Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures

Protect your investment with this stylish, yet effective rear bumper.

Seattle, June 24/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — To complement the growing number of ARB accessories for the latest Toyota Land Cruiser, ARB is proud to announce the rear protection bumper for the Land Cruiser 200 Series.

Offering superb protection, combined with superior clearance and departure angle when compared to the original equipment (OE) plastic bumper, the ARB Rear Protection Bumper is ideal for customers that require a heavy duty rear bumper for protection and recovery, without the need for jerry can or wheel carriers. This rear bumper is especially suited to vehicles fitted with rear OE 2nd wheel carrier, such as models sold in the Middle East.

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ARB Fridge Roller Slide & Tie Down Kit Now Available

Seattle, June 24/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — To accompany your new ARB Fridge Freezer, ARB is proud to announce two new fridge accessories, the ARB Fridge Roller Slide and ARB Fridge Tie Down kit. A high number of off road injuries are due to loads not being properly secured in the vehicle. With this combination, your ARB Fridge Freezer is sure to stay in its place no matter what the situation.

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Protect your new ARB Fridge with the new ARB Transit Bag

Seattle, April 22/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — Australian based four-wheel parts manufacturer, is pleased to
release the first accessory to the new ARB 50 QT. Portable Fridge Freezer. Protect your investment with the
new ARB Canvas Transit Bag.

To complement the new ARB 50 QT Fridge Freezer, a canvas transit bag is now available and shipping.
Designed to protect the ARB Fridge Freezer from dents and scratches, the ARB Canvas Transit Bag also
provides extra insulation in extreme temperatures, helping to keep your food and drinks cool or frozen on
your off road travels. Manufactured from tough durable canvas, the Transit Bag provides superb protection
for fridges stored inside and outside the vehicle, and will ensure that your new ARB Fridge Freezer will be
in excellent condition for years to come.
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New ARB Sahara Bar for 2008+ Ford F250/F350

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seattle, April 14/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ – Australian based four-wheel parts manufacturer, is proud to announce the expansion of their full size winch ready bumpers by releasing the new 2008-2010 Ford F250 and F350 ARB Sahara Bar.

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Old Man Emu Customized Suspension Systems Have Evolved.

A twin tube-monotube hybrid design supercharges an all new line of NitroCharger Sport shock absorbers with all the valving of a monotube combined with the durability of twin tube.

SEATTLE, Apr. 15/ARB 4×4 Accessories – Australian based four-wheel drive accessories manufacturer, ARB 4×4 Accessories has just announced the arrival of a new line of shock absorbers, the NitroCharger Sport, to add to their already extensive line of Old Man Emu branded suspension.

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The Forest Service (FS) has announced the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Motorized Vehicle Use on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, located in southwestern Oregon.

During a 45-day public comment period, the agency will conduct a series of open houses to review the environmental document, including maps and alternatives, to discuss the motorized route designation process and to seek public comments (see schedule below). This comment period ends May 11, 2009.

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YouTube video on 4Wheelin’ at the SLAB in Zillah WA. Dust, dirt, and fun! I only wish I was able to attend.

Thanks photomattick for posting it on YouTube.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (OWNF) is proposing changes to motor vehicle use on specific roads, trails and areas within the non-wilderness portion of the Forest.

Details of the proposed action, maps as well as a calendar of public meeting dates are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/okawen/travel-management/

Comments will be acceptrd until May 7, 2009. See the above site for details.

Colville National Forest
Public Affairs Office
765 South Main Street
Colville, WA 99114

Contact:
Franklin Pemberton (509) 684-7177
Elsha Kirby (509) 684-7174

For Immediate Release: March 11, 2009

The Forest Service will be holding the first in a series of public meetings to develop a motorized recreation management plan for the “South End” portion of the Colville National Forest. The “South End” area includes the Chewelah, Calispell, and Tacoma Creek drainages, roughly between Chewelah and Cusick, Washington. The first brief meeting will be setting the stage for continued collaboration. Forest Service staff will provide information about the project and how the rest of the meetings will be conducted, and will be held at the Chewelah Peak Learning Center, located at 3215 Flowery Trail Road, near the 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort ski area. The meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2009.

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This past weekend, my daughter and I joined my son, and headed off across the Narrows Bridge with a goal of visiting Fort Flagler State Park.

Just before we reached the Hood Canal Floating Bridge, we decided to visit the historic town of Port Gamble, Washington which is only about a mile from Highway 3.

We parked the Toyota Tacoma in the downtown area of Port Gamble and spent a good hour walking around the town and exploring the well preserved historic buildings from the 1800’s.

After walking a good portion of the town, including the cemetery, we headed off to Fort Flagler State Park.

To be continued…

See more images from our trip at Port Gamble, Washington Photos.

All images in this set can be licensed for commercial or personal use at Port Gamble, Washington Stock Photos.