Building Future Stewards Through Southern California’s Iconic Trails
Each year, Explore More SoCal introduces hundreds of high school and higher-education students to some of Southern California’s most iconic trails. What begins as a single day of hiking often sparks a deeper connection to overlanding, exploration, and stewardship. Education is the catalyst—opening the door to lifelong adventure and meaningful change.
Healing Through Community: The Impact of Mind Over Land in 2025
In 2025, Mind Over Land expanded far beyond its original goals—serving over one hundred veterans through peer-led overland trips that restored confidence, community, and connection while caring for the public lands they traveled through.
Tread Lightly! Awarded Additional 2025 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation has awarded $2,175 to Tread Lightly! for their Glenwood Pedlar – Tank Hollow Rd. Appliance recovery and cleanup project.
Venture Unknown Foundation Awarded 2025 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $10,000 grant to the Venture Unknown Foundation for their Sweep up the Southeast Project.
Mountain West Recreation Alliance Awarded 2025 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $3,500 grant to the Mountain West Recreation Alliance for their Creeks, Trails, & Community: The Challis Project.
Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association Awarded 2025 Overland Expo Foundation Grant
The Overland Expo Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of a $9,330 grant to the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association for their Overlander Basecamp at Goffs.