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06 ORBIS EXPEDITION Part two of a benefit trip 12 WHAT IS OVERLANDING? Fletch reflects on the word 34 ORBIS OVERLANDING Business profile 30 KOAR COMMUNITY The people make it shine 38 FALL IN THE RED A new basecamp event 54CABINS & CAMPING THE GEAR BUNKER 03 INTERACTIVE CONTENT Or, how to read this magazine! Clicking on the video play icons allow you to watch the embedded videos directly on the page. There are also live links that will briefly highlight when you turn the page to indicate the linked content and you can click on underscored text and the ads too thanks for reading and sharing! Cindy NorthologyAdventuresMagazinehasmadeall effortstomakesurethatcontentisaccurateonthe dateofpublication Theviewsexpressedreflectthe author(s)opinionsandarenotnecessarilytheviews ofthepublisheroreditor Allcontentispublishedin agoodfaith NorthologyAdventuresdoesnot guaranteeoracceptliabilityforanylossordamage ofanykindcausedbythismagazineorerrorsinthe accuracyofclaimsmadebytheadvertisersAll rightsreservedandnothingcanbepartiallyorin wholebereprintedorreproducedwithoutawritten consent Byusinglinksinthismagazine,you acknowledgethatandagreethatNorthology cannotbeheldresponsibleandshallnotbeliable forcontentofotherwebsitesandadvertisements PODCAST DIRECTORY & CALENDAR 52 46 CHILL WEEKEND Northology Patreon Event cover photo by Cindy Pope, contents photo by Joshua Colegrove 50 CAMP NORTHOLOGY AT MOORE A better experience at the expo 18 AUTUMN TRIP IDEAS Upper Midwest destinations
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Following day two’s adventures of dusty, sandy trails and beachfront points of interests, our 14-rig convoy rolled into the gorgeous Lake Superior State Forest Campground to spend the night. Once again, we were spoiled with a beautiful evening and quick access to the beach, just thirty feet away.
DAY 3 Our journey continued the next morning, on a day dubbed the ‘Pick Your Own Adventure Day’. Day three started as a group outing to the old, petrified remains of a forest that once burned so hot a hundred years ago, that the stumps still remain today. From there, everyone was given the option to either travel to the Husky Haven Kennels or Miners Fall. While seeing a kennel full of amazing and hardworking sled dogs would have been an incredible sight to see, a few others and myself had their own furry companions, so it was best to take the alternative trip to Miners Fall in Munising, MI instead Miners Fall was well worth the trip The Miners River flows and falls over a sandstone outcrop from about 40 feet up After regrouping and refueling in Munising, we headed out to a very serene, dispersed campsite along the Au Train River. Since we arrived early enough in the day, once again, we were given the option to choose how to spend the next few hours. Option one was to hit more local trails, while option two was to set up camp and recoup. As expected, most of the group left for the trails. No regrets not joining the group, as I had a chance to really take in the calming nature of the forest, capture some amazing shots, and enjoy my first shower of the trip That night, a few of us stayed up past midnight to see the stars and Milky Way galactic cluster It was so hard to call it a night that evening
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We are a small startup, based in West Michigan of enthusiasts just like you We care for our neighbors, for our environment and want to foster a sense of adventure, and respect in our children. We also are Subaru drivers, and understand the unique needs of preparing our Subaru's for off road, softroad and overlanding Our first project car is a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport, so we know space is at a premium in the Subaru Crosstrek, because it's our rig of choice for our adventures! Our initial product launches all focus around helping to solve common challanges with carrying, mounting and securing the gear you need for your adventures, because we're trying to solve the same challanges you are! is just a glimpse into our week-long expedition. Here is just a brief look at our trip."
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WHAT IS OVERLANDING?
By Jason Fletcher
Editor's note: This article appeared in the July 2020 issue of Northology Adventures and this question is still relevant to the sheer number of folks just discovering overlanding today Overlanding is a term that is becoming more and more popular However, it's still something that most people aren't even aware of What is it? Where did it originate? Has the definition changed over the years? What's so special about it? The goal of this article is to answer those questions and to get you interested in giving it a try if you haven’t already!
Definition: Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel to remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. Typically, but not exclusively, it is accomplished wit mechanized off road capable transport (from bicycles to trucks) where the principal form of lodging is camping, often lasting for extended lengths of time (months to years) and spanning international boundaries.
