OUACHITA ATV ADVENTURE CLUB does not endorse or oppose any political candidates, donate or contribute to any political candidate's campaign, participate or engage in political fundraising events, distribute statements for or against particular political candidates, nor engage in any other activity that may constitute favoring or opposing a political candidate
oAAC is not Affiliated, or related to any other local ATV CLUB in the Polk County,Arkansas Area, with similar name or claims of, but is the best ATV Club in the Ouachita Mountains. We "ARE" for ATV RIDERS and Riding OUR TRAILS. WORKING together as one entity is what it takes to SAVE OUR TRAILS.No person will be discriminated upon for membership or accompanying the club on any ride. SAFETY is #1...Get Training in ATV use and Mountain Riding, SAFETY and Operation of an ATV. Persons of the negative nature are NOT permitted. We are an ATV Club By the ATV Riders....All for ONE and ONE for ALL.
PLEASE.....DO NOT CONFUSE OUR NAME OR WEB SITE WITH ANY OTHER CLUB.
We are independent from any other club and NOT associated with any other Club with a similar name in the Polk County Arkansas area or USA
ouachita ATV ADVENTURE CLUB - a National Club, is a non-paid membership club, no worrying about too many rules and so forth - just help US save our trails.  Sponsorship to help support this site and cause is welcomed.  Members receive a club membership card as an advocate to help our cause,oAAC is providing as much information as possible that effects our land rights to recreate in the forest responsibly, to work with USDA/USFS in having a sustainable working forest for the People to recreate in, wild life protection, trail maintenance and repair, assisting the USFS as the need prevails.( Yes....we do)
Recreation is the right of The People, a privilege to be in nature, bringing a family together with responsible recreation.
Our Forest need Not just be limited to commercial enterprise gain.

Spending time on the trails, out with nature, and being with friends. The only thing better is with family. Bringing family will make it that much more fun. Family - Friends - new friends and the enjoyment of being on the trails makes for happy riders.
Many trails await riders to explore and have fun too. We live in a place full of trails for our use. From California to Virginia many clubs are there to help with your ride. We have associated with these clubs so when traveling riders may enjoy trails. Contact us and we shall help in anyway we can.
FACT....Founder - Developer- Past President ROBERT BROOKS of Ouachita ATV Club -  (OAC Name an logo are trade marked by Robert Brooks -no longer associated, irreconcilable differences by those. ) and presently Founder - President - Developer of the Ouachita ATV Adventure Club trademarked( Soon to be called Renegade Rebel Riders - or Outlander ATV Club (registered - trademarked)....which ever fits and works best..hahaha)- oAAC is a club that really rides and works to save our trails
Much work and research to develope a club was not wasted though. This club was FOUNDED for actual ATV riders who wish to enjoy trails, friendships, and the enjoyment of being in a real club that believes in a comradery of fellowship of OHV riders.

Saving the Trails is a ongoing battle with Wash DC - Hot Springs USFS - Mena USFS, BLM, USDA.......Help Us Help You.
We don't like "soaps" or "degrading" of any one as previously shown by others. Friends are hard to come by and easier to keep. So, becoming a member in THIS CLUB is for actual ATV Riders and people who want friends who care about friends and enjoy all their company.

Wolf Pen Gap ATV Trails - Trail connection from Trail #1 to Trail #4 through creek  IS CLOSED by USFS due to ATV riders neglecting this passage by riding up and down creek instead of designated trail. Thank You so much folks!!!! It will never be OPENED again. Keep Out of Creeks unnecessarily
So get off that couch!.....MVUM IS OUT NOW......Load that ATV......bring the family and friends.....and enjoy the many ATV trails that are abundant for us to ride. We would be glad to show you many trails that few are aware of...(NO Government Employees Permitted..it's a secret!!!!)
Preparing for a ride
                   Want to know HOW those ATV's came about?
                                Read this history

The ATVs (all terrain vehicles) we know today had very humble beginnings in the mountainous farming regions of Japan. The muddy mountain roads became difficult for the farmers to travel during spring thaws and were almost impossible to drive over with conventional vehicles or big machinery.

