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onX Launches Public Land Comment Hub for America’s Public Lands

August 4, 2026

The Public Land Comment Hub is an interactive map and dashboard that brings public comment opportunities and proposals from federal land management agencies together in one place. The free resource helps hunters, anglers, off-roaders, hikers, backcountry skiers and other public land users discover plans and proposals that could impact the places where they recreate, understand what’s being considered, and connect directly to official agency portals to submit comments.

onX Launches In-App Emergency Assistance for Safer Backcountry Adventures

July 14, 2026

onX expanded its mapping and navigation platform to include safety services, launching onX SOS the new in-app emergency assistance powered by Overwatch x Rescue.

New Analysis by onX Reveals Recreation and Wildlife Statistics in America’s Roadless Areas

July 8, 2026

onX sheds fresh light on the 44.7 million acres, or 23%, of National Forest land currently inventoried by the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule in its new analysis and interactive map.

onX Expands Dispersed Camping Layer Coverage in Offroad and Backcountry Apps

June 15, 2026

onX expands its Dispersed Camping Layer from mapping 166,638 miles of Forest Service roads to now include 193,079,484 acres of mapped Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.

Decisionmakers, Agencies, and Groups Celebrate Increased Public Land Access Through MAPLand Act Milestone

May 21, 2026

In a major win for public access, federal land management agencies have completed a key first step in implementing the 2022 Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act by publishing 30,000 records of easements and reservations that secure public rights-of-way across private land.

onX Fish Expands to Montana for Lake Anglers

May 6, 2026

onX Fish is now available in Montana, marking the app’s first expansion beyond the Midwest. Explore lake data, regulations, offline maps, and fishing access.

onX Fish Midwest Fishing App Launches on Android

May 5, 2026

onX Fish Midwest is now available on Android. Find lakes, view fishery data, check regulations, save offline maps, and discover fishing access across the Montana.

onX Offroad Introduces Real-Time Location Sharing

April 28, 2026

onX Offroad announces the launch of Location Sharing, a new in-app feature that lets users see their entire group’s live locations on one screen in real time.

Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Navigation

March 31, 2026

Ford and onX are teaming up to give eligible Ford owners a complimentary one-year Elite membership across onX’s suite of outdoor navigation apps, enhancing off-road and outdoor exploration. The collaboration combines Ford’s adventure-ready vehicles with onX’s mapping technology to help users confidently explore trails, dirt roads, and public lands.

onX and Toyota Expand Trail Revival Project to 24 Nationwide Trail Restoration Events

March 26, 2026

Building on a successful first year, onX and Toyota are expanding the Trail Revival Project in 2026, supporting 24 community-led trail restoration efforts nationwide to protect and reopen public land access amid rising outdoor recreation.

onX Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Access Expansion, Restoration and Advocacy

March 3, 2026

onX published its 2025 Impact Report, detailing a year of expanded public access to recreation, nationwide stewardship of these places, and data-driven advocacy.

Rags to Ridges, Presented by onX Hunt, Explores the Redemption and Healing that can be Found in the Mountains of the Pacific Northwest

February 26, 2026

“Rags to Ridges,” the latest short film presented by onX Hunt, explores the story of Eddie Boyer, a convicted felon from the state of Washington, as he reflects on the path that led him to the mountains—from a troubled childhood to finding purpose in the backcountry and now fatherhood. Now streaming on YouTube, this film goes beyond a typical hunting story, and highlights the many reasons people hunt and the redemption that can be found in wild places.

onX Offroad Returns as Official 2026 King of the Hammers Mapping Partner, Debuts Hammertown Map for Attendees, Vendors

January 23, 2026

onX Offroad today released the official “Streets of Hammertown” map to help attendees and vendors safely navigate the event, find vendor locations, and locate camp sites all without cell service.

onX Backcountry Adds Hundreds of New Ski Routes for the 2025–26 Season

onX Backcountry today announced the addition of hundreds of new backcountry ski routes from Beacon Guidebooks across iconic touring regions in Colorado and Washington.

onX Offroad Searching for Applicants for 2026 Nationwide Trail Revival Projects

January 22, 2026

Building off of the success of 2025’s Trail Revival Projects which repaired 30+ trails, recruited 400+ volunteers, and donated more than $50,000 to offroad clubs and groups across the country – onX Offroad today announced that it is searching for applicants for 2026 Trail Revival Projects.

New Documentary Inaccessible to Premiere, Exposing the Fragile Future of America’s Public Lands

November 25, 2025

Inaccessible, a new documentary from onX and professional skier Griffin Post, will premiere at the Boulder Theater on December 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), and exposes a little-known paradox in the American West: millions of acres of public land that the public cannot access with legal clarity.

onX Reveals the Top 5 States for Finding Public Land Christmas Trees

November 24, 2025

By analyzing public lands data, coniferous tree distribution, satellite imagery, and permit guidelines, onX makes it easy to create cherished holiday traditions.

onX Announces Strategic Investment from TCV to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Outdoor Innovation

November 3, 2025

onX announced a strategic investment from TCV. The partnership brings additional operational expertise and long-term support as onX continues to scale its suite of adventure-specific navigation apps and redefine the outdoor experience.

onX Releases First-of-its-Kind Data on State Park Recreation Opportunities

October 21, 2025

As the federal government shutdown continues to affect staffing, resourcing, and maintenance of National Parks, onX today released a first-of-its kind analysis of recreational opportunities in state parks near popular National Parks to encourage outdoor recreationalists to consider alternative locations and help alleviate pressure on National Parks.

onX Partners with T-Mobile to Enhance Outdoor Adventures with Satellite Data

October 17, 2025

onX has teamed up with T-Mobile to bring T-Satellite with Starlink-enabled data connectivity to its suite of apps. The collaboration gives onX customers access to critical, real-time weather information right from their phones, even when they recreate beyond the reach of traditional cell service.

