Fall 2017

In the search of the ultimate tire for overland and off-road use, many different options have come into the picture and crossed my mind.  Each tire having their fair share of pros and cons, the search will continue, hoping to find the perfect tire for all conditions and uses.

When contemplating states blessed with scenic landscapes, the state of Arkansas may be one of the most underrated. The Buffalo National River winds through small mountains, tall bluffs, and past cave entrances—all of which make up the Ozark National Forest. Thanks to the humid climate, the trees become a colorful wonderland in late October, and that͛s when the paved roads in this area are frequented by sports cars and motorcycles.

In October, the 4th annual Texas Avid Outdoors Expo was held in conjunction with Texas Overland at the privately-owned Oxford Ranch Campground in the Texas Hill Country, just 30 minutes north of the rather famous towns of Luckenbach, TX and Fredericksburg, TX. The surrounding area features a network of dirt roads that are great for exploring. Jump on one of the county roads and you are likely to encounter historic German churches, old homesteads, and multiple shallow water crossings.

Back in 2016 we did a review on a really cool RC4WD Ready To Run Trail Finder Toyota Pickup. URL: http://tctmagazine.net/winter-2016/first-look-trail-finder-2-rtr-from-rc4wdThat truck continues to provide a great way to explore the backyard or a campsite, and our 7 year old is becoming quite the RC crawler driver.