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30×30 Initiative — Is There a Future for Jeeping?
4-Step Call to Action to Assure Jeeping Recreation The Biden Administration’s pledge to conserve 30% of America’s land and waterways by 2030 is undoubtedly one of the biggest and strongest environmental actions in recent history that could negatively affect where we Jeep.  Land use advocate Del Albright summarizes what... Read more
Advice from Wise Jeepin’ Man on Mountain
Once Upon A Time… My fingers were ragged from climbing a jagged mountain peak, only to find a wise, old man sitting there, legs crossed, deep in thought.  His eyes were nearly glazed over with some sort of a gecko green haze. “Old man,” I said, “what are you... Read more
Off Pavement Patriotism and Jeeping Freedom
It’s all about access to our heritage of freedom By Del & Stacie Albright We have finally learned the secret to why backcountry motorsports enthusiasts love what we do so much. We can now wrap our arms around the magic that keeps us all working on our machines and... Read more
Moving the Rubicon Trail Kiosk; Volunteers Make a Difference
(Reprint of Chris Collard’s article from June 2004; Photos by Del Albright) FRIENDS OF THE RUBICON (FOTR) MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE HISTORY OF THE RUBICON TRAIL The Rubicon off-highway vehicle  (OHV) route is often referred to as the Grand Daddy of four-wheel drive trails. Its unparalleled beauty and... Read more
Purposeful Volunteerism; Pushing Beyond Holding Our Ground
Only by escalating to more offensive strategies will we win the battles for access. Our Jeeping world is always a bit on the edge – of something fun OR of someone trying to put a gate on our trail.  Not trying to be Chicken Little, but I am going... Read more
onX Ambassadors Reflect on What Public Lands Mean to Them
To celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 24, 2022, onX friends and ambassadors like Conrad Anker, Jana Waller, Cody Townsend, Mike Foote, and Luke Takahashi (Co- Founder of WLF Enduro) reflect on how Public Lands have impacted them and encourage all outdoor enthusiasts to do the same. Whether... Read more
Red Alert – Moab Trails!
RED ALERT FOR BLM COMMENT PERIOD The draft EA for the Labyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges travel plan in Moab has just been published, kicking off a 30-day comment period that ends October 7. Find more info here: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-announces-public-meeting-and-comment-period-labyrinth-rimsgemini-bridges-draft This is probably the most important travel management plan of... Read more
BlueRibbon Coalition Sues to Overturn Biden Monument Designations
Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah against President Biden’s unlawful designation of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalanted National Monuments. BRC is joined by a rancher, a miner, and a member of Utah’s Native American community —... Read more
Acquisition of 5,600-Acre Property for Motorized Recreation Area
If anyone remembers all the way back to 2007, the name Paragon Adventure Park probably rings a bell. Well this news and acquisition contains that property which is GREAT news for us enthusiasts! Scheduled to open in 2024, Mike Cashman, owner of Mount Zion Offroad in Dover, is thrilled... Read more
Defend Your Ground!
As always, our friends that fight to keep our lands open for all of us to use and enjoy, need our help! The Blue Ribbon Coalition continues to fight many battle for us but fighting to keep our lands open is expensive! Please take a few minutes and check... Read more