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Trash Panda’s Invade Kentucky

Trash Panda’s Invade Kentucky! Date: September 12-14, 2025   Location: Jackson County, Kentucky and surrounding counties.  Base Camp: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6C5iDv2u5xwhu8926 Join the annual Gambler 500 clean-up event with a twist of fun and adventure! Bring your off-road capable vehicles and dive into a weekend full of community, environmental action, and thrilling activities. Event Highlights:   – Friday: Load…

Devil’s Due 4×4 and Off Road Invasion Presented by: DirtNerds Off Road

 Date: Saturday, June 21st Time: 11 AM to 5 PM Location: 315 James Burr Blvd; Kearneysville, WV   Rev your engines and join us for a day of automotive excitement at The Ultimate Ride-In: Trucks, and Off-Road Legends!  This event celebrates rugged off-roaders built for adventure. Whether you’re a collector, an enthusiast, or just love the rumble…

24 Hours of Appalachia: Buckeye Blitz

24 Hours of Appalachia: Buckeye Blitz    McArthur, OH – 24 Hours of Appalachia, in partnership with the Ohio Gambler 500, Backroads of Appalachia, Southern Ohio Forest Rally and the Town of McArthur, is thrilled to present another installment that melds the spirit of challenge with a noble cause. The 24 Hours of Appalachia –…

BOA launches the Tri-State Trash Pandas

The mission of the Tri-State Trash Pandas is to promote responsible land stewardship and environmental conservation across West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Through active engagement in community-driven cleanup efforts, we strive to conserve our natural landscapes while embracing the principles of Tread Lightly! Our goal is to foster a culture of respect for the environment, ensuring…

West Virginia Tread Lightly! Day 2025: Monongahela National Forest

Event Announcement: 2025 West Virginia Tread Lightly! Day   We are thrilled to announce that Backroads of Appalachia (BOA) is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service in the Monongahela National Forest to host this portion of the highly anticipated statewide 2025 West Virginia Tread Lightly! Day on September 20, 2025.    About the Event:  …

24 Hours of Appalachia: Mothman’s Revenge Moto Weekend

Embark on the Ultimate Adventure: 24 Hours of Appalachia – Mothman’s Revenge Moto Weekend Point Pleasant, WV – 24 Hours of Appalachia, in partnership with the West Virginia Gambler 500, is thrilled to present a spectacular event that melds the spirit of challenge with a noble cause. The 24 Hours of Appalachia: Mothman’s Revenge is an…

WV Motorsports and Adventure Travel Day Reception

Join us for a fun evening and networking, cooking, and camping!   -Fireside Chat-Overland Dish Cook Off-Overland Experience-Camping   Event location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ow6UTssQ1quNug346   All vehicles welcome!   AWD, 4WD, SXS, and Motorcycles

West Virginia Motorsports and Adventure Travel Day 2025

Join us for a two day showcase of motorsports and adventure travel here in the Mountain State! Featuring businesses from around the state and region, we are excited to bring everyone together to share with our legislators the importance of motorsports to the state and region. To register your business, click this link: https://forms.gle/qmscYXXF7vQ37CqG9 To register…

Year in Review 2024

 Backroads of Appalachia: 2024 Year in Review! This year has been a transformative journey for our region, filled with stunning landscapes, winding roads, and remarkable opportunities. Whether you’re a motorcyclist, off-road enthusiast, sports car aficionado, competitor, or simply someone captivated by the beauty of Appalachia, this reflection is for you. We couldn’t achieve this without…

New Year’s Day Off-Road Adventure

Let’s shake off the winter blues and welcome in 2025 together!   Link up at Exxon in Dawson, WV   *All High Clearance 4WD rigs welcome*   Requirements:   -30″ or larger tire-Recovery points front and rear-GMRS Radio-Navigation Device (Phone or Garmin)   *Route will be about 150-200 miles of mixed terrain*