Be nervous. Have butterflies. Get excited.

That's what an adventure vacation -especially an off road adventure vacation- is all about. If you don't feel a little revved up, something's wrong.

But don't be intimidated. ATV trail riding really is pretty easy, if you know just a couple of ins-and-outs. Anyone can do it (we believe everyone should do it.) And don't forget, all of our tours are guided so you'll have an expert along to lead you along the way.  Here's some basics to get you familiar with trail riding:

• Trails are two-way traffic unless otherwise marked. Watch out for smiling, muddy riders coming the other way.
• Off road riding is about terrain, not speed. Be ready for, um, "bumps" in the road, and be able to stop at all times.
• Ride within your ability. An adventure vacation is about how much fun you can have, not how big you can go. Besides, waiting for someone to pull your ATV out of a ditch is no fun (and pretty expensive)
• Helmets must be worn at all times while your ATV is in motion. Your head is the most valuable part about you, and we want to help keep it that way.
• Wear exactly what you'd think to wear: long pants, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. We recommend gloves, too (and we just happen to have them for sale if you need 'em).
• Have fun. Yell, yahoo, be loud, get dirty. Let loose. Everyone gets in touch with their inner off-roader a different way, but we can guarantee one thing: this part of your vacation isn't for keeping quiet!