In this World of modern day technology, nothing helps a child grow up and learn responsibility more at a young age than owning their own all-terrain vehicle, or ATV. Enjoying the outdoors with a true sense of freedom, your child will love the excitement his ATV provides. They learn safe driving practices, safe handling of their ATV and the proper use of equipment. They’ll learn safe driving speeds and the use of safety gloves and helmets and safe eye wear while riding. All the while they’re enjoying the outdoors and the splendor nature has to provide!

Kids quads are a great way to get your children outdoors and away from the video games for some nice outdoor fun, fresh air and exercise too! Kids love the freedom of riding instead of walking, and the kids quads are a great source of entertainment and can be ridden in groups with friends. With headlights on many ATVs they can enjoy the outdoors after the sun is setting also.

Kids quads provide an excellent means of doing chores around the house and yard and are great for short trips to the mail box and back in rural settings. Some of the smaller ATVs come with extra large brake pedals, small handles for small hands and dual headlights, automatic clutch, and remote control brakes so parents can stop them when they want.

The top 5 ATV companies who make All-terrain vehicles are Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, and Yamaha and all of these companies make great kids quads along with several other sizes of ATV’s. There are also several smaller companies around the world that manufacture ATV’s, providing a wide range of prices, sizes and options to suit your particular needs and in accordance of your child’s age, weight and size. Kids quads generally have a smaller engine and are easier to handle but still have the power to haul small trailers if needed for hauling fire wood or for doing yard work.

Your child will love the convenience of his ATV and the freedom that comes with owning his or her own kids quad. The smaller kids quads are easier to start, most with a push of a button and provide hours of fun and entertainment that only the outdoors can provide. Your child can follow you as you ride your ATV and the whole family can enjoy many exciting hours of outdoor adventures together!

In this World of modern day technology, nothing helps a child grow up and learn responsibility more at a young age than owning their own all-terrain vehicle, or ATV. Enjoying the outdoors with a true sense of freedom, your child will love the excitement his ATV provides. They learn safe driving practices, safe handling of their ATV and the proper use of equipment. They’ll learn safe driving speeds and the use of safety gloves and helmets and safe eye wear while riding. All the while they’re enjoying the outdoors and the splendor nature has to provide!

Kids quads are a great way to get your children outdoors and away from the video games for some nice outdoor fun, fresh air and exercise too! Kids love the freedom of riding instead of walking, and the kids quads are a great source of entertainment and can be ridden in groups with friends. With headlights on many ATVs they can enjoy the outdoors after the sun is setting also.

Kids quads provide an excellent means of doing chores around the house and yard and are great for short trips to the mail box and back in rural settings. Some of the smaller ATVs come with extra large brake pedals, small handles for small hands and dual headlights, automatic clutch, and remote control brakes so parents can stop them when they want.

The top 5 ATV companies who make All-terrain vehicles are Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, and Yamaha and all of these companies make great kids quads along with several other sizes of ATV’s. There are also several smaller companies around the world that manufacture ATV’s, providing a wide range of prices, sizes and options to suit your particular needs and in accordance of your child’s age, weight and size. Kids quads generally have a smaller engine and are easier to handle but still have the power to haul small trailers if needed for hauling fire wood or for doing yard work.

Your child will love the convenience of his ATV and the freedom that comes with owning his or her own kids quad. The smaller kids quads are easier to start, most with a push of a button and provide hours of fun and entertainment that only the outdoors can provide. Your child can follow you as you ride your ATV and the whole family can enjoy many exciting hours of outdoor adventures together!

The advent of the toy hauler has made it easy to take your toys and leave home. Your motorcycles, Off-Road Vehicles, snowmobiles, and other recreational vehicles go with you in the “garage” of your trailer. You can go from state to state, and from competition to competition. Some may follow the sun, and others may follow the snow, but all are on the go! It’s always fun to compare notes with other ATV devotees.

Know the rules of the road (on and off it)

Every state has rules for owners of ATVs, but not all have the same set of regulations. You would do well to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state in which you are visiting. Proof of ownership and registration may vary. Learn what you need if you want to ride your ATV without falling afoul of the law. Remember that these vehicles may be ridden only on public land or places where they are authorized. Nearly all states oblige users to hold a particular kind of license, be minimum age, and use safety paraphernalia, Your vehicle must be registered, and drivers must abide by local speed and noise restrictions. Look up the requirements, and be informed.