Pheasants Forever P.A.T.H. Program Tops 100k Acres of Enrolled Private Land for Public Access

September 18, 2025

With onX Hunt’s support, P.A.T.H. is redefining access. In just two years, the program has unlocked over 120,000 acres across the Dakotas and Nebraska, creating world-class habitat and new hunting opportunities. By turning private lands into shared resources, P.A.T.H. proves that access, conservation, and community can all grow together.

onX Backcountry Adds LiDAR-Based Topo, 3D Peak Labels, and Offline 3D Terrain for Smarter Navigation

August 20, 2025

onX Backcountry launched three new offline tools: 3D Terrain, Peak Labels and LiDAR-Based Topo – improving terrain visualization with ten times more data.

onX and TRCP Release Map of Public Acres Available for Potential Sale

August 5, 2025

onX and TRCP launched an interactive map that identifies lands deemed eligible for potential sale by the Bureau of Land Management. This map is the first publicly available, easy-to-use tool to inform both the public and policymakers about the locations of public land parcels that the federal government could advance for sale.

onX Hunt and Moultrie Announce New Partnership and Integration of Innovative Scouting Technologies

July 8, 2025

onX Hunt has teamed up with Moultrie, the leader in trail camera innovation, to create a powerful new integration for hunters. This partnership brings together precise GPS mapping and cutting-edge camera tech, giving users a complete view of their land and deer patterns.

TroutRoutes Announces New Single-State Subscription Plan

June 19, 2025

TroutRoutes announces a new single-state plan for trout anglers where they can access public/private land, stream data, regulations and more in one state.

onX Offroad Launches First-of-its-Kind Dispersed Camping Layer

May 14, 2025

onX Offroad has launched the industry’s first motorized Dispersed Camping Layer. This innovative feature makes finding legal, vehicle-accessible camping spots on roads and trails in National Forests easier and more intuitive than ever before.

onX and Toyota Launch Nationwide Trail Revival Project to Preserve Access to Public Lands

April 22, 2025

onX is partnering with Toyota to launch the Trail Revival Project—a nationwide initiative to protect and preserve access to the trails that fuel outdoor adventure. This spring and summer, the Trail Revival Project will rally outdoor communities to restore and maintain trail systems at five key events across the US.

onX Officially Introduces onX Fish to its Suite of Outdoor Adventure Apps

April 9, 2025

Today onX, a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation, introduced its newest app: onX Fish Midwest, marking a significant expansion into the fishing industry.

onX Offroad Launches New Cell Coverage Layers

March 20, 2025

OnX Offroad launched its cell phone coverage layers that map the availability of mobile broadband and voice services from major cell providers across the U.S. These layers also highlight remote areas where cellular coverage lacks, or is nonexistent.

onX Unveils 2024 Impact Report, Celebrating Access and Stewardship Initiatives

March 4, 2025

onX publishes its first Impact Report, sharing the breadth and depth of its 2024 Access and Stewardship Program initiatives and commitment as a market leader in preserving access to and the stewardship of our outdoor landscapes.

onX Offroad Returns As Official Mapping Partner For King Of The Hammers 2025

January 30, 2025

onX Offroad is the official mapping partner for this year’s King of the Hammers, helping nearly 100,000 spectators in Johnson Valley, California navigate throughout the event.

onX Backcountry Expands Winter Tools and Content Coverage in Latest Release

December 17, 2024

onX Backcountry expands its winter toolset and content coverage for the 2024-25 season. This update includes a re-vamped slope angle classification tool, 15 additional Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) regions and 5 new expert-curated Guidebook Content ski tour zones.

onX Offroad Launches New onX Navigation Feature for 4×4 Enthusiasts

November 5, 2024

onX Offroad launches onX Navigation, providing turn-by-turn directions directly in the app–a seamless and reliable experience for adventurers exploring local trail favorites or remote destinations, far from cell service.

onX Offroad And Venture Unknown Team Up For Hurricane Helene Aid

October 15, 2024

onX Offroad, the leading navigation app for off-road enthusiasts, is partnering with Venture Unknown, a southeastern nonprofit, to bring aid and support to affected communities in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

onX Offroad Launches A Suite Of New And Improved Features

September 27, 2024

onX Offroad is launching new features and capabilities including My Garage, Offline Routing, Landscape Mode, and new condition-related layers that consist of Wildfire Smoke, Air Quality Index, Historic Wildfires, and Precipitation Radar.

onX Reveals Top National Parks for Peak Fall Views

September 17, 2024

By analyzing the platform’s deciduous tree distribution, recreation, and recent satellite imagery data, onX showcases the best national parks to experience fall foliage this autumn.

onX Apps Provide Near Real-Time Updates of Wildfire Locations and Smoke

August 15, 2024

onX updated its Active Wildfire and Wildfire Smoke layers, providing more detail and near real-time updates to outdoor recreators as fires continue to spread across the United States and Canada this summer.

