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Bill Ford and his wife Elizabeth are no strangers to Championship Mud Racing. Now they are hoping to bring the sport to Canada.

ATV Zone, Alberta Bill Ford is putting the maple leaf in championship mud racing

While ATV rider Bill Ford has only been racing professionally for four years, he's considered a local icon in mud racing for Canadians.

by Jeff Johnson

Kevin Vangrootheest loves riding near Deep creek (Timue Creek).

ATV Zone, Alberta Adventurous riding in North Central Alberta

Off-road enthusiasts from Westlock enjoy the diverse terrain of North Central Alberta’s Timeu Creek OHV Recreation Area.

by Karen Kornelsen

Blair Hull on his PWC

Water Sports, Southern Alberta Waking in the waves of watercross

It didn’t take long for Blair Hull to go from casual watercraft user to skilled watercross competitor

by Kyle Born

A dirt bike rider drives over deadfall

Southern Alberta Where and when to go riding in Rocky Mountain House

The Rocky Motorcycle Club is a welcoming bunch of folks that organize family-friendly events around Rocky Mountain House

by Kyle Born

Motocross rider ripping down the track.

Motorcycle Zone, Alberta Motocross racing and dirt biking near Whitecourt, Alberta

The bikes are loaded and your whole family is ramped up to ride. Where to go from here? Well, if you’re anywhere near Woodlands County, Alberta, it’s obvious: the WhiteRidge MX Park.

by Kirsten Armleder

Mike Battenfelder is not only the organizer of the Henry Battenfelder Memorial ATV Rodeo, he's also a participant.

ATV Zone, Alberta All in the family: How an ATV Rodeo is in Mike Battenfelder’s blood

The competitiveness of the Battenfelder family turned into a 17-year-old event, drawing in over 800 people annually.

by Jeff Johnson

Troy Dezall loves to ride. Sleds in the winter, dirt bikes in the summer, and a street bike to get to work.

XRider Zone, Southern Alberta Street, dirt and snow

Turple Bros. part owner and sales team lead, Troy Dezall, balances his busy work schedule with family trail and sled riding near Red Deer, Alberta.

by Jillian Clark

A forest fire silhouetted against the night sky.

ATV Zone, Manitoba Backcountry users need to prevent wildfires

How we can work together to keep the backcountry safe for everyone.

by Trish Drinkle

3 quadders stopped on a wooden bridge in the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area.

Alberta Cold Lake, Alberta, is a quadding paradise

Hop on the Iron Horse Trail or explore one of the many trails just outside the city, Cold Lake has something to offer for every rider.

by Mason Buettner

Fort MacMurray is on its way to recovery.

Alberta Polaris pitches in

Polaris Industries Inc. has donated $10,000, through the Canadian Red Cross.

A motorcycle parked along the Crowsnest Highway 3 in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Motorcycle Zone, Crowsnest Pass, AB Five stops along The Crow

Here are five things motorcyclists travelling along Crowsnest Highway 3 can see and do.

by Kirsten Armleder

Tom Ostrem with his Yamaha TZ250 road racing bike.

Alberta Tom Ostrem — Speeding into the Golden Years

Retirement, speed, and motocross on Westlock, AB, Old Timers’ race track.

by Louis Bockner

Jeff Lee and his faithful riding buddy, Homer, are excited to arrive at Hay River.

Alberta Adventure and history on the Deh Cho Travel Connection

Bring your sense of adventure as you ride the Deh Cho Travel Connection through northern BC, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.

by Susan Lohrer

White birch tree

ATV Zone, Manitoba Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Backcountry Tips

Some backcountry tips to make your outdoor adventure even better.

by Trish Drinkle

Trail Steward Robert Pruneau assesses the trail condition.

ATV Zone, Alberta Riding Alberta’s Historic Iron Horse Trail with Robert Pruneau

Share an awe-inspiring moment with Robert Pruneau as he explores Alberta’s backcountry by ATV.

by Susan Lohrer
Alberta ATV adventures in central Alberta’s challenging terrain

Nestled along the Red Deer River in the foothills of the majestic Rockies, Sundre, Alberta is central to some of the best ATV trails in this region of Alberta.

by Susan Lohrer
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