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A farmer on an ATV moves sheep down a narrow country road

Do Cowboys Use ATVs?

Cowboys and horses are a classic pair not only in Westerns but also on real-life ranches and farms. But recently, modern cowboys have left their horses in the stable in favor of ATVs to complete everyday ranch duties, and for good reasons.
A family rides an ATV near the Yupic Eskimo town of Quinhagak on the Yukon Delta in Alaska on April 12, 2019

Can You Drive an ATV on the Road in Alaska?

Alaska takes harsh climate conditions to a new level. Alaskans routinely rely on ATVs and snowmobiles to get from point A to point B. But can residents drive their ATVs on the road? Or do they face restrictions like in most other states prohibiting such vehicles on roadways?