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.
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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.
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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.
Pack Mules And Thoroughbreds: We Go Overlanding With A Herd Of Broncos
Experience the ultimate overlanding adventure with Ford’s Bronco Off-Road Adventures. Join us as we explore Moab, Telluride, and the San Juan Mountains in the capable Bronco Raptor. Discover curated trails, elevated camping, and breathtaking views.
Rovicon V: Joining the Northern California Land Rover Club for the Annual Rubicon Adventure
When I received an invite from friend Jesse Coombs to ride shotgun in his D90, I said, “Sure, sounds awesome.” What I didn’t know was that we would be joined by several dozen members of the Northern California Land Rover Club (NCLR). The cause for this rendezvous was their fifth annual Rovicon Adventure.
Rogue Explorations: Riding Along With The 6th Annual Rogue Overland Expedition
To the team at Rogue Overland, the meaning of adventure is simple: see cool places and things, meet interesting people, and overcome challenges along the way. Join them as they roadtrip through the Californian desert straight through to the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.
Baja Is Calling: Legends Overlanding Offers Guided Tours of Baja, Mexico
Baja, Mexico. To some, it brings thoughts of fear; to others, it is an epic location filled with adventure, culture, and fantastic food. For Nathan Stuart, one of the founders of Legends Overlanding, this place is home, and the people are his community.
Exploring the Breathtaking Wonders of Moab, Utah and Beyond
A trip with Neil Leyesa and friends to Moab, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and more.
From Surf Clubs to Overlanding: Baja’s Youthful Evolution as an Adventure Haven
With their trusty surfboards and fishing poles strapped to their vehicles, these pioneers ignited a passion for Mexican culture.
Backcountry Survival Skills Summit with Subject Matter Expert and Gear Gurus Hosted by Tread Agency
The allure of interacting with cool gear creators and learning skills from SMEs was too hard to pass up.
Factory Tour of WARN Industries in Clackamas, Oregon: A different type of Trips & Tales adventure!
In an effort to keep up with demand, the manufactuing plant runs around the clock with 3 shifts and produces ~3,500 winches per week!
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ROAD TRIP: From The Desert To The Mountains: Driving San Bernardino National Forest’s Burns Canyon Road
”It’s also a popular place for drivers to shakedown their newly built rides or for those who want to try out their latest mods in a less extreme environment. It was the perfect place for us to take our recently acquired OVR project vehicle, a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, to ...
OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project LC100: First Trail Run In Our Budget Toyota Land Cruiser
”A 300,000-mile LC100 is not going to come with a warranty so be aware that going the budget route is not without its risks.”
Witnessing the Magic of Baja: Overlanding Adventure on Mexico’s Southern Tip
Then we saw our first whale breach. Then another, and another. We were witnessing the magic of Baja right in front of us –from the comfort of our own rig.
ROAD TRIP: Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah in a 2022 Toyota Tundra: A Truck Lover’s Trucket List Item
Getting ‘Out in the Real’ at Easter Jeep Safari
OVERLANDERS: The Ultimate Vehicle-Based Adventure Challenge
Five teams battle the wilderness and each other in this winner-take-all competition to the finish.
ROAD TRIP: Sonora Rally Adventure Raid- South of the Border Exploration Led by Chris Collard
If you’ve dreamed of exploring the land of missions, padres, tacos, and beaches, the 2023 Sonora Rally Adventure Raid is your ticket to ride. This year’s Raid begins in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico joining in the festivities at the start of the Sonora Rally led by Chris Collard.
ROAD TRIP: Exploring the Yuha Desert and the Juan Bautista Trail Located within the Colorado Desert
Located in an area referred to as the Colorado Desert, (nowhere near Colorado) the Yuha desert has lots to offer historians, Geologists, and amateur explorers alike.
