Whether you’re planning a leisurely roadtrip or an adventurous overlanding journey, Trips & Tales will inspire you with stories from past Destinations by your fellow readers and OVR writers.
Protecting OHV Access: Land Advocacy, Wilderness, and the Future of Overlanding
Dive into the hard conversation on wilderness designation, OHV access, and land advocacy. Learn from experts how to protect trails and balance preservation with adventure.
A Community United: Exploring onX’s Grant Program for Preserving Off-Road Access & Stewardship
In a world where outdoor enthusiasts cherish their favorite trails and off-road adventures, the onX Grant Program stands as great example of responsible stewardship.
Tread Lightly! announces first-ever “Tread Lightly! Day Michigan” stewardship day, sponsored by onX Offroad
OnTread Lightly! Day Michigan will comprise five projects across the state of Michigan to promote conservation and improve recreation areas.
Tread Lightly! Announces Tredder as its Newest Official Partner
Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs, announced Tredder as its newest Official Partner.
Eastern Oregon’s Land of Cattle Kings and Outlaws
A 700-mile journey through southeastern Oregon’s most remote backcountry reveals a landscape steeped in Wild West history—from 19th-century cattle empires and ghost towns to modern-day armed standoffs, land speed records, and the murder sites of notorious fugitives. This is where the gunslinging frontier still lives.
Ketchikan by UTV: Alaska’s First City of Eagles and Salmon
Deep in Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago, Ketchikan offers more than cruise ship crowds. We explored the rainforest backcountry by Yamaha Wolverine X2 UTV, fished legendary salmon waters, and discovered why this remote outpost earned its title as Alaska’s First City—a land where bears roam freely and eagles outnumber tourists.
Conquering Alaska’s Dalton and Richardson Highway Ice Roads
From the Arctic Ocean to glacier-lined passes, Alaska’s Dalton and Richardson highways test drivers with extreme remoteness, treacherous conditions, and stunning wilderness. We share our experiences navigating these iconic routes—including white-out conditions, trucker etiquette, and what it takes to conquer 782 miles of Alaska’s last frontier.
Overlanding to Buenos Aires: Breakdowns, Borders & Surgery
From Incan ruins to an unexpected hospital stay, this South American overland journey delivers adventure, roadside mishaps, and life-saving surgery abroad.
Overlanding Iceland: The Lilienthal Redemption Adventure
Explore Iceland’s raw beauty by road and trail in this overlanding journey filled with waterfalls, glaciers, fjords, puffins, and unforgettable encounters.
Exploring Eastern Oregon’s Hidden Gems Via Overland Adventure
A Memorial Day weekend expedition through Eastern Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands reveals dramatic rock formations, remote hot springs, and pristine wilderness accessible only by capable 4x4 vehicles.
Conquering the TransAmerica Trail’s Challenging Central Route in a Subaru Crosstrek
The middle section of the TransAmerica Trail delivers relentless weather challenges, treacherous clay hills, and technical obstacles that test both vehicle and driver across five states.
Conquering the TransAmerica Trail’s Eastern Section in a Subaru Crosstrek
What if you threw speed out the window and explored rural America off-road the slowest way possible? We conquered the TransAmerica Trail’s eastern section in 29 days, covering 7,163 miles from Atlantic to Pacific. This first installment details our journey through North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee in a modified 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness.
Pole to Pole: Transglobal Car Expedition Begins Journey
The Transglobal Car Expedition sets off to circumnavigate Earth via both poles, merging adventure travel with polar science and environmental research.
Debunking Overlanding Myths: Global Vehicle Adventures
Explore the truth behind overlanding myths and discover how driving your own vehicle unlocks authentic, budget-friendly global adventures and lasting connections. Driving to the far corners of the Earth is not what you think.