| The advent of the toy hauler has made it easy to | | | | from home |
| take your toys and leave home. Your motorcycles, | | | | There are ATV clubs all over the United States. It is |
| Off-Road Vehicles, snowmobiles, and other | | | | simple to do an Internet search covering the area |
| recreational vehicles go with you in the "garage" of | | | | where you plan to visit. Then make contact with local |
| your trailer. You can go from state to state, and | | | | clubs. They can tell you when and where |
| from competition to competition. Some may follow | | | | competitions will be held, and give you lists of local |
| the sun, and others may follow the snow, but all are | | | | events. You can find lists of Offroad Parks on the |
| on the go! It's always fun to compare notes with | | | | web as well. Do as much research as possible before |
| other ATV devotees. | | | | you arrive at your destination to save time when |
| Know the rules of the road (on and off it) | | | | you are there. It's a great opportunity to compare |
| Every state has rules for owners of ATVs, but not | | | | notes about your vehicles, and accessories with |
| all have the same set of regulations. You would do | | | | likeminded sportsmen. |
| well to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state | | | | Connecting with other ATVers online |
| in which you are visiting. Proof of ownership and | | | | Stay connected with other aficionados online through |
| registration may vary. Learn what you need if you | | | | forums and discussion groups. Discussions range from |
| want to ride your ATV without falling afoul of the | | | | the best off-road GPS device to fun places to go |
| law. Remember that these vehicles may be ridden | | | | and things to do. One person can tell you about his |
| only on public land or places where they are | | | | Mohave Desert adventure, and someone else will |
| authorized. Nearly all states oblige users to hold a | | | | enthuse about Illinois. |
| particular kind of license, be minimum age, and use | | | | A trail has closed? Someone will give you a heads up |
| safety paraphernalia, Your vehicle must be registered, | | | | so you can choose another destination. You can learn |
| and drivers must abide by local speed and noise | | | | about rallies, runs, exhibitions and other |
| restrictions. Look up the requirements, and be | | | | non-competition events as well as the merits of |
| informed. | | | | individual brands of vehicles. The ATV community is |
| Connecting with local ATVers when you are away | | | | always ready to help a fellow off-roader. |