OnX Offroad and Tread Lightly! Partner for Trail Clean-Up in Michigan as Part of Project 1,000

August 1, 2024

onX Offroad partnered with Tread Lightly! for a large-scale off-road trail clean-up initiative in Michigan that took place in late June. This clean-up initiative yielded more than 8,400 pounds of trash removed, 1,120 feet of fencing installed, 7 signs installed and more than 75 miles of trail improved by 56 volunteers that dedicated 375 hours of labor to complete.

onX Announces Deadline for Adventure Forever Grant Applications

July 15, 2024

onX announced today that the next application deadline for their Adventure Forever Grants will be August 16th, 2024. The Adventure Forever Grant program creates opportunities for nonprofits, land trusts, tribal nations, and other community groups to unlock funding for projects related to access and stewardship.

onX Reveals Top 10 Crowd Free, Hikeable National Parks

April 11, 2024

In honor of National Park Week, onX Backcountry revealed the top 10 least-visited national parks with 50+ miles of trails – under-the-radar experiences every outdoor enthusiast should put on their bucket list.

onX Offroad Named Official Mapping Partner of 2024 AMA United States Hard Enduro Series Championship

April 3, 2024

onX Offroad, the industry-leading provider of off-road mapping solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with the AMA United States Hard Enduro Series Championship.

onX Unveils the Best Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse for Outdoor Enthusiasts

March 27, 2024

Today, onX unveiled the best spots in the country for outdoor enthusiasts to view the upcoming solar eclipse and take advantage of recreational opportunities on surrounding public land. To do so, onX analyzed its mapping data along the path of totality’s 111.4M acres to identify places rich with public acreage, trail miles, water bodies, climbing crags and other recreation opportunities.

onX acquires TroutRoutes

March 20, 2024

onX today announces its acquisition of TroutRoutes, the industry’s leading mapping resource for fly fishing enthusiasts. By bringing TroutRoutes into its portfolio, onX gains momentum as it enters a new market this spring with the upcoming launch of its newest app, onX Fish. Together, TroutRoutes and onX Fish will address the needs of 45.8M freshwater anglers across the United States.

South Dakota’s Public Access to Habitat Program Quickly Approaches 10,000 Acre Goal of New Hunting Opportunity

February 29, 2024

Six months after Pheasants Forever and South Dakota Game Fish and Parks founded Public Access to Habitat (PATH), program managers expect to surpass their initial goal of expanding South Dakota’s habitat and hunting access by 10,000 acres.

onX Launches Hunt Research Tools for Application Season

February 12, 2024

onX Hunt announced the launch of onX Hunt Research Tools. onX Hunt Research Tools is an immersive platform designed to help hunters intuitively research and understand draw odds, tag trends, harvest statistics and more so that they can create the best application strategy to reach their goals this season.

onX Offroad returns as the Official GPS Navigation Partner of the 2024 King of the Hammers Event

January 25, 2024

onX Offroad is returning to Johnson Valley as the official mapping tool for the industry’s largest racing event, King of the Hammers, from January 18 – February 3, 2024.

onX Backcountry Named the Official Mapping App for Natural Selection Tour

January 9, 2024

onX Backcountry announces a new partnership with Natural Selection as the Tour’s official mapping app. onX’s immersive mapping technology will play a critical role in location scouting, course planning, conditions monitoring, and interactive course viewing for the Tour’s operations team, competitors, and viewers.

onX Grant Program Celebrates 150 Miles of Trails and 150,000 Acres of Improved Public Access

December 14, 2023

onX is celebrating a milestone within its Access and Stewardship Grant Program. In 2018, the company set a goal of preserving and restoring 150 miles of trails and improving public access to 150,000 acres of land. Today, onX is proud to announce that it has exceeded that goal, helping to improve recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts across the country.

RMSHA Releases 2024 Race Schedule, with Official Navigation Sponsor onX Offroad

December 7, 2023

onX Offroad brings off-trail navigation and snow safety information to 8 stops along the nation’s premier snowmobile hillclimb series.

onX Backcountry Launches Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) Classification and Mapping

onX Backcountry launched a new mapping tool called the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES). ATES classifies terrain based on exposure to avalanches, helping snow enthusiasts–primarily backcountry skiers and snowboarders, as well as fat bikers, nordic skiers, and snowshoers–make more informed decisions regarding avalanche safety in the mountains.

Pheasants Forever Creates New Hunting Opportunity with Support from onX Hunt

October 12, 2023

Pheasant Forever, with funding from onX Hunt, has launched its new Public Access to Habitat (PATH) program, expanding habitat and hunting access in South Dakota by 10,000 acres.

onX Backcountry Launches Mountain Bike Mode with MTB Project Routes

October 11, 2023

onX Backcountry is embracing the two-wheel community by adding a new Mountain Bike Mode powered by MTB Project’s vast network of trail data.

onX Hunt Announces Industry-First Integration with Cellular Trail Cameras

September 28, 2023

onX Hunt has partnered with Bushnell, Covert, and Exodus to completely reinvent the way hunters use cellular trail cameras this season.