HISTORY OF OVERLANDING
Originally, the purpose of these roads was to access remote sites from cattle farms to secret atomic bomb testing facilities to air strips. He and his crew would often spend extended periods of time in the bush and he depended on his trusty Land Rover to get him where he needed to go. Later on, the term for Overlanding took on a different meaning with the running of the Camel Trophy events. This Overlanding race ran from 1980 until 2000. It was best known for the Land Rovers that traversed extremely challenging terrain during the race. These Land Rovers were heavily modified in order to succeed in such challenging conditions. The modifications included winches, roll cages, modified electrical systems, transmission breathers, snorkels, upgraded transmissions and suspension, larger mud terrain tires, lighting, bull bars, and more.
Later on, the term for Overlanding took on a different meaning with the running of the Camel Trophy events. If you want to learn more about Overlanding, starting with the basics, feel free to check out my YouTube channel where there are a number of useful resources! Thanks for reading and get out to live, learn, and discover!
The term "Overlanding" was coined in Australia in the early 1900's One of the early people to inspire this term was Len Beadell In the 1940's and 50's, he was responsible for constructing about 3,700 miles of road through the Australian bush which finally made some of the more remote parts of Australia accessible Some of these roads are still used by Overlanders today.
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Or, do you just want to throw a couple of Plano crates in the back and take off for the weekend? With so many choices, the hobby never gets boring! Some people spend thousands of dollars and some people spend very little, if any. This is yet another way for you to make your vehicle, gear, and experience what you want through either spending money or using your skills and ingenuity. Once more, it doesn’t matter what your budget, as long as you’re learning from each trip and improving your setup to make the most of each future trip!
actually take it off road and on trips Whether you spend thousands or just go with what you’ve already got laying around, taking trips and exploring is what makes someone a real Overlander. Despite my Trasharoo and my tendency to love gear (and patches, don't forget the patches), I do get out as frequently as possible to try to hit the most challenging trails to push my rig and my skills as a driver. So, while we Overlanders may not be forging into the great Outback of Australia to craft roads where no one has been before, we are getting out there, getting away from the grind of normal life, and enjoying nature! Since those earlier days of Overlanding, the definition has changed pretty dramatically. Overlanding has become quite popular and as a result, there are some tropes that have become almost comical. For example, people with Trasharoos (heavy duty trashbags that often hang on the outside of the vehicle) sometimes have to endure some ribbing about them being "true overlanders" due to the omnipresence of the stigmatized trash bag. There is also another stereotype that most Overlanders are hipsters. There definitely are some people who can ascribe that stereotype to themselves and there are also people who spend tons of money on their rigs and mods However, in my opinion, the key is that they get out and
Lastly, the best thing about Overlanding is the sheer number of different options for the way you can do it. There are numerous vehicles that would work great for Overlanding trips. There are literally thousands of options for different gear that can make life easier or help you do more while away from home. Some of the most popular options for Overlanding rigs are Jeeps, Toyotas, Land Rovers, and I personally drive a Nissan Xterra Choosing your rig is a lot of fun and allows you to show your personality and to differentiate you from everyone else that may be into Overlanding.
Once your rig is selected, you get to decide how you want to modify it. Do you want to go with a 6 inch lift and 40" tires? Are you more about the way your truck looks or the way it functions? Do you want a full sliding drawer system in the back that gives you easy access to your fridge/freezer?
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Autumn comes early up north. Here are some ideas for some autumn memorymaking trips.
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The Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres of primitive lands and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
The 50 individual sites are located along eight lakes within the Sylvania Wilderness. Camping is allowed only at designated sites. Campsites are primitive, but each is equipped with a campfire ring and a wilderness latrine.
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3 At Newport State Park, you can check out one of the country’s only dark sky parks, where you’ll see the stars and Milky Way like never before, and camp in seclusion with Lake Michigan’s waves as your lullaby.
2. Rock Island State Park can give you memories you’ll never forget, and you’ll get the chance to visit the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin, a gorgeous boathouse, and a stunning beach.
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The Red River Gorge is a federally designated National Geological Area, National Natural Landmark, National Archaeological District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Daniel Boone National Forest The Gorge is also home to the federally designated Wild and Scenic Red River and Clifty Wilderness. Try hiking as a way to see the sandstone arches and rock formations with autumn as a backdrop.