Connecting with local ATVers when you are away from home

There are ATV clubs all over the United States. It is simple to do an Internet search covering the area where you plan to visit. Then make contact with local clubs. They can tell you when and where competitions will be held, and give you lists of local events. You can find lists of Offroad Parks on the web as well. Do as much research as possible before you arrive at your destination to save time when you are there. It’s a great opportunity to compare notes about your vehicles, and accessories with likeminded sportsmen.

Connecting with other ATVers online

Stay connected with other aficionados online through forums and discussion groups. Discussions range from the best off-road GPS device to fun places to go and things to do. One person can tell you about his Mohave Desert adventure, and someone else will enthuse about Illinois.

A trail has closed? Someone will give you a heads up so you can choose another destination. You can learn about rallies, runs, exhibitions and other non-competition events as well as the merits of individual brands of vehicles. The ATV community is always ready to help a fellow off-roader.

Honda is the name that is flying with widest wings in the sky of automobile sector. It’s one of the most energetic and enthusiastic company with smashing attitudes and technical supremacy. Honda is involved in manufacturing so many types of Automobile sector like Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ATVs and many more. In all the sectors they are the toppers as their exclusive approach towards perfection is the heart of their production.

Honda produced the first All Terrain Vehicle in 1970 with the name ATC90. It was a three wheeler ATV and initially people described it as “a funny vehicle”, but later on the craze of the people towards these ATVs creped up and at the same speed the production!! After this innovation Honda produced numerous models of ATVs and all of them were rewarded with higher appraisal. These leaps and bounds in the ATV sector made Honda King of the sport and utility oriented ATV industries and also the top producers and earning makers.

One of the best products that Honda ATV has ever produced is the Sportrax!! The plus point of this type is that it is used for the sports and utility both type purposes. The sports ATVs are the vehicles that are produced for the racing and fun making purposes and the Utility ATVs are used for the powerful towing purposes. They are comparatively larger in sizes.

The products of Honda ATVs are impact resistant body type’s vehicle with quite light weighted materials. The steering power in all the vehicles is easier that makes the longer driving simpler and without tiring effect. Seat quality of the models are always given concern as the person who sits for longer must feel ease and it is done with nice quality and luxurious cushion types softy material that gives pleasure to the driver.

The sporty materials are kept so light weighted that even climbing on the sand dunes becomes easier and speedier. Honda is also famous for the speed of their vehicles and the same trend is continued in the ATVs also. They are having the swifter speed and are the top most speed producers in all of the producers. Experienced riders really enjoy the rides and also the fun that is produced by the adventurous journeys!!

The Sports ATVs of Honda are having some dashing and dazzling features like independent suspension, electric start and shaft drives. These are the common features and the models like TRX700XX, TRX450R, TRX400X, TRX300X, TRX250X, TRX90X are the smashing ones and highly popular in the ATV lovers. These sports models are also the top selling models of industries.

The Utility ATVs are the toughest vehicles and capabilities and bulletproof reliability are some of the most dashing and dynamic features of Honda. Along with the Honda utility ATVs, you can get some of the revolutionary features free like the Electric power steering, TraxLok selectable 4WD, belt-less automatic transmission and Independent rear suspension. These are the most common features of Honda vehicles that are never found in other brands with the similar models.

So, there is a higher sense of technology Excellencies and supremacies in any of the Honda products. Honda is one of the top manufacturers in the ATV industries.

ATVs have become an extremely popular recreational and practical vehicle for many campers, sports enthusiasts, and anyone working out in the wild. These products are easy to use and extremely durable to elements. They can be ran through streams, covered in dirt, and driven over rocks. They’ll keep going with a great amount of speed and a smooth ride.

These products for all their benefits are also incredibly light and small, so they are easy to transport to and from the home and can fit down small trails out in the wild as well. Though they are great on their own, many people find that these vehicles need a few extra accessories to make them really fun and useful for whatever their purposes. Here are the top five ATV accessories to help you on your way making the most of your ATV.

Probably the most common is a large front bumper. These products are used to reinforce the strength of the vehicle as well as to provide a lot of practicality when using it out in the wild. These accessories provide a great deal of utility such as pulling extra weight also have other objects with tent posts tied to them for extra storage space.

Which brings us to the next best accessory for your ATV – the storage container. These products can be found in many different sizes and made to fit around many different parts of your ATV, whether the front or the back as well as alongside the fenders. These are usually heavy duty in construction, waterproof, and removable for easy and safe use.

In addition to accessories that go on your ATV, ramps are probably the most helpful accessory for owners. Many people don’t live near the wild where they ride their ATV, so they transport these vehicles by truck or trailer. Ramps allow the owner to easily move their ATV to and from their location without trouble and more importantly with safety.