Public Access Programs Open 30M Acres of Private Land to Hunters Every Year

August 23, 2023

onX released its annual access report, Private Land, Public Access, analyzing more than 40 voluntary public access programs across 27 US states, revealing a combined 30 million acres of hunting opportunity.

onX Leverages Planet Data to Launch New “Recent Imagery” Feature

August 22, 2023

onX is collaborating with Planet Labs PBC to launch an all-new feature: Recent Imagery. Recent Imagery provides onX users with satellite imagery map views, updated every two weeks, putting critical information about current recreation conditions at outdoor enthusiasts’ fingertips.

onX Hunt Adds Game-Changing Features for the Upcoming Season

July 18, 2023

onX Hunt announced eight new features that will help hunters find more success this fall, including: A new suite of aerial imagery, hands-free navigation, and the industry’s first trail camera integration.

onX to Host a Live Virtual Event with an Unlikely Coalition of Outdoor Enthusiasts

June 14, 2023

onX to host a live virtual event on June 21, 2023 at 6 p.m. MDT called “A Hunter, a Backcountry Skier, and an Off-roader Walked Into a Bar.” While the “bar” is virtual, onX Ambassadors and Partners will metaphorically pull up their chairs to have a frank conversation on how members of different outdoor communities can rally together to protect public lands.

The Outdoors Needs More Stewards, Finds New Report from onX

June 5, 2023

onX’s latest report reveals that while most of us see the importance in stewardship, there’s a gap between the increasing number of outdoor enthusiasts and the percentage of those who give back to the lands that fuel their activities. Read the report to learn how we can encourage more outdoor stewardship and help preserve access to the outdoors for the future.

onX Backcountry Unveils New Mobile Route Builder Tool

April 28, 2023

The latest update to the App’s steadily expanding capabilities helps optimize planning for users ahead of peak trail season.

onX Offroad Releases Proprietary Route Builder Feature

April 4, 2023

onX Offroad released a proprietary Route Builder feature. This new feature was designed to enable off-roaders to quickly create, edit, and share a route–a line on the map that represents a proposed trip–across a vast network of roads and trails in the United States.

Hatfield-Mccoy Trails to Partner with Navigation Application Developer to Provide Mapping Solutions for Riders

March 30, 2023

onX Offroad partnered with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System to map the area’s 1,000+ miles of trails and provide riders with a reliable navigation tool.

onX Offroad Joins Forces with 10 Industry Brands to Launch Elite Benefits Program

March 15, 2023

onX Offroad has launched its Elite Benefits Program. The Elite Benefits Program is part of the App’s Elite Membership tier, and it gives Elite users access to exclusive industry discounts on gear from 10 trusted offroad brands.

onX Hunt, Mossy Oak Host Turkey Academy Courses

March 13, 2023

onX Hunt has teamed up with Mossy Oak to provide the industry’s first Turkey Academy–a premier online resource to help turkey hunters get the most out of their time in the woods.

onX Hunt “40X” Event Helps Raise $2M for Conservation, Access Projects in Minnesota

March 10, 2023

onX Hunt, along with partner Final Rise, recently helped raise $2 million at the company’s “40X” event at the 2023 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Minneapolis, thanks to matching funds that multiplied the organizations’ $50,000 donation by 40X.

onX Hunt Hosting “40X” Event at 2023 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

February 8, 2023

onX Hunt will host a “40X” event at this year’s Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic to celebrate Pheasants Forever’s 40th anniversary and raise funds and awareness for upland hunting land access and habitat.

onX Offroad is the Official GPS Navigation Partner of the 2023 King of the Hammers Event

February 1, 2023

onX Offroad is returning as the official mapping tool for the industry’s burliest week of off-road racing, King of the Hammers.

onX Backcountry Announces Partners for Winter 2023

January 31, 2023

onX Backcountry has teamed up with American Avalanche Association (A3), AIARE, American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Beacon Guidebooks, Bluebird Backcountry, SheJumps, and the country’s 23 local avalanche centers to provide powder seekers with the resources they need to adventure safely and responsibly this season.

New Easement Data Unlocks 32,000+ Acres of Western Land

January 26, 2023

onX recently added 2,801 access routes to 32,505 acres of public land to its app, thanks to map digitization efforts by the Bureau of Land Management and United States Forest Service.

onX Backcountry and Sierra Nevada Brewing Raise Funds for Local Avalanche Forecast Centers

January 9, 2023

onX Backcountry and Sierra Nevada Brewing launch the “Support Your Forecast” program for a second year, supporting avalanche forecast centers across the United States this January.

onX Adds Draw Odds for Application Season

December 7, 2022

onX acquires Toprut to equip hunters with tools to help solve growing hunter opportunity challenges.

Elk Draw Trends: onX Hunt Study of Western US Data 2018-2022

December 6, 2022

onX analyzed elk application data in eight western states revealing that hunter frustrations around increased tag demand are very real.

onX and Outdoor Alliance Announce Data Partnership to Protect Public Lands

October 11, 2022

onX announced its data partnership with Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of ten human-powered outdoor recreation groups, in an ongoing effort to protect outdoor recreation and our public lands and waters.

onX Secures $87.4M in Series B Funding

October 3, 2022

This growth investment will support onX as the company reimagines the outdoor experience and works to protect the landscapes that host recreational pursuits.

How onX Celebrated National Public Lands Day

September 30, 2022

onX stakes its business on the sustainability of public lands–which is why we’re giving back to the places that have enriched our lives so much.

