Something in another thread sparked an idea. I know, that's a bad thing for me, right?
Oregon really doesn't have a good off road park. Lots of trails, a few OHV areas that are OK and thousands of miles of general trails. But no off road "destination". Jeeps are pretty much the unofficial vehicle of non-urban Oregon. The bloody things are everywhere, and in all states of modification and maintenance. Lots of very enthusiastic Jeeple in the area.
Large parcels of suitable land are available.
The State of Oregon actively supports destination spots like this.
So, here's the idea. Hair brained at the moment, but an idea. A professional, commercial off road destination. A Jeep park.
Here's what I was thinking:
Oregon really doesn't have a good off road park. Lots of trails, a few OHV areas that are OK and thousands of miles of general trails. But no off road "destination". Jeeps are pretty much the unofficial vehicle of non-urban Oregon. The bloody things are everywhere, and in all states of modification and maintenance. Lots of very enthusiastic Jeeple in the area.
Large parcels of suitable land are available.
The State of Oregon actively supports destination spots like this.
So, here's the idea. Hair brained at the moment, but an idea. A professional, commercial off road destination. A Jeep park.
Here's what I was thinking:
- Jeep park with trails
- Rock garden
- Mud pit
- Hill climb
- Trail runs from beginner to advanced.
- Camping with amenities
- General store
- Restaurant
- Shop for repairs and mods, parts and supplies sales
- Tours like Oregon Trail, Wine country, Tall Timber, Ghost towns
- Schools - off road 101 through whatever, winching, field expedient repair, camping in a Jeep, Tread Lightly, land navigation, first aid and wilderness first aid.
- Festivals - Snowfest, Trailfest, Winefest, Salmonfest, Ugliest Jeep...