America is a geographically massive country with a bevy of UTV-friendly parks and national forests to explore. Some have UTV trails and some don’t, but many are UTV friendly! Start adding parks and forests — not just trails — to your UTV bucket list in 2016. Start right in your home state at Moab, Utah. The canyons, parks and red rock trails are largely welcoming to UTVs, with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) dishing up trails and open riding areas for all levels. Every type of off-road vehicle is welcome in Moab, although a few trails do require 4x4s....
Keeping your UTV clean can extend its life and make your rides safer. It’s easy to get these rigs dirty, but what if you want to keep your UTV looking as good as it rides? Always presoak your UTV by spraying it down with a hose, paying special attention to crannies. This is the most effective, easiest and safest way to remove dirt buildup. Pre-soak it twice to tackle the most stubborn mud, which sometimes can dry like cement. With these hard chunks, you can lightly tap bigger pieces with a rubber mallet first. After soaking, prep for the first...
January gives you a three-day weekend to fill with UTV trail rides, bonding and personal reflection. After months of nonstop holidays, it’s fantastic to have Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18 as a long, three-day weekend to commemorate — and recover! Kick off the three-day weekend in style, complete with a UTV windshield upgrade or the addition of a manufacturer-approved heating unit. Here are some of the best winter trails that will be open on MLK Jr. Day for your riding pleasure: Kentuck ORV Trail Located in Alabama, this extensive trail system is suitable for all skill levels....
