Archive for 'Access Info'
BLM Alturas Field Office Seeking Comments on Proposed OHV Recreation Area
Off highway vehicle enthusiasts can provide ideas on development of a new off highway vehicle recreation area, when the Bureau of Land Management hosts a field tour Wednesday, Sept. 8, near Fall River Mills.
Participants should meet at 10 a.m. at the Lassen National Forest Hat Creek Ranger District office on Highway 299 [...]
Kane County wins its first R.S. 2477 road – the Skutumpah road
On August 30, 2010, in a Kane County quiet title suit in the United States District Court, the United States acknowledged Kane County’s ownership and jurisdiction of approximately 26 miles of the 33 mile long Skutumpah road. The County will start signing, maintaining and repairing the road today.
The Skutumpah road is believed to be [...]
BFGoodrich Tires Recognizes Drummond Island in Michigan as Part of the 2010 Outstanding Trails
Drummond Island, Mich. (Aug. 30, 2010) – Located in the far northeastern tip of Michigan’s upper peninsula, Drummond Island was honored this past weekend by BFGoodrich® Tires as one of the 2010 Outstanding Trails. Off-road enthusiasts and members of the Drummond Island Off-Road club were in attendance as BFGoodrich Tires presented [...]
Full StoryKlim USA and Blue Ribbon Coalition team up to preserve snowmobile access to public lands
Rigby, ID (August 30, 2010) -Nate Blaylock announced today that the two Idaho based entities will partner this winter to increase membership in the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) and to drive involvement in the public lands debate.
“Klim has long held a concern for the preservation of riding areas.” said Mr. Blaylock. “Snow machine [...]
BLM Launches Social Media to Promote Public Involvement
As part of its ongoing effort to engage the public on issues in more timely and relevant ways, the Bureau of Land Management has entered the realm of social media by establishing a presence on the popular websites Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
“We are excited about using social media to connect with people [...]
Thousands to Attend 2nd Annual Take Back Utah Parade & Rally
Governor Herbert and Congressman Bishop to Speak
Salt Lake City, UT - 08/26/2010 – This Saturday August 28th at 10:00 AM thousands of concerned citizens will parade all types of off-road vehicles, coal trucks, jeeps, mountain bikes, and other vehicles from Liberty Park to State St and arrive at the front steps of the Utah capitol building.
A [...]
More details uncovered in national-monument designations threatening OHV use
A Salt Lake City television station has reported more information about a federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) internal memo related to the possible designation of national monuments, which could bar off-highway riding, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
KSL-TV reported on Aug. 5 that the memo lays out “what some consider a [...]
NOHVCC / ASI’s – “Do The Ride Thing” $10,000 Prize Video Contest
With the busy summer riding season upon us, the ATV Safety Institute (ASI) encourages kids to enter the “Do the Ride Thing” Video Contest. Sponsored by the ASI, the contest runs through September 6, 2010 and offers 10 prizes totaling $10,000. Students ages six to 18 may enter. The winning 30- and [...]
Full StoryAmerican Motorcyclist Association unveils first-ever national motorcyclist voter guide
The AMA is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Voter Guide, a comprehensive online voter guide designed to educate AMA members on how their elected officials acted upon and voted on motorcycle-relevant issues.
The 2010 AMA Voter Guide, the first national voter guide of its kind for the motorcycling community, features a [...]
Carlsbad BLM Starts Revision of Resource Management Plan with Public Scoping Period
The Bureau of Land Management’s Carlsbad Field Office has announced their intention to revise and update its Resource Management Plan (RMP) for public lands in Eddy, Lea, and southwestern Chaves Counties. The official process begins with public scoping and will include a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The full process is [...]
Full StorySt. George BLM Travel Management Plan
Comment deadline for scoping process July 19, 2010
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St. George Field Office has formally kicked off the planning process that will result in a Comprehensive Travel and Transportation Management Plan. This plan will include specific route designations for motorized and mountain bike use. Meaning – [...]
Pro off-highway recreation bill headed to President’s desk
A pro off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation bill, H.R. 689, is headed to President Obama’s desk after unanimously passing the U.S. House on July 13. The U.S. Senate passed identical legislation, S. 1328, on May 7.
H.R. 689 would put the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area in Northern California under the sole control of the federal [...]
The Public Pays Extortionary Fees To Use Public Land
The El Dorado National Forest is requiring the Polka Dots Motorcycle Club, a 55 year old volunteer organization, to pay approximately $50,000 in advance for an environmental analysis for an off-road event special use permit. This special use permit is required by the Forest Service to host a recreational family motorcycle enduro and an off [...]
Full StoryCOURT ADOPTS LEWIS AND CLARK REMEDY – RESTORES ACCESS
GREAT FALLS, MT (July 7)–Recreation groups are applauding a victory for public access announced in federal court in Montana on July 2, 2010. The Court found legal flaws in a 2007 Travel Plan issued by the Lewis and Clark National Forest, and adopted the remedy proposed by the Forest Service and Plaintiffs [...]
Full StoryRemedy in Montana OHV Case Reopens Motorized Trails; Restores Dispersed Camping
Irvine, Calif., July 2, 2010 – On July 2, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana remanded the Travel Plan for the Little Belt, Castle, and North Half Crazy Mountains Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision to the Lewis and Clark National Forest and directed the Forest to [...]
Full StoryThe Obama Administration to hold listening session for “America’s Great Outdoors” Initiative in Southern California
BAKERSFIELD, CA (June 30, 2010) – On July 8, 2010 President Obama’s national dialogue about how to reconnect with the outdoors comes to Southern California. This is the perfect opportunity for the OHV community to explain how our sport brings families together, helps us connect with the outdoors and gets us [...]
Full StoryBLM Announces Interim Supplementary Rules for California Desert
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released interim final supplementary rules for public lands managed by the California Desert District. The rules clarify and simplify guidelines for visitors to public lands within the BLM California Desert District.
The eight common sense rules were developed in coordination with the Desert Advisory Council [...]
BFGoodrich Tires Recognizes Holy Cross Trail in Colorado as Part of 2010 Outstanding Trails
MINTURN, Colo. (June 28, 2010) – Located in the high peaks of central Colorado, the Holy Cross Trail was honored this past weekend by BFGoodrich® Tires as one of the 2010 Outstanding Trails. Off-road enthusiasts and members of the Big Horn Jeep club were in attendance as BFGoodrich Tires presented a grant [...]
Full StoryU.S. House committee demands release of Wilderness-related internal papers
A key U.S. House committee has approved a measure to require the U.S. Interior Department to release internal documents related to a proposal that could close up to 13 million acres to off-highway riding.
On June 16, the House Natural Resources Committee approved H. Res. 1406 — a Resolution of Inquiry — [...]
BRC FOUNDER INDUCTED INTO AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME
POCATELLO, ID (June 15) — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced Friday that BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) founder Clark Collins will be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made lasting contributions to protecting and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle.
In the AMA Hall [...]
