Kaibab National Forest Releases Draft Forest Plan and DEIS

The Kaibab National Forest has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Kaibab Land Management Plan. The revised plan will provide forest-level direction for meeting the mission of the Forest Service and managing its lands to provide for healthy, resilient ecosystems that meet the diverse needs of the American people over the [...]

Forest Service Proposing Changes to Gasquet Ranger District Motorized Travel System

The Six Rivers National Forest proposes to make limited changes to the National Forest Transportation System (NFTS) on the Gasquet Ranger District. The purpose of the project is to make limited changes to the NFTS that enhance motorized recreation opportunities, dispersed recreation opportunities, and administrative access, while minimizing ecological and cultural resource risk. In addition, [...]

Olympic National Forest Proposes OHV Trail System In North Fork Calawah Watershed

The Pacific Ranger District of the Olympic National Forest is proposing to construct and maintain an OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) trail system in the North Fork Calawah watershed. The Proposed Action is the development of a trail system and staging area for OHV use in the Bonidu project area (see map here). The trail system would [...]

California Motorized Recreational Council Hires Livingston Group to help save Johnson Valley OHV area

The California Motorized Recreation Council (CMRC), an umbrella group of the eight largest OHV access groups in California, has agreed to contract terms with the Livingston Group, LLC in Washington, DC to help stave off the expansion of the 29 Palms Marine Base. The move comes on the heels of the expected April 27th, 2012 [...]

Forest Supervisor Stops the Clock on Wallowa-Whitman Travel Management Plan

It has been one month since the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest released its travel management decision. Since then, there has been considerable public interest and debate over various aspects of the plan. As I have listened to the many people who are commenting on the plan, it has become apparent that there is a good bit [...]

Sierra NF Proposes Revision of Motor Vehicle Use Designations

The Sierra National Forest (SNF) proposes to change the process for determining motor vehicle season of use for National Forest Transportation System (NFTS) roads, trails and areas. The purpose of this action is to allow flexibility in public motorized use on SNF roads, trails and areas when resource conditions allow. This action is needed because [...]

BRC MOURNS THE LOSS OF A FOUNDER & RECREATION CHAMPION

BOISE, ID (April 6, 2012) — The OHV community joins together today in mourning the loss of one of its greatest activists. On Thursday, April 5th, 2012, Adena Cook–one of the original founders of the BlueRibbon Coalition–passed away.

Adena will be sorely missed, both by those that knew her, and by the recreation community to whom [...]

RECREATION GROUP URGES COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO GROUSE MANAGEMENT

POCATELLO, ID (March 26)–The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national trail-based recreation group, submitted formal scoping comments on the proposed BLM’s 2010 Sage Grouse Planning Strategy. BRC believes this planning effort has the potential to significantly impact motorized recreation in the 11 states where the Grouse currently occurs. The formal public comment period ended on March [...]

Cycle Gear Donates To Keep Trails Open In 2012

BENICIA, CA (March 2, 2012) — Cycle Gear, the country’s largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, pledges $10,000 to the BlueRibbon Coalition in support of the organization’s efforts to ensure continued access to public lands.
The donation highlights Cycle Gear’s total fiscal commitment to the BRC Trail Access Fund for 2012. This is the 10th [...]

U.S. Senate votes to preserve Recreational Trails Program

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that extends the embattled Recreational Trails Program (RTP) that provides funding for trails, and the federal motorcyclist safety grant program, for nearly two more years, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
“Motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders by the thousands spoke about the benefits of the Recreational [...]

National OHV Lobby Days March 14th-15th

The most powerful voice comes from you!
Join your fellow OHV enthusiasts from across the country, and call for a meeting with your local congressmen to educate him or her on the 29 Palms Marine Base expansions and why we need to save this unique OHV area. Congress will decide the fate of the Hammers, Make [...]

BLM Carson City District Announces Intent to Prepare RMP Revision

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District–Sierra Front and Stillwater Field Offices, are seeking public comments to identify issues and concerns that should be analyzed the Carson City District Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
The BLM is also seeking nominations for Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and information on [...]

Tread Lightly! Announces Relocation

Febuary 8, 2012 (Salt Lake City, UT) – Tread Lightly!, a national nonprofit organization charged with improving and encouraging responsible outdoor recreation, has announced the relocation of its offices from Ogden, UT to Salt Lake City, UT.

According to Lori McCullough, Tread Lightly!’s executive director, the idea of moving the organization’s headquarters originated in Oct. 2011 [...]

Answers sought related to inflammatory motorized trail guidebook

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A new U.S. Forest Service (USFS) guide to help land managers maintain off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails contains derogatory anti-OHV language, and OHV groups want to know why, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
In a letter dated March 9, seven organizations are demanding answers from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, whose department oversees [...]

Silent Auction to Benefit BlueRibbon Coalition at the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo

March 23-25, 2012 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo ~ Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo
Spring Home & Garden Show ~ Reno Pet Show and Pug Parade
RENO, NV MARCH 6, 2012: One of the featured activities at this years Reno Expo at the Reno Sparks Convention Center is a Silent Auction to benefit the [...]

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area Subgroup Members Selected

The California Desert Advisory Council (DAC) has selected members for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) subgroup. They are Meg Grossglass, representing the DAC; Donald Wharton, representing Local Community; and Jim Bramham, representing California off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts; and Lee Banning, representing Arizona OHV enthusiasts.
Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the DAC provides advice [...]

BLM Schedules Meetings to Address West Mojave Desert Routes of Travel Designation

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has scheduled eight open-house public scoping meetings to gather public comments and recommendations on the preparation of environmental assessments for eight travel management areas (TMAs) within the West Mojave Planning Area.
Area residents and interested members of the public encouraged to attend. The BLM will solicit public input relative to [...]

Yet Another Lawsuit Threatens Colorado Trail Access – Recreation Groups Respond

DENVER, CO (January 19)–Recreation advocates today filed papers to join a lawsuit about motorized vehicle access to the Rico-West Dolores area in southwest Colorado managed by the San Juan National Forest. The lawsuit, filed in December 2011 by the Colorado Chapter of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, seeks to have specific trails declared off limits [...]

ORBA To host free Vendor Poker walk at the King of the Hammers

The Off Road Business Association (ORBA) will host a free Vendor Poker Walk during Contingency for the 6th running of the King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley. Five freshman members of the trade based OHV advocate group will be hosting the poker walk. Participants may enter free of charge by visiting any one of [...]

Yamaha Approves Seven OHV GRANTs in Fourth Quarter 2011

OHV Access Initiative Leads Motorsports Industry in Supporting Safe, Responsible OHV Riding and Open, Sustainable Access to Riding Areas
CYPRESS, Calif. – January 17, 2011 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.’s, OHV Access Initiative today announced the fourth quarter 2011 awards totaling more than $96,000 for seven projects supporting safe, responsible OHV riding and open, sustainable OHV [...]