
Trips & Trails: Russell Gulch, Colorado
If you like your backcountry trips easy-but-adventurous, and full of history, you won’t want to miss Russell Gulch, a largely abandoned mining town in Colorado.
Overland Expo Mountain West is located in Loveland, Colorado near the Rocky Mountains, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver, CO.
AUGUST 21-23, 2026
THE RANCH // LOVELAND, CO, USA
FRI 9-5 | SAT 9-5 | SUN 9-3
Since 2003, The Ranch Events Complex has been earning the reputation as one of the premier event and entertainment complexes in the region. With the ability to host anything from a board meeting to tens of thousands of music festival fans, the multi-purpose venues on the campus of The Ranch are not only known locally as a place for entertainment but is also a nationally recognized event destination.
5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO. 80538
Your Overland Expo Mountain West adventure kicks off the moment you hit the road. With Hipcamp, explore unique camping spots that make every step of the journey memorable.

If you like your backcountry trips easy-but-adventurous, and full of history, you won’t want to miss Russell Gulch, a largely abandoned mining town in Colorado.

A group of Overland Expo ambassadors and exhibitors wind their way to Overland Expo Mountain West 2022 through Colorado’s Alpine Loop.

For this Trips & Trails, Sterling Noren of Noren Films took Overland Expo’s 2021 Ultimate Overland Vehicle, Honda Africa Twin, on Aspen Ridge. The Honda Africa Twin will be a part of other storytelling throughout the year. Follow the 4Runner’s adventures on its official landing page.
Looking for more ways to connect with others? Join one of the many overland groups traveling together before or after the show.
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Looking for a scenic route that uses dirt, gravel, and paved roads to wind through remote parts of the region?
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EXPO HOUSING SERVICES
WARNING: This is not a legitimate company. If you are contacted by them, do not use their services.
We do not allow motorhomes / RVs to camp on-site. It’s best to book a real RV park near Loveland.
RV PARKS IN THE LOVELAND AREA:
Check out reviews of various RV Parks and Campgrounds in the area.
In order to keep our culture of off-the-beaten-path travel alive and well, all on-site camping is restricted to motorcycles, tents, overland vehicles, and small overland trailers ONLY.
CAMPGROUNDS IN THE AREA:
NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest offers several campgrounds, click HERE for a list of campgrounds.
DISPERSED CAMPING
Dispersed camping is allowed in the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest. More Info.
Where good things grow! The Coffee Tree is dedicated to serving the best coffee. Their coffees are freshly-roasted and expertly prepared in the artisan fashion, with an emphasis on quality, presentation and efficient friendly service.
A locally-owned independent restaurant, Bent Fork the Grill serves a diverse offering of traditional dishes that are inventive, fresh, and flavorful in a distinctive environment of casual sophistication.
For over 25 years, the Nordhagen family has been working on and serving up hungry people in Northern Colorado. Out from their hickory pit smoker comes the most mouth-watering, slow-cooked ribs, brisket, sausage, and pork that you have ever tasted.
Come for donuts, leave with love! The story of The Donut Haus began more than 3 decades ago in Estes Park, Colorado where German baker, Dieter D’Alquen, started making donuts in an old gas station. Today, you find Lois and Mary Ann at their “haus” in Orchards Shopping Center where they serve fresh handmade donuts, bagels, pies, cakes, brownies, breakfast burritos, and more.
Arte Pizzeria has been proudly serving the best pizza, calzones and salads in Loveland, Colorado for over a decade. We are a family owned business, and our artisan recipes are crafted with Italian traditions, a focus on quality and excellent customer service. We shred our own whole milk mozzarella cheese, grind our own pizza sauce, and only use the freshest ingredients.
Not sure what you want to do, but want to know what is available in the area? Visit Loveland has suggestions for the art lover, foodie, adventurer and more. The Ranch can also help you Plan Your Visit to Loveland and make the most of your time in Northern Colorado. Colorado is full of adventure. Looking to travel before or after the show? Colorado Tourism can help you plan your travels.
No trip to Colorado is complete without a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. Only one hour from The Ranch, let this park take your breath away with beautiful vistas, wildlife around every corner, and starry dark sky nights. These 10 hikes will get you and enjoying the best of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Get lost in the beautiful pine forests of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest with a great hike! Limitless options are available at Hiking Project.
Southern Colorado is home to the Colorado Trail, 485 miles of recreational trail that crosses Colorado from Denver to Durango.
Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail is right outside of Loveland, perfect for a morning or evening trek.
Colorado is home to 4 of the 5 best mountain biking destinations in the country. View the list on Singletracks.com. Bicycle rentals and guides available. Use Velolet to find a shop wherever you find yourself in Colorado.