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Driving routes for fall colors are recommended through the Hoosier National Forest area with infinite variations down rural back roads. Route 1 loops through the northern part of the Forest southeast of Bloomington. Route 2 follows the mapped route. Highlights of this route include the locks and dam on the Ohio River at Cannelton and the rural countryside Route 3 is an alternative or extended loop through small rural communities and farmland.
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the koar community Creating community was goal number one. Carol and Todd Mowrer were at that first meeting at Northwinds Adventures along with Chris Offenwanger, Rob Ozarowicz and myself We were all in agreement there is a need for an event for the Upper Midwest overlanding and adventure travel community, and it has to be here, in the Upper Peninsula All we wanted was to gather with those overland and offroad camping types we passed on the highways and backroads as we traveled the upper peninsula This is how KOAR was born We attendees at this meeting had no idea how much our lives would change in the next five years, and how much this community would come to mean to all of us. We also had no idea how much love and friendship that Todd and Carol had to give, and how much loss they and the community would suffer. by cindy bpope y cindy pope
To say that Todd and Carol love the Keweenaw is an understatement, and their love for the overland community and the KOAR event is just as strong. They travel the country to promote their teardrop trailers, and tell everyone they meet about this laid back, overland family reunion. They have helped shape the event, have given us guidance and support beyond measure, and were instrumental in bringing KOAR to Trails End in Copper Harbor in 2020. We are thrilled to have TC Teardrops as KOAR title sponsor for the third year in a row, and for the role they have played in making this event a success and this community as vibrant as possible. But even though this last year has taken Rob from us, and right before the last KOAR, Todd & Carol's dear friend Doug, this is not a story of sadness or sorrow. We all have had loss, sickness and pain This is a story of the gratefulness, learning and growth We have watched those around us change, grow into the voids left behind and open their arms to new opportunities instead of shrink, diminish and fade into grief Yes, the losses still sting BAD But seeing people lending helping hands, learning, coping, taking leaps of faith and doubling down on gratitude is inspiring Todd, Carol, you have been an example of grace under pressure and this community is stronger because of you Your friendship and kindness have lifted us all up at one time or another. Heck, I did not hardly mention your business or products in this article! Pair that thought with the idea that overlanding is not about the journey OR the destination. It is about the people you meet along the way.
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Orbis is a vehicle outfitter heavily geared at the Subaru offroad / overland community Through our carefully selected dealer relationships, and our own products we can help to guide, build and support the Subaru community in their seeking of adventures We’re happy to work with non Subarus as well, as many of our dealers are not specific to Subaru We also design, build and sell our own line of products, most notably the Rack Wing, which is an exterior mounting plate for items such as Rotopax tanks and more The Rack Wing originally launched on the Crosstrek to help those with the OEM side rails expand their capacity for carrying items, and we now support the Rack Wings across almost all of the Subaru models (including the popular Wilderness series) and have current fitment for the OEM Roof Rack with factory or aftermarket cross bars, Prinsu and Rhino Racks More bracket options are under development We also design and build other mounting solutions, molle interior panels Other products in the works
Our Orbis branded products are derived from meeting challenges that we face out on the trails or trips, or through discussions specifically with the local groups we and friends we go on adventures with So we understand the challenges of running the Subarus I take the same approach to the dealers I work with and products I resell I will only work with companies whose products I have used, or are using. Sometimes it’s true that products get replaced on the build, but if it’s a company I’m a dealer with I can speak to the use cases for their products from experience, even if I’m not currently running them ORBIS BRANDED PRODUCTS ARE DERIVED CHALLENGES OUT TRAILS." MCKENNEY
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PATRICK MCKENNEY OF ORBIS OVERLANDING TALKS ABOUT HIS BUSINESS, SUBARUS AND OVERLANDING.
