A Look Inside the Moab Jeep Safari

When somebody mentions the Moab Jeep Safari, I instantly think of three things: noise, crazy off-roading, and fun memories.

Moab, Utah is a mecca for off-road enthusiasts and every year at the Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari the streets rumble with noise as Utah's Red Rock country is invaded with 4x4 vehicles. The site is truly indescribable and must be seen to believe. Although it is called the 'Jeep Safari,' and you will see more Jeeps than anything else, ultimately four-wheel drive is the only qualifier. Every make, model and knock-off can be found here.
The amazing thing about this event is that it attracts people of all types from all over the world. Families, hard-core enthusiasts and people just looking for a good time head to this beautiful terrain called Moab. The Moab Jeep Safari offers more than 50 off-road trails to challenge not only your off-road skills, but also your vehicle. I have had the opportunity to attend this event a few times. What a sight to see! Most of the Jeeps here are modified, but some are just bone stock, or as my brother-in-law calls them, Cheerleader Jeeps, claiming that they are just all for looks.The trails are rated from 1-5, easy to difficult. Some of these trails are absolutely crazy! I am lucky to have an old friend, Calvin, who attends the event annually to give me some close up photos of the 2010 Jeep Safari. Calvin has been working on vehicles since Jr. High. He is truly 'The Man' at the Jeep Safari.

Calvin has custom built his Jeep himself. It is a 1978 CJ-7 with 1ton axles, a custom 4 link rear suspension, and a custom 3 link front suspension with fox coilovers and full hydraulic steering. His wheelbase has been extended to 117 inches for steep climbs and shooting up waterfalls. And it rides on 38.5" tall super swamper tires!

The Moab trails cover some of the most rugged and scenic country you can find. Forest, desert, steep canyon walls and rims, rivers, mountains, and the famous Moab "slick rock" provide for variety and fascinating beauty.

During my visits to Moab, I have seen some of the most incredible and insane things. I distinctly remember one obstacle called 'Potato Salad Hill'. Vehicle after vehicle would attempt to make it up 'Potato Salad Hill' with no luck. Vehicles continually roll off or slide off (except the Dodge Trucks and Jeeps, of course...) yet a line of vehicles still form for more enthusiasts to attempt to beat the challenge. When a vehicle actually successfully made it up the hill, what a thrill to see! If you enjoy off-roading, the Moab Jeep Safari should be added to your list of 'Things of Do'.

If you have any questions, please email me at kori@getdodge.com

Features of the Dodge Journey

This past month I took a road trip in my Dodge Journey. I have always been a huge fan of my car, even to the point that people ask me if I sell them, but I love it even more now. With TONS of storage space and many convenient features, my car is the perfect road trip car! I brought along my camera as I packed my Journey to highlight some of my favorite features.

I never fully appreciated all of the storage features the Journey has until I started traveling with my 18-month old son. It seems like we have so many additional things to bring for him that we need to utilize all the storage space we can!

My absolute favorite feature of the Journey is that I can plug my ipod into the glove box interface and my radio becomes my ipod. It is awesome! The dual climate control also makes for a much more peaceful ride, as I am always cold and my husband is always hot.





The floor storage bins in the second row can be ice chests! I packed it with our favorite drinks and snacks.





I knew we were in for at least a 6 hour drive so I brought along my son's portable DVD player. The Journey's passenger seat lifts up and has hidden storage! This is perfect for hiding your purse when you're in the gym or just quickly running into a store. For this occasion, I put the DVD player in there so I would know where to find it when I needed it!



The Journey also features a mirror that lets you easily see the back seat without turning around. I use this alot! It is so convenient, especially when you are on the freeway and can't turn around.

I knew I would be working out a lot once we made it to our destination. I used the rear underneath storage to stash all of my workout gear. It was perfect because my gear was not scattered everywhere, and I never had to look for it! Everything was all together - out of plain sight!

I have been so happy with my Dodge Journey and would definitely recommend this car! As always, if you have any questions or comments, email me at kori@getdodge.com.