Back in September we ran a story on trail closures in Wharton State Forest - it was a familiar story: irresponsible wheelers going off the trail, digging out big mud holes and ruts, leading to the Park Service closing trails in a poorly-communicated attempt to stem the damage (see our original story here). Since our last story, there have been a few positive updates: NJ … [Read more...]
Ten Things Running a 4×4 Club Has Taught Me
Several years ago I inherited being president of a medium sized 4x4 club. It was a situation where no one else was going to do it, so I volunteered. It was overwhelming at first, but the reality of it was that our club is easy to manage, and there was no shortage of people willing to help. Without them, it would have sunk long ago. I learned some lessons, and was reminded of … [Read more...]
Billy Goat Trail – Potomac, Maryland
As you guys know we're equally a fan of finding a little local, DC-area fun as we are getting several hours out into the sticks. With this past Sunday shaping up to be a sunny, beautiful, 55-degree December day, we were looking for a great activity to spend a couple of hours outside. We decided to check out one of the most popular hikes in the DC area - the Billy Goat … [Read more...]
Ten Tips for Overlanding With Your Dog
We all love hitting the road and heading off towards the next adventure, and many of us do it with our trusty canine companion riding shotgun. Having spent the past 3 years dragging my pup along with me on almost every trip, I've learned a few things and have made a ton of mistakes along the way. So stop leaving your best friend at home and start overlanding with your … [Read more...]
Crash Course: The Baja 1000
Everyone has heard of the Baja 1000 and knows that it is a roughly 1,000-mile endurance race on the Baja Peninsula in Mexico. The notion of piloting a race vehicle through the desert in a ~1,000 miles endurance race is the thing of dreams. For the 217 teams that have entered the Baja 1000, our dream is their reality! We are exactly [1 week] away from the start of the 48th … [Read more...]
