Updated Jun 22, 2026
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The Field Guide to Overland & Offroad Adventure
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#FIRE-RESLAND-USE-ACCESS
Fire Restrictions Are Spreading Across the West. Here's How to Check Before Your Next Trip.
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#JEEP-REVVEHICLES
Jeep Revives the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Overland for 2027
Both trims were dropped from the 2026 Grand Cherokee lineup when Jeep's plug-in hybrid program collapsed. They return with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Pricing has not been announced.
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#EXTREME-SKILLS
Extreme Heat Is Killing People This Summer. Here's What to Know Before Your Next Trip.
Jun 21, 2026Dispatch
Where to go
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Overland routes
176 routesLong-haul graded dirt and 4WD touring lines that connect campsites, water, and gas across whole regions.
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Off-road trails
72 trailsTechnical 4×4 trails. Rock crawling, shelf roads, washes that demand skill and the right rig.
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OHV areas
25 areasDesignated open-recreation zones managed for OHV use. Dunes, desert, woodland.
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