Behind the Scenes at Oregon’s DuneFest Words and Photos: Betsy Fessler One of the ways cities attract tourism is by organizing special events. New Orleans is synonymous with Mardi Gras. The motorcycle rally in Sturgis South Dakota is another good example. Often an event is centered on a particular characteristic that is unique to the…
Colorado River Indian Tribe Reservation Words and Photos: Betsy Fessler Parker, Arizona is known as home to the grueling Parker 425 off-road race. Less well-known is that Parker is also home to the Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT) and much of the town of Parker is within the reservation’s boundaries. Consisting of four different tribes,…
Taking Jolene Van Vugt’s ADV-Equipped RZR to the Outpost Lodge Words and Photos: Jason Stilgebouer Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, California near Big Bear Lake, a small town called Fawnskin is home to the Outpost Cabins – a historic property which has become a hub for adventure-seekers. And this summer, we had the opportunity…
In Search of the Quartz Crystals Words and Photos: Betsy Fessler Located off of Highway 95 between Quartzsite and Yuma Arizona, the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge was dedicated in 1939 as an effort to preserve desert bighorn sheep. Its name is taken from the acronym of the historic King of Arizona mine located within the…
Costumes, Fun and Games at Frank Raines OHV Park Words and Photos: Betsy Fessler Halloween is the official kick-off for our riding season. Forget jack-o-lanterns—the end of October has evolved into a large celebration in the off-road community. Every year, ever-increasing crowds gather at places like Dumont Dunes, Glamis, and San Mountain to celebrate. People…
Following The Pack Around A ‘Destination’ Depot Words and Photos: Betsy Fessler Recently, I attended the Modesto Ridge Runners 46th Annual Hawthorne Rally held in Nevada. Forty-six years is a long time to be holding rallies, but the Ridge Runners are experts at it. More surprising, their club has been around for even longer… The…
The Ghost Town With Genuine Hospitality Story and Photos by Betsy Fessler Gold Point is a living ghost town literally located in the middle of nowhere. All kidding aside, Gold Point lies roughly between Goldfield and Beatty, Nevada. State Route 774 comes to a dead end right into it. Gold Point’s history dates back as…
Getting In Front Of Those That Support These Incredible Events Story and Photos by Betsy Fessler UTV Takeover Coos Bay in Oregon was the best attended Takeover yet, as told by every vendor I talked with last week. From camping on the beach, ride activities and at any given time, a vendor row packed with…
Nothing Wrong With Splitting One Trip Into Three Epic Rides Story & Photos By: Betsy Fessler Keeping a log with possible ride destinations is something that I’ve learned to do over the years. When the time comes to ride and I pinpoint the direction I’d like to go for a new adventure, it is what…
How one trip to a familiar destination changed my views of Dove Springs Story & Photos Provided By: Betsy Fessler We received an impromptu invitation from friends to meet and ride at Dove Springs. Truthfully, I felt lukewarm about going. We have visited that area many times before and are familiar with the trails, so…