Winter Offroading in the Ozarks

Whether you’re a thrill seeker or looking for a new way to view the Ozarks’ fall foliage, Seymour Off-Road Rentals (120 N. Main, Seymour) has the literal keys to your next adventure. The business, owned by CoxHealth physician Erek Van Riessen, offers a variety of Polaris off-roading vehicles for rent, from zippy two-seaters perfect for cruising country roads to four- and six-seaters ideal for trekking the rocky terrain at Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch (SMORR).

An avid off-roader, Van Riessen successfully petitioned Webster County officials to permit off-roading vehicle usage on county roads. He hopes this partnership and his business’s rental fleet encourage more tourism in Webster and surrounding counties and bring more visitors to SMORR. This partnership also means renters can drive vehicles the 5 miles from Van Riessen’s downtown Seymour location directly to SMORR’s 900 acres of rocky trails, creek beds, and adrenaline-spiking climbs. There, amenities include a well-stocked outfitter, campground facilities and weekend food trucks. SMORR’s trails close for the holiday season from late November through March, so catch the fall views while you still can or plan a spring outing down the road. For more information, visit the website or call 417-686-1488.