CAMPFIRE SAFETY: DON’T BE THAT GUY!
Campfire Safety is Everyone’s Job By Del Albright Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate | delalbright.com Why Campfire Safety is Critical You’d think we wouldn’t need reminders in 2025, but here we are: too many wildfires are still started by unattended, uncontained, or careless campfires. As motorized recreationists, we often travel deep into remote, flammable terrain. That […]
IS RATIONAL APATHY THE SLOW DEATH OF OUTDOOR RECREATION?
How Rational Apathy Can Be Stopped if We Pass on the Passion By Del Albright — Sustainable Motorized Recreation Advocate America has become a land of constant media hype and slanted “education.” From an early age, kids are taught to feel more than to question, and to tolerate everything—even ideas that diminish personal responsibility. Meanwhile, […]
JUNE 2025 OHV POLICY & FUNDING UPDATES FOR PUBLIC LANDS
️ 2025 OHV Policy & Funding Updates for Public Lands By Del Albright Here’s a rundown of key off-road policy updates, grant funding news, and land use developments for 2025 that matter to the motorized recreation community. 1. California State Parks OHV Grants (G25 Cycle) – The G25 grant cycle wrapped up submissions on June […]
WILDFIRE TERMS; FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED
“Forward Progress Stopped” — What It Really Means in a Wildfire By Del Albright, Retired Fire Chief & Wildfire Educator When a wildfire breaks out and news reports or fire apps like Watch Duty say, “forward progress has been stopped,” it can be easy to misunderstand what that really means. Many assume the fire is […]
FULL MOON DUNE RIDES; THRILL, BEAUTY, & SURVIVAL
Nighttime is Like No Other Time in the Dunes by ASA Staff & Del Albright There’s something magical about riding the sand dunes under a full moon. The temperature might still hover over 100 degrees even at midnight, but the moonlight casting shadows over the dunes, the total silence, and the surreal views—will touch your […]
PISMO BEACH ADVENTURE: SEALIFE, SAND DOLLARS, & DRIVING THE SHORELINE
Pismo/Oceano: Surf, Sand, Sun, and Sealife By Del Albright There’s something deeply soothing about the Central Coast of California—especially when you can explore the seashore for miles, feel the ocean breeze on your face, and sink your toes in the sand. Recently, Stacie and I spent a memorable day at Pismo State Beach, soaking in […]
ARE YOU JUST WATCHING THE BIRD FEEDER; OR DOING SOME MDL?
Are You Just Watching the Bird Feeder? Don’t Let the Couch Win!Instead, Keep Moving, Doing, and Learning (MDL)By Del Albright(Inspired by Ted Cabral, RestoreTrails.org) Gathered around the campfire, the wise old man shared a simple truth with the crowd of younger trail riders. He praised them for being out there—getting their tires dirty, enjoying the […]
OUTDOOR RECREATION ROUNDTABLE (ORR)
Where ORR Stands on Motorized Recreation and OHV Trails By Del Albright, Sustainable Recreation Advocate The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is a coalition of national outdoor recreation trade associations working together to advance policies that promote the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy. That includes our world of motorized recreation and OHV trail use — and […]
GIANT FISH AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
The Endangered Species Act and the Fisherman By Del Albright Sixty feet under the warm Mexican waters off the coast of San Felipe, the giant creature swam effortlessly, constantly on the prowl for food. Weighing a hundred pounds, he could pretty much eat anything he wanted, so when he saw the Corvina rock fish dangling […]
WILDFLOWER WONDERS OF SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
Sequoia National Park: A Bloom Watcher’s Wildflower (short) Guide By Del Albright Spring and early summer in Sequoia National Park bring more than just warm sunshine and towering trees. They welcome a colorful cast of wildflowers, from forest floors to roadside pullouts, rewarding those who take the time to look closely. Whether you’re a photographer, […]