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Maps, Images, GPS Stuff TRAVEL Magazines
Misc. VEHICLES Reservations  

 

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs
Association website with lots of other links.
CaliforniaJeeper.com
A wealth of trail reviews, trail maps, trail tips and articles.
Friends of the Rubicon
Dedicated to keeping the Rubicon Trail open.
Jeep-L
The Internet Jeep un-club.
The HoboJeepers of Denver
Check out their Outings link and Photo Album.
Pirate 4x4
Great photos and trip reports.
Tierra Del Sol
Jeep club of San Diego.
United Four Wheel Drive Associations
Promotes legislation beneficial to vehicle recreation and your rights as an individual.
 

ECO-LITICAL

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MILITANT ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISTS

TRADITIONAL FREEDOM LOVERS

Earth Justice
Using the environmental mantra to limit our freedoms.
Center for Biological Diversity
Possibly the most diabolical organization yet. It teams with the Sierra Club to sue the BLM to close more areas in favor of species whose existence is debatable.
The Sierra Club
Wants to control where you live, how you travel and where you can go!
Wildlands Center for Preventing Roads
Wildlands CPR works to protect and restore wildland ecosystems by preventing and removing roads and limiting motorized recreation.
The Wildlands Project
This organization won't be happy until entire U.S. belongs to the animals and the only endangered species are humans
American Lands Alliance
Another organization of "keep everybody out but us" pinheads.

 

 

The Alliance for America
A non-profit, grassroots organization of conservationists dedicated to finally bringing human concerns into environmental decision-making.
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access
Fights to ensure that every-day, tax-paying Americans are not
arbitrarily denied the right to responsibly experience and enjoy the public lands that belong to the citizens of the United States.
Blue Ribbon Coalition
Preserving our Natural Resources for the Public, instead of from the Public.
Conservation & Environmental Affairs
Lots of good links here.
Dirt First!
The e-gathering place for the OHV and outdoor recreation enthusiast. Welcome: hikers, bikers, OHVers, 4 wheelers, dirt bikers, nature buffs, photographers, et all. Keep abreast of the latest oppressions being devised by our government and extremist groups to keep us off our public lands, by getting on their mailing list. Email them at action@dirtfirst.com.
Eagle Forum
Find out what's happening on the freedom front here and around the world.
Elko Daily Free Press
Patriotic publication of Elko, Nevada.
Freedom.org
Assisting in issues of individual freedom, private property rights, and national sovereignty. Home of eco-logic, an online environmental magazine.
The Great Federal Land Rush
The government's plan to buy-out America.
New River Friends
A grassroots coalition the New River Valley in West Virginia, where yet another government land grab is being conspired.
The Outdoor Channel
Quality programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels. The channel promotes the traditional outdoor activities that are a vital part of our national heritage including fishing, hunting and shooting sports with a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.
Project Vote Smart
Information on candidates to promoting intelligent voting.
Property Rights
And Back-To-Basics Grassroots Internet Headquarters.
Psalm 23
Green pastures, still waters... yeah!
Tread Lightly!
Dedicated to protecting public and private lands through education.
 

 

GEOLOGY & METEOROLOGY

GT Weather
Highway conditions from Cal Trans, live ground cameras and more satellite links.
TerraServer
Billy's aerial photography site. Pick a spot on the earth and blow it up, then download the image free from the USGS.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES, etc.

Adventure Pass
Where to get them
USDA Forest Service
Access to Pacific Region Forest Websites
InciWeb
FIRE CLOSURE INFO (U.S.). InciWeb is an interagency wildland fire incident information management system. Currently InciWeb is being tested within the U.S. Forest Service. Also see California incident website.
 
MAGAZINES & ARTICLES
 
4x4 Wire
News, product reviews.
Bill Burke's 4 Wheeling America
The focus of 4-Wheeling America is 4x4 driver training and education, safety, environmental awareness and trail etiquette for all users of 4-wheel drives. "...this western Colorado/Utah-based operation has become known as the gold standard by which overland expedition training around the world is judged." (Greg Hren, 4WD/SUV magazine 6/02)
Dirt Road
Another ezine for Jeeps. Great photo showcase.

 
Extreme 4x4
Four wheeling and extreme adventure online magazine.
Four Wheeler Magazine
The online version with a massive database of trails and vehicles.
JeEep.com
"We put the excitement in Jeep." This is a great website with a wealth of photos, trips & trails, maps, and lodging info complete with cabin photos.
Jp Magazine
A bi-monthly, international publication that's all Jeep.
MyJeepRocks
By extreme Jeep Enthusiasts, this site has good stories, event reports, GPS Tracks a forum, and gallery.
Rockcrawler
A monthly ezine for Jeep adventurers. Trail reports, contexts, chat rooms, contests, bulletin board.
Route 66 Magazine
I know it's an on-road magazine, but it's still cool.
SUV One
Another well-kept ezine.
Truckworld
Vehicle magazine with event and club information.
Under Hood Service
Check out the Aftermarket Place and Tech Chat.

 

MAPS, IMAGES, GPS, ETC.

