Land Access
ARIZONA – Off-Highway Vehicle Program Managers Solicit Public Input
ARIZONA – The Arizona State Parks department is hosting three workshops to provide input on the Statewide Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program. According to the Arizona State Parks, the purpose of these workshops is to identify key issues related to OHV recreation in Arizona from all stakeholder perspectives and to gather information from all stakeholders to […]
Dan Is A Trail Champion That Fights Against Lock-Up Of Public Lands
(Oct 2012) As many of you know, Congressman Dan Lungren (CA -CD7) continues to be in one of the tightest House races in the country. Dan has been fighting for us in Congress against the lock-up of public lands with fellow trail champions such as Congressman Wally Herger and Congressman Kevin McCarthy. Lungren Outdoor Recreation […]
BFGoodrich Tires Announces Call For Entries For 2013 Outstanding Trails Program
POMONA, Calif. (Oct. 2012) – BFGoodrich® Tires today announced that nominations are now open for the 2013 Outstanding Trails program. Off-road clubs in the U.S. and Canada may now submit trails in their area that they believe are worthy of a grant for maintenance or refurbishing. Nominations may be made via Facebook or Twitter. Trails […]
The Trail PAC – Fight For Senate And House Heats Up
(1 Oct 2012) With just over a month until Election Day, TPAC is proud to announce Tommy Thompson for Senate (WI) as our 7th targeted key Senate race. Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is in a very tight race against Tammy Baldwin. Thompson understands OHV and OSV issues and supports responsible motorized recreation on public […]
Yamaha Volunteers Restore San Bernardino National Forest OHV Areas – Eighty Volunteers Continue Multi-Year Project Planting 250 Native Shrubs
(CYPRESS, Calif. – September 26, 2012) – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., employees volunteered to help restore one of the San Bernardino National Forest’s most popular multi-use off-highway vehicle (OHV) staging areas this past weekend. Eighty volunteers, comprised of Yamaha employees and their family and friends, along with members of the San Bernardino National Forest Association […]
Stay The Trail Receives Beacon Award From American Recreation Coalition
(September 2012 DENVER, Colo.) – The American Recreation Coalition recently recognized the Stay The Trail program with the 2012 Beacon Award. The Beacon Award recognizes federal agencies and partners for their use of technology to improve recreation management. Stay The Trail was recognized with this nationally prestigious award for working with state organizations, federal land managers, […]
BlueRibbon Coalition – Johnson Valley CAMRC Action Alert Reminder
CALIFORNIA – Johnson Valley CAMRC Action Alert Reminder Stuart Gosswien, Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), just sent us this great article published in The Desert Sun. Please take a minute to check it out. Enthusiasts float own alternatives to military’s plan http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120823/NEWS07/208230324/Enthusiasts-float-own-alternatives-military-s-plan?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1 Also a quick reminder, there are only […]
Yamaha Approves Nine OHV GRANTs In The Second Quarter Of 2012 – Continues Support Of OHV Enthusiasts And Riding Areas
CYPRESS, Calif. – August 1, 2012 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.’s, OHV Access Initiative – the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails (GRANTs) – approved nine projects supporting responsible, safe OHV riding and open, sustainable OHV access to trails and riding areas across the country. The second quarter GRANTs for 2012 […]
NPS Bike Ban Lifted – Local Officials Can Consider Allowing Bikes On Trails
POCATELLO, ID (July 12)–The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national trail-based recreation group, applauded a move by the National Park Service (NPS) early this month that could allow additional mountain bike recreation in National Parks across the U.S. On July 5, 2012, the NPS released revised regulations (known as a “rule”) giving park superintendents the ability […]
NM: The ‘Shoe’ Finally Drops – SFNF Decision Closes 70% of Existing Road and Trails
Dear BRC Members and supporters in New Mexico, Our partners over at the New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance (NMOHVA), just sent us their latest Access Alert on the Santa Fe National Forest’s travel planning process. The Santa Fe National Forest has just released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision for […]