Recent Off Roading Articles
ORBA Takes Overland Expo West: Access Fight Comes to Flagstaff
The off-road world is heading to northern Arizona this May, and one organization is making sure the trip means more than just a good time on the trails. The Off-Road Business Association — known as ORBA — is coming to Overland Expo West 2026 as a full sponsor and exhibitor, bringing with it a renew
Oceano Dunes Shut Down: What It Means for Off-Roaders
A federal judge has put the brakes on off-roading at one of California's most iconic recreational destinations, and thousands of families are now scrambling to adjust their plans. U.S. District Court Judge Anne Hwang issued a ruling last week banning off-highway vehicles from Oceano Dunes State
The Off-Road Business Association Is Back, And It Means Business
The Off-Road Business Association has relaunched with a sharper focus, new partnerships, and a strategy built for the long haul. For anyone who spends time on public lands — whether that's a weekend trail run in the desert or a multi-day overlanding trip through the backcountry — the timing could n
The Off-Road Economy: How Overlanding Went Global
From Weekend Hobby to $140 Billion Industry Not long ago, overlanding was the kind of thing only a small, dedicated group of people did. You had to know someone who knew someone to find out where to go, what to drive, and how to set it all up. Today, that same pursuit has turned into one of the mo
Nissan Built the Perfect Overland Truck (And You Can't Have It)
Nissan just pulled the wraps off something that's going to make a lot of truck enthusiasts in the United States quietly furious. The Navara PRO-4X Warrior, developed in partnership with Australian engineering firm Premcar, is the kind of factory-built overland rig that Americans have been asking fo
Ford and onX: The Trail Just Got Smarter
There's a good chance you've been in this situation before. You're parked at a trailhead, your phone has one bar of service, your buddy is pointing at a dirt road that disappears into the trees, and someone in the group says, "I think it goes through." That's the kind of moment where having the rig
The $278,000 Rig That Does It All: Storyteller's Grand Bohemian
A turnkey overlander built on one of the toughest SUVs on the planet For years, hardcore overlanders have been converting Land Rovers into self-sufficient expedition machines, loading them up with camping gear, water supplies, and sleeping quarters, then pointing them toward the Sahara or the Moja
Subaru's Electric SUV Is Coming for the Trails
Subaru has never been shy about positioning itself as the go-to brand for people who actually use their vehicles instead of just parking them in driveways. From muddy forest roads to snow-packed mountain passes, the brand has built a loyal following among drivers who treat the outdoors like a secon
2,200 Miles of Mojave Trails Just Got Shut Down
The Mojave Desert has long been one of the most popular off-roading destinations in the country. Vast stretches of open land, rugged terrain, and the kind of wide-open freedom that draws drivers from across the West. But a federal judge just changed the game in a major way, and the off-roading comm
Kumho Tire Is Coming to an Off-Road Event Near You in 2026
There is a good chance that if you are planning to attend any major off-road gathering this year, you are going to run into Kumho Tire. The South Korean tire manufacturer, which has been quietly building its presence in the American truck and SUV market for the past couple of years, is going all-in
