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Overland Southeast: Trails Near Bases & Bigfoot Hotspots

Overlanding in the Southeast near government bases, laboratories, or sensitive areas offers unique adventures, blending rugged trails with intriguing histories and curiosities like military testing grounds or rumored Bigfoot sightings. Below, I’ll highlight three notable destinations in the Southeast, recommend tools for planning routes to avoid restricted areas, and explore the curiosities that make these […]

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Sasquatch Sightings in the South: Overlanding into Bigfoot Country

Overlanding into Bigfoot Country: For generations, whispers of Sasquatch sightings in the South have echoed through pine forests, misty swamps, and remote Appalachian ridges. Campfire stories, blurry photos, and strange footprints have kept the legend alive — but for Jeepers and overlanders, those same landscapes double as some of the best places to explore in

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Toy Jeep in a sunlit forest captures an adventurous spirit and natural beauty.

Overlanding Bankhead National Forest (Alabama) Itinerary

If you’re planning your next Southeastern overland adventure, overlanding Bankhead National Forest in North Alabama should be on your radar. Known as the “Land of a Thousand Waterfalls,” Bankhead is home to over 180,000 acres of trails, waterfalls, and backroads that make it one of the top Alabama overlanding routes for both locals and travelers

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A tranquil forest path surrounded by lush green trees offers a serene natural landscape.

The 7 Best BDR Routes for Jeep & 4×4 Overlanders

The Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) network was created for ADV motorcycles, but it’s also one of the best tools for Jeep and 4×4 expedition planning. With more than a dozen official cross-state routes, many of them are already perfect for rigs—stock or built. We’ve combed through them and picked the seven best BDRs for Jeep

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Georgia Overlanding: The Georgia Traverse vs. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

When you think about overlanding in Georgia, two names always surface: the Georgia Traverse and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (CONF). At a glance, they might seem like the same thing—forest service roads, mountain ridges, gravel connectors—but in practice, they deliver two very different styles of adventure. The Georgia Traverse is a backcountry highway across the

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A peaceful forest pathway surrounded by lush greenery in Avon Park, Florida.

Florida Overlanding Trails, Routes, and Destinations

When most folks picture Florida, they think of beaches, theme parks, or spring training. But for the overlander, the Sunshine State is a canvas of sandy two-tracks, subtropical swamps, hidden springs, and pine flatwoods. Adventure here isn’t measured in elevation gain — it’s found in the challenge of sand, water crossings, and heat. At the

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