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What We Share And Don’t Share Off-Road
One December about five years ago, I took a group to Saline Valley to celebrate New Year’s Eve. While at the campsite I realized I didn’t have a tent. Completely forgot to pack it that day. As a seasoned four-wheeler, this basic blunder was especially difficult to swallow. On... Read more
DONSTRADAMUS’ Top Ten OHV Predictions For 2023
Editor’s Note: The Great Donstradamus has emerged from his cabin deep in an oak savanna located at a secret location in the Pacific Northwest with his OHV and resource management predictions for 2023.  He offers insights into key topics of the day such as Climate Change, E-Vehicles, DMV, OHV... Read more
30×30 Initiative — Is There a Future for Jeeping?
4-Step Call to Action to Assure Jeeping Recreation The Biden Administration’s pledge to conserve 30% of America’s land and waterways by 2030 is undoubtedly one of the biggest and strongest environmental actions in recent history that could negatively affect where we Jeep.  Land use advocate Del Albright summarizes what... Read more
Advice from Wise Jeepin’ Man on Mountain
Once Upon A Time… My fingers were ragged from climbing a jagged mountain peak, only to find a wise, old man sitting there, legs crossed, deep in thought.  His eyes were nearly glazed over with some sort of a gecko green haze. “Old man,” I said, “what are you... Read more
Off Pavement Patriotism and Jeeping Freedom
It’s all about access to our heritage of freedom By Del & Stacie Albright We have finally learned the secret to why backcountry motorsports enthusiasts love what we do so much. We can now wrap our arms around the magic that keeps us all working on our machines and... Read more
Useful Gadgets For The Four-Wheeler!
Tis the season for gift giving…whether for yourself or another four-wheeling aficionado. With that in mind, Santa Tom offers up these fine gifts and ideas sure to please any four-wheeler or other outdoors enthusiast. Continuous ratchet strap: Most ratchet straps have a hook on each end. A continuous ratchet... Read more
Moving the Rubicon Trail Kiosk; Volunteers Make a Difference
(Reprint of Chris Collard’s article from June 2004; Photos by Del Albright) FRIENDS OF THE RUBICON (FOTR) MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE HISTORY OF THE RUBICON TRAIL The Rubicon off-highway vehicle  (OHV) route is often referred to as the Grand Daddy of four-wheel drive trails. Its unparalleled beauty and... Read more
Purposeful Volunteerism; Pushing Beyond Holding Our Ground
Only by escalating to more offensive strategies will we win the battles for access. Our Jeeping world is always a bit on the edge – of something fun OR of someone trying to put a gate on our trail.  Not trying to be Chicken Little, but I am going... Read more
Happy Thanksgiving ModernJeepers!
What are you thankful for? It’s Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on the year and the years ending. What are we thankful for? We are thankful for YOU!! You make the difference, you make us thankful! It’s because of you, our followers, our readers, our Jeep Family that enable... Read more
Refresh Your Contingency Plan Before Tackling Obstacle
Every four-wheeling excursion involves some preparation. Even individual components of the trip can require careful planning to ensure a smooth drive. This is especially true when negotiating hills. Whether climbing or descending, knowing how to handle certain situations can mean the difference between continuing on and getting stuck. Before... Read more