Walking Among the Giants of Calaveras Big Trees State Park Wandering among the towering giants of Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a humbling reminder of just how small we are in the grand scheme of Nature. Here, some of the largest
Keep Your Wildfire Preparedness Sharp California’s (and much of the West’s) wildfire season has been mild so far—but that’s exactly when complacency creeps in. Late-season wind events and ultra-dry fuels can turn a quiet September into an ugly October–November. Use this calm
Conflict: Smart Strategies for Turning Disagreements into Opportunities Conflict is part of life. Anytime people share ideas and opinions—especially about something they’re passionate about—disagreements are bound to surface. That’s conflict. It doesn’t mean the end of the world, and it doesn’t always
Take Back the Brush: Protecting the Image of Recreationists Controlling the Narrative About our Image by Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate It’s All About Image It’s all about image! That’s why I say it’s time to take back the brush. For
The Time for Fence-Sitting is Over if We Want Motorized Trails in Our Future By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate Do you feel like your off-road passion is idling in neutral? Has it seemed like the trails, the clubs, and the
Nine Wildfire Prevention Tips for Motorized Recreationists By Del Albright, Retired Fire Chief If you enjoy summer adventures in the great outdoors—especially behind the wheel of a Jeep, OHV, or other motorized rig—wildfire prevention is YOUR responsibility.Our friends in public land management
Same Trail, New Tech, Real Risks: The Future of Off-Roading and Fire Safety By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate Off-roading is evolving—fast. The once rumbling trails of carbureted engines and high-octane exhaust are now joined by the silent hum of electric
How Motorized Stewards Must be Part of the Climate Solution on Public Lands By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate Is it all about climate? Public lands are facing some rough times—mega-fires, floods, long droughts, and weather patterns that make it tough
How Old West Gold Mining Mirrors Today’s Landuse Battles By Del Albright The old prospector didn’t give a hoot about all the hype around the 1849 Gold Rush anymore. As far as he could tell, it was hotter than a branding iron
