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Adventure & Travel

Kissimmee & Tell: Touring Central Florida in a 2009 Ford F-150 Kissimmee & Tell: Touring Central Florida in a 2009 Ford F-150
At Lake Kissimmee, you can choose from hole-in-the-wall eateries, bistros, and elegant dining; rustic lakeside cabins and luxur more
Storm Chaser: One Hummer H3T Helps Scientists Gather Data in Tornado Alley Storm Chaser: One Hummer H3T Helps Scientists Gather Data in Tornado Alley
Storm chasing, a growing adrenaline-producing hobby and science that occurs every spring in the Great Plains of the U.S. Midwes more
On the Road with an Icon: 2009 Fleetwood Icon On the Road with an Icon: 2009 Fleetwood Icon
A Tour of Arizona in Fleetwood's Smallest RV, the Icon more
Travel & Adventure: Covering the Terrain of Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley Travel & Adventure: Covering the Terrain of Solvang and Santa Ynez Valley
Travel north 140 miles out of Los Angeles and you'll find the quaint little Danish town of Solvang, California. We took our 2010 GMC... more
Georgia on My Mind: Getting away from it all in a Dodge Ram 1500 Georgia on My Mind: Getting away from it all in a Dodge Ram 1500
When the daily grind gets to be too much, there is nothing better than a road trip to cure what ails you. We chose to visit northeast... more
Downsizing Done Right: Born Free's 20-Foot Mini Motorhome Downsizing Done Right: Born Free's 20-Foot Mini Motorhome
For many, the idea that bigger is better is not a sound or prudent attitude. Not only that, it seems we all have less money to spend.... more
Out of Africa: Dakar 2009 Coverage & Photos Out of Africa: Dakar 2009 Coverage & Photos
After Moving the Race from Africa to South America, an African Wins It for the First Time more
Keeping a High Profile: Three Days in the Sportsmobile Sprinter Lopes 55 Keeping a High Profile: Three Days in the Sportsmobile Sprinter Lopes 55
Sportsmobile let us borrow a Sprinter Lopes 55 so we could haul two motorcycles to a track day at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We wanted to... more
Fordyce Creek Trail Recognized as BFGoodrich Outstanding Trail Fordyce Creek Trail Recognized as BFGoodrich Outstanding Trail
The Fordyce Creek Trail, located in the Tahoe National Forest, has been officially recognized as one of BFGoodrich's Outstanding Trails for... more
Winnebago Sets Out on Summer Media Tour With Industry-First Adventurer Concept Hybrid RV Winnebago Sets Out on Summer Media Tour With Industry-First Adventurer Concept Hybrid RV
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is hitting the road this summer with its 2009 Winnebago Adventurer 35Z concept hybrid RV. more
Update! Victorinox Special Edition Airstream Trailer Available Soon in Limited Production Run Update! Victorinox Special Edition Airstream Trailer Available Soon in Limited Production Run
Coming soon to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the historic Victorinox Swiss Army knife will be the Victorinox Special Edition... more
Moab 2009: Mopar Underground Design Team Reveals Metal Masterpieces at Easter Jeep Safari Moab 2009: Mopar Underground Design Team Reveals Metal Masterpieces at Easter Jeep Safari
This year, the Mopar Underground team brought a brace of previously unseen modified production vehicles. Officially, these are considered... more
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area Officially Recognized as 2009 Outstanding Trail Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area Officially Recognized as 2009 Outstanding Trail
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area in Texas was officially recognized as a 2009 Outstanding Trail because it provides riding opportunities... more
Michigan's Crystal Mountain Ski Area: Taking the 2009 Chevy Tahoe LTZ To A Midwest Playground Michigan's Crystal Mountain Ski Area: Taking the 2009 Chevy Tahoe LTZ To A Midwest Playground
In this winter wonderland, modern-day entrepreneurs have created the Crystal Mountain ski area, a playground that attracts and caters to... more
Travel & Adventure: D.C. to Montreal via a Jayco Melbourne Class C Motorhome Travel & Adventure: D.C. to Montreal via a Jayco Melbourne Class C Motorhome
Many of us are familiar with the benefits of RV travel and the ability it provides to see America. But what if the same... more
Island Fever: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Beyond Island Fever: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Beyond
Crossing the U.S./Canadian border, we pointed our Dodge Ram 2500 and 22-foot Airstream International travel trailer to a port just south of... more
Travel & Adventure: 2008 Mazda CX-9 sets the 'Valley of Fire' ablaze! Travel & Adventure: 2008 Mazda CX-9 sets the 'Valley of Fire' ablaze!
As many travelers before me, I took a day trip from California in our Mazda CX-9 to see one of Nevada's most remarkable red sandstone... more
Rick Deremo Makes History in Xtreme Rock Racing Victory Rick Deremo Makes History in Xtreme Rock Racing Victory
Riding on his unique "Deremo chassis," rock racer Rick Deremo cleanly defeated 34 opponents in the Xtreme Rock Racing Western Division... more
Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Contributes Funding for Off-Road Enhancements Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Contributes Funding for Off-Road Enhancements
Yamaha is donating more than $175,000 in cash and equipment to 15 off-roading related groups and organizations, which includes ATV riding... more
BFGoodrich's 2009 Outstanding Trails Program To Recognize Two Off-Road Locations BFGoodrich's 2009 Outstanding Trails Program To Recognize Two Off-Road Locations
BFGoodrich has recognized and assisted numerous trails each year. Due to the current economic climate, the program has selected just two... more
Motocross Legend Carey Hart Now Competing in Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Motocross Legend Carey Hart Now Competing in Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
Motocross legend Carey Hart has joined Team General Tire to compete in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series. more
The Off-Road Championship Series Set for Opening Season The Off-Road Championship Series Set for Opening Season
Some of the best off-roaders in the world are ready to compete in The Off-Road Champion Series, a newly created off-road racing series that... more
Marc Burnett Pilots Ford Ranger to Mini Trophy Truck Win at SCORE San Felipe 250 Marc Burnett Pilots Ford Ranger to Mini Trophy Truck Win at SCORE San Felipe 250
Marc Burnett and his Ford Ranger claimed victory in the Class 6 Mini Trophy Truck class at the recently held SCORE San Felipe 250 off road... more
MotorSports: Jason Scherer Wins 2009 King of the Hammers Off-Road Race MotorSports: Jason Scherer Wins 2009 King of the Hammers Off-Road Race
The "ultimate one-day desert race" saw a new champion as Jason Scherer took the 2009 crown over 2008 winner Shannon Campbell. Held out in... more
RV Interest and RV Show Attendance Remains at High Levels RV Interest and RV Show Attendance Remains at High Levels
Despite all the bad news the RV world has had to endure, here's some good news that has come out of the RV camp. Not only is foot traffic... more
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