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Ford Recalls More Than 741,000 Trucks and SUVs Over a Park Defect That Can Let Them Roll Away
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Ford Recalls More Than 741,000 Trucks and SUVs Over a Park Defect That Can Let Them Roll Away

Jul 02, 2026
A Dangerous Heat Wave Grips the Eastern U.S. Through the July 4 Weekend
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A Dangerous Heat Wave Grips the Eastern U.S. Through the July 4 Weekend

Jul 02, 2026
The RV Slump Is Skipping Truck Campers and Camper Vans
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The RV Slump Is Skipping Truck Campers and Camper Vans

Jul 02, 2026
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Guides284 Trails, Routes & OHV Areas
Cascade Loop
Overland Route
Cascade Loop
Everett, Washington
Quaker Bridge Road
Overland Route
Quaker Bridge Road
Hammonton, New Jersey
Beasley Knob OHV Trail System
Off-Road Trail
Beasley Knob OHV Trail System
Blairsville, Georgia
Rowher Flat OHV Area
OHV Area
Rowher Flat OHV Area
Santa Clarita, California
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Gear DealsLive Price Drops
Patagonia Women's Houdini Stash Half-Zip Jacket
Patagonia-50%
Patagonia Women's Houdini Stash Half-Zip Jacket
$68.83$139
Buy at REI · climate
Mountain Hardwear Specter 30F/-1C Sleeping Bag
Mountain Hardwear-50%
Mountain Hardwear Specter 30F/-1C Sleeping Bag
$270$540
Buy at REI · sleep
Trekmates Air Lite Sleeping Pad
Trekmates-51%
Trekmates Air Lite Sleeping Pad
$68.73$140
Buy at REI · sleep
Herschel Supply Co. Weather-Resistant Heritage Duffel Bag
Herschel Supply Co.-46%
Herschel Supply Co. Weather-Resistant Heritage Duffel Bag
$64.73$120
Buy at REI · storage-cargo
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EventsOn the Calendar
Jul 24–26
Jeepers Jamboree – Rubicon Trail
California · United States
Jul 29–31
Rocky Mountain Overland Rally
Rally · Colorado · US
Aug 01–02
Backcountry Off-Road Expo — Oregon
Expo · Oregon · US
Aug 06–09
Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival
Expo · Pennsylvania · United States
Aug 06–09
Sierra Trek
Rally · California · US
Aug 08–09
Backcountry Off-Road Expo — Nevada
Expo · Nevada · US
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