Traversing the rugged topography of the Ontario Highlands, the Bush Chicken is a 730-mile loop composed of 60% gravel and 40% pavement. This guide details the track from the dense forests of Haliburton to the Ottawa Valley, highlighting key discovery points and surface conditions. Prepare for a mix of scenic backroads and technical terrain through this diverse geological province.

Just a few shorts hours from Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, the Mendocino National Forest is beloved by those who know its splendor. The crowds tend to flock to places like Lake Tahoe, the high Sierra, and Big Sur, leaving the Mendocino splendidly wild-- just the way we like it! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   315 miles, 3.5-6 days Season: Late May - November (season may open earlier/later depending on snow levels. A

Venture beyond the familiar with the Nord-Taiga Traverse, one of North America's most exceptionally remote overland routes. Explore Quebec's untouched taiga, where industrial gravel roads lead to far-flung outposts and the chances of seeing other travelers are incredibly slim. This guide details your passage through truly wild, unforgiving terrain.

The Smoky Mountains 1000 offers a scenic journey through the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, featuring breathtaking mountain views, winding backroads, and historic towns. This iconic route is rich in wildlife, including black bears, and boasts stunning waterfalls such as Bald River Falls and Whitewater Falls. Whether you're planning a weekend escape or an extended backcountry adventure, the SM1000 provides an unforgettable experience immersed in natural beauty and cultura

Explore Maine’s wild and remote North Maine Woods with this ultimate overland adventure. Spanning over 3.5 million acres, this privately managed backcountry offers a unique wilderness experience, from towering Mount Katahdin to hidden lakes, historic logging sites, and the Allagash River. Enjoy scenic stops, breathtaking views, and wildlife sightings while navigating gravel roads and remote campsites. Discover Maine’s natural beauty, including ghost trains and the infamous B-

The Bungle Bungle Adventure Route is a 200 km overland adventure that takes you deep into Purnululu National Park, following dirt tracks that wind through the park’s striking beehive-shaped domes and hidden gorges. Along the way, you'll discover ancient landscapes, quiet riverbeds, and panoramic lookouts. It’s an immersive journey for those ready to embrace the raw beauty of the Australian outback. Photo Credit: Tourism WA Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:

The Vancouver Island Grand Loop is a 1,000-mile (1,700 km) scenic soft-roading adventure, perfect for adventurers looking to explore the island’s stunning coastlines, remote beaches, and charming towns. The route takes you through backroads, bypassing many of the major highways to reveal hidden gems and breathtaking views. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 1,007 miles, 6-14 days Season: The best time to visit Vancouver Island is typi

Shrouded in fog for most of the year, the rugged and wild redwood coast is a magical place to visit. Behind the redwood curtain you'll discover verdant rolling hills and emerald draped mountains, turquoise rivers with abundant salmon and steelhead, wild coastlines, and solace from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 4-10 days, 472 miles (approx 60% dirt/40% pavement) Season: Recommended April -

Discover the land of rolling hills, mesas and valleys of the oak-filled savannah that is the Texas Hill Country. Locals from places like Dallas and Houston have been retiring in the hill country for decades, but can you blame them? With its local charm, rich cultural history and quaint beautify, the Texas Hill Country will steal your heart. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:    148 miles, 1.5-3 days for the THC Tour "main" route. Cons

Many say the Pacific Northwest begins in the far northern reaches of California; a place that locals adoringly refer to as the State of Jefferson. Largely disconnected from the population centers to the south, it's a region filled with emerald forests, wild rivers and streams- where the granite monoliths of the northern Coastal ranges meet the lava flows and volcanic peaks of the Cascades. Route Overview Trip Length & Rating Adventure Rating:  Epic Trip Length:   3-6 days,

Those that relish the pioneer spirit and wide open spaces of the west, will quickly grow fond of Grand Staircase-Escalante and all it has to offer. This is canyon country, and if you enjoy exploring slot canyons, look no further. Route Overview Trip Lengthy & Seasons Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   246 miles, 4-6 days. Season: March - November. Spring and fall are the optimal season, as the desert heat often reaches triple digits during summer. As with most deser

The land of Ishi and Peter Lassen. The Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail is where the northern Sierra meets the southern Cascades. It's a land that's rich in aboriginal and pioneer history, but its natural splendor an unspoiled wilderness will mesmerize any nature lover. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco . Be sure to check out the Lassen BDT trip report from Adventure Taco. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 181 miles, 3-5 days

Right smack dab in the middle of bigfoot country, that's where Six Rivers National Forest Backcountry Diccovery Trail is!

If you're looking to get away from the crowds and explore an expansive wilderness, then "The Mendocino" has got you covered!