PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS AND TRICKS; SPEECHES MADE EASY
Speak Like a Leader: Public Speaking Tips That Actually Work Let’s face it—public speaking can be scarier than being bucked off a horse or wrenching on your rig with parts flying. Most folks dread getting up in front of a crowd, but if you’re a leader of volunteers, a trail advocate, or the one folks […]
RUNNING BETTER MEETINGS AND GETTING MORE DONE
Tired of Meetings That Go Nowhere? Here’s the Fix. By Del Albright Let me shoot straight with you—there are few things I dislike more than a long-winded, unproductive meeting. Maybe being bucked off a horse on a steep mountain trail or busting a greasy Jeep part comes close. But wasting time in a meeting that […]
BALANCED STEWARDSHIP: PROTECTIVE USE OF THE OUTDOORS
We hear a lot of buzzwords these days in the outdoor recreation world—terms like sustainability, responsible use, or leave no trace. But lately, a new phrase has been finding its footing among land use advocates, trail riders, and environmental stewards alike: Balanced Stewardship. This isn’t just a trendy phrase. It’s a mindset. It’s a pledge. […]
THE “WEST” ACT: SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN PUBLIC LANDS
The WEST Act: What It Means for Public Land and Motorized Recreation By Del AlbrightAdvocate for Access | Public Lands Steward | Veteran Voice for the Trail ⚖️ Background: What Is the WEST Act? In mid-2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) introduced a sweeping new rule called the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This […]
5 KEY TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE OVERLANDING RECREATION
SUSTAINABLE OVERLANDING RECREATION 5 Ways to Keep Trails Open and Wild By Del Albright Subtitle: Sustainable Overlanding Recreation: Protecting Our Trails While Exploring the Wild Intro: Overlanding is more than a trend — it’s the fastest-growing component of the four-wheeling lifestyle. With its rise in popularity comes a greater responsibility: to recreate sustainably. As stewards of […]
TRUMP BRINGS BACK LOGGING IN AMERICA
How Forest Policy Changes Could Impact Your Access to Public Lands By Del Albright The Trump Administration made sweeping changes to how our national forests are logged and managed. While these changes aim to speed up forest projects and reduce wildfire risks, they also carry consequences for those of us who love the outdoors and […]
MODERN LAND USE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Understanding Modern Land Conservation: Wildlands, Rewilding, and Wilderness Public lands and conservation efforts in America come in many forms — and they often overlap in goals but differ in methods and philosophy. Here’s a quick breakdown of four key ideas and initiatives you may have heard about: The Wildlands Project (Now “Wildlands Network”)Launched in the […]
NEPA EXPLAINED FOR MOTORIZED RECREATIONISTS
NEPA Explained: What the National Environmental Policy Act Means for Motorized Recreation If you’ve ever wondered why land use decisions on public trails seem to move at a snail’s pace—or why some routes get closed altogether—the answer often points to one law: NEPA. Let’s break it down. What is NEPA? The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed […]
CALIFORNIA LAND USE HISTORY WITH THE “REN”
LANDUSE HISTORY IN CALIFORNIA – THE RESOURCE EDUCATION NETWORK 1997 LAUNCHED THE ERA OF ORGANIZATIONAL COOPERATION By Del Albright NOTE: I offer this bit of history to document our land use efforts in California. At the end of this note, you’ll find a full listing of the membership. As far as diversity of organizational involvement […]
DISCOVER THE FUNERAL MOUNTAINS OF DEATH VALLEY
RUGGED, JAGGED, FUNERAL MOUNTAINS OF DEATH VALLEY By Del Albright Discover the Funeral Mountains in Death Valley National Park — a rugged, remote range rich with history and haunting beauty. From towering limestone ridges to eerie old mining roads, this lesser-known range offers breathtaking views and deep pioneer lore. Don’t miss Daylight Pass, Hell’s Gate, […]