Now, as I continue with it I appreciate the comfort of the drive, the fuel consumption and the size Although, size can work against you, as you have to be creative about where things are mounted and stored and how it’s all built
9 Tell us how the Subaru market is different from a general off road client with a “traditional rig”
It was interesting, I learned alot. The process is not current to the way those of us doing guided overland trips are ‘using’ the State Forests, and everyone I spoke with understood that, but we needed to make it work within the framework provided All the UP Forest Managers were helpful throughout the process, there was a couple of cases where it was good to have them involved, as part of my original route ran across a bridge which is compromised So that was very helpful
7 What other events do you participate in? For 2022, I’m a sponsor for KOAR, sponsor / vendor at FlatFest which is a Subaru event, and will be leading the FlatFest Overland trip in late September I’m also doing small events and things with my local Subaru group, the Third Coast Subies I’m going to try to be at at least one additional larger event for 2023.
The Subarus are very capable vehicles, the AWD is highly advanced and although work differently than traditional 4WD, is able to push through many situations What I tell
"IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND, IN CONTEXT WITH OVERLANDING / OFFROADING A SUBARU, WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE NOT."
3 What is your five year plan for Orbis?
Yes, much like so many others, it’s made sourcing parts a bit more tricky, and has made adjusting to the growth of Orbis Overlanding a bit of a guessing game Getting to have a bit of a better pattern going here of late, which probably means something will shift again 5
Tell me a little about why you did the Expedition Series trips?
The idea behind the Expedition Series was two part First, to build up in length, duration and challenge over the course of a couple of years, and to unify the trips into something with some shared commonality As mentioned, Orbis Overlanding is a side gig, which means I don’t have unlimited time to be away to do big long epic trips, and do them in close proximity to each other on the calendar. Many of the people who I regularly venture out with are in the same situation So doing the Expedition Series gives us a shared vision and goals on adventures we’d like to achieve over the next 2 3 years Not everyone who comes on any given trip, will be on all of them, but they are each part of the prep and the whole adventure Second, we wanted to look for a way to give back, and this we’re trying to have a community / philanthropic type of theme to the trips For the UP Expedition in summer of 2022 we worked in partnership with KORC Exactly what this looks like for the next two trips is still being worked out
Not sure, potentially sure I’d be thrilled to be doing this fulltime, currently it’s a part time passion project, and my main help comes from my daughters So making enough to support my family and getting to help people outfit their Subaru’s all over the world seoul be very exciting Growth year 1 to year 2 has been significant I think what I’ll continue to focus on is producing highly sought after products, solid advice and outfitting and treating my customers like my friends and hope that will keep it moving forward 4 Has the global supply chain affected your business?
8 Why Subaru?
We’ve had 2 Suabru’s for quite a while now and really liked many aspects of the cars When a lease on my previous Crosstrek was coming up, I was starting to get intrigued by the world of Overlanding, and then came across the fact that people are doing this in Subarus and I was sold So I bought a new Crosstrek and here we are I’ve always been a bit of a ‘swim upstream’ person, so the Subaru fit that bill as being a bit on the outside of the norm
6 What was it like working with the DNR for the permits?
I have two daughters, 10 and (almost) 13, I’m working on getting them more comfortable with camping, but also like to coach their fall and winter (indoor) soccer teams
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people who are starting out is it’s very important to understand, in context with overlanding / offroading a Subaru, what they are and what they are not Once you have that well in hand they will take you almost anywhere you want to go Despite some cliches that exists, they are reliable, the CVT and AWD work well together, The fuel consumption over the long hauls is good and the ride in my opinion is very comfortable on and off pavement But they are not without their own set of challenges, space is one of them, as mentioned before, creativity is key when outfitting for overlanding, especially if your looking to be offgrid and self sustained for a period of time They don’t have the potential for as much clearance as some of the more traditional rigs, but this is an area where shorter and more narrow wheelbase in many cases and work to our favor I won’t say I’d never drive anything other than a Subaru, because never is a really long time But for the foreseeable future, I really dig my little ‘Trek 10 Tell us a little bit about yourself, family, interests, pets, hobbies Live in Zeeland Mi, ‘on the farm’, we recently purchased my inlaws house which is on the family farm property The farm is active, my wife and her brother own and operate wholesale greenhouses on the farm property, and a majority of the crop land is rented to a different local farmer. We have 3 cats, 4 cows and an adopted chicken who has wandered from someplace and has been sticking around for nearly 6 weeks. No dog yet, but maybe soon. Mt day job is in the IT industry for a very large international company, I very much enjoy it and enjoy working with people all over the world I’ve been work from home for almost 10 years
11 What is overlanding or the outdoors to you? The adventure, and the comradery I enjoy the mapping and route planning and the learning about new places and then getting to go see and execute on that Getting out to remote places and seeing the beauty around me helps me to recharge So the adventure, being someone who likes the mapping and route planning starts from the moment I decide on a destination Because once I have a destination, I get to dig in and make the trip not only about the destination, and that is fun Free
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AUTUMN IN THE RED RIVER GORGE, KY
FALL IN THE RED
Experience all that Kentucky's Red River Gorge has to offer from our basecamp October 20 23. Rustic camping for all sizes of rigs, overland and off road vendors and displays, minutes from the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway and Hollerwood Offroad Park, near all the fun Red River Gorge activities, miles of moto & mtb trails on 1700 acres at the basecamp, and nightly prize drawings & bonfires.
