Our new toy, the Kawasaki Teryx 750cc 4x4 LE. We picked this bad boy up on Sat June 23 of this year and brought her home. The wife and I wanted a Utility vehicle for around the farm but did not want to be tied down with just a utility only vehicle, we wanted a dual purpose UTV to use as we saw fit whether it was on the trails or working around the farm.

Milford Lake Trip

Well we went to Milford Lake in Kansas for the first time on May 23rd and it was a blast. Everything I had heard from others was right on the spot from the hills to the mud and the trail conditions. As well as the usage of the park itself by bikes and atv's alike. I do not think there was much surprise on my part as to what I would expect except maybe for the lake itself, wonderful views just wish I would have taken more pictures but it was a muddy day there and was afraid of hurting the cameras by flying mud missiles from the tires and passer by's. But did manage to get some good ones mostly from Vicki's camera and Linda on the Camcorder as myself Jimmie, Kayla and Justin where having just to much fun to stop for picture taking.

A Great Night Of Fun.

Well Friday May 23rd was my oldest Grand daughters Grad night and instead of her doing what most teenage kids do on grad night she came over here for a night of celebration which was great by all parties involved. I forgot to count the heads but there was a pretty fair amount here enjoying the times. The best thing about it was that other than a bill fold being lost somewhere ( most likely place the mud pit) everyone enjoyed themselves, no one got hurt and all made it home always a good thing when riding and party is involved.

Warm Weather Getting Closer

Well I do not know about you but it seems to me that this past winter has been a rather long one this season. I have found myself going window to window look out in the hopes that I could find a ray of sun shine to help me make it through theses long winter months. That has not came about much this season BUT it is getting closer now. This past weekend was the first true nice one we have had in a very long time and I took full advantage of it.

Is Summer Here Yet?

It seems that I have been waiting for the summer time riding, trips in general fun to begin now for ever. Yes I know it has just been 3 or 4 months since winter set in full bore but it just seems like it has been forever and a day. I am old enough to remember winters of the past, old enough to slip back in time and see snows deep enough that the would cover our families old chicken house. I have felt the air so cold as to freeze your nose hair once you step outside into it or the bitterness of a mid December air so frighteningly cold you could no longer feel your feet nor fingers after minutes being in it. But I have never seen a winter so long without a break mid way through it as this one has been....

The Idea Behind The ORVCountry Blog

Well here is the thought. I like to write stories and some have said I seem to have a talent for it while others say I should save ink. In any case this is going to be a place of humor, adventures and general talk on my behalf with the hope that I shall give some a laugh, others maybe a tear while still others boredom may sit in at which point you may begin to doubt why on earth you ever came here to begin with.

Styles Of Riders - Part 1

First off it is not my intention to undermine or enhance anyone or any riding style. These thoughts are mine and mine alone.

Let me start by saying this is Part 1 of a 2 part article of things I have encountered, been apart of and observed while riding with my 3 closest friends, my wife Linda, my brother-in-law Jimmie his wife my sister-in-law Vicki. The second to be published in a few weeks.

Does one measure skill by time or by feats? If you have no fear of a situation verses objectiveness does this make one a better rider? If you are consistent in your abilities rather than randomize them are you a better rider? Are you a leader or do you like to follow or are you a watcher?

Styles Of Riders - Part 2

Below quoted from: Mitch Johnson

“Nearly anyone who knows what ATVing is also knows that the sport appeals largely to the young population but the older crowd like myself find it interesting as well. The fact that it is mostly a younger activity makes it the root of much controversy. Many people protest the use of ATVs by children under 12 and others even believe teenagers under the legal driving age should be banned from driving ATVs. Though there are rules in place they appear to be not strictly enforced in most places but not all.”

Onward with my story

It is not my intention to undermine or enhance anyone or any riding style. The rider must always wear the protective gear required when riding any off road vehicle. These thoughts are mine and mine alone.

The Stupid Side…

We all are guilty of it at one time or another, it grasp us by our teeth and whisks us into a world we do know better of being in but just cannot seem to overcome the pull of it. Try as we may the overwhelming nature to be stupid usually wins. It does not matter if you have the brain power of a scientist or mathematician you will at some point in time be taken by stupidity.

History In Brief Of The All Terrain Vehicles

The all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as three and four-wheelers, was initially developed in Japan as a farm-to-town vehicle in isolated, mountainous areas. During spring thaws and rainy seasons steep mountainous roads were often impassable with conventional vehicles. The three-wheeled ATV proved to be a much better way of travel and soon became a the recreational vehicle of choice, providing transportation to areas inaccessible by other modes of transport. It was not long before the Japanese manufacturers realized that the ATV could be sold world wide.