ATV Camping: How to Plan a Multi Day Trip on Your Quad
A practical guide to ATV camping: picking a route and campsite, packing within rack limits, gear lists, camp cooking, water, safety and leaving no trace.
Category: Trails and Adventures
Trail systems, dune riding, mud, snow and adventure trip planning across the USA and beyond.
Hatfield McCoy Trails Guide: Planning an ATV and UTV Trip to West Virginia
A planning guide to the Hatfield McCoy Trails in southern West Virginia: permits, trail systems, difficulty ratings, ATV friendly towns, gear and safety.
Glamis Sand Dunes Guide: Planning Your First Trip to the Imperial Dunes
A practical guide to the Glamis sand dunes: when to go, permits, camping, whip flags, machine prep and how to ride the big dunes safely.
Water Crossing Tips: How to Cross Creeks and Rivers Safely on an ATV or UTV
Rita the Trail Guide explains how to handle a water crossing on an ATV or UTV: scouting depth and current, knowing your machine limits, snorkels, crossing technique, what to do if you stall, drying brakes and checking fluids afterward.
Moab Off Road Trails Guide: Planning a UTV and ATV Trip to Moab
Rita the Trail Guide explains how to plan a Moab off road trip: well known slickrock and canyon trails, difficulty ratings, permits and rules, the best seasons, machine setup, desert safety and tips for a great trip.
Night Riding Tips: How to Ride ATVs and UTVs Safely After Dark
Rita the Trail Guide shares night riding tips for ATVs and UTVs: lighting setups, speed and spacing, group communication, wildlife, navigation, gear, special considerations for dunes and trails, and a night ride packing list.
Dune Riding Tips: How to Ride Sand Dunes Safely in a UTV or ATV
Rita the Trail Guide shares dune riding tips for side by sides and quads: required whip flags, paddle tires and pressure, reading wind and slip faces, cresting safely, riding bowls, group etiquette and preparing your machine for sand.
Mud Riding Tips: How to Ride ATVs and UTVs Through Mud Like a Pro
Rita the Trail Guide shares mud riding tips for ATVs and UTVs: preparing your machine, choosing tires, picking lines, using momentum, getting unstuck safely and cleaning up afterward so mud does not cost you repairs.
Best ATV Trails in the USA: 15 Rides Worth the Road Trip
Rita the Trail Guide shares 15 of the best ATV trails in the USA, from the Hatfield McCoy system to the Paiute Trail, Windrock, Moab and the great sand dunes, plus permits, packing and machine tips.