New onX Hunt Masterclasses Launching in October

September 29, 2022

onX Hunt is back with new Masterclasses for the month of October, including several more advanced classes diving deep into the world of whitetail hunting.

onX Ambassadors Reflect on What Public Lands Mean to Them

September 19, 2022

To celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 24, 2022, onX friends and ambassadors like Conrad Anker, Jana Waller, Cody Townsend, Mike Foote, and Luke Takahashi reflect on how Public Lands have impacted them and encourage all outdoor enthusiasts to do the same.

Celebrating Shared Ground: onX Hosts an Industry-First Symposium of Diverse Recreators and Land Management Groups

September 7, 2022

This summer, onX hosted an industry-first event called Shared Ground. An unlikely coalition of hunters, dirt bikers, backcountry skiers, ultra runners, land conservation and stewardship organizations gathered in Bozeman to talk about our public lands.

Have Cell Camera Photos at Your Fingertips All Season Long with onX Hunt Elite and Bushnell Trail Cameras

September 1, 2022

onX Hunt Elite members can now access exclusive discounts on Bushnell Trail Cameras just in time for early-season whitetail scouting and beyond.

New onX Masterclasses Lined Up in September

August 30, 2022

onX Hunt is offering a brand-new lineup of Masterclasses in September, including several more advanced, “201 level” classes.

onX Hosts New Masterclasses in August

August 9, 2022

onX Hunt Masterclasses are an ongoing series of live webinars that allow you to connect directly with onX staff, partners and ambassadors to learn about a variety of hunting topics while mastering the onX app along the way.

onX Hunt Offers Exclusive Discounts During onX Elite Days

August 8, 2022

Season openers are right around the corner, and onX Hunt wants Elite Members to have everything they need to be successful. From now until August 14, onX Hunt Elite members gain access to exclusive discounts up to 35% off on popular brands.

onX Hunt Adds Seven New Features for the Upcoming Season

August 5, 2022

Since last season kicked off, onX Hunt has launched seven new enhancements to help sportsmen and women find more success in the field this fall. New additions include the app’s recent launch into Canada for Elite members, markup folders, optimal wind, updated crop and tree layers, as well as 3D on Android and exaggerated 3D on desktop.

onX Backcountry is the Official Mapping Partner of this Summer’s Stoutest Mountain Races

July 12, 2022

onX Backcountry is partnering with the Cirque Series, the Rut, and the Leadville Race Series to help participants train in mountainous terrain and be prepared come race day.

RealTruck launches ‘Off-The-Grid Coin’ contest on National Get Outdoors Day

June 3, 2022

onX Offroad is partnering with preeminent online retailer of truck parts and accessories, RealTruck, to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day on June 11 with a unique outdoor contest experience.

onX Backcountry Supports Leave No Trace and Stewardship Organizations for Great Outdoors Month

May 31, 2022

onX Backcountry is celebrating Great Outdoors Month by encouraging recreationists to get outside and give back to our public lands. To support public land exploration and restoration, onX Backcountry will donate $10 of every online app membership sold this month to Leave No Trace.

onX Hunt Adds Monroe County, Wisconsin Fishing Easements to the App

May 21, 2022

onX partnered with Monroe County Land Conservation Department to add the Wisconsin county’s 38 miles of celebrated fishing easements to the onX Hunt App.

onX Offroad to Support A Soldier’s Child Foundation this Memorial Day

May 20, 2022

onX Offroad is proud to pledge 10% of its membership sales and 100% of the proceeds from a limited edition Memorial Day hat to A Soldier’s Child, in recognition of those who fought for our country and the freedom to explore its lands and trails.

onX Offroad Champions Off-Road Stewardship and Access

April 22, 2022

As trail season kicks off, onX Offroad is bolstering its stewardship team, offering grants, calling on its users to help clean up local playgrounds, and partnering with prominent off-road organizations to promote ethical and responsible trail use.

New Report from onX Reveals Scale of Corner-Locked Public Land Issue

April 8, 2022

onX recently conducted the outdoor industry’s first detailed analysis of “corner-locked” public lands. In its newly published “Corner-Locked Report,” onX illustrates both the scale and scope of an issue that’s fueling a heated debate between public land enthusiasts and private landowners in western states like Wyoming, where a pending court case could ignite massive changes to public land policy.

onX Offroad Releases Fat Fingers Mode

April 1, 2022

onX Offroad’s newest feature, Fat Fingers Mode, will leverage industry-first technology to eliminate tap ambiguity and help users select trails and drop Waypoints with precision.

onX Backcountry Teams Up with SheJumps as Exclusive Navigation Partner

March 8, 2022

As SheJumps’ official navigation partner, onX Backcountry aims to help make the outdoors more inclusive by empowering girls and women to confidently plan adventures and explore new landscapes.

On Broken Country, Presented by onX Hunt, Explores Landlocked Public Lands

March 4, 2022

On Broken Country, the latest short film presented by onX Hunt, takes viewers on a journey through the American West’s landlocked public lands—places that the public is unable to access because they are surrounded by private land boundaries.

