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Aerial view of vehicles parked and driving on South Padre Island beach at sunset

Where the Road Ends: Beach Camping and Overlanding North of South Padre Island

October 8, 2026TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Explore the remote beach north of South Padre Island: drive-on access, primitive camping, surf fishing, 4WD safety and the perfect seafood lunch on the way home. [...]

Devil’s Den: An Overlanding Weekend for Couples Who Don’t Want to Camp

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

A comfortable Ozark cabin, a memorable hike and optional forest roads make Devil’s Den an approachable overlanding getaway for couples. [...]

2027 Lexus GX: What Actually Changed — and What Didn’t

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

The 2027 Lexus GX 550 is here with higher prices and a few new features. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what matters for overlanders. [...]

Lexus GX460 Overland Rear Drawer Options

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Let’s be honest – overlanding and offroading often requires a lot of additional gear from camping, cooking and clothing gear to 4×4 and [...]

Rhino Retractable Ratchet Straps for Roof Racks

Rhino Retractable Ratchet Straps Are a GAME CHANGER!

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

If you’ve ever used ratchet straps to tie things down to your trailer or overland rig roof rack you know first hand how [...]

Lexus GX460 vs Toyota 4Runner – Which is Better Off Road?

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

The Lexus GX460 and the Toyota 4Runner are both capable off-road vehicles, but they have different strengths and weaknesses. The Lexus GX460 is [...]

Classic Lexus GX470 Commercials from 2003

October 30, 2022October 31, 2022TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Enjoy these classic Lexus GX470 commercials from 2002 and 2003 introducing the GX to the North American market. The original Lexus GX debuted [...]

Best Overlanding in Texas at Merus Adventure – Interview

February 16, 2022May 17, 2022TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Best Overlanding in Texas at Merus Adventure [...]

Outland Living Firebowl 870 Review

February 16, 2022May 31, 2022TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Beat Campfire Bans Safely [...]

Dirt Roads in Palo Duro Canyon

January 26, 2022January 26, 2023TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Yes, there are roads in Palo Duro Canyon. Palo Duro Canyon State Park, located in the Texas panhandle, features a 30-mile scenic drive [...]

What is All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 4×4 and how are they different?

January 26, 2022January 26, 2023TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

All-wheel drive (AWD) and 4×4 (four-wheel drive) are both types of drivetrains that power all four wheels of a vehicle, but they operate [...]

What is a 4x4 vehicle and what are the pros and cons.

What is a 4×4 Vehicle and What are the Pros and Cons

January 26, 2022January 26, 2023TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

A 4×4 vehicle, also known as a four-wheel drive or 4WD vehicle, is a type of vehicle that has all four wheels powered [...]

What is Overlanding?

January 26, 2022January 26, 2023TXGX Overland Editorial Comment

Overlanding is a type of self-reliant adventure travel that involves traveling in a vehicle, typically an off-road capable vehicle such as a 4×4, [...]