"The property is approximately 1700 acres and sits just off the Mountain Parkway and offers every type of cross country terrain you can expect in Kentucky. The property is covered with large trees, rocks, big hills, open trails and tight trails. We have a turn track and are adding other types of dirt bike tracks. The terrain is simply beautiful. There is a varying change in terrain with over 800’ of elevation change on the operty. The property offers proximately 30 miles of trails and endless trail exploration. Our goal is to create a st variety of trails in a manner that cross ils are as minimal as possible. All new il creations will consist of beginners to vanced single track." KXCR
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The offroad scene in eastern Kentucky is as diverse as the landscape. There is plenty
Fueled by the success and growth of out door adventure and overland basecamp events, a new event was born in the Red River Gorge. Jeremiah of Overland Pioneers and Cindy from Northology Adventures launched this in order to share the beauty of the area, the thrill of the trails and as a way to enrich and give back to the community.
OVERLAND & OFFROAD VENDORS & DISPLAYS PRIMITIVE CAMPING FOR ALL TYPES OF RIGS 1700 ACRES OF MTB & MOTO TRAILS ONSITE MINUTES FROM THE DBBB, THE DBNF & HOLLERWOOD OFFROAD PARK INFO ON AREA ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES EVENING BONFIRES OVER $10K IN GIVEAWAYS WIN A TCTEARDROPS CAMPER IN A RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE DANIEL BOONE BACKCOUNTRY BYWAY! EVENT DETAILS The best part of any trip is the people you meet and the friends you make. Join us for this next great adventure and make some memories to last a lifetime.
OverlandtheRed TITLESPONSOR OASISOVERLANDCAMPER GETYOUROVERLANDTHEREDTICKETSTODAY BENEFITRAFFLE FOR WINTHISTCTEARDROPS PRESE DBBB ON LOCATION The Ride DBBB organization will be at basecamp with maps and answers to all your Byway questions. They will also be the beneficiary of the OTR raffle for a brand new TC Teardrops Oasis Overland model teardrop camper. There will be tons of other prizes given away from the amazing vendors and sponsors. In addition to all the two and four wheel fun, the Overland the Red basecamp is in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Ticket holders have gotten an email list of many fun extracurricular activities to sign up for hiking, mountain biking, zip lining, underground kayaking, horseback riding, rock climbing, via ferrata and more. This is your next great adventure. Get your tickets to Overland the Red today! TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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NORTHOLOGY'S INAUGURAL PATREON ADVENTURE EVENT CHILL WEEK END
The first ever free weekend for Northology patrons took place on the last weekend in August in Polar, WI. We thought a get together would be a wonderful way to thank our core supporters as well as an opportunity to get to know everyone better. We were fortunate to be able to hold the campout at the Northern Chill owner ' s personal playground the Chill Ranch And chill it was! We arrived to a firepit stocked with firewood, two huge coolers filled with Northern Chill bottled water , cased of water to take home and a warm welcome from our hosts Curt and Tonia. We spent the weekend puttering around on their trails in our trucks and mopeds, took a field trip to the county forest down the road, ate some amazing pulled pork BBQ (thanks, Chad!) We gave away some swag, awarded the first ever Patron of the Year award (the Goodwins!) and had a tie in the breakfast cook off between Jill Carr & Christina Goodwin. Thank you Northern Chill for your hospitality, to Orbis Overlanding for sponsoring some awesome swag with us and to all the people who were able to make it out for a truly relaxing, fun weekend Join our Patreon community to catch the next (free!) adventure weekend and enjoy all the other perks of being an insider and supporter.