Dogmen, Presented by onX Hunt, Delves Into the Culture of the Quail Dog Handler

February 14, 2022

Dogmen, the latest short film presented by onX Hunt, focuses on the southern culture of the quail dog and the men who train, run, and love these dogs.

onX Hunt Debuts Application Season Tools to Help Members Draw the Tags they Desire

February 3, 2022

onX Hunt has partnered with Toprut, Huntin’ Fool, and HuntReminder to offer Elite members a comprehensive hub to help successfully draw hunting tags across the country.

onX Backcountry Maps Bluebird Backcountry Resort as Exclusive Navigation Partner

January 24, 2022

onX Backcountry has partnered with Bluebird Backcountry to digitally map the resort’s in-bounds backcountry ski area. Bluebird Backcountry’s trails and terrain are now available in Snow Mode for all onX Backcountry users.

onX Backcountry Releases Six New App Features for Snow Enthusiasts

January 13, 2022

The new features include a Slope Aspect map layer, SNOTEL Data, Historic Avalanche Fatalities map markers, 924 new routes, aerial satellite maps, and Open Street Map (OSM) ski resort maps. These updates will provide powder seekers of all ability levels with intuitive tools and resources to recreate safely in the backcountry.

The Pandemic Effect: How 2020 Changed Hunting

January 7, 2022

onX Hunt released an exclusive report detailing what we can learn from hunting’s biggest year and how our sport is evolving with new and veteran participation.

onX Raises Funds for Local Avalanche Forecast Centers in November

November 2, 2021

onX launched its “Support Your Forecast” program to raise funds for local avalanche forecast centers–the organizations that empower snow enthusiasts to make safer backcountry adventures each season.

Outdoor Awards 2021: Hiking

September 1, 2021

onX Backcountry was awarded best hiking app by Popular Mechanics for 2021. But it’s not just for hiking! The app’s Snow Mode—for ski touring, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing—is the cherry on top.

onX Off-Road GPS App – Behind The Wheel

August 28, 2021

The onX Offroad team sat down with The Adventure Portal to talk about why the app is different than others on the market, what new features users can enjoy this summer, and why stewardship is so important to the brand.

Siegfried Honored as RMEF Conservationist of the Year

August 27, 2021

Eric Siegfried, onX founder, was honored by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for creating a revolutionary product that changed the face of hunting, bolstered public access, and has since generated more than one million dollars for conservation.

This Is The Paramount Outdoor Navigation App For Hikers And Backpackers

August 22, 2021

According to author Wendy Altschuler, onX Backcountry is a rising star in hiking and trail navigation. And while there are plenty of other hiking apps on the market, what sets onX Backcountry apart is the amalgamation of advantageous expert user-generated content, GPS capabilities and point-to-point navigation.

onX Opens Applications for Access and Stewardship Grants

August 16, 2021

onX has officially opened applications for its Access and Stewardship Grant Program to expand and protect open spaces for outdoor adventure. The company is committed to securing or improving access to 150,000 acres of land and restoring or building 150 miles of trails by 2023.

onX Offroad Showcases New Trails and Features

July 27, 2021

onX Offroad recently added another 15,000 miles of trails in California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, Tennessee, and many more states, adding to the App’s already robust one-stop shop for off-roading needs.

onX VP Chris Bate Discusses APP Growth In The Great Outdoors

July 23, 2021

SGB Media sat down with onX Marketing VP Chris Bate to talk about the brand’s growth, the new onX Backcountry app, and the company’s commitment to expanding access to public lands and increasing stewardship of our trails.

The Pond-Hopper’s Guide to Fishing for Summer Bass

July 14, 2021

onX Hunt comes in handy when you’re fishing too. The app illustrates whether ponds are on public or private land, and it lets anglers customize the map, measure distances, and track their day on the water.

How to Plan an Off-Road Camping Trip Like a Pro

July 8, 2021

Ever wanted to try camping off-the-grid, but don’t know where to start? Motorcyclist Amanda Zito offers a few tips about camping style, planning, safety and gear.

Eye in the Sky: Tech Tactics to Find Hidden Public-Land Deer

June 29, 2021

Author and outdoorsman Darron McDougal uses onX Hunt exclusively to pre-scout public lands, identify potential low-pressure areas, and gather information when he’s on the ground deer hunting.

Best Upland Bird Hunting States for 2021

June 28, 2021

The onX Hunt team worked with Ambassadors to identify the top 10 states to pursue upland birds in 2021.

Experience onX’s New 3D Maps on your Desktop

June 23, 2021

Just in time for scouting season, this release gives onX Hunt users the industry-leading 3D experience they’ve been asking for. Now, users can view all map layers in 3D, and have the ability to create and view all Markups in 3D as well.

onX Offroad GPS Maps App

June 16, 2021

Sure, your phone has good mapping capabilities. But those apps don’t even scratch the surface of what onX Offroad can enable you to do, according to this Cool Material review by Ben Dahl.

Jeep Wave Members to Receive 6 Months of Free onX Elite Access

June 11, 2021

Two familiar names in the world of off-road and overland exploration, Jeep and OnX, have partnered to offer 2021 model year owners six months of complimentary OnX Elite access.

Jeep® Brand and onX Offroad to Empower More Off-Road Adventures Together

June 10, 2021

Two of the most trusted names in off-roading have launched a program empowering Jeep Wave customers and Jeep brand enthusiasts to get off the pavement and venture off-road more than they ever have before.

onX Backcountry Donates All Net Proceeds to ‘Leave No Trace’ for June

June 2, 2021

onX Backcountry discounts its one-year membership rate and pledges 100% of net proceeds to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to promote responsible outdoor recreation.

The Best All-Around Accessories for Your Summer Adventures

When you and your crew are trying to get out there, wouldn’t it be awesome to have a map that could show you thousands of miles of roads and trails, and millions of acres of public lands? That’s onX Offroad, according to Paddling Life’s staff.