MTB Project or Singletracks also have maps and suggestions for great trails in Colorado.
The City of Loveland is surrounded by a number of lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. You don’t have to venture very far to find a great place to fish.
Species: Trout, walleye, bass, perch, bluegill, catfish, and more
Take a guided trip with Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters LLC. Let them show you the best well-kept secrets in Northern Colorado.
Although motorcycle rentals are not available locally in Loveland, you can fly to the surrounding areas and rent adventure motorcycles at:
Denver, CO – Eagle Rider
Aurora, CO – Colorado Tour Bikes
Denver, CO – Twisted Roads (motorcycle sharing community)
Enjoy a ride through Rocky Mountain National Park or any of the front range mountains before or after Overland Expo.
Built for the journey. Ready for anything.
Make loading your roof rack easier with rugged grab handles built for adventure. Whether you`re heading into the backcountry, chasing mountain views, setting up camp, or escaping for the weekend, these handles give you a secure, comfortable grip when you need it most.
Made with 100% American-made paracord and durable stainless-steel hardware, they`re built to handle the elements and keep up with your adventures.
Built in America. Built for the outdoors. Built for wherever the road takes you.
Grab a pair and get ready for your next adventure!
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Shorter days don`t end the adventure. They just mean camp runs on headlamps, batteries and whatever the sun gave you that afternoon. 🔦
This month`s Gear Showcase covers power, lighting and solar: LED headlights, portable batteries, solar panels, headlamps, power panels and outdoor outlets built to carry your camp through the dark.
Read the full breakdown on The Compass, linked in our bio.
How many nights can your setup run off-grid?
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Plans for the weekend: nothing. Plans for Overland Expo East: every booth and class already circled. 😎
Join us for our last event of the year. Overland Expo East, October 23-25, in Arrington, Virginia.
🎟️ Buy tickets using the link in bio
📍 Oak Ridge Estate
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Virginia is full of mountain roads, hidden campsites, scenic views, and plenty of reasons to stay a little longer. 🏔️🚙
Save these travel ideas for your trip to Overland Expo East.
Read more on The Compass for the full roundup of routes, local stops, and trip ideas. Link in bio.
What`s your favorite stop?
📍Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia
🗓️ October 23-25, 2026
#OverlandExpo #BlueRidgeMountains #Overlanding #ExploreVirginia #Camping
The exhibitor list for Overland Expo East is live. 🔥
Join us Oct. 23-25 at Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, VA, with 200+ exhibitors across overland, adventure travel, outdoor, camping and moto gear.
New to overlanding or a few builds deep, you’ll find your people here.
Full exhibitor list at the link in our bio.
Title Sponsors:
@jeep, @subaru_usa, and @gowanderbox
Supporting Sponsors:
@nokiantyresna and @urbanxcampers
Specials Area & Event Sponsors:
@toyotires, @nexentireusa, @overlandexpofoundation, @bfgoodrichtires, @storytelleroverland, @midlandusa, and @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany
Media Sponsors:
@offroadtraveltv, @outdoorx4, @expeditionportal, @overlandjournal, @xoverland, @ovrmag, and @adventurerigsmag
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Happy National Public Lands Day!
Public lands are meant to be explored, respected and protected.
From Saturday 9/26 through Sunday 9/27, use code PublicLands5 on any Overland Expo East ticket, and we`ll donate $5 to the Overland Expo Foundation for every ticket purchased. Same price for you. Real support for public lands.
In 2025, the @OverlandExpoFoundation and its partners funded projects across the overland community focused on education, restoration, stewardship and veteran programs. Every one of these numbers started with someone who cares about public lands as much as you do.
Buy tickets using the link in bio.
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Everyone’s already planning their October adventure. Are you? 👀
Join us for our last event of the year. Overland Expo East, Oct. 23-25 in Arrington, VA. 200+ exhibitors, classes all weekend long, community events, and more.
Buy tickets using the link in bio.
#OverlandExpoEast #Overlanding #Outdoors #Virginia #Camping
Every ticket helps restore the trails you love.
Meet @VentureUnknownFoundation, this year`s @OverlandExpoFoundation Charity Dinner beneficiary. They`ve cleaned and restored 755 miles of trails, hauled 260,000 pounds of trash off public lands, and continue to protect wild places.
Join us for a wild-foraged BBQ menu by Chef Natty from @food_for_adventures, play the 50/50 raffle and hear stories from recipients the Overland Expo Foundation has helped.
Overland Expo Foundation Charity Dinner
📍Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, VA
📅 Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Must be an Overland Expo East camper or exhibitor to attend. Dinner tickets are sold separately.
Buy your ticket using the link in bio.
#OverlandExpoFoundation #PublicLands #TrailRestoration
#VentureUnknownFoundation CharityDinne
Join attendees from all over the world at this year’s Overland Expo MTN in Loveland, CO.
Photo by @TheAdventurePortal