Skip to content
AZBackroads.com
  • Home
  • News
  • Take Action
  • Store
  • LibraryReading room to find content from partner organizations.
  • Backcountry
    • Arizona 4×4 Routes
    • Fire Restrictions in Arizona
    • Wildfires in Arizona
    • Forest Alerts
  • About
    • About Us
    • Connect With Us
  • December 16, 2025

    The CavFab frame side track bar mount for Jeep XJ, ZJ, and MJ

    Discover the high-quality CavFab frame side track bar mount for Jeep XJ, ZJ, and MJ models. Made in the USA from 1/4″ steel, this bolt-on upgrade improves suspension geometry, clears the differential, eliminates bump steer, and offers easy installation for lifted Jeeps.

    Read More >>

  • November 17, 2025

    SPECIAL REPORT | How Federal Policy Prevented the Use of Fire Retardant in the Dragon Bravo Fire

    Discover how the Red Book’s fire retardant avoidance areas, enforced across public lands, blocked aerial retardant use in the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire, leading to the loss of the Grand Canyon Lodge. Despite NPS’s discretionary property exceptions, strict ESA-driven policies prioritized species over heritage, costing a landmark. Explore the fire’s $124M toll, firefighter J. Hank…

    Read More >>

  • October 17, 2025

    Dave Sparks from Diesel Brothers reveals the shocking lawfare targeting his company

    Dave Sparks reveals his arrest, court battle, and clash with environmental groups over diesel emissions in a shocking YouTube exposé.

    Read More >>

  • October 10, 2025

    Pro Tip #7 | The 4×4 clubs you should avoid in Arizona

    Avoid outdated 4×4 clubs in Arizona that fracture motorized users. Learn which groups fail to protect backroads and how to support effective advocacy for access.

    Read More >>

  • October 10, 2025

    Pro Tip #6 | How to Install Heavy Off-Road Tires Using the Toe-Lift Technique

    Struggling to mount heavy off-road tires? Learn how to install big tires with ease using the toe-lift technique — a safe, simple, and effective method for any off-roader.

    Read More >>

  • October 8, 2025

    The Water Heist: How the City of Surprise is seizing water rights

    Uncover the City of Surprise’s abusive use of eminent domain to seize water rights from rural Arizona communities like Circle City, Wittmann, and Morristown. This investigative report exposes how Surprise’s water grabs fuel urban sprawl, threatening small towns with annexation and loss of autonomy. Read the shocking details of corruption and overreach.

    Read More >>

  • September 26, 2025

    VICTORY | US Forest Service rescinds roadless rule reopening millions of acres to motorized use

    Celebrate a major victory for public lands: The US Forest Service has rescinded the 2001 Roadless Rule, reopening millions of acres of national forests to motorized access, timber harvesting, mineral exploration, and wildfire mitigation under Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration. Discover how this boosts recreation, rural economies, and forest health.

    Read More >>

  • August 31, 2025

    Chinese Influence in Arizona’s Mining | Resolution Copper, Gold Paradise Peak, and Contradictions to U.S. National Interests

    Uncover the Chinese influence in Arizona’s Resolution Copper and Senator Mine projects, exposing the Department of the Interior’s contradictory stance on national security. Learn how Chinalco and Gold Paradise Peak Inc.’s ties to China risk diverting U.S. resources abroad.

    Read More >>

  • August 31, 2025

    Federal Overreach and Jurisdictional Confusion on Public Lands

    Explore the challenges of federal overreach in public land management, leading to jurisdictional confusion, illegal activities, and unjust road closures. Learn why empowering state law enforcement is critical to protecting public lands and ensuring responsible access for all.

    Read More >>

  • August 29, 2025

    The rise of regulations over motorized access to America’s Western lands

    Explore the rise of regulations over motorized access to America’s Western lands from 1972 to 2006, detailing the impact of RS 2477, Executive Order 11644, and NEPA on public land use and 4×4 trails.

    Read More >>

←Previous Page
1 2 3 4 5 … 24
Next Page→

Accepting

  • About Us
  • Connect With Us
  • Take Action Now
  • Privacy & Return Policy

The Backcountry

  • Arizona 4×4 Routes
  • THE Guide to Camping
  • Trail Etiquette
  • Current wildfires in Arizona
  • Current fire Restrictions in Arizona
  • Forest Alerts
  • AZ State Trust Land Permit
Arizona Backcountry Explorers Logo

This website is built and maintained by Kevin Allard. All content on this website is protected by copyright and shall not be redistributed without written permission from the author. The Arizona Backcountry Explorers and AZBackroads.com names and logos are registered trademarks of Kevin Allard. The names and logos of our partners, affiliates, and syndicates are registered trademarks of their respective owners.