EasyGPS
Download EasyGPS FREE! A favorite feature is the ability to view a waypoint online and get topos and aerial photos of the area. EasyGPS is the fast and easy way to create, edit, and transfer waypoints and routes between your computer and your Garmin, Magellan, or Lowrance GPS. Using EasyGPS, you can manage all of your waypoints and routes, and display them in lists sorted by name, elevation, or distance. EasyGPS connects your GPS to the best mapping and information sites on the Internet, giving you one-click access to street and topo maps, aerial photos, driving directions, weather forecasts, and nearby attractions. And because EasyGPS is part of the TopoGrafix family of outdoor products, you'll be able to exchange GPS data with EasyGPS, PanTerra and ExpertGPS users all over the world!
Geocaching
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for GPS users. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches.
GPS City
Deals on systems, receivers, antennas, videos, cables, mounting brackets, mapping and software.
Garmin
A leading GPS receiver manufacturer.
JDM Cox Software
Specialized GPS related software, including Waypoint.
Joe Mehaffey and Jack Yeazel's GPS Information Website
Consumer reports and lots of product and user information.
Library of Congress Geography and Map Reading Room
The most comprehensive cartographic collection in the world, but no topos.
Maptools
Learn about GPS map measurements and download free Map Tools.
National Geographic Topo Map Software
Get any state for $99.95. Displays down to 1:24,000.
Think Geek
Go to this site and search "Outdoor Geek" for GPS and other nerdy outdoor stuff.
Travel By GPS
Download free GPS Maps for hiking, boating, snowmobiling, fishing, on and off road sightseeing. GPS Maps are waypoint, route and track data that lead you through unique travel adventure.
 

STUFF: ACCESSORIES, MANUFACTURERS

4x4extreme.com
Low cost accessories and trail reports.
4Wheel Drives/SUVs
Lots of items, but also some articles and trip info.
Advance Adapters
Long-time maker of aftermarket goodies for your rig.
Cheaper Than Dirt
A catalog of sometimes hard-to-find items with low prices on some of them.
Coleman's
Quality at surplus prices for 30 years.
Heartland America
There are some interesting items in the Recreation/Sports section of this online shopping site.
HS Gear
High quality BDU's, police gear, holsters and other tactical gear, military T-shirts, and Army-Navy store items.
Major Surplus
Here's a major surplus store, in nearby Gardena.
MuddyTires.com
This site is packed with club and event info, parts, tech tips and featured 4WD's. Enter yours!
Off-Road.com
The premiere off-road network for news and products.
Off Road Recovery
Lots of neat stuff including Jerry Cans & Spouts. For the new CARB approved metal can/spout, try http://www.northerntool.com.
Olympic 4x4 Supply
Specializing in new, used, and custom 4x4, Jeep and automotive parts. Never hurts to check prices. Interesting links.
Outdoors Outfitter
The essential site for camouflage clothing, hunting accessories, and outdoor apparel. No imitations here. Advantage, Rocky, Browning, Hodgman, Norcross, Itasca, Remington, Mossy Oak, Realtree Hardwoods, Avery, Ducks Unlimited, Goretex, Haydel, Lacrosse, Hanes, Mad Dog, Texsport and more.
The Sportsman's Guide
Surplus and closeout camping gear and outdoor stuff. Sign up online and have their catalogs mailed to your house.
Tire Chains & Snow Chains
Personal one-on-one instruction, installation demonstration included with every snow chain, tire chain, or snow cable set purchased. "SNOW CHAINS 101" taught here (by the "Highwayman" in El Cajon) Check out his search & rescue vehicle at http://hometown.aol.com/resq4hwy/myhomepage/sale.html
Tops: Rag tops for Jeeps:
Jeep 4x4 Center
Quadratec (lowest price Bestop OEM replacement, with our without framework)
JC Whitney (cheapest OEM replacement)
Tops 4 Less
Unichip
Performance electronics for a serious boost.
Zodi Products
Portable Hot Water Showers!

 

RESERVATIONS

Reserve America
Make reservations at over 100,000 campsites.
 

TRAVEL, DESTINATIONS & ACCOMMODATIONS

Anza Borrego
Desert USA's guide to 4x4 Roads there.
Borrego Springs
Accommodations, recreation and adventure there. Palm Canyon Resort direct link (800-242-0044).
Big Sur Lodge
A great place to stay when driving up the central California Coast.
Death Valley Furnace Creek Resort
Drop a bundle for great accommodations.
Desert USA
Places to go, things to do in the desert.
Gas Prices from MSN
Search zip codes for a deal on gas.
Ghost Town Explorers
Enjoy the explorations of "Friends of the Mojave Road" and others.
Hotel Discounts
Find the lowest hotel room rates around the world. Featured on KKLA radio, Los Angeles.
Joshua Tree National Park Association
Check out this great website all about the park. Also see http://www.joshua.tree.national-park.com and http://www.nps.gov/jotr.
Route 66
Welcome to the oldest Route 66 website.
San Luis Bay Inn
Renowned for its panoramic ocean views, San Luis Bay Inn is located on the California central coast between Pismo Beach and Morro Bay in Avila Beach just minutes from San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, great beaches, and fun activities. 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

GasPriceWatch.com
Put in your zip code and find the cheapest gas near you.
JPL/NASA
Satellite imagery of earth and other planets and also space mission information. (This site doesn't work well with Netscape 4.7. Use Internet Explorer for this one).
Jungle Jim's Downloads
JJ's own personal-use files are now available for download.
The Ultimate Jeep Site
Members helping other members in the Jeep community.

VEHICLES

Kelley Blue Book
The place to find the value of your vehicle.
Edmunds
Another place to find the value of your vehicle.
Carfax
Free lemon reports according to VIN.

This page last updated on 03/20/08

 

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