Virginia Overland Adventures: Expo East Travel Ideas
Make the most of Overland Expo East in Virginia with nearby overland trails, Blue Ridge Parkway drives, camping, fishing, breweries, and mountain towns.
September 24, 2026
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The world's premier event series for adventure travel enthusiasts
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Overland Expo® is the world’s premier event series for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts, with hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive enthusiasts and adventure motorcyclists, inspirational programs, speakers & trainers from all over the world, the Overland Film Festival, roundtable discussions, demonstrations, food, and a large expo featuring several hundred vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services.
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The Compass is a hub for all Overland Expo content. Get your bearings and head off in the direction of your choosing.
Ford’s Overland Ambitions Go Global
Ford expands its off-road focus with a Ranger 6×6 military program, the Bronco Basecamp camper, and a new Bronco sleeping system patent.
September 24, 2026
Industry Spotlight: Venturous Truck Tops SOLO
SOLO did not begin with a polished rendering or a complicated engineering brief. It began with a simple question: Why should a truck owner have to choose between having a cap and having an open truck bed?
September 23, 2026
Faces of the Foundation: Rachael Elseman
The Overland Expo Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of Overland Expo. Established in 2020,
September 22, 2026
Don’t Miss These Sponsors & Exhibitors at Overland Expo East
Join overlanders from all over the world in Arrington, Virginia for Overland Expo to get educated, equipped, and inspired to continue your overlanding adventures.
September 17, 2026
Faces of the Foundation: Anthony Sicola
The Overland Expo Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of Overland Expo. Established in 2020,
September 17, 2026
Community Spotlight: Mike Cantrell
Our latest Community Spotlight, Mike Cantrell started out as an Overland Expo attendee, and now he’s a storied member of the team.
September 26, 2026
Educational Opportunities Abound at Overland Expo East 2026
Join us in Arrington, Virginia from October 23 – 25 where you can learn from a vast group of industry experts and community members on just about every overlanding subject under the sun.
September 24, 2026
Virginia Overland Adventures: Expo East Travel Ideas
Make the most of Overland Expo East in Virginia with nearby overland trails, Blue Ridge Parkway drives, camping, fishing, breweries, and mountain towns.
September 24, 2026
Ford’s Overland Ambitions Go Global
Ford expands its off-road focus with a Ranger 6×6 military program, the Bronco Basecamp camper, and a new Bronco sleeping system patent.
September 24, 2026
Industry Spotlight: Venturous Truck Tops SOLO
SOLO did not begin with a polished rendering or a complicated engineering brief. It began with a simple question: Why should a truck owner have to choose between having a cap and having an open truck bed?
September 23, 2026
Faces of the Foundation: Rachael Elseman
The Overland Expo Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of Overland Expo. Established in 2020,
September 22, 2026
Inspiring the Adventure
Discover how Overland Expo gears up our top moto and vehicle picks for epic travel. Dive into detailed build stories, gear guides, and real adventures from the road.
It's Your Turn to Get Going &
Get Inspired
Download our free guide to the overland industry as your year-round resource and start living your adventure.
Photo by Brett Willhelm, Willhelmn Visual Works