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5 Tips for Dealing with Compromise in Land Use
They Wouldn’t Compromise. Why Would You? Our forefathers did not want to compromise with our liberties. They didn’t want our country founded on compromise. To compromise means to give up something. In their case, they were building something, not giving up something (other than oppression). But if you’re new... Read more
[catie’s corner] [pics] Exploring Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!
JEEPING SIGHT-SEEING IN AMAZING DESERT CANYONS If you follow me on Instagram, you know I had an epic trip to Anza-Borrego State Park earlier this year. There is soooo much fun to be had within these 600,00 acres of land. I went down all kinds of trails… both in... Read more
We Pay Our Respects and Vow to Never Forget 9/11
REMEMBERING WITH RESPECT AND HONOR 18 years ago today…#wewillneverforget All of us at ModernJeeper, ModernJeeper Adventures, Metalcloak and Cloakworks4x4  take time this day to pay our respects and remember the 2606 people who lost their lives in this horrific, terrorist attack on our country, as well as 343 firefighters,... Read more
What Makes a Good Day in the Land Use World?
A Bit of Philosophy to Help You Choose and Allow How Your Day Goes In the fight for access to public lands, it’s not always easy to have a good day. It seems we’re always in an uphill struggle or arguing objectively with someone who lives on emotional pleas.... Read more
Convoy! Be a Guest-Focused Trail Leader
IF YOU LEAD A GROUP OR CONVOY, HERE’S THE 9-TIP FORMULA Four-wheeling is best enjoyed in groups. (Indeed, I stress group outings for safety reasons.) At times you will be a participant. Others times you will want to be the Trail Leader. You’re proud of your skills and want... Read more
[catie’s corner] [pics] Jeeping Through the San Bernardino Forest!
SoCAL JEEPING FUN and ADVENTURES Looking for a fun place to chill out in SoCal? The San Bernardino Forest has a little bit for everyone. The forest itself is 800,00 acres and offers all kinds of sports and recreation activities year round. This is a popular spot in Southern California... Read more
Danger!  Sleepy Meetings Ahead — NOT!
Running Better Meetings has a Magic Formula that Works! Running better meetings (meeting management) is not a hard skill to learn. It can be done. Whether it be for land use and access, CEO’s of major corporations, or a government body. This formula works. ********************* Are you attending more... Read more
The Real Treasure? The People of the Rubicon Trail
Special to ModernJeeper by our friend and contributor, Don Amador who just completed driving a Metalcloak Jeep over the Rubicon Trail with a serious, political OHV tour. The Editors RUBICON TRAIL PEOPLE AND SUCCESSES HIGHLIGHTED BY INTER-AGENCY TOUR The Rubicon Trail may be the best example of how diverse... Read more
When It All Goes Wrong…
Special to ModernJeeper by Kristen Frasca, the Jeeping, Wayward Explorer with her trusty friend, “Winter.” The Editors Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you don’t plan, that are unpredictable, where every little thing seems to go wrong and you want to give up and go home. I think... Read more
ModernJeeper Jessi Combs aka “The Fastest Woman on Four Wheels” Killed in Jet Car Crash
CORRECTION: 12:43PM PST. 8/28/19:  We apologize for the mistake in Jessi’s age. Jessi’s mom issued a correction. Jessi was born in 1980. UPDATE: Jessi’s Family Issued a Statement: It is with extreme grief, and in celebration of her life that her family and close friends share that race car... Read more