Eastern Washington Off Road
Newsletter 5/5/25

 
Eastern Washington Off Road

Since 2004 we have been hosting Offroad 4×4 trail trips, Overland trips, Camping trips, Sightseeing trips, Road trips, Meet & Greets, and more open to those who that are willing to follow the rule of the land we travel.
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Hello Group,

Our next event is the last weekend of this month:

Eastern Washington Off Road 21 Year Anniversary Camp Out
Hosted by Graham Family Farm
Friday May 23rd – Monday May, 26 2025 (Memorial Day Weekend).
Pre-sign ups are required.

GENERAL INFO
The Graham Family’s Farm has been hosting motorized outdoor recreation events for 21 years come 2025 Memorial Day as Eastern Washington Off Road. Join us for the fun Friday May 23rd – Monday May, 26 2025 (Memorial Day Weekend).

We will be doing potluck meals the weekend and off road trips on Saturday through Oak Creek Wildlife Area up Bethel Ridge and Wenas Recreation Area up Cleman Mountain on Sunday.

Note: There may be snow, mud, and tight trails. RTT and trailers not recommended for the offroad trips. You can leave them at the farm.

DO NOT JUST SHOW UP
This event is free to attend but there are a limited number of rig spots available. It is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up in advance. All guest must be approved.

THE 4X4 TRIPS

We are doing 4×4 trips on Saturday and Sunday. The trips will be through Oak Creek and Wenas Wildlife Areas. Be prepared for mud and snow.

REQUIREMENTS: You must have a Discover Pass. You must have a working Street licensed 4 wheel drive to do this trip. Please have a full tank of fuel, recovery gear, and cold weather gear.

NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

FEES:
This a Free to attend event. You will need a Discover Pass. You will need to bring your own rig, gear, and food. You will need money for fuel between trips.

COMMS: CB #7, GMRS #7

FUEL: Please have a full tank of fuel to start with each day.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE 4X4 TRIP:
These are some of the trails/roads we will take:
PHOTOS > Eastern WA Off Road: 20th Anniversary – Oak Creek 4×4 Trip
PHOTOS > Eastern WA Off Road: 20th Anniversary – Cleman Mountain Trip 4×4 Trip

Click for photos the Oak Creek Wildlife Area 4×4 Trip – May 2021
Click for photos the Wenas Base Camping & 4×4 Trip – May 2022

SIGHTSEEING
> Saturday’s 4×4 trip will be going through the Oak Creek Wildlife Area and into the Forest Service on Bethel Ridge.
> Sunday’s 4×4 trip will be going through the Wenas and Wenas Wildlife Areas. Hopefully we will be able to see the the valleys and the volcanic mountains.

BASE CAMP

CAMPING: Camping is free on the Graham Family Farm. Warming fires only allowed in the fire ring and wood burning stove in the Biergarten Area. Bring what you would need to camp with. We have room for tents up to a few motor homes. Let us know what you plan to camp in so we make sure we have the room saved for you. It could be very hot or cold in the day and cold at night.

FOOD: Bring enough food for the weekend. Pack a lunch for Saturday’s and Sunday’s trips. There will be some potlucks that you can join:
Saturday; Morning coffee & Potluck Dinner.
Sunday; Morning coffee & Potluck Dinner.
The potluck food list in below.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT BASE CAMP:
Food & drinks as we BS around the fire. Maybe some outdoor games.

THE SCHEDULE:

• Friday
  3 PM – Gate opens to any one wanting to camp. Dry camping is free. Warming fires only allowed in the fire ring and wood burning stove in the Biergarten Area.
• Saturday
  9:00 AM – Coffee in the Biergarten.
  9:30 AM – Line up rigs for run
  10 AM – Start the road trip to the Oak Creek Wildlife Area and explore for the day.
  6 PM or sooner – Potluck Dinner at the Club House.
  Evening Campfire.
• Sunday
  9:00 AM – Coffee in the Biergarten.
  9:30 AM – Line up rigs for run
  10 AM – Start the road trip to the Wenas Wildlife Area and explore for the day.
  6 PM or sooner – Potluck Dinner at the Club House.
  Evening Campfire.
• Monday
  9 AM – Coffee in the Biergarten.
  10 AM – Potluck breakfast in the Biergarten.
  Then pack for home

SIGN UP
This is free event, but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up at lease a week in advance. All guest must be approved.

By signing up you are agreeing and expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.

By signing up you are acknowledging that you are responsible for anything that happens to yourself, your passengers and/or vehicle. On road travel, off road travel, and public lands can be dangerous. Graham Family Farm is only there as a group guide and not responsible for whatever may happen.

Please be advised that by signing up to this event you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used on the internet. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please do not sign up.

If you would like to attend please use the Contact Us page. Do not just show up.

OTHER EVENTS

All events are subject to change. Please check the event page right before you come to see if anything had changed. All event links are list under “Upcoming” in the menu.

JUNE –
• Eastern Washington Off Road: Douglas Creek Overland Trip – 6/2-4/2025
• Eastern Washington Off Road: Father’s Day 4×4 Trip – 6/15/2025

JULY –
• Eastern Washington Off Road: Blue Mountains Overland Trip – 7/7-9/2025

AUGUST –
• EWOR: Gifford Pinchot & WABDR S1 Overland Trip – 8/4-6/2025

SEPTEMBER –
• Eastern Washington Off Road: Gallagher 4×4 Overland Trip – 9/8-9/2025
• Eastern Washington Off Road: Moses Lake 4×4 Trip – 9/?/2025 (PENDING)

NOVEMBER –
• Eastern WA Off Road: Fall Overland Meet & Greet at Beverly Dunes – 1/1-2/2025
• Eastern Washington Off Road: Christmas Tree Snow Wheeling Trip – 11/30/2025

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Thank you for your support!

Clay

Clay Graham
Graham Family Farm/Eastern Washington Off Road

NOTE: DO NOT JUST SHOW UP TO GRAHAM FAMILY FARM HOSTED EVENTS.
Pre-sign ups are required for all “Graham Family Farm” and “Eastern Washington Off Road” hosted events. It is on a first-sign up basis and all must be approved. Contact us if you would like to attend any event by using use the Contact Us page. Everything is subject to change!