Off-roading at Goethe State Forest

 Jack and I took his Jeep off-roading in the Goethe State Forest, southwest of Williston.  To get there we drove to Williston and took high 121 south out of Williston.  We then jumped on Sand Ridge Road heading north into the forest.   We traveled on Sand Ridge until being forced to turn right as a private part of the road was blocked off.  The side roads were more fun as they had more ruts and water to traverse.  

The map below show the break where we were positioned (on the side road east of Sand Ridge) when we encountered a horse and carriage caravan.

We continued North until we hit County Road 326.  We turned left and went west on 326 for a few miles and then turned left went went back through the forest on Cow Creek Road back down to 121 - taking a few side roads along the way.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hits 100k

We went in with Jack to purchase Rick and Barb's old 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.  As we were driving it home we got to celebrate it hitting 100,000 miles.   I've personally only had one other car make it to 100,000 - my old 1987 Honda Accord which I ultimately sold when it had ~130k miles to buy a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse.  Something I still regard as a mistake!!!

The Jeep, however, was not a mistake.  It is in fantastic condition and will be a great first driver for Jack in the Fall.

The Grand Wagoneer!

We saw a rare Grand Wagoneer at Sam's the other day.  Note the faux wood trim! 

Jeep is finally on track to launch a new Grand Wagoneer which looks a lot like a big Grand Cherokee if the pic below is accurate.