koar blog

The Tech Overland club from Michigan Tech will be coordinating the annual beach cleanup on KOAR Saturday! Super excited for them to formally take on this role as they have been instrumental keeping it going. 

A growing segment of our attendees arrive on or bring their ADV bikes. Our Moto KOAR program is growing every year and we have groups that form and go out so everyone can have fun.

The Kids' KOARner is back! Cassandra Letcher, a daycare director, has planned games, activities, and swag bags for our youngest adventurers. Melissa of Sticks and Stones Adventures will lead interactive educational sessions that help families build outdoor skills, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for nature together.

We have had clinics on Gaia GPS, recovery, first aid and trauma care, hiking the U.P, astrophotography and more. Schedule of classes to be posted in August 2024. 

Come see the latest products, talk to manufacturer reps and get the low-down on the things you need for overlanding. 

New for 2026, a curated market inside Vendor Village with goods made in the U.P. and those that fit the overland vibe.