9 WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS FOR JEEP AND OHV ENTHUSIASTS
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 agencies with years of fire service experience remind us that one careless move […]
FIRE SAFETY; NEW TECHNOLOGY & E-BIKES
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 side-by-sides, e-bikes, EVs, and hybrid Jeeps. From app-powered navigation systems to charging stations […]
PLANNING FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE ON PUBLIC LANDS
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 for agencies and volunteers alike to keep things open and usable. Call it […]
GOLD MINING & LANDUSE SIMILARITIES: DISCOVERERS, DEVELOPERS, & MERCHANTS
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 and meaner than a pissed off rattlesnake out here in the western desert. […]
ONE FOR ONE PROPOSAL TO SAVE TRAILS AND MOTORIZED RECREATION ACCESS
One for One: Ride a Trail, Write a Letter By Del Albright, Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate This article is about trails, access, landuse and keeping our sports alive. But let’s be clear; I’m not asking anyone to give up playtime for politics. But we need to talk just a little about meetings, letters, politics, and […]
NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH TRUMP SIGNING EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR THE OUTDOORS
Trump Gives New Opportunities Ahead for Public Lands and Outdoor RecreationExecutive Order Highlights the Importance of Our National Parks, Public Lands, and Access for All By Del AlbrightSustainable Motorized Recreation Advocatedelalbright.com Something is shifting in Washington—and for once, it’s worth a closer look. In a move that caught the attention of land use advocates, off-roaders, […]
THE SECRET OF LIFE: WHITTLE AWAY FROM YOURSELF
Whittle Away from Yourself and You’ll Never Get Cut By Del Albright[delalbright.com] I once heard a story about how to whittle that stuck with me. It was at a small-town fair, one of those places where the dust clings to your boots and the lemonade tastes like childhood. A teenager, full of questions and curiosity, […]
LET FREEDOM RING – WHY JULY 4TH STILL MATTERS!
FREEDOM ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – WHY JULY 4TH STILL MATTERS By Del Albright, Veteran, Patriot, and Defender of American Freedom Every year, the Fourth of July rolls around with barbecues, fireworks, and family gatherings. But as Americans fire up the grill and light the skies, I believe we must pause and remember why this day […]
6 MASTER TIPS FOR LETTER-WRITING
A LETTER-WRITING TUTORIAL 6 Tips on How to Write to Government Bureaucrats and Politicians By Del Albright “You can’t convert a snake into a statesman by simply snipping his fangs; the instinct to bite will always be there!” – Del Albright How on earth do you capture the attention of a bureaucrat so that your […]
TRAIL ETIQUETTE FOR MODERN OVERLANDERS
Learn the Tips, Tricks, Etiquette, and Protocols for Overlanding Today By Del Albright Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate | delalbright.com Why Etiquette Matters on the Trail Good trail etiquette isn’t about being fancy—it’s about being smart, safe, and sustainable. Whether you’re overlanding solo or leading a convoy of rigs, how you act on the trail impacts […]