Making a Mark

June 1, 2021

In celebration of national Great Outdoors Month, the newest navigation app in the onX suite, onX Backcountry, is going all in for the outdoors. onX Backcountry pledges to give 100% of proceeds to Leave No Trace during the month of June.

onX Backcountry Pledges 100% of Net Proceeds to Leave No Trace in June

For the month of June, onX is offering a one-year membership to onX Backcountry for the discounted price of $10 and will donate all of June’s net online proceeds to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics–a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the places recreationists love by teaching people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

Everything You Need to Get Started Overlanding

May 31, 2021

Wes Siler outlines all the gear you’ll need, where to go, and tips to make your first overlanding trip a success. Topping his list is onX Offroad, the navigation tool that allows users to filter trails by difficulty level and type of vehicle, and find places to camp long the way.

Finding 4×4 Trails Near Me

May 10, 2021

Guidebooks and Gazetteers are great resources to find local 4×4 trails, but only onX Offroad offers detailed information about each trail and allows you to track yourself, even when away from service, while out on an adventure.

Addressing Offensive Climbing Route Names on Mountain Project

April 21, 2021

onX and Mountain Project have joined American Alpine Club’s Climb United initiative to help further the process of renaming offensive routes and promote a more inclusive climbing culture.

Santiago Vega Makes First Disabled Descent of Grand Teton

This April, Santiago Vega completed the first-known disabled ski descent of the Grand Teton with IFMGA guide Mark Smiley via the Ford-Stettner Couloir.

onX and Somewear Labs Partner to Develop an Industry-First Integration

April 14, 2021

onX and Somewear Labs released an integration that allows recreationists to send context-rich Waypoints to friends and family, without cell phone service. This integration is an industry first and lets explorers venture off-grid with confidence.

onX Backcountry App: Trail Maps and GPS Navigation for Hikers, Backpackers, and Skiers

Designed for everyone from summer trailblazers to winter powder seekers, the multifaceted onX Backcountry app features multiple map layers, expert-curated guidebook content, and GPS navigation tools that’ll give you a bird’s eye view wherever adventure takes you.

Want to Go Snowmobiling? Get onX Offroad.

February 18, 2021

Outside magazine and Indefinitely Wild’s Wes Siler too onX Offroad out for a rip. According to Wes, “Snow Mode helps riders find trails and parking areas, highlights avalanche terrain and warnings, displays local weather conditions likes now data, and guides snowmobilers through whiteout conditions.”

onX Offroad Launches Snow Mode

February 16, 2021

onX Offroad has a new, snowmobile-specific experience. Premium users can now toggle from the App’s well-known “Dirt Mode” to the new “Snow Mode,” accessing 140,000 miles of snowmobile trails in 30 U.S. states, slope angle overlays, and localized avalanche forecasts for an unparalleled winter experience.

Celebrating the Low Danger, Low Angle Ski Tour

Wild Snow discusses the merits of the mellow backcountry ski tour, planned with the help of onX Backcountry’s slope angle feature and route finding capabilities.

Meet onX Backcountry

February 5, 2021

onX Backcountry is the ultimate adventure app for hikers, backpackers, and backcountry snow seekers. By combining guidebook content with an intuitive and reliable GPS platform, users can spend more time enjoying the path ahead and less time looking down at the device in their hand.

onX Launches New onX Backcountry App for Trail and Snow Enthusiasts

February 4, 2021

onX Backcountry is now available on iOS and Android devices as well as any browser. The ultimate adventure tool, onX Backcountry is designed to empower trailblazers and powder seekers of all ability and experience levels to find new outdoor experiences and relive old favorites.

Using onX Offroad on the Trail

January 27, 2021

FourWheeler’s Verne Simons reviewed the app, saying “having used a couple other GPS apps over the years, we took to onX Offroad like fish to a stream.” In this article, Simons offers tips the app’s offline maps, different map views, nearby trails, Waypoints, route tracking, and more.

onX Maps, Inc. Acquires Adventure Projects

December 30, 2020

onX today announced its acquisition of Adventure Projects, Inc., a network of websites and mobile apps featuring thousands of outdoor experiences that contributors have brought to life with guide-book details, imagery, trail conditions, and other content.

The 10 Rules of Duck Scouting

December 28, 2020

Field & Stream’s Will Brantley offers up a handful of waterfowling tips like traveling to find ducks, adapting to ecology changes, and dropping GPS pins so you can find your way in the dark.

Three Years of Adventures in onX Access Advocacy: A Quick Look Back

December 16, 2020

From 2018-2020, onX worked with various partners to secure hunting and outdoor recreation access on 14,473 acres of public land. And, by their proximity to other hard-to-reach public lands, these acres have facilitated easier access to an estimated 9,778 additional acres.

Pennsylvania Has 27,000 Acres of Public Land That You May Not Use

November 23, 2020

The Patriot-News reports on the onX and TRCP study that found 27,000 acres of landlocked public land in Pennsylvania. These parcels could offer recreational opportunities in rural and urban centers, where there is a growing need for outdoor access.

onX Hunt Weather Update: Plan, Visualize, and Get the Advantage

November 18, 2020

onX has updated its Weather feature to highlight the weather that matters most with a new design made by hunters, for hunters.

onX Hunt’s 3D Maps Helps Hunters Plan, Scout, and Have a Successful Day in the Field

November 11, 2020

The addition of 3D Maps on the onX Hunt App on iOS devices allows hunters to better understand the terrain and use the landscape to their advantage.

