How We Saved the Rubicon Trail – The Untold Story
Land Use Updates January 23, 2018
In 2001, they were going to gate (that means CLOSE) the Rubicon Trail and we said NO! This is our story from the records and writings the author kept as founding Trail Boss since the beginning. On our very first work day 2001. Mark Smith (RIP) on the left... Read more
California Governor Signs Crucial OHV Bill into Law
Land Use Updates October 3, 2017
Special from CORVA, the California Off-Road Vehicle Association In 1982, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2397 that created the Off Highway Motorized Vehicle Recreation Program within the Department of Parks and Recreation. This afternoon his office notified the California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) that the Governor just... Read more
Saving the Deer Valley Trail of Northern California
Land Use Updates September 14, 2017
Modern jeepers and many four-wheeling volunteers stepped up to help save the famous California trail, Deer Valley, located in the high Sierra Nevada mountains weaving its way through a non-Wilderness corridor of the Mokelumne Wilderness (Eldorado and Stanislaus National Forests). Closed by court order several years ago, the... Read more
Non-Motorized Trails Need Love Too
Land Use Updates August 16, 2017
A recent trip to the Pacific Northwest to hike and observe non-motorized travel management prescriptions reminded the ModernJeeper that off-route travel including shortcuts on trails with switchbacks can present land managers with significant challenges. Non-motorized travel management becomes even more acute at popular federally designated sites such as National... Read more
Special from Don Amador, Quiet Warrior Racing Blog (QWR) and Land Use Advocate QWR truly believe that Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) recreation continues to be an important element of winter-based recreational opportunities in the mountains of California. That concept was reinforced this week after a tour of the Little... Read more
OHV and the New Administration – Cautious Optimism vs. Brace for Battle
Land Use Updates January 10, 2017
Having been an active participant in state and federal land-use politics for the last 30 years, I urge my fellow off-road enthusiasts to approach 2017 with both cautious optimism and a healthy respect for potential access challenges that await us. Until the Trump administration’s cabinet level posts are confirmed,... Read more
Join These Groups in the Fight for Land Use
Land Use Updates January 14, 2016
As promised, we have tried to provide an number of different resources to learn more and become more involved in our Land Use issues across the country. Take a look, get involved, protect our Passions! http://www.sharetrails.org Mission The BlueRibbon Coalition champions responsible use of public lands and waters... Read more
A Closed Trail Can Be Reopened!
Land Use Updates November 5, 2015
A trail is reopened to motorized use thanks to action by local riders in Wyoming…proving that we can make a difference by staying involved and informed! http://www.sharetrails.org/news/2015/02/02/trail-closed-never-reopened-brc-legal-opens-trail-38 Read more