Join us as we wrap up nine days of off-grid camping in Death Valley National Park! 🚙🏜️ In this episode, we share our first impressions, lessons learned, and must-know tips for overlanding, remote camping, and exploring hidden spots in one of the most rugged and breathtaking landscapes in the U.S.

🔹 What you'll hear in this episode:

✅ How BIG Death Valley really is (spoiler: it’s the size of Connecticut!)

✅ Why we camped outside the park & what we’d do differently next time

✅ Essential gear we wish we had (like an air compressor for rough roads)

✅ The best time to visit & why you MUST check the wind forecast

✅ Hidden gems: Panamint Valley, Rainbow Canyon, abandoned cabins & more

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What can our dogs teach us about living a more meaningful and joyful life? 🐶🌿 In this special episode of Kerouac’s Cruising, we sit down with philosopher and best-selling author Mark Rowlands to discuss his latest book, The Word of Dog.

Mark has spent decades exploring the wisdom of dogs, reflecting on what they can teach us about presence, purpose, and the pitfalls of overthinking. We dive deep into philosophy, mindfulness, travel with dogs, and what it truly means to live in the moment.

📖 Topics we explore in this episode:

🔹 The philosophy of dogs—what they can teach us about joy and presence

🔹 Why we overthink—and how to stop

🔹 Living a meaningful life vs. the "Tantalus trap" of endless striving

🔹 Mark’s personal experiences traveling with dogs across the Atlantic ✈️

🔹 How The Word of Dog can shift your perspective on work, happiness, and purpose

✨ If you’ve ever looked at your dog and wished you could capture their simple joy, this conversation is for you.

🐕‍🦺 Find Mark Rowlands' Work Here:

📚 The Word of Dog on Amazon

🎓 More from Mark Rowlands

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🌬️ Desert Winds, Fighter Jets & Ghost Towns – Oh My! 🏜️

In this adventure-packed episode of Kerouac’s Cruising, we’re bringing you along for the highs and lows of dispersed camping near Death Valley. From battling intense desert winds to watching fighter jets buzz our camp, this trip has been one for the books! ✈️💨

🗺️ What’s Inside This Episode?

✅ Death Valley Camping Woes: The brutal windstorm that wrecked our setup and how we recovered 🏕️

✅ Panamint Valley Hike: Exploring old mines & jaw-dropping desert landscapes ⛰️

✅ Rhyolite Ghost Town: A hauntingly beautiful abandoned town with a wild past 👻🏚️

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