At the base of Argentina’s northeastern thumb of land, landlocked on two sides by Paraguay and Brazil, lies one of the largest wetlands in the world. Iberá National Park is co-located with Iberá Provincial Park, a combined two million acres of protected homeland for an array of earth, water, and sky creatures. From your camp’s…
Category Archives: Resources and Routes
Forest Service Launches New Recreation Mobile App
The United States Forest Service has launched a brand new mobile app that the agency says provides the most complete and accurate collection of Forest Service recreation sites that has ever been made available to the public. The announcement came as a surprise to some given the recent wide-spread budget cuts and general reduction of…
Overland News of the Week, June 19, 2026
Free Spirit Recreation Updates RTT Line Up Free Spirit Recreation has introduced a fully updated 2026 rooftop tent lineup, featuring upgrades across the Nova, Kali, Aspen Lite, Aspen Pro, and Evo XL models. The revisions focus on durability, comfort, and improved usability based on customer feedback and field testing. All models now feature redesigned floors…
Crossing West Africa with XOverland: Final Miles, Fuel Range, Teamwork, and Truck Lessons
The Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and Clay Croft discuss XOverland’s 40,000-kilometer Africa crossing, recorded with just 300 kilometers remaining to Cape Agulhas. They navigate West Africa’s uncertainties—coups, elections, and border hurdles—while managing sickness and tight schedules. Key practical lessons include maintaining a 1,000-kilometer fuel range due to local shortages. They credit their multi-skilled…
INEOS Automotive and onX Offroad Launch 50 States, 50 Trails Initiative Across America
What could be more enjoyable than driving a convoy of INEOS Grenadier vehicles across the United States, connecting one off-road trail to the next? In the lead-up to America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations, INEOS Automotive has announced a new partnership with onX Offroad that aims to highlight some of the country’s most notable off-road routes…
Backcountry Discovery Routes Expands Northeast Riding Opportunities with Adirondacks BDR-X
Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) has announced the release of the trailer for its latest project, the Adirondacks BDR-X, a new loop-style adventure motorcycle route through New York’s Adirondack Park. The route, which officially launches on May 28 during the Americade Rally in Lake George, New York, represents another expansion of the organization’s growing BDR-X network…
Overland News of the Week, May 8th, 2026
The New Thule Widesky Rooftop Tent Is a Looker The Thule Widesky is an attractive two-person hardshell rooftop tent designed to balance quick setup with improved comfort in camp. Its gas-strut-assisted design allows the tent to deploy in seconds, while a durable aluminum shell and recycled fabric construction provide weather resistance and longevity. Inside, a…
Three Wheels, Two Continents: Reliant Robin Completes Whacky Record-Breaking Journey from London to Cape Town
British automotive engineering has produced some of the most capable and desirable vehicles ever built, from the Land Rover Series and Range Rover, along with icons such as the Mini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar sports cars, and Aston Martin DB5. It has also, however, given the world the Reliant Robin—a car more often associated with comedy…
Fly and Drive South Africa
For the last few years, my wife, Luisa, and I have been contemplating our future as overland travelers. In the past, we have almost exclusively shipped our vehicle to different continents. However, we have realized that shorter, more intense journeys—where we forego the expense and bureaucracy of shipping and instead use the money saved to…
Ozarks BDR-X Launches as a 480-Mile Adventure Loop Through Arkansas Backcountry
Arkansas is, in my humble opinion, underrated as an adventure destination, but those who know know it has a lot to offer across the seasons. The Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) has officially introduced the Ozarks BDR-X, a new 480-mile loop designed to showcase the rugged terrain and scenic diversity of northwest Arkansas. The route, which…
Beyond the Rif: What to Eat, Do, and Buy in Morocco
Photography by Richard Giordano Meandering over a pathway embedded with mussel shells, I follow Mohamed along the coastal cliffs of the Atlantic. As we pass hand-carved caves hidden behind blue doors, fishermen stand atop the rocks, patiently waiting for the day’s catch. My guide, Mohamed Akhmisse, runs a Moroccan homestay experience from a fishing village…
onX and Toyota Expand Trail Revival Project with 24 Nationwide Restoration Events in 2026
The trails we all love and treasure are in constant need of preservation and maintenance so that we, and future generations, can continue to enjoy this precious outdoor resource. To this end, onX, the leader in digital navigation technology, has announced the expansion of its Trail Revival Project in partnership with Toyota for a second…
Jen Young on Outdoorsy and the Entrepreneur’s Journey
Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady interviews Outdoorsy co-founder, Jennifer Young, about how her burnout from advertising led her to launch the peer-to-peer vehicle rental marketplace (an “Airbnb of overlanding”) in 2014, growing to 200+ employees. Outdoorsy has expanded into the Outdoorsy Destination Network (campgrounds) and the Roamly insurance business. The platform highlights overlanding’s growth…
Overland Conservation: Tundra
Photography by Coen Wubbels We are called by the wild, the spaces where we can turn 360 degrees without seeing another human, paved road, electric wire, or crop field. At times, though, we misunderstand history while we crave for calm. We begrudge other humans intruding onto land that used to be “undiscovered.” But this is…
Overland Events and Rallies You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring (2026)
AMERICAN WEST Desert Adventure Rally When: April 7-12, 2026 | Where: Bisbee, Arizona Combining scenic backcountry riding, evening entertainment, and catered meals with Southern Arizona’s striking landscapes and scenery, the Desert Adventure Rally is a week of ADV fun. Curated GPS tracks will be given for self-guided day rides fueled by Morning Bivouac coffee, while…
Overland Conservation: Grasslands
Photography by Akela World The Silk Road holds mythical status among historical overland routes. When today’s travelers stalk the shadow of Marco Polo, the respect they earn is not only for their accomplishment but partially because of our awe surrounding the Silk Routes’ history dating back to 130 BCE during China’s Han Dynasty. Yet this…
Overland Conservation: Deserts
Photography by Akela World Conditioned from childhood to view the desert as a place where rain doesn’t fall, things don’t grow, and life can’t thrive, we can be surprised by what we encounter when we go. Camped off a remote trail system in the region outside Phoenix, Arizona, just before the first day of spring,…
onX Offroad Opens Applications for 2026 Nationwide Trail Revival Projects
Last year, I bought my first electric chainsaw while exploring the Chippewa National Forest after the area had been battered by summer tornadoes. It felt good to do my part to help clear and maintain public lands—not only for my own use and enjoyment, but more importantly for the benefit of others. While cutting fallen…
Overland Conservation: Beaches and Oceans
Photography by Leander Nardin/Akela World Am I the only one who has willed my eyes to stop blinking when confronted by a vibrant sunset at the beach? I can’t bear to miss a moment. Salt particles suspended in the air cause shorter wavelengths of light, like violet and blue, to scatter. As a result, showy…
Are Modern or Older Vehicles Best for Overland Travel?
The age-old question of which vehicle is best for overland travel is a hot topic. Some prefer a brand-new vehicle with low mileage, modern tech, and ultimate comfort; others swear by their tried-and-true (hopefully) trusty vehicle they’ve owned for a long time, one they know how to service and repair, and one that, typically (but…