If you own a Jeep, then it's a good idea to think about joining a Jeep club.

Some Jeep clubs are well-structured and have membership rules (and possibly even fees which go toward group events). Others are loosely structured and have a "come and go as you please" attitude.

Here's why it makes sense to become familiar with the Jeep club(s) in your area, and why you should consider joining one soon -- if you haven't already...

Ah, the rites of spring. There are many ways that people mark the coming of spring. For Jeepers, the best way to say spring has arrived is to go topless -- or drop the top. There's something about enjoying a breath of fresh air after a long winter.

For some of us, dropping the top is a foreign concept. If you're in a warm weather climate you may have bought your Jeep without a hardtop, much less a soft top. But for those of us in the midwest and beyond, going topless is something we often end up doing a few weeks too early.

Our friends at AllThingsJeep.com declared May 3rd a "worldwide celebration" and a day to go topless, despite whatever the weather decided to bring on that day. Thousands joined in the celebration (including yours truly). After all, there were prizes at stake!

Check out the lucky winners of the 1st Annual Go Topless Day.