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What Is Overlanding? A Beginner’s Guide to Responsible Travel
Whether your trips take you on a weekend to the mountains or a months-long trip to Central America, starting with a solid foundation is vital. Read more about Overlanding 101.

The Overland Expo Foundation is Exhibiting at Overland Expo West 2026!
The Overland Expo Foundation is gearing up for an exciting 2026 event season and we can’t wait for you to join us in Flagstaff, AZ! Kids education is returning with even better courses and as always we have volunteer opportunities to get involved. The Foundation is hosting cleanups to leave it better than we found it, and the Saturday evening raffle is shaping up to be the best one yet. Read more about all the ways to get involved and where to find the Foundation at Overland Expo West!

Engines for Change Awarded 2026 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $7,500 Change Your World Travel Grant to Engines for Change for their Community Motorcycle Program, a project that embodies the spirit of giving back while exploring the world.

Tread Lightly! Awarded 2026 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $8,197 grant to Tread Lightly! for their Responsible Recreation Kiosk Installation at State Route 89A and Forest Road 535 Entrance and
Steens Mountain Loop Road projects. The route 89A project will take place the week of Overland Expo West and the Steens Mountain Loop Road project the week of Overland Expo PNW.

National Forest Foundation Awarded 2026 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $16,000 grant to National Forest Foundation (NFF) for their Protecting Public Lands: Sanitation and Accessibility Improvements Across the Medicine Bow Routt National Forest. NFF in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), is undertaking a critical project to upgrade outdated toilet infrastructure across the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, spanning Colorado and Wyoming.

Mountain Roots Food Project Awarded 2026 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Mountain Roots Food Project for their Yes! to Adventure – Youth Outdoor Summer Program. Yes! to Adventure is a youth outdoor summer camp designed to reduce barriers to outdoor access and help children in the rural Gunnison Valley build confidence, skills, and meaningful connections with the natural world.
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