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ShareTrails | A Victory for Access in Arizona’s Black Canyon Corridor and Bumblebee Rock Crawling Area
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. It was 2:00 a.m. when I finally crashed on Tuesday, November 23. I had spent a marathon session of reviewing previous appeals of Bureau of Land Management Travel Plans, public comments, route reports, portions of the administrative record, BLM regulations, BLM handbooks, and by the time 2:00 a.m. rolled around,…
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ShareTrails | Thirtymile Travel Management Update
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. The Bureau of Land Management, Prineville Central Oregon FO is updating the Travel Management Plan for the Thirtymile Acquisition Area. From what we, at BRC understands, this area was previously a private ranch. Because it was acquired by the BLM, the agency has the responsibility to provide access for as…
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ShareTrails | Idaho East Fork, South Fork Restoration and Access
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. Payette, National Forest in Idaho is considering many new projects in the East Fork, South Fork Salmon River area. BRC appreciates all the work that the local Idaho groups have done on this management plan and we have seen a lot of local activity to submit comments and stand up…
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ShareTrails | Help Protect Outdoor Recreation Act for the Disabled
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. Just about every time we’ve attended a ride organized for motorized recreation, there has been someone who suffers from a physical disability who chooses motorized recreation as their preferred way to access the public benefits of outdoor recreation on public land. From veteran groups providing therapy to the wounded and…
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ShareTrails | Help Oppose 30X30 by Contacting Your Senators About the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. Conservation groups are pushing the 30×30 initiative which aims to have 30% of the United State’s land locked up by year 2030. One way they will accomplish this is through wilderness bills throughout different states. Senator Tester in Montana has proposed the Black Foot-Clearwater Stewardship Act which will designate nearly…
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ShareTrails | Another Forest Travel Plan – Public Comments Needed for Shoshone National Forest
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. The number of plans and projects being released by agencies recently has been exhausting. We’ve recently submitted comments for the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the Lincoln National Forest. We’re currently advocating for our followers to comment on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado before November…
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ShareTrails | Snowmobilers Taking the Pledge
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. This week the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association released their Take the Pledge campaign to encourage responsible motorized winter recreation. We invite all or our members and supporters to support our friends at ISMA and take the pledge. Here is the release shared to us by ISMA: HASLETT, MI, November 10,…
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ShareTrails | Special Thanks to California Dual Sport Riders!
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. We would like to recognize California Dual Sport Riders for choosing BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails as the beneficiary of their recent quarterly club cruise. This event resulted in a sizable donation that will be put to good use as we work hard in our fight to keep public lands, trails, and riding…
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ShareTrails | Action Alert – Public Comments Due for Lincoln National Forest Plan in New Mexico
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. The Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico, covers over a million acres and encompasses many different types of recreation. It is important to engage early on in the process to fight to protect access for the public. The plan discusses closures and restrictions for summer and winter use whether it…
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ShareTrails | Action Alert – Help Prevent BLM Closures of Off-Road Trails and Rock Climbing Routes in Idaho’s Massacre Rocks
Originally found on BlueRibbon Coalition/ShareTrails. In 2011, BlueRibbon Coalition participated in the scoping process for the Cedar Field Amendment for what is now the Resource Management Plan for the Burley Field Office in Idaho. This will affect an area popularly know as Massacre Rocks near American Falls, Idaho. It is a popular destination for motorized…