While the eye candy of events like the Northwest Overland Rally are the overland adventuremobile, which I highlighted HERE, the overland tribe that gathers creates the true joy of such events. This year, I made an effort to take portraits, mostly candid, of the many faces around the Rally. While it’s hard to convey in pictures, words or even video, how diverse, talented and … [Read more...] about FACES: Northwest Overland Rally 2016
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HYDRO-FEST: Hydro Flight Takes Off
HYDRO-FEST: Hydro Flight Takes Off Words: Bryon Dorr / Photography: Bryon Dorr & Paige Novy I had never heard of the term hydro-flight, but man did I learn all about it over a weekend in Parhump, NV, at Hydro-Fest. I’m sure many of you, like I, have seen viral online videos of people flying around with water propelled jet packs on their backs. This is the origin of … [Read more...] about HYDRO-FEST: Hydro Flight Takes Off
OVERLAND EXPO 2016: “Blowverland Expo”
Blowverland Expo 2016 Weather has been the hot topic when ever people start to discuss Overland Expos. It snowed at last year's Overland Expo West, receiving the nickname "Snoverland Expo," while Overland Expo East was a crazy wet, muddy and windy affair, as it was battered with a hurricane. The weather was pretty mild at the West event this year, but high winds did keep … [Read more...] about OVERLAND EXPO 2016: “Blowverland Expo”
ADVENTURE DRIVEN: Crossing The Not So Little Colorado River
Crossing The Not So Little Colorado River Words: Bryon Dorr / Photos & Videos: Exploring Elements & Adventure Driven This is a tale about a fun, last second, 2 day overland adventure with good friends in Northern Arizona. Nearly the entire adventure was on private land, which requires special permission. While we had an amazing trip that involved a huge variety of … [Read more...] about ADVENTURE DRIVEN: Crossing The Not So Little Colorado River
A RIVER ON FIRE: First Annual Cuyahoga Falls Race
A River On Fire! The First Annual Cuyahoga Falls Race Words By: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller Photos: Matt Jackson & Stephen Mule In 1969, the Cuyahoga River actually caught on fire from years of pollution and industrial waste that had been dumped in the river. This horrific event sparked a revolution for regulations on water quality, such as the Clean Water Act of 1972 and … [Read more...] about A RIVER ON FIRE: First Annual Cuyahoga Falls Race