The Japanese, always a culture to modify and tinker with something until they could improve it, created the three wheeled all terrain vehicle. This vehicle did wonders for helping the local farmers. The ATVs were less expensive than the larger farm vehicles and it proved to be an excellent little workhorse.

The Japanese didn't stop there, though. ATV manufacturers took it a step further and realized that they could market these ATVs to Americans. America had nothing like the ATV and the first ATV arrived on our shores in the early 1970's.

Honda was the forerunner of the All Terrain Vehicle, and had a proven track record with motorcycle sales in America, having introduced the Honda Cub to millions of Americans only a decade before. The successful marketing slogan "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" came at a time when bikers had a bad reputation and proved to people that the average Joe could enjoy motor sports as well.

By the 1970's, Honda had a reputation for building reliable, state of the art machines and their ATV was no different. This time the marketing scheme would be to show people how thrilling recreational all terrain vehicle riding could be.

Over thirty years ago the Honda US90 made its debut and was called the ATC90. Oddly enough, the initial intent of the ATVs may have started out at the opposite end of the spectrum from Japan's working class ATV, but in the end the results were the same.

After gaining popularity as a recreational vehicle, the All Terrain Vehicle soon became popular as a working vehicle as Americans began to realize exactly how versatile this little three-wheeled vehicle could be.

The all terrain vehicle proved to have several advantages for the working class man. First and foremost, the ATV was cheaper to operate than a tractor or pickup truck and during the gas crunch of the 70's that was a big plus. The ATV
was also easier to maneuver in tight spots and could travel over practically any type of terrain.

The only problem people found was the tires. The tires of earlier ATVs were low-pressure and while this worked fine on mud or sand, the tires punctured easily when going over sharper terrain, like a harvested field or sharp rocks. Overall, the All Terrain Vehicles did work that no other piece of heavy equipment could do. The original tires weren't repairable either.

In 1975 the hubless wheel design was replaced with steel hubs and a wheel lined with a tough fabric on the inside. More durable plastic fenders were added. This time they produced fenders in bright colors for better visibility out in the bush.

As the all terrain vehicle's popularity grew the Japanese engineers didn't stop their research and development. They had a good thing going and they were determined to make it better. Their engineers went into the field to see how the ATV's performed and started gathering data to help with the next round of modifications.

By the 1980's, All Terrain Vehicles had gone the same route as dirt bikes and motorcycles. The ATV's were being used as a utility vehicle and for racing. More and more people were buying ATV's for riding off road trails and competing in races similar to motocross events. By 1985 ATV usage had gone from only 30% in the 70's to the whopping 80%. In the 1988, Honda made another groundbreaking leap with the ATV's design, the introduced the FourTrax 300 and a second model called the FourTrax 300 4x4.

Up until this point the all terrain vehicle still had the three wheels, now Honda added an extra wheel and gave the ATV four wheel drives, which provided more stability and power. They also fitted the FourTrax with a four stroke single cylinder engine which was air cooled and gave it a five speed transmission, automatic clutch and a maintenance free drive shaft. Honda also thought to give the FourTrax an extra low gear for hauling particularly heavy objects as big as 850 lbs.

Today, All Terrain Vehicles are fully ingrained into our way of living. You can find ATVs on the dirt bike trails, on farms, on construction sites and a host of other places. Now countries all over the world are discovering the same thing Americans have; the ATV is a fun and efficient vehicle for handling a wide array of jobs in almost any environment.

A good group of People here in this picture, ready for a nice ride in the forest. Discussing our route for the day. Advocating our rights to recreate in the forest to other users of the forest.
Your Recreation, Your Land - Get Involved Part 1
By: John Stewart
Director, Environmental Affairs, United Four Wheel Drive Associations
Natural Resource Consultant, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs


It is happening in Georgia, Tennessee, Arizona, California, Alaska, Montana, and every other state where federal land managers control public lands.  Their actions are governed by management plans. Nationwide the Forest Service and BLM are in the midst of management plan updates.

