The Misconception Of "Offroading"

What happens when a truck pulls up next to you that has over sized tires, lift, and possibly other 4x4 accessories? Well for some people, they peer into the window and might expect to see a man classified as a "redneck;" Someone who has a confederate hat on with a fish hook on the brim, chewing sunflower seeds, and blasting out some country music. I would just like to clear it up that this is just another stereotype in today’s society and it isn't always true. For those of us that do consider ourselves off-road enthusiasts, there is nothing worse than being viewed this way when we aren't. There is more to it than driving through some mud holes out in the woods. A lot of us use this hobby as a way to see the outdoors and enjoy it, much like hiking or rafting. We enjoy taking our vehicles to places that they really shouldn't be, and scaling the craziest of obstacles. Also most of the 4x4 clubs we are in are affiliated with organizations that are all about caring for the land, such as Tread Lightly, which means that instead of destroying the land, we actually care about it and would like to see more ORV parks and such open up. With off-roading growing so rapidly right now,

"Currently, there are more than 8 million who tag themselves as off-roadenthusiasts. "

Off-roadreunions: the growth in the off-road industry is proof that America is stillin love with the great outdoors and the vehicles that take them there. by Tim Sramcik

Take note that it is a harmless hobby that inspires ideas and our love for the environment, and not just people driving around with big trucks tearing up land.