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EXP BYCINDYPOPE astyear,ChrisHolloway,owneroftheMOOREExpo,moved heexpodatefromFebruarytoApril.Thechangemeantthat heexpocouldnowoffercampingonsiteforthefirsttimein sthreeyearrun.Weagainputoutthecallforthesecond OAR2MOOREconvoy.BetweentheWisconsin,Illinoisand Michigancontingent,werolledintoSpringfield,Missouri abouttwodozendeep. “MOORE Expo is the home base and kickoff for so many individuals and families to start their adventures. Being a part of such an inspirational event is inspiring to say the least. This really is a family event, and you can tell when you see it in person!” -Chris Holloway GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER KOAR 2 MOORE
CAMP AT Weweresostokedtobeabletocamponthe groundsatMOORE.Honestly,itfitourvibeand weknewthatinsteadofhidinginahotelroom aftertheshow,oldfriendshipswouldbe strengthenedandnewonesforgedaroundthe campfire. Thecampingwasdecentlyrunbythefair groundsstaffbutweknewthatwecouldhelp buildabetterexperience,onewehavecome toexpectfromChris.Isurveyedmycamping companions,discussedideastoimproveand addtotheMOOREatmosphere,andfiredoff Iofferedtogatheragroupofvolunteersto supportinmanagingthecampingareaatthe 2023MOOREExpotomakeitthebest experienceforeveryone.Ateamhasbeen assembledandwillbemanningthegates, checkingattendeesinandworkingdirectly withMOOREExpotomakesurethatthe campingexperiencecomplimentstheMOORE Expomission.WearesogratefultoChrisfor listeningtoourproposalandwelcomingour ideaswithenthusiasm. Joinusforthe2023KOARtoMOOREconvoy, andgetyourMOOREExpo2023camping& admissiontickets onsalenow!Admissionis separatefromcampingandIsuggestyouget theMOOREVIPticketwhichincludesparking, accesstonightlyafterparties,amealateach party,anon alcoholicdrink,livemusic,access tonightlygiveawaysworthupto10kinprizes, andsomuchmore! Wewillalsohavedoorprizes anddrawingsforcampers, includingpassestoBigIron andKOAR2023!Campers alsogetCampNorthology andMOOREswag.Watchfor theKOAR2MOOREconvoy eventontheNorthology facebookpage,andget excitedforMOORE! tickets & camping
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EVENTCALENDAR BROUGHTTOYOUBY ADVENTURER'SMEETUP Overlandvehiclecommunity LASTSUNDAYOFTHEMONTH APR JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Sunday HOSTED BY XJP OVERLAND & NORTHOLOGY 5397 Edith Ln Roscoe, IL CALENDAR [events] SUBMIT YOUR EVENT AT INFO.NORTHOLOGYADVENTURES@GMAIL.COM Free subscription Delivery to your inbox E x c l u s i v e d i s c o u n t s PRESALE event notices Subscriber's drawings Adventure to your inbox SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat 9/15 18 Copper Harbor, MI Detroit 4FEST 9/16 18 Detroit, MI 2022 FL4TFEST Overland Adventure 9/30-10/2 Overland Expo East 10/ 7 9, 2022 Oak Ridge Estates, Arrington, VA Rendezvous in the Ozarks 10/13-15 Mulberry Mountain Lodge, Ozark, AR Overland the Red 10/20-23 Kentucky XC Racing, Clay City, KY Rigs & CoffeeIllinois/Wisconsin Michigan To submit events for this calendar, email info northologyadventures@gmail com MONTHLY
WELCOME TO THE CABIN ABOUT THIS FEATURE We don't always camp and we definitely have standards when it comes to non camp lodging Chain hotels? No Haunted houses? No Never remodeled or upgraded in 60 years? No We do love the rustic, the quirky, the historic, the off the beaten path stays In this monthly feature we plan to review some of the places we have stayed and give you an honest opinion We are compiling a listing of our favorite Hipcamps, Air bnbs, cabins, lodges, yurts, whatever if its fun, fresh or funky, we will let you know If you are an establishment owner, please reach out and let us know about your place, we want to find the unique and share it with other adventurous travelers! If you are a traveler who wishes to submit review, please email us immediately! Rustic Retreat Reviews Makeyourself athome!
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