In this video I’m giving y’all a reality look at what happens between the “grand adventure” moments—because there’s usually a whole lot of pavement and logistics that never make it into the highlight reel. The goal for the day was Capitol Reef National Park, but if you’ve watched my stuff you already know how this goes: I start with a plan, it changes, and I end up adapting on the fly. I roll out of the Lost World, knock out miles, and sneak in some trail time when I can—because if there’s a cool line of rocks in front of me, I’m probably not going to just drive past it. I also talk about why I love overland remote work, even when it’s a pain in the ass. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows, but a “crappy day at work” hits different when your office has that kind of view. I hike the Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef (worth it, but it’s uphill), then I go hunting for a 4WD-accessible campground without doing a ton of research—because I like the unknown, even if it means I miss stuff. The Cathedral Valley Campground is packed, so I pivot back to Fishlake National Forest, grab a windy-but-stunning dispersed spot, and get the tent up fast with storms coming and temps dropping to about 35°. I end by stumbling into the Cathedral Valley Loop—and that ride deserved its own episode.