My Dream Coming True
Land Use Updates January 18, 2023
In 2001, I wrote an op-ed entitled; I Have a Dream. My dream back then was that someday all trail users would respect each other’s personal choice of recreational activity and work in a collaborative manner on important trail stewardship projects, travel planning, and forest health efforts. Shortly... Read more
Keep On Jeepin’: Live Young; Think Old
Lifestyle January 14, 2023
The Future of the Real You The last few years have shown us how precious and short life can be. As a result, many of us view decisions about how we spend our Jeepin time differently. We are now looking to the future more. We’ve seen terrible things happen... Read more
What We Share And Don’t Share Off-Road
Lifestyle January 11, 2023
One December about five years ago, I took a group to Saline Valley to celebrate New Year’s Eve. While at the campsite I realized I didn’t have a tent. Completely forgot to pack it that day. As a seasoned four-wheeler, this basic blunder was especially difficult to swallow. On... Read more
DONSTRADAMUS’ Top Ten OHV Predictions For 2023
Land Use Updates January 3, 2023
Editor’s Note: The Great Donstradamus has emerged from his cabin deep in an oak savanna located at a secret location in the Pacific Northwest with his OHV and resource management predictions for 2023. He offers insights into key topics of the day such as Climate Change, E-Vehicles, DMV, OHV... Read more
30×30 Initiative — Is There a Future for Jeeping?
Land Use Updates January 2, 2023
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
Jeep Event newsLand Use Updates December 21, 2022
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
Land Use Updates December 18, 2022
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
Useful Gadgets For The Four-Wheeler!
Lifestyle December 16, 2022
Tis the season for gift giving…whether for yourself or another four-wheeling aficionado. With that in mind, Santa Tom offers up these fine gifts and ideas sure to please any four-wheeler or other outdoors enthusiast. Continuous ratchet strap: Most ratchet straps have a hook on each end. A continuous ratchet... Read more
Moving the Rubicon Trail Kiosk; Volunteers Make a Difference
Land Use UpdatesMotorsports December 14, 2022
(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
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