over the years. The event in 2015 I earned the right to wheel The Clayton Off-Road Jeep which inspired me to lift my Jeep.
During Women's Wheeling Day 2016 I finally had a passenger ride a long with me. Then as my confidence in wheeling grew I started becoming a leader on the trails during the Women's Wheeling Day event in 2017 and 2018.
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| My First Women's Wheeling Day |
Virginia Adventures
Wheeling in the Appalachians👉Read More
Camping at the Cove 👉 Read More
Wheeling in Maryland 👉 Read More
Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or just starting your Jeep journey, I hope these adventures inspire you to get out and explore. Remember, it's not just about the destination – it's about the memories made along the way. So grab your keys, hit the trail, and create your own Jeep adventures!
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