You can make an important and unique contribution to the future of recreation opportunities on public lands. During the formal planning processes there are two opportunities when the federal land management agencies will seek the broadest possible public participation: during the initial "scoping" stages of a project and upon the release of a draft document. This guide will help you frame your issues and concerns into comments that will be most meaningful and influential during the planning process.

Scoping Period:

The primary goal of scoping is to identify issues and determine the range of alternatives to be addressed. During the scoping phase, the agencies provide an overview of the proposed project, including a description of the purpose and need for the project and a list of project goals. The public is asked to submit comments, concerns, and suggestions relating to these goals. The most useful scoping comments address the following:

Alternative approaches and ideas for accomplishing project goals
The range of environmental and socioeconomic issues that need to be considered
Other potential projects that might affect or be affected by the project
Information that needs to be considered (such as related research) and why
Information on how you use the area and how a project might affect that use
Your concerns about conditions or activities in the area (related to the planning project) and suggestions for improvement

EA and EIS:

The two most common documents in the formal planning process are the environmental assessment (EA) and the environmental impact statement (EIS). Ideally, comments are most useful if they are specific and do the following:

Identify incomplete or incorrect information
Describe why a particular alternative or element of the plan would or would not work
Offer a new idea, or completely new alternative, that would accomplish the stated goals
Point out discrepancies between legal mandates and proposals
Highlight deficiencies in the analysis of environmental consequences
Tell them how you use the area and how particular proposals in the planning document would affect that use

You do not have to wait for a formal planning process to submit comments. Land Management agencies are always interested in your thoughts and ideas relating to the areas they manage and appreciate receiving your general comments anytime.

They encourage comments that include:

Your concerns about conditions or activities in the area and suggestions for improvement
How well you feel the agency is accomplishing its mission in the area
The overall quality of your visit to the area is critical to the management and planning efforts.

Here are some ways you can stay involved:

Review draft plans, final plans, press releases, and plan updates on the agency's web site.
Add your name to the agency's mailing list to receive the newsletters and other planning-related notices.
Request printed copies of planning documents.
Visit the area and talk with land management staff.

Remember, it is your recreation and your public land.  Get involved and be part of the process, or........



Get Involved:  Part 2: The 5-Minute Activist
By: John Stewart
Director, Environmental Affairs, United Four Wheel Drive Associations
Natural Resource Consultant, California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs


Organizations such as United, Cal4Wheel, CORVA, SDORC, ASA and others exist because people care about their outdoor recreation opportunities.  In the beginning, these organizations formed for social reasons which soon became political reasons to maintain outdoor recreation opportunities.  These organizations exist because of volunteers.  Volunteers are an integral part the success and effectiveness of any organization.

Volunteers can be activists.  More and more, members becoming activists for a few minutes a month are making a difference.

There are many ways you can become involved for as little as 5 minutes a month.  Please take a few minutes to look over the following list of opportunities.  Activism is you being active in protecting your rights.  Activism starts with ACT.

5 Minutes a Month –

Leave a copy of your club or association newsletter at work.
Put a note about your club activities in the company newsletter.
Call or send an e-mail to your elected official.
Write a contribution check to a political action fund.
On your next trail ride, stop and pick up a broken bottle or crushed can.

15 Minutes a Month –

Call new club members to welcome them and ask them to get involved.
Write a "Dear Legislator" letter on a critical issue.
Write a Letter to a public official to preserve recreation opportunities.
Write a Letter to the Editor about recreation issues.
Leave your campsite cleaner than you found it.

1-2 Hours a Month –

Write several letters to representatives and editors.
Get to know your local legislator.
Become more active in your local club.
Take membership applications and newsletters to libraries and stores.
Attend a local Planning Board meeting.
Attend a BLM or Forest Service Public Comment meeting.

3-5 Hours a Month –

Join a campaign to clean up a campsite or trail.
Participate in a club or association committee.
Work with the political committee to elect recreation supportive candidates to office.
Volunteer on a phone bank.
Work at a community outreach booth on a weekend.
Take a friend on a club or association outing.