Report: The South’s Landlocked Public Lands

October 20, 2020

The third installment of landlocked reports with Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership highlights more than 174,000 acres of public land in Florida, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Tennessee with no permanent, legal access for public outdoor recreation.

Is This Hunting App Worth $100?

October 8, 2020

In a Free Range American review, Michael Herne relies on onX during an elk hunt, and gives the app two thumbs up. “Whether whitetail hunting in the East or chasing bugles in the West, onX Hunt is as much a part of my kit as broadheads and a skinning knife.”

Report: The Mid-Atlantic’s Landlocked Public Lands

September 17, 2020

The second installment of landlocked reports with Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership explores 80,000 acres of untapped hunting and fishing opportunities in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Introducing onX’s New Offline Map Streaming Technology

September 8, 2020

onX is excited to release a new streaming Offline Map technology, just in time for hunting season. Learn how the new streaming map service will impact and improve your days in the field.

Meet New Quick-Customize Waypoints

September 2, 2020

As the hunting season begins, we know Waypoints are one of your most important tools, whether you’re e-scouting or in the field. This update will make Waypoints significantly more hunter-savvy.

How Hunting Apps Can Help You Scout from Afar

August 31, 2020

After narrowing down where he plans to hunt, Bowhunter’s Joe Bell describes the steps he takes, using onX to e-scout and plan a deer hunt in the backcountry.

We Have Millions of Acres of Public Land We Can’t Access. It’s Time to Change That.

August 24, 2020

According to Backpacker’s Casey Lyons, “the Western U.S. is rife with forests and deserts that you can’t visit. A new law could fix that–if we’re willing to fight for it.”

Report Finds Vast Acres of Minnesota Public Land Off-Limits to Public

August 9, 2020

The Duluth News Tribune reports on the onX and TRCP study that found 248,000 acres of public land in Minnesota and another 55,000 acres in Wisconsin inaccessible to the taxpayers who own it.

Report: The Upper Midwest’s Inaccessible Public Lands

August 4, 2020

In our first regionally-specific landlocked report, in partnership with Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, we examine 300,000 acres of public land in Minnesota and Wisconsin where there is no permanent, legal access.

Off-Road with onX and a Can-Am Renegade 1000 XC

August 1, 2020

Car and Driver writer Ezra Dyer nicknames onX Offroad “Waze for the woods” during an off-road mission in the Uwharrie National Forest. The App helps Dyer navigate around and through some of the area’s more treacherous terrain, with kids in tow.

This App Wants to Open Up 410,000 Miles of Off-Roading

June 20, 2020

Outside’s Wes Siler learns how onX Offroad aims to help relieve the pressure on overcrowded trails by guiding users to under-the-radar spots in nearby areas. onX recently launched a Trail Guide program that solicits experienced off-road enthusiasts to help add more trails to the App, and provide lesser-known options to users of all abilities.

Hunting Access: Landlocked Public Land

May 26, 2020

According to Bowhunter, 75 percent of western hunters depend on public land for a successful hunt. If 6.35 million acres of land in 11 western states are landlocked, these hunters have a bigger challenge, and this article helps them find solutions.

We Don’t Need Roads: onX Offroad Maps Review

April 29, 2020

If quarantine has you itching to roam far-off miles on a dirt road, Gear Junkie’s Adam Ruggiero suggests you start planning now, with the onX Offroad App in hand.

When National Park Campgrounds Re-Open This Is The App You’ll Want

April 6, 2020

“Apps that make use of off-road trails aren’t anything new,” writer Bryan Campbell says in his Forbes review, “onX Offroad takes a crucial step in the game and gives users access to hundreds of thousands of miles of trails with daily information updates while staying incredibly user friendly.”

onX Offroad Maps (Review by Race-Dezert)

April 3, 2020

According to Race-Dezert, “there are a few off-road tools out there, but nothing is as easy to use as the onX Offroad App—and at only $30/year, or less than a tank of fuel, it’s worth checking out.”

MAPLand Act Would Move Public Land Access into the Digital Age (and Make it Easier to Find Hunting Spots)

March 17, 2020

Outdoor Life cites reports by onX and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership that detail how the West is home to 9.5 million acres of landlocked state lands. That information appears to be prompting action among law makers who recently introduced the MAPLand Act.

onX Endorses the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (MAPLand Act)

March 10, 2020

onX joins with Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership to inspire and endorse a new federal bill that would direct money to land-managing agencies for digitizing outdoor recreation-related maps.

One Example of How onX is Helping with Land and Water Access

March 4, 2020

Hunters in Arizona will soon have more public land options available thanks to a partnership between onX and Arizona Game and Fish Department. This Wide Open Spaces article explains how thousands of acres at the Elkhorn Ranch will soon be open to hunters.

How to Find Late-Season Upland Hunting

January 9, 2020

In this GearJunkie article, onX helps the author find land access programs and scout nearby public land, like state parks, national forests and BLM land.

onX Offroad Launches iOS App at SEMA 2019

November 5, 2019

onXmaps, Inc., the industry leader in outdoor mapping technology, announced today the availability of an iOS version of the onX Offroad App, which became available on the Google Play Store earlier this year.