Hawkes Outdoors Blog Journal

The History of Adventure & Overlanding: From Frontier Spirit to Texas Avid Outdoors

Introduction: Adventure Travel Meets Modern Overlanding Adventure travel is as old as humanity itself, but in recent decades it has taken on a new form: overlanding. Defined as self-reliant, vehicle-based...

Top 5 Texas State Parks for Van Camping Adventures

Texas is bigger than life itself—and so is the adventure waiting for you in a van. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a Tiffin GH1, pushing limits in a Storyteller...

Adventure Vehicle & Van Upfitting in San Antonio: Suspension Upgrades at Hawkes Outdoors

When it comes to adventure vehicles and van upfitting, suspension is one of the most important upgrades you can make. Stock suspension systems often aren’t designed to handle the weight of...

5 Reasons the Storyteller Overland MODE Van is the Ultimate Adventure Rig

There’s a certain magic that comes with life on the road. Waking up to a sunrise over the desert. Brewing coffee with the sound of waves in the background. Parking...

Doc: Brand Abassador

Even though your cell phone will get you pretty good coverage, there’s a lot of areas where that just won’t cut it, so a secondary communication system is always a good idea.

Hawkes Outdoors Appoints Kristen Ramirez as President

"Kristen brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach that aligns perfectly with our mission," said Brian Booker, Owner of Hawkes Outdoors.

Overlanding With Dogs By Sammi Biemer

Are you looking to bring your furry friends and family along on those overlanding or camping trips?

The Evolution of Overlanding

The origins of overlanding can be traced back to the early days of exploration in Australia and Africa, when adventurous people would travel long distances through the wilderness in search of...

Overlanding with Your Kids: A Guide to Creating Lasting Memories

Overlanding with your kids can be a fun and rewarding experience. By planning ahead, getting your kids involved, being prepared for the unexpected.

Top 10 things to bring when going overlanding

Here are ten things you should bring with you when going overlanding:

Benefits of Riding an e-Bike

Having a good bike during your outdoor adventures adds to the experience. Find out more about quality ebikes.

Hawkes Nature: Gingko

One of the most commonly planted trees in cities worldwide, Ginkgo is seen by millions daily, serving a key role in connecting people to the natural world.

Must-Haves For Your Next Overlanding Adventure

One mistake we see beginner and seasoned travelers make is focusing only on the “big” stuff when overlanding and forgetting the little things.

Hawkes Destination: Spain's Mysterious Pink Lake

Also known as the Laguna Salada de Torrevieja or Laguna Rosa de Torrevieja, the pink lake of Torrevieja is one of Spain’s best-kept secrets.

Hawkes Insider Picks: John Hartel of Gator Overland

We love to reach out to our community of adventure-seeking overlanders and learn about their favorite itineraries – and the farther off the beaten path the better.

Enamelled traditional Spanish coffee pot on a gas burner

Overlander Coffee

Whether they’re out on the open road or camping way off-grid, most overlanders find comfort in a good cup of coffee.

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