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President Trump just reopened every closed road on public land in the US
President Trump’s Executive Order 14408 eliminates Executive Order 11644, removing federal authority to close roads and restrict cross-country travel on public lands. Discover how to legally reestablish historic trails using 1970s-80s USGS maps and your rights under the Mining Act of 1866.
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Buy a poster and unlock adventure with AZbackroads adventure posters
Explore adventure posters featuring stunning photos with GPS coordinates, location descriptions, and QR codes for downloadable tracks. Perfect for off-road enthusiasts and public lands access supporters—shop our growing collection on Spring now!
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Federal land managers have no authority over regular motor vehicles
Discover how Executive Order 11644 defines off-road vehicles (ORVs) and excludes regular cars, trucks, and SUVs from its scope. Learn why it doesn’t authorize road closures on public lands and why we call for its reversal to restore state control over roads and access.
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How you are giving up your rights when you buy an OHV in Arizona
Discover how Arizona law distinguishes off-highway vehicles from regular motor vehicles and what that means for accessing public lands under federal travel management restrictions. Learn your rights and the legal implications of driving OHVs versus street-legal vehicles on public land.
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New AZ law fundamentally transforms how public lands are accessed
Arizona’s Senate Bill 1567, recently signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, introduces significant changes to off-highway vehicle (OHV) regulations. Key updates include requiring driver’s licenses for OHV operation, mandatory training courses, and new definitions for OHVs. The law also imposes penalties for improper OHV use and restricts children’s OHV operation. This legislation, driven by…
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BLM Management Strategy for Motorized Vehicle Use on Public Lands
Learn about the Bureau of Land Management’s National Management Strategy, developed in 2001 to address Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) issues on federal lands. Explore how RS 2477 rights-of-way are incorporated into land-use planning and how the BLM’s travel management strategy impacts motorized access. Discover the importance of RS 2477 rights-of-way in defending off-highway vehicle access and…
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Contact the city of Sedona in support of motorized access
Sedona City officials propose regulating 4×4 use due to complaints and environmental concerns. Despite mitigation efforts by a local workgroup and $300,000 in OHV grants, issues persist. Critics contest the ecological impact, citing alternative causes for tree mortality. A significant tourism revenue source, OHV use faces potential strict regulation, with a public meeting scheduled to…
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AZ BLM uses “suitable” endangered species habitat to close public roads
The BLM uses “suitable habitat” for endangered species to justify public road closures without solid scientific evidence. This double standard raises concerns about the management of public lands.
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UPDATED Kingman Travel Management Plan – 1,630-mile proposed CLOSURE
Learn about the Kingman Travel Management Plan’s environmental assessment and how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to close motorized access on public lands. Voice your opinion and submit your comments today to protect Arizona’s roads and public access.
