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Old-Timers – A Good Resource for Trip Details
I was scouting a new trail in the Parashant National Monument, located in the Grand Canyon. At one point I wanted to take a shortcut, but didn’t know if the road ahead was open. A recent storm had me concerned about a washout. If the road were passable and... Read more
Destination Florida: Jeeps, Jeep Beach and Swamps!
When you think of Florida, what do you think of? Sand….✅ Sun.. ✅ Blue Ocean…✅ Palm trees… ✅ Sipping a cold one …..✅ . Hey, but what about Jeeps? Well its that time of the year again where we are on the road for a month long stay in... Read more
Defend Your Ground Episode 1: Don’t Let Moab BLM Cancel Dispersed Camping
Editor’s Note: Our friends at the Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC) are still fighting for us, and as always they need our help and input! We are excited to announce that we have launched the Defend Your Ground Podcast as one more way that we can keep you informed of... Read more
Beware Of Toxins While Off-Road!
Hazards are an accepted part of four-wheeling. Driving off-road, in remote parts of the country (or the world), oftentimes on uneven or (treacherous terrain) is naturally risky. But it’s not just mechanical issues we face. Toxins occasionally present themselves, so it’s important to be aware of the situations that... Read more
Jeep Beach Week in Daytona, Florida!
Each year for the past 10 years, there is an event that usually comes right after Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah…but this one is about 2000 miles away from Moab and on the opposite side of the country. Jeep Beach is one of the largest Jeep only events... Read more
Trails In Detail – CliffHanger – Moab, Utah
One of the best things about Jeeping in the Moab area is the variety of trails and scenery. There are so many trails ranging from scenic dirt roads to extreme buggy only areas. Cliffhanger is rated an 8 by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers, which is just a bit more... Read more
Off-roaders Are Opposing Unreasonable Plan
The National Park Service is proposing to implement a day use reservation/fee system for the Tuweep area in the Grand Canyon, which includes the Toroweap overlook. Because of the rugged 4WD roads that access this site, this area is a popular destination for off-roaders who want to enjoy a... Read more
Easter Jeep Safari Is Almost Here!
There are very few Jeep events in the country that have been around as long as Easter Jeep Safari, known as EJS, held in Moab, Utah since 1967. It turns out there is a reason that an event can last an amazing 55 years…it must be because of some... Read more
MetalCloak Reinvents the TJ/LJ Tire Carrier!
We all know that when you leave a bunch of engineers together in a room for very long you could end up with one of two things: Very complicated solutions to simple problems and/or Very thorough solutions to complex problems. While the single sided swing out tire carrier that... Read more
The BlueRibbon Coalition Unveils New Logo!
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please visit the website and get involved! Changes are coming that will affect us all! BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), the national nonprofit leading the fight for access to recreation on public lands, unveiled a new logo today. At the heart of this logo campaign was a desire to... Read more