Wenches are less common tools, but are extremely useful products. These products are attached to the front or back of your ATV and can be used to pull weight and even help you pull your ATV out of a ditch if needed just like a truck wench.

Finally, appropriate wear like helmets, goggles, and masks are also very important to keeping riders safe and comfortable. These products come in nearly every type of color and style, so you can stay cool looking as well as having all the benefits.

Alex Sutton lives in San Diego with his wife and two kids. For more information please visit ATV accessories

Are you wondering why such regard is given to ATV quads these days? It’s because the usual off-road quads now have a street legal version. Because 4 wheelers are known for handling even the most impassable terrain, quad bikes were made to be street legal so that its impressive features can be enjoyed even on public highways. Read on to find out more about a road legal quad bike.

What are they?

Street legal quads are generally seat-equipped vehicles that travel on low pressure tires with steering control provided by the handle bars. These are operated like the usual motorcycles but there are two additional wheels that provide more stability even at low acceleration. These are actually kinds of ATV quads that are designed to handle a wider variety of terrains and are legal to be run on roads.

Where did they originate?

The 4-wheeled road legal quad bike evolved from the 3-wheeled bikes used in agriculture. These vehicles gained the people’s interest and so manufacturers updated the vehicles operation and started to create quad bikes useful for general purposes during the late 1980s. The market interest continued to increase in the 90’s and manufacturers in China and Japan began exporting the ATVs into different countries.

What types of road legal quads are there?

There are several types of street legal quads. Models are categorized into sport-racing types, automatic quads, and miniature quads for children. But generally, engines of these road legal dirt bikes range from 50cc quads to 950 cc in addition to 650 cc H1, 951 cc H2 and 700 cc H1 engines. Some road legal quads are manufactured without the sway bar and instead feature 4 stroke engines together with independent suspension on all wheels. There are also several automatic models that no longer require changing of gears at every movement. Smaller children’s quads are also now being produced.

How much do they cost?

Prices are relative to the features that a quad is equipped with. Apparently, the more features a street legal quad has, the higher it costs. Of course, the brand name and reputation also contributes to pricing. A baseline bike can start at $1,000, but a decent road legal quad bike up to $5,000 or more. It really comes down to how many extra ‘bells and whistles’ you want. When purchasing one, consider bargain deals and sales offered by most stores so you can buy your quad bike at a more reasonable price.

Residents of the Midwest United States know a little-known secret when it comes to ATV riding areas. ATV riders on each coast and in the mountain states often have the mis-perception that riding the prairies of the Midwest is not as adventurous as riding their own states. They couldn’t be farther from the truth. Here are our picks for seven of the best ATV riding spots in middle-America.

Chadwick, Missouri
With 80 miles of riding within Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest, the ATV trails at Chadwick wind into deep forests and along the tops of ridges, giving visitors a great view of the surroundings. Fun extras include caves, nice trail bridges, mud bogs, steep climbs and generally diverse terrain. Nearby, nice camping facilities allow riders to make a trip out of it and stay in the forest. As one ATV magazine-forum poster said of Chadwick, the ATV trails “range from grandma-style to suicide,” and the local businesses are friendly and helpful.

Coal Creek, Tennessee
Coal Creek is located in eastern Tennessee on the western fringe of the Appalachians – home to many of the country’s most fun ATV riding areas. With 72,000 acres of off-roading, it’s a popular riding area that attracts hundreds of riders on most weekends – ATVs, dirt bikes, side-by-sides and off-road trucks. Trails vary from gravel roads to extreme mountain terrain, adding up to more than 160 miles of riding.

Rushing mountain streams, heavily forested hillsides and winding trails on cliff edges make for a dramatic, elevated riding experience. Other attractions include the Windrock Park Campground, a drag strip, mountain bike trails and a wind power farm.

Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, Minnesota
Funded and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle park is about an hour south of the Canadian border near the town of Gilbert and located in northern Minnesota’s rugged mining country – the aptly named Iron Range. Ride 200-foot-high piles of ore that stretch for 20 miles, and check out the scramble areas, training trails, hill climbs, 4×4 rock crawl and creatively named trails like Wayne’s World and Attitude Alley.

Mud Creek Off-Road Park, Texas
When it comes to getting down and dirty, none of the country’s ATV riding areas have anything on the sprawling Mud Creek Off-Road Park in Texas. It’s home to several big mud-themed events, Mudstock and the Mud Nationals, and it’s also a great place to push your quad to its absolute limits. Aside from the (drag and oval) competition mud bogs, there’s also the “high line” ATV trails area, tons of camping, the unique ATV sand pit riding pond, and the creek run that is a blast when water levels allow it.

Northern Wisconsin
Great ATV trails wind through the woods of northern Wisconsin from the Minnesota border east through the towns of Spooner, Hayward, Park Falls and up to Hurley on the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The northern third of the cheese state is a very ATV-friendly place with connected, well-maintained trails and many vacation-friendly destinations along the way. A heavily wooded, post-glacial topography, northern Wisconsin has more than 14,000 lakes, many bogs, marshes, rivers and streams, as well as the Nicolet and Chequamegon National Forests with excellent trail systems. Some dual-purpose routes are even open in the winter for a unique ATV riding experience alongside snowmobiles and over frozen lakes.

Ouachita and Ozark National Forests, Arkansas
These two distinct forests are located in western Arkansas in the beautiful Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, and both offer visiting riders top-notch ATV riding and access to many large lakes, hillside views and streams that dissect the region. The Ouachita includes the Fourche Mountain Trail and Wolf Pen Gap trails, while the Ozark National Forest has the Mill Creek and Brock Creek ATV trails. Ice storm Ozark’s trails. Call ahead for closure information.

Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Great Lake lighthouses, the mysterious Keweenaw Peninsula, the ATV trail networks near centrally located Marquette and the many connected ATV trails between Ironwood and Iron Mountain in the western end – there’s a lot to do in the rural, often overlooked Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With its harsh climate, thick forests and unique terrain, the Upper Peninsula is an unusual place. We recommend the Keweenaw Peninsula for its ghost towns, extensive ATV trails and great views of Lake Superior and Copper Harbor.

To learn about great ATV riding areas in other regions of the United States, visit http://www.atvmagonline.com/2009/06/america%E2%80%99s-26-greatest-atv-destinations/

Driving an all terrain vehicle, ATV, is one of the most dangerous things you can allow your child to do. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC, which regulates All Terrain Vehicles, studied 33 sports and activities which children engage in, including skateboarding, wrestling, football, bicycling, snowboarding. Of the 33, the activity with the highest risk of hospitalization was ATV driving. It was 61% more dangerous than the second place activity, football.

About 100 children die every year in ATV accidents in the US. Another 40,000 have injuries serious enough to be treated in emergency rooms.

Why is driving an ATV so dangerous for children? Because the drivers are children! The American Academy of Pediatrics’ statement notes that driving aa all terrain vehicle safely requires as much skill and judgment as driving a car or truck, and it flatly recommends that children under the age of 16 be prohibited from driving them. Every state in the US insists on a minimum age of 16 for a driver’s license. This minimum age reflects our understanding that driving a car or truck requires certain levels of physical strength, and some degree of judgment. The younger a child is, the less likely she or he will have developed these capacities. A young child driving an ATV at very low speed on smooth, flat terrain with 100% visibility might do fine. But those aren’t the only conditions in which children drive.

Concerned Families for ATV Safety is another organization with knowledge of these vehicles and children. Founded by parents whose children have died in ATV accidents, Concerned Families works to educate parents and legislators about the associated risks for young children driving. They’d like to see a driver’s license, and additional training and certification in handling All Terrain Vehicle’s as the requirement for driving one.

In the past few years, Chinese manufacturers have built smaller, lighter, cheaper ATV’s, targeted at children, as a way to gain a foothold in the American market. The prices are substantially lower than adult size vehicles, sometimes only a few hundred dollars. But those savings come at a price. One sporty-looking child’s model sold for $250-350. It looked good, but it lacked some important things. Like front brakes. And protective padding on the handlebars. The handlebars were so sharp that a young driver thrown against them would be injured. The CPSC took action, and the manufacturer recalled the vehicle.

Parents’ first job is to keep their children safe. This means no driving an ATV until they have a driver’s license. Your children may complain, but they’ll be alive and able to complain.

Often referred to as “the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the World,” one would be hard-pressed to not find an ATV trail or activity they wouldn’t enjoy in Moab, Utah. In fact, you’d have to pretty much despise the outdoors all together.

The thousands of miles of ATV trails in and around Moab present rock crawling enthusiasts with some tough challenges and the most breathtaking scenic back drops in the world. Names such as “Hell’s Revenge” and “Metal Masher” suggest what lies ahead, and these are some of the easier ones!

ATV trails are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult. ATV trails with rankings of a 3 will have some tough obstacles, but there are usually by-passes for the timid, and a 4 ranked trail may require a winch or a whole bunch of friends with a rope. So you say you want to see what a 5 ranking has to offer? Well, you’re just asking for trouble.

Get your feet wet first. Take a ride up Porcupine Rim and take a peek into John Wayne’s back yard. From the top of the rim, you’ll look down on monumental valley where many Hollywood classics were filmed.

Moab thrives on outdoor junkie tourism. While you’ll definitely want to check out the ATV trails, don’t be afraid to partake in other activities that you’ll find advertised up and down Moab’s main drag. Mountain biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, Jeep and ATV rentals, rock climbing, skydiving and scenic boat rides down the Colorado River can all be found here. Canyoneering trips with High Point Hummer and ATV come highly recommended. You’ll tackle some of the toughest trails in a Hummer H1, and rappel down a 120-foot arch into Negro Bill’s Canyon. Don’t be afraid to try something new!

There’s plenty of room for everyone in Moab, whether you plan to camp or stay at one of many area hotels. The restaurants are also top notch. Avoid the usual fast food joints and check out the local tastes. The beer cheese soup and microbrews at the Moab Brewery are a must! The burgers at Eddie McStiff’s are excellent and the Drunken Noodles at Singha Authentic Thai Cuisine will jolt your chapped lips.

Moab sits at the top of our must-do off-road vacation list. And there’s always something new and spectacular to see or do every time we return.

At about 3.79 million square miles, the United States is a vast nation – the world’s third largest by land area. The diversity of our terrain provides off-road riders with an all-you-can-eat buffet of ATV riding choices available for the taking -deserts and dunes of the southwest, towering peaks in the Rocky Mountains, dense forests and the countless lakes of the Midwest, stunning views from atop the Ozark Mountains and the colossal riding areas of the rolling Appalachians.

If you live in the Western United States or want to travel out there for a change in your ATV riding terrain, here are six great spots in the Pacific U.S. region to get you started.

Imperial Sand Dunes

Perhaps the most famous off-road destination in the country, and one of the most popular ATV riding areas in the world, the Imperial Sand Dunes (frequently called Glamis) of Southern California near the Mexican border includes approximately 118,000 acres for off-highway vehicles like ATVs, dirt bikes, sand rails, side-by-sides and trucks.

Riding the Imperial dunes for the first time is daunting, with difficulty ranging from easy to white knuckles. Getting lost is a concern, as the terrain is always morphing, and the scenery blends together. The payoff is riding in an endless desert paradise seemingly designed exclusively as a high-speed ATV riding oasis.

Mojave Desert

A spectacular getaway for residents of the Southwest, and anyone looking for a change of pace, the Mojave Desert in California contains some of the greatest high desert riding in the country. Terrain varies from enormous valley stretches to mostly treeless hillsides that bring riders thousands of feet above the desert floor. Don’t let the extreme weather scare you off. Springtime in the Mojave is particularly delightful, as the desert is bursting with life and blanketed by bright patches of wildflowers.

Mount Hood National Forest

There’s a reason you periodically hear of exploring hikers trapped on Mount Hood in Oregon – the view and extreme high-altitude experience is worth a little risk. If you go by atv and stay on the marked trail system, you can get a similar thrill without having to pack and carry camping gear, and you’ll probably make it out alive at the end of the day.

Mount Hood is incredibly beautiful, and the above-the-clouds (in some cases) ATV trails offer riders great variety and make for a very amusing and scenic ride. This is dream-like riding on a grand scale.

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

Located along the beautiful Pacific coast in Southern California just north of Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach’s Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is a popular ATV destination for sand dune riding right on the ocean coast. Formerly known as the Pismo Dunes, Oceano is a geologically unique location. The prevailing ocean winds create uncommon riding conditions, but all riders must exercise extreme caution in spotting dangerous slipface drop-offs.

Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area

As California’s largest State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), Ocotillo Wells has more than 80,000 acres of desert that’s open to off-highway exploration, which is a gargantuan amount of riding possibilities. Even better, Ocotillo is affordable: no fees are collected for camping or day use, and camping is permitted for up to 30 days a year – so stay a while!

Key attractions include the eroded Blow Sand Hill, the 200-foot-high Devil’s Slide, Barrel Springs sand dunes, the unusual Shell Reef and Pumpkin Patch sandstone concretions.

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Like no other place on the planet, the Oregon Dunes bring fantastic dune riding, the Pacific Ocean and pine trees together in one remarkable spot. The dunes start at the sea and, at points, stretch two miles inland and reach up to 500 feet above sea level.

The continent’s largest expanse of coastal sand dunes, approximately half of the Oregon Dunes are open to motorized vehicles. Campgrounds, staging areas and several annual events make this a top ATV destination.