‘Midwest’ Category

Black Hills Road Trip: Exploring Sturgis, Rapid City And The Scenic Badlands

Black Hills Road Trip: Exploring Sturgis, Rapid City And The Scenic Badlands
From historical to hysterical, South Dakota contains myriad attractions for the curious traveler. Those looking for some history have the 1800s ghost towns, Deadwood’s cemetery housing Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, Presidents Park, Mount Rushmore’s giant heads and Custer State Park with its...
November 19th, 2009 | Home Page Slide Show, Midwest | Read More

America’s 26 Greatest ATV Destinations

At about 3.79 million square miles, the United States is a vast nation — the world’s third largest by land area. The diversity of our people defines us, but our world-beating OHV trails are pretty magnificent, too. We American off-road riders have an all-you-can-eat buffet of terrain choices available...
June 17th, 2009 | Destinations, East, Midwest, West | Read More

ATV Fair & Swap Meet

The forecast called for rain. Again. The well-meaning ATV Association of Minnesota (ATVAM) has a knack for attracting gnarly weather for its annual ATV Fair & Swap Meet in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. Typically, early May is when those in the Upper Midwest are getting out and enjoying the first nice weekends...
October 29th, 2008 | Destinations, Midwest | Read More

ATV Sand Riding In Kansas

With shapeshifting hills, endless whoops sections and steep bowls to carve, sand dunes are a popular tourism draw wherever motorized access is allowed. As rare as dunes are, geographically speaking, it is especially uncommon for such terrain to become available to recreational riders. In rural western...
July 16th, 2008 | Destinations, Midwest | Read More

Rural Riviera: Kentucky’s Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park

You know you’re in unusual country when you see a sign in someone’s front yard advertising a daily snake show. Yes, it’s a little different in Kentucky, but dig in, stay a while and you’ll find welcoming locals, rugged scenery and exceptional mountain riding. Rural Kentucky has a few surprises...
November 6th, 2007 | Destinations, East, Midwest | Read More

Spider Lake Recreation Area, Backus Minnesota

Some spiders spend countless hours weaving their silk strands into architectural masterpieces. You find these unique patterns throughout the forest. The spider wants to catch unsuspecting prey to satisfy its appetite. The downside is many of these webs can be destroyed in matter of seconds, leaving the...
July 18th, 2007 | Destinations, Midwest | Read More

Chadwick OHV Area, Ozark Missouri

Southern Missouri is renowned for its entertainment shows, the Ozark Mountains and a vast cave system that’s so extensive cartoon cavemen Barney Rubble and Fred Flintstone could wind up lost. As we made our way from the Springfield, Mo., airport down highway 65, we also realized it could be famous...
July 18th, 2007 | Destinations, Midwest | Read More

Brimstone Recreation LLC: Huntsville, Tennessee

Tucked away in the northeast Tennessee mountains lies a little piece of what some off-road enthusiasts might consider heaven. An outdoor paradise offering endless activities and picturesque visuals to anyone who loves nature, and all of its beauty, has just gotten bigger, better and even more impressive. Brimstone...
December 14th, 2006 | Destinations, East, Midwest | Read More

Destination America And Beyond

Several regular, everyday ATV riders join some of the industry’s brightest lights to tell us about their favorite destinations. From the gentle, wine-soaked slopes of France to the tequila-fueled whoops of Baja, our team of experts hold nothing back. They lay it out on the line to tell you their favorite...
June 26th, 2006 | Destinations, East, International, Midwest, West | Read More

Tennessee Valley

Following some hard work from the Windrock ATV Club, the Coal Creek Mining and Manufacturing Company (CCMMC) — a private land owner — opened its 72,000 acres to off-road enthusiasts. CCMMC’s land is located in four Tennessee counties: Anderson, Campbell, Morgan and Roane. It runs from Harriman...
March 30th, 2006 | Destinations, East, Midwest | Read More
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