{"id":13881,"date":"2023-10-15T19:22:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T19:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13881"},"modified":"2023-10-15T19:53:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T19:53:36","slug":"notes-from-the-road-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13881","title":{"rendered":"Notes From the Road &#8212; August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"heading_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"eight columns\">\n<h2>NOTES FROM THE ROAD<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13891\">&lt; more recent<\/a> | August 2023 | <a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13860\">older &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<h5>NY: The Bunny is Back\u2026<\/h5>\n<p><br><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13886\" srcset=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-335x223.jpg 335w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-255x170.jpg 255w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w-1020x680.jpg 1020w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0830-LI_backyardbunnyCU_DSC_0439_1200w.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>A frequent visitor to the backyard\u2026<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><strong>30 August 2023:<\/strong> Had some fun photographing the bunny that is a frequent visitor to the backyard during the warmer months\u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<h5>Nomad Rally: We Have a Winner\u2026<\/h5>\n<p><br><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13888\" srcset=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-297x223.jpg 297w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-227x170.jpg 227w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w-907x680.jpg 907w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NomadRally-Trophy2023_1200w.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Nomad Rally competition Ends for 2023\u2026<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><strong>21 August 2023:<\/strong> The 2023 edition of the Nomad Overland Virtual Adventure Rally is now complete and the Winners have been announced. See details on the 2023 Nomad Rally <a href=\"https:\/\/nomadoverlandrally.com\/nomadrally2023\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">site<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<h5>NY: Backyard Wildlife\u2026<\/h5>\n<p><br><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13884\" srcset=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-335x223.jpg 335w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-255x170.jpg 255w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w-1020x680.jpg 1020w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NY_AUG2023-0829-LI_backyard-cardinallookingatcamera_DSC_0425_1200w.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><strong>A favorite bird\u2026<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><br><\/p>\n<p><strong>18 August 2023:<\/strong> Got a new lens for the Nikon that makes it possible to capture some amazing wildlife photos, and trying it out with the backyard wildlife before hitting the road for the next trip\u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13860\">PREVIOUS NOTES FROM THE ROAD<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13860\">&gt;<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"four columns\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>THIS MONTH:<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13793\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE-300x163.png\" srcset=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE-300x163.png 300w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE-768x417.png 768w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE-553x300.png 553w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE-411x223.png 411w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE-313x170.png 313w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LOC-Logo-Web-LARGE.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nTaking part in the annual Ladies Offroad Network Challenge, with 10 Challenges to complete by the end of August covering categories such as building an adventure, going offroad, mapping, welding and land use\/stewardship activities&#8230;<br><br><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-13769\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/NomadRally-logo-large-300x169.png\" \/><br \/>\nUSnomads.org is very proud to be presenting the second edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/nomadoverlandrally.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nomad Overland Virtual Adventure Rally<\/a> in 2023. This is a new kind of rally experience &#8212; a ten week event that participants can do from anywhere within the continental U.S.A. Competitors design their own routes as part of the rally, then drive it in a points-based online competition that includes optional activity tasks, quests and weekly challenges. The 2023 rally will run from 5 June &#8211; 13 August and is open to any driver within the United States who has an off-road capable vehicle &#8212; stock or modified. Registration for 2023 is open now. For more information see the <a href=\"https:\/\/nomadoverlandrally.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rally website<\/a> \u2026<br><br><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>COMING UP SOON:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"267\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-300x267.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13847\" srcset=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-300x267.jpg 300w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-768x683.jpg 768w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-338x300.jpg 338w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-251x223.jpg 251w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-191x170.jpg 191w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P-765x680.jpg 765w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-LONCON-logo-w-P.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nAttending the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladiesoffroadnetwork.com\/2023-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ladies Offroad Network Convention<\/a> in Moab, UT. The 7th annual convention will be held September 11-15, 2023, with lots of hands-on opportunities to gain all types of offroading skills, learn and engage with other offroad ladies as they share their stories, and laugh the whole way. The convention is an action-packed, interactive week of educating, motivating, and guiding offroad ladies&#8230;<br><br><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"four columns\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><div id=\"awe-ajax-awesome-weather-new-york\" class=\"awe-ajax-awesome-weather-new-york awe-weather-ajax-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"awe-loading\"><i class=\"wi wi-day-sunny\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> jQuery(document).ready(function() { awe_ajax_load({\"location\":\"New York\",\"units\":\"F\",\"size\":\"tall\",\"override_title\":\"New York\",\"forecast_days\":\"3\",\"hide_stats\":\"0\",\"background\":\"http:\\\/\\\/usnomadstudio.com\\\/usnomads\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/09\\\/NY_AUG2019_0825_ReWilding_Day02_LI_nissequoguebeach_rockandsmallwavesplash-alt_DSCN6788_1200w-300x225.jpg\",\"custom_bg_color\":\"#cccccc\",\"inline_style\":\"width: 225px; margin: 0px; float: left;\",\"id\":\"awesome-weather-new-york\",\"ajaxurl\":\"http:\\\/\\\/usnomadstudio.com\\\/usnomads\\\/blog\\\/wp-admin\\\/admin-ajax.php\",\"via_ajax\":1}); }); <\/script><br><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderground.com\/weather\/us\/ny\/nesconset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nesconset<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderground.com\/weather\/fr\/paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paris<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderground.com\/weather\/rs\/belgrade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Belgrade<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/teamusnomads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"493\" height=\"629\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13592\" src=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-11.39.38-AM.png\" srcset=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-11.39.38-AM.png 493w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-11.39.38-AM-235x300.png 235w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-11.39.38-AM-175x223.png 175w, http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-05-at-11.39.38-AM-133x170.png 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MORE NOTES FROM THE ROAD:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13860\">July &#8211; Roadtrip North<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13834\">June &#8211; Nomad Rally Start<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13833\">23-31 May &#8211; Nomad Prep<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13832\">16-22 May &#8211; Nomad Prep<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13831\">8-15 May &#8211; Long Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13799\">1-7 May &#8211; Long Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13805\">16-30 April &#8211; East Coast<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13784\">8-15 April &#8211; Long Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13758\">1-7 April &#8211; Roadtrip Home<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13758\">1-7 April &#8211; Roadtrip Home<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13734\">22-31 March &#8211; DVE<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13713\">15-21 March &#8211; Arizona<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13694\">8-14 March &#8211; Joshua Tree<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13674\">1-7 March &#8211; Glamis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13652\">20-28 February &#8211; Southwest Roadtrip<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13632\">1-19 February &#8211; Woman and Machine<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13601\">January &#8211; Woman and Machine<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13567\">22-31 December &#8211; Holiday Roadtrip<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13548\">16-21 December &#8211; Holiday Roadtrip<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13536\">1-15 December \u2013 Long Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13526\">November \u2013 Long Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13506\">22-31 October \u2013 Roadtrip East<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13485\">15-21 October \u2013 Moab LONCON<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13467\">8-14 October \u2013 Moab LONCON<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13428\">1-7 October \u2013 Roadtrip West<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13395\">22-30 September \u2013 Roadtrip West<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13372\">16-21 September \u2013 Roadtrip West<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?page_id=13365\">1-15 September \u2013 Long Island<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/?portfolio=notes-from-the-road-archive\">Archive<\/a><br><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13881"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13881"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13881\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13893,"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13881\/revisions\/13893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/usnomadstudio